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Learn how to optimize your listing. - [Your Website Is More Than an Online Brochure](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/06/your-website-is-more-than-an-online-brochure/) - Is your business website working as hard as you are, or is it just sitting there looking pretty? For too long, companies have treated their web presence like a digital brochure—a static page that lists services and displays a phone number, leaving all the heavy lifting of lead generation, scheduling, and follow-ups to an already - [WordPress 7.0 is Here, and It’s Big! Here’s Why.](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/05/wordpress-7-0-is-here-and-its-big-heres-why/) - WordPress 7.0 emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI), a modernized admin interface, improved security, and enhanced performance. - [Google Changed Again. Is Your Website Ready for AI Mode?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/05/google-changed-again-is-your-website-ready-for-ai-mode/) - Google introduced "AI Mode," a fully conversational, chat-based search that shifts the focus from traditional keyword lists to responses powered by Gemini AI. - [Email Phishing Scams - Don't Take the Bait](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/04/email-phishing-scams-dont-take-the-bait/) - Cybercriminals use email phishing in an attempt to extort your money. Don't take the bait. Here's how to avoid getting hooked by online phishing scams. - [Recycling Electronics Makes Sense – You Can Even Make Money](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/04/recycling-electronics-makes-sense-you-can-even-make-money/) - We owe it to the planet to protect the home that provides for us. Recycling remains one of the simplest ways to make a positive impact. While paper and plastic usually get all the attention, another massive waste problem often goes unnoticed. The constant lure of newer, faster technology means we replace our devices at - [How to Spot Niche AI-Driven Scams](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/04/how-to-spot-niche-ai-driven-scams/) - AI is now being used for targeted, niche scams that can bypass security measures. These criminals are focusing on specific industries like publishing, tech support, travel, and SEO. These AI scams create convincing fake websites, voices, and personalized emails, and then use these to create a false sense of trust and urgency to steal financial - [Should I Add an AI Chatbot to My Website?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/04/should-i-add-an-ai-chatbot-to-my-website/) - Integrating an AI chatbot into your website can provide several benefits in terms of customer engagement and increased efficiency. An AI chatbot operates 24/7, delivers quick responses, and can even qualify leads. AI chatbots are well-suited for organizations that are seeking to improve their customer experience and generate more revenue. AI chatbots can synergize with - [Tech Support Scams: Candy from Strangers](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2024/05/tech-support-scams-candy-from-strangers/) - Building a trusting relationship with people in the real world is the best defense against tech support scams in the virtual world. - [Size Matters for Pictures on a Website](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2018/07/size-matters-for-pictures-on-a-website/) - Size DOES matter for picture files used on a website. In this case, a small image is better! - [WordPress Had a Weird Day. Here’s The Takeaway](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/03/wordpress-had-a-weird-day-heres-the-takeaway/) - The Daniel Power song “Bad Day” has become an anthem of modern life. Software is not immune to this theme. On March 10, 2026, WordPress had a version of the “Bad Day” song, as it had, well, let’s say, a weird day. WordPress rolled out version 6.9.2 in the morning, an update intended to tighten - [Going Public about Online Privacy](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/02/going-public-about-online-privacy/) - Online privacy is increasingly necessary to protect yourself. More and more services are listening, collecting data, and invading your personal digital space. - [Are WordPress Updates Important? Oh YES!](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/01/are-wordpress-updates-important-oh-yes/) - Is it really that important to keep your WordPress website up to date? The answer is a huge YES! Just ask those impacted by the Panama Papers leak of 2016. Hackers accessed millions of documents containing confidential data about the rich and famous. It exposed the unscrupulous financial practices of the super wealthy, ranging from - [Beyond the AI Buzz: Navigating the Tech Revolution](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2026/01/beyond-the-ai-buzz-navigating-the-tech-revolution/) - AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s the engine driving the modern internet. Website AI is evolving from a tool to a partner. If you have not