How do you find the latest hot web videos? Are there people who sit around all day just scouring the web for the next “leave Britney alone” YouTube star? Believe it or not, the answer is yes. There are websites that act as a concierge recommending what’s hot in viral video. The New York Times featured an article of these … [Read more...] about Web Video Concierge
The BoT (Biology of Technology) Blog
Star Trek and The Biology of Technology
I have been and shall always be a Star Trek fan. There, I said it. And while Trek tech is cool, it’s more about the biology than the technology that makes Star Trek soar. The new Star Trek movie energizes my geek brain with all that cool gadgetry, but the heart of Trek is about relationships. The real power and hope is that we not only see a possible future with technology … [Read more...] about Star Trek and The Biology of Technology
Don’t Shoot the Facebook Messenger
It was just a matter of time before we see headlines like “Facebook causes lower grades”. But before you hit the social networking panic button, this type of scare tactic is nothing new. Here is a list of other things that supposedly will destroy the fragile mind of the young. TV Video Games Comic Books Harry Potter books The Twilight books The CW’s Ultra-Rich … [Read more...] about Don’t Shoot the Facebook Messenger
Cool Tech Art
Here’s a cool clip that shows a neat merger of technology and art: Okay, it’s a commercial for Sony. But you have to give it points for it not being an in-your-face ad leaning more on creativeness than ravenousness consumerism. … [Read more...] about Cool Tech Art
Online Safety
We should not demonize Craigslist for the activities of those who use it, but we should be careful when using online services. A web developer has setup a website that allows Craigslist users to share and rate their experiences. This is a good example the web community monitoring itself without oppressive regulations that could put a strangle hold on the Internet. The … [Read more...] about Online Safety
CSI: Craigslist
With the all buzz about the Craigslist killer you can almost see the handwriting on the virtual wall. It is sure to reignite the debate about online personal services and websites such as craigslist.org. But am I the only one who sees the obvious. It was because of the technology trail that the real-life CSI cops were able to find and arrest a suspect. … [Read more...] about CSI: Craigslist
PC Short Term Memory Loss
You updated your old PC anti-virus program, but now your PC is running slow. It may have short term memory loss. Here’s a way to get it back on the fact track. The Conflicker worm has become a celebrity, getting more press than a Lindsay Lohan midnight pleasure drive on the LA freeways. And it has everyone thinking about PC security, which is a good thing. So you update … [Read more...] about PC Short Term Memory Loss
Spring PC Cleaning
Now that we made it past the April Fools virus scare and the cyber-world did not implode, it is a good time to do some PC spring cleaning. You can do this by updating your anti-virus program and doing a full scan. You should allocate several hours to do this scan. I suggest letting it run overnight. If you don’t have an anti-virus program or it is out-of-date, click … [Read more...] about Spring PC Cleaning
We Won’t Be April Fooled Again
The April fools virus is coming on April 1, 2009. Are you ready? This virus is called Conflicker Cabal and has received a lot of press, mostly because of the mystery surrounding exactly what it will do. Will it erase your hard drive? Will it steal your identity? Could it cause male erectile dysfunction? Or will it open our defensives to a devastating Cylon attack? … [Read more...] about We Won’t Be April Fooled Again
The Green Machine
Did you know that going green with your PC can save you some green? By powering down your PC or using power management correctly you can save up to $60 a year per machine. For the Planeteer that equals a half a ton of CO2 a year that will not be adding to global climate change. Go planet…and wallet! Turn off your PC and Monitor To maximize energy savings turn off your PC … [Read more...] about The Green Machine
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