updated your website for this new AI paradigm, you are already falling behind. Check it out HERE - [Elevate Your Website with an FAQ Page](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2025/12/elevate-your-website-with-an-faq-page/) - If your website doesn't have an FAQ page, it’s time to add one. If it has an FAQ section, it needs to be updated to reflect AI and AEO. - [WordPress 6.9: Collaboration, Security, Performance](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2025/12/wordpress-6-9-collaboration-security-performance/) - As 2025 winds down, WordPress is rolling out Version 6.9, its second major update of the year following Version 6.8 in April. - [Scary Smartphone Zombies – My PRECIOUS](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/10/scary-smartphone-zombies-–-my-precious/) - Scary Smartphone zombies are everywhere. They wander down the street without emotion, their eyes transfixed on my PRECIOUS. - [Top Tech Gifts of 2025](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2025/11/top-tech-gifts-of-2025/) - Tech gift options that blend innovation with affordability, making them ideal for family, friends, and that office white elephant party from TecAdvocates. - [Cybersecurity Upgrades You Need To Implement Now](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2025/11/cybersecurity-upgrades-you-need-to-implement-now/) - Cyber threats are more sophisticated, making cybersecurity more critical than ever. A few practical, low-cost actions can reduce your risk - [Windows 10 to 11: Your Upgrade Options Explained](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2025/10/windows-10-to-11-your-upgrade-options-explained/) - Explore your Windows 10 to 11 upgrade options. Learn about free and paid alternatives to update, extend support, or switch to Linux. - [Your Website Needs a CAPTCHA](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2025/09/your-website-needs-a-captcha/) - Learn what a CAPTCHA is, why your website needs it, and why TecAdvocates considers Cloudflare Turnstile a better choice than Google reCAPTCHA. - [It’s Time for a Technology Collab](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2025/08/its-time-for-a-technology-collab/) - Are you drowning in a sea of disconnected technology tools? Harmonize your tech to improve collaboration and drive growth. Contact TecAdvocates. - [Is Business Blogging Still Relevant Today?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2025/05/is-business-blogging-still-relevant-today/) - Business blogging is a vital tool in the modern marketer’s arsenal, contributing to brand visibility, engagement, and long-term growth. - [Time to Take Website Security Seriously](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2025/05/time-to-take-website-security-seriously/) - As bad actors weaponize Artificial Intelligence (AI), TecAdvocates prioritizes Website Security. - [Should You be Concerned About The Decline of Social Media?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2023/01/should-you-be-concerned-about-the-decline-of-social-media/) - Is the once go-to platform of social media on the decline? Here are reasons why and what your business or organization should do. - [Why You Need to Clear Your Cache Now](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2023/09/why-you-need-to-clear-your-cache-now/) - A cache is a component of your web browser that stores website data for quick retrieval. While cache is a useful feature, it can cause problems. - [Navigating the Shifting SEO Landscape and the Role of SEM](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2024/11/navigating-the-shifting-seo-landscape-and-the-role-of-sem/) - In today’s digital age, the landscape of search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) is constantly evolving. Understanding these changes is crucial for businesses looking to stay relevant and competitive. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or a business owner trying to make sense of it all, we will guide you through the shifting - [Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) vs. SEO – Are You Ready for 2025?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2025/02/answer-engine-optimization-aeo-vs-seo-are-you-ready-for-2025/) - Learn about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and why integrating them is key to boosting your online presence. - [Top Geek Gifts of 2024](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2024/11/top-geek-gifts-of-2024/) - Ready to level up your gifting game? Explore the BoT, Biology of Technology, curated guide to 2024's top geek gifts, perfect for tech enthusiasts. - [Holiday Safety Hacks for Online Christmas Shopping](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2024/12/holiday-safety-hacks-for-online-christmas-shopping/) - While adding Christmas gifts to your online cart, scammers plot to take advantage of the holiday rush. Here are ways to safely shop online. - [A Hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnut's Online Security](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2024/12/a-hole-in-krispy-kreme-doughnuts-online-security/) - The Krispy Kreme Doughnut network was hacked. It is a reminder to guard against ransomware, expensive cyberattacks, and other security holes. - [Your Website needs to be in Multiple Languages](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2023/10/your-website-needs-to-be-in-multiple-languages/) - Making your multilingual website can increase your chances of reaching a broad and diverse audience, which, can boost your bottom line. - [Is it Safe to Share Your Login with Your Love?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2024/06/is-it-safe-to-share-your-login-with-your-love/) - Sharing is caring—right? In the online world where a single social media post can wreak havoc, you should look before you take the leap of trading passwords. - [Your Online AI Guide](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2024/05/your-online-ai-guide/) - AI is Revolutionizing SEO. With the huge search engine shifts in 2024, do you have a guide for the plot twits of changes in online visibility? - [Geek Gifts Galore for 2023](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2023/11/geek-gifts-galore-for-2023/) - Looking for the perfect gift for the geek in your life? From gadgets to the latest trends, here are ideas from geekdom to find the ideal present. - [The 2024 AI Chatbot Revolution](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2024/04/the-2024-ai-chatbot-revolution/) - The AI Chatbot Revolution is here in 2024. TecAdvocates reviews the explosion of AI chatbots and helps you find what is right for you. Don't be left behind. - [Clocks, Coldplay, and Daylight Saving Time](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2024/03/clocks-coldplay-and-daylight-saving-time/) - Clocks move forward for Daylight Saving pioneered by William Willet, great-great-grandfather of Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, who sang Clocks - [Credit Union 2023 Hack. How It Impacts You](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2023/12/credit-union-2023-hack-how-it-impacts-you/) - In our increasingly digital world, data breaches and cyberattacks have become all too common. The latest victim is the Credit Union 2023 ransomware hack. - [Passwords Exposed in a Data Breach: Why Complex Passwords Are Essential](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2023/11/passwords-exposed-in-a-data-breach-why-complex-passwords-are-essential/) - There are almost daily news reports of a new data breach. It is where hackers gain unauthorized access to databases and expose sensitive information. One glaring example of a data breach that highlights the potential ramifications is the infamous Yahoo breach of 2013. It affected all three billion Yahoo user accounts, leaving virtually no corner - [The Rise of Ransomware - How to Avoid It](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2021/08/the-rise-of-ransomware-how-to-avoid-it/) - Ransomware is on the rise. But what is it? How did it get started? And how can it be avoided? - [Coolest Chemistry Teacher in the World!](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/11/coolest-chemistry-teacher-in-the-world/) - Cool science teachers perform exploding pumpkin tricks and many other awesome demos in chemistry class. Good teachers are the solutions. - [The Power of a Stellar Web Host: Unveiling the Importance](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2023/10/the-power-of-a-stellar-web-host-unveiling-the-importance/) - A web host is like the engine that drives your website, providing the necessary infrastructure to exist and thrive on the internet. From speed and security to uptime and scalability, the quality of your web hosting can make or break your online ventures. So, the importance of selecting the right one cannot be understated. It - [Social Media Scams Are on the Rise. Don't be a Victim!](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2023/10/social-media-scams-are-on-the-rise-dont-be-a-victim/) - From romance scams to phishing, social media is fertile ground for scammers who target unsuspecting users. Don't be a victim of social media scams! - [Like Coffee, An Instant Website Cannot Replace the Real Thing](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2023/10/like-coffee-an-instant-website-cannot-replace-the-real-thing/) - With artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, a new crop of website and content generators have popped up like kudzu. They promise just to add water and get an instant website in minutes. So, grab your favorite mug steaming with freshly brewed java, settle in, and let’s explore why you need more than an “instant - [Space Tech - How The Moon Landing Helped You](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2022/04/space-tech-how-the-moon-landing-helped-you/) - From freeze-dried food to integrated circuits, the technology to get to the moon made it back to Earth and improved your life. - [Is Fresh Content Critical for Websites?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2023/01/is-fresh-content-critical-for-websites/) - Fresh website content helps drive traffic, boost SEO performance, and create an inviting atmosphere for visitors. - [Arm Yourself Against Scary Spoofing Attacks!](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2022/10/arm-yourself-against-scary-spoofing-attacks/) - Cybercrime tactics have become increasingly scary. Arm yourself from spoofing and other cyber-attacks that compromise computers and steal identities. - [Facebook Goes Dark Causing Us to Ponder What If...?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2021/10/facebook-goes-dark-causing-us-to-ponder-what-if/) - When Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp went offline for about 6 hours on 10/4/2021, it caused us to ponder the question - What If...? - [It's The Year 2022, People Are Still The Same, and They Need SOYLENT GREEN](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2022/01/its-the-year-2022-people-are-still-the-same-and-they-need-soylent-green/) - Can we avoid the dystopian predictions of climate change and wealth gap for 2022 from Soylent Green, a movie from 1973? - [For SpaceX Launch, It's All About the Vertical Landing](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2020/06/for-spacex-launch-its-all-about-the-vertical-landing/) - For SpaceX, the launch is amazing. But it's all about the vertical landing! - [Technology is Magic](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2017/06/technology-is-magic/) - "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -Author C. Clark - [Does Your Website Backup?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2019/04/does-your-website-backup/) - If you assume your website data is being backed up, you're in for a surprise. That discount web host you think is such a good deal is most likely not backing-up - [SSL Website Security - Why You Need It](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2017/06/ssl-website-security-why-you-need-it/) - Does your website have SSL protection? Every site needs SSL/HTTPS encryption. Plus SSL security improves SEO (Search Engine Optimization). TecAdvocates can help - [Energy, Frequency, Vibration](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2017/10/energy-frequency-vibration/) - If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration. Nikola Tesla quote on Biology of Technology - [5 Tips for Better SEO Health for Your Website](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2018/03/5-tips-for-better-seo-health-for-your-website/) - Is your website SEO healthy? For good Search Engine Optimization (SEO), you website may need an SEO checkup. Here are 5 tips for better SEO health. - [Dash Camera Picks for Protection](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2019/05/dash-camera-picks-for-protection/) - Adding a dash camera to your vehicle provides safety and legal protection. Here are some of the best dash cams from The Biology of Technology. - [Look - No Hands! Hands-Free Driving Laws](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2018/07/look-no-hands-hands-free-driving-laws/) - Hands-free laws are all the rage, whether we like it or not. Here's a list of some common questions that we can answer for you. Can I Make Calls? You can only make or receive calls if you are using the speakerphone function of your phone, or have external devices such as headphones, blue-tooth headset, - [iPhone in the Freezer - Sorta Worked](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2017/05/iphone-in-the-freezer-sorta-worked/) - I put my iPhone in the freezer and it helped fix some issues. Have you tried freezing your iPhone? What's your iPhone freezer story? - [Get Rid of Mosquitoes by Cranking Up the Dubstep](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2019/04/get-rid-of-mosquitoes-by-cranking-up-the-dubstep/) - A study says dubstep could be a mosquito repellent. Put away toxic mosquito sprays and crack up some Skrillex for an outdoor event free of mosquito bites. - [USB Condoms Provide Protection From Data Theft](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2019/11/usb-condoms-provide-protection-from-data-theft/) - Juice-jacking occurs when data is stolen from a device (smartphone, pad) getting "juice" (power) at a public USB port. A USB condom can provide protection. - [Geek Gift Guide 2019 - 2020](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2019/11/geek-gift-guide-2019-2020/) - Show some geek love with a gift not from the island of misfit toys. The love will be returned the next time you need tech support. Your geek gift guide. - [Cheap Web Hosting Can Cost More Than You Think](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2020/01/cheap-web-hosting-can-cost-more-than-you-think/) - This actually happened! Over 20 discount hosting companies sent "Dear John" notices to clients announcing their servers were going dark in 2 days. - [Apple is Throwing Shade - and it's Great!!](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2018/08/apple-is-throwing-shade-and-its-great/) - When throwing shade is bad thing in pop-culture, Apple's Night Shift for iPhone and iPad throws shade for better sleep and happier days! - [Can Social Media Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2019/04/can-social-media-hurt-your-personal-injury-claim/) - Did you know that when you are in a personal injury case, your social media accounts can actually cause harm to your case? Avoid social media harm to your claim - [WordPress 5.0 - Should You Upgrade?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2018/12/wordpress-5-0-should-you-upgrade/) - WordPress 5.0 features the new Gutenberg block editor enhancing the user experience. But should you upgrade? - [Costumer Relation Management (CRM) and YOU!](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2018/11/costumer-relation-managementcrm-and-you/) - Learn more about how Costumer Relation Management (CRM) systems can help you improve your customer relationships! - [Beautiful ATL Day](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2019/05/beautiful-atl-day/) - Beautiful day in Atlanta! - [Like to Read, but Short on Time. Try Whispersync](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2017/10/like-to-read-but-short-on-time-try-whispersync/) - Whispersync allows you to switch between a Kindle book and the Audible audiobook on your Kindle, iPhone, or Android device without ever losing your place. - [What is the Internet from 1994](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/02/what-is-the-internet-from-1994/) - Clip from the Today show in January of 1994 with Brain and Katie trying to understand this new thing called the Internet. While more people get the Internet, people are still trying to comprehend Katie's hair! https://youtu.be/UlJku_CSyNg - [Now is the Time for a Mobile Responsive Website](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2016/01/now-is-the-time-for-a-mobile-responsive-website/) - The mobile Internet is here and growing fast. If you do not have a mobile responsive website, now is the time. TechAdvocate Solutions can help. - [Your Browser is Outing Insecure Websites](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2018/07/your-browser-is-outing-insecure-websites/) - Website security is important, but what does website security mean? Is YOUR website secure? Chrome is now calling websites out for lack of security. - [Fancy Fonts can Hurt Your Website](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2016/10/fancy-fonts-can-hurt-your-website/) - Fancy fonts can hurt your website. Keep fonts simple and your website is more appealing and easier to read. - [Your Tablet Can Mess With Your Sleep](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2017/04/your-tablet-can-mess-with-your-sleep/) - Studies show that light emitted by tablets and smartphones might cause sleep problems, disrupt circadian rhythms, and reduce alertness the following morning. - [TechAdvocates Solutions on GoTarryn TV](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2016/10/techadvocates-solutions-on-gotarryn-tv/) - TechAdvocates Solutions was featured on GoTarryn TV, interviewed by Tarryn Hoff, also know as Tarryn the Traveling Trainer. - [Superman Vs. The Ku Klux Klan. It Happened! Guess Who Won?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2016/03/superman-vs-the-ku-klux-klan-it-happened-guess-who-won/) - Before Batman v Superman, the Man of Steel stood against the Ku Klux Klan men of hate. So what happened? Did Superman defeat the KKK? - [Snagit - A Good Graphic Tool](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2016/01/snagit-a-good-graphic-tool/) - Snagit is a good graphic tool for anyone. It provides a simple way to obtain and re-size image files for the web. - [Tech Savvy Kid Helps Police With His Rescue](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2014/12/tech-savvy-kid-helps-police-with-his-rescue/) - Tech savvy kid's clever use of technology helps engineer his own rescue from being help captive by his father and stepmother in a hidden room in Atlanta, GA. - [The Selfie Goes South...to The Belfie - The Butt Selfie](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2015/01/the-selfie-goes-south-to-the-belfie-the-butt-selfie/) - The belfie, a selfie of your butt, is proof the the selfie is behind us, but it has mutated to the belfie and belfie stick on the Biology of Technology - [The Saddest Aspect of Life Right Now is...](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2015/02/the-saddest-aspect-of-life-right-now-is/) - "The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." - Isaac Asimov - [Fifty Shades of Grey Star Trek Style](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2014/01/fifty-shades-of-grey-star-trek-style/) - Fifty Shades of Earl Grey. Fifty Shades of Grey Star Trek Style - [Apple Lisa Commercial from 1983 Featuring a Young Kevin Costner](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/10/apple-lisa-commercial-from-1983-featuring-a-young-kevin-costner/) - Lisa was the Apple PC introduced in 1983 with a commercial featuring a young Kevin Costner. What a difference three decades make, for Apple and Kevin Costner. - [Internet Big Business – 1, Internet Users – 0](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2014/01/internet-big-business-1-internet-users-0/) - Based on the anti-Net Neutrality ruling from 1/14/2014, here's a why we need Net Neutrality more than ever by Biology of Technology. - [Support Net Neutrality or Kiss the Internet Good-bye](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2014/01/support-net-neutrality-or-kiss-the-internet-good-bye/) - Support Net Neutrality for wired AND wireless. Without Net Neutrality you can kiss good-bye to the Internet as you know it. Be a free thinker and support a free Internet! While Net Neutrality may not sound sexy, it may be the most important free speech issue of our time. Here’s a video describing why we - [Photobomb Backgrounds](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/12/photobomb-backgrounds/) - Photobomb: Any time the background of a picture hijacks the original focus. Here are some awesome photobomb backgrounds: - [Net Neutrality is A Big Opportunity for Big Business](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2008/07/net-neutrality-is-a-big-opportunity-for-big-business/) - In “techie” circles Net Neutrality is a hot topic. It’s as hot as pointed ears at a Star Trek convention. Basically, Net Neutrality is a movement to preserve the open and equal nature of the Internet that we have come to know and love. Just Google “Net Neutrality” for a smorgasbord of info. But do - [A Perspective on Vintage Social Networking](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/04/a-perspective-on-vintage-social-networking/) - Infograph on vintage social networking shows all the things we no longer need thanks to the wonders of social media. - [Holiday Rube Goldberg Amazing Machine from Vintage Toys](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/12/holiday-rube-goldberg-amazing-machine-from-vintage-toys/) - Viral video of Rube Goldberg style machine ties together vintage toys, spreads Holiday cheer and brings back a lot of good Christmas memories. - [Geek Gifts for Techies](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/12/geek-gifts-for-techies/) - Holiday gift ideas for techies in your life that doesn't seem like something that escaped from the island of misfit toys. Geek gifts on Biology of Technology - [A Star Wars Happy Holidays from the Dark Side](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/12/a-star-wars-happy-holidays-from-the-dark-side/) - Storm Troopers singing "The Empire is Coming to Town"! Happy Holidays Star Wars style from Biology of Technology. - [Tips for Using Snagit](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/11/tips-for-using-snagit/) - Tips to help use Snagit screen capture to grab and edit pictures for posting on a website or blog from Biology of Technology - [CISPA - Goodbye to Your 4th Amendment Rights if Passed](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/04/cispa-goodbye-to-your-4th-amendment-rights-if-passed/) - Disguised as an Internet security bill, CISPA short-circuits the 4th amendment by allowing the government access to your private online data without a warrant. - [Happy 20th Birthday World Wide Web](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/04/happy-20th-birthday-world-wide-web/) - The World Wide Web turns 20 and it's come a long way, baby! Officially set FREE on 4/30/1993. Happy Birthday WWW! To commemorate CERN restores first website. - [WiFi - A Basic Human Need](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/11/wifi-a-basic-human-need/) - WiFi - A Basic Human Need is the Biology of Technology - [Top 3 Weird iPhone Chargers](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/06/top-3-weird-iphone-chargers/) - Want to charge your iPhone and creep out your friends? Who doesn't. Here are 3 weird iPhone chargers, including a throbbing umbilical cord charger. YIKES! - [3 Reasons You Need a Mobile Responsive Website](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/08/3-reasons-you-need-a-mobile-responsive-website/) - Responsive websites adapt to optimize content on smartphones & tablets. The mobile web is growing fast! Here are 3 reasons you need a mobile responsive website - [Font Fail. When Fonts go Bad](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/05/font-fail-when-fonts-go-bad/) - A bad font can hurt your message. Sometimes a font fail can be disastrous. For content fonts, stick to the basics. - [Fundawear Goes Where no Tech has Gone Before - Your Underwear](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/05/fundawear-goes-where-no-tech-has-gone-before-your-underwear/) - Boldly going where no Apps has gone before, Fundawear penetrates the last frontier of privacy-your underpants. Tingly tech for your underwear via the Internet. - [Once Again Big Government Tries to Destroy the Internet – STOP SOPA and PIPA!](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/01/once-again-big-governement-trys-to-destroy-the-internet-stop-sopa-and-pipa/) - Once again big government is trying to destroy the Internet. The toxic combination of big business and big government are at it again in to strangle online freedom of speech, crush innovation, and kill American jobs! What are SOPA and PIPA? SOPA – Stop Online Privacy Act (US House) PIPA – Protect IP Act (US - [Big Bang Ratings](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2013/01/big-bang-ratings/) - The geeks shall inherit prime-time TV. Emmy-nominated sitcom The Big Bang Theory hits 20 million viewers rivaling ratings juggernaut Idol. That's no bazinga. - [Going Viral for Kicks](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/12/going-viral-for-kicks/) - YouTube video goes viral scoring Norwegian kicker an NFL tryout. The moral of the story - if you have a talent, practice, film it, then post it on YouTube. - [Uses For Google](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/11/uses-for-google/) - Google is my spell check. What do you use Google for? - [Great Gene Roddenberry Quote About Star Trek](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/09/great-gene-roddenberry-quote-about-star-trek/) - Star Trek was an attempt to say that humanity will reach maturity and wisdom on the day that it begins not just to tolerate... Gene Roddenberry - [iPhone 5 is Here](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/09/iphone-5-is-here/) - The iPhone 5 has a bigger screen, faster network, and a better battery. Even if you're not a hipster, there's a lot to like about Apple's new flagship product. - [Recycle your iPhone - Go Green and get some Green](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/09/recycle-your-iphone-go-green-and-get-some-green/) - Sell your old iPhone and other old gadgets and help save the planet. Go green and get some green ($$$). It doesn't get much better than that! - [Geeks Get The Girls (or Boys)](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/09/geeks-get-the-girls-or-boys/) - It's a geek's world, and in this new world the geek gets the girls - or boys, whatever is your preference. Hey, Geeks don't judge. - [iPhone 5 - Smart Phone, but not so Smart Users](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/09/iphone-5-smart-phone-but-not-so-smart-users/) - Smartphone users aren't so smart. When people are shown iPhone 4S telling them it's the iPhone 5, you can guess what happens. Queue the "people are iSheep" footage. - [GoDaddy Outage - Lessons Learnerd](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/09/godaddy-outage-lessons-learnerd/) - The GoDaddy outage on 9/10/2012 impacted millions of website and e-mailboxes. What are the lessons learned? - [Batman Through the Years](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/07/batman-through-the-years/) - Batman has had many forms through the years from dark, to quirky, to even campy and nipply. This cool info-graphic that sums up the last 70 Years of Batman. - [Geeks Rule the World](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/07/geeks-rule-the-world/) - The geek shall inherit the Earth! - [DNS Changer is Coming](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/07/dns-changer-is-coming/) - If you have not checked your computers for DNS Changer malware, then you have until July 9, 2012. - [Amazing Aurora Borealis Video Took Three Years to Make](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/06/amazing-aurora-borealis-video-took-three-years-to-make/) - Amazing Aurora Borealis Video reminds us that our world is full of wonder and awe. Take the time to stop and enjoy it. - [Don’t Write-Off Business Blogging](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/05/don’t-write-off-business-blogging/) - If you have a business, then you should blog about it. Why? To get more business. And more business means more money. That’s a good thing, right? Blogging is not just for gossip hounds, political pundits, and over enthusiastic hobbyists. It is a powerful business tool that can reach new customers while maintaining that all-important - [Technology Addiction](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/06/technology-addiction/) - Someone has a serious case of technology addiction! - [The Thin Line of the Earth's Atmosphere](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/06/the-thin-line-of-the-earths-atmosphere/) - Video captures the wonder of Earth’s atmosphere and reminds us that it is a thin line that protects us from the unforgiving forces of space. - [Smart Bed Makes Itself](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/06/smart-bed-makes-itself/) - The self-making bed - technology you can actually use, or is it just a clever way to lure someone to your bedroom (wink-wink)? - [Social Media for Fun and Profit](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/06/social-media-for-fun-and-profit/) - Need an advocate to help your business or organization tap into the social networking juggernaut. TechAdvocate Solutions can help! - [High Tech BBQ and Grilling](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/05/high-tech-bbq-and-grilling/) - High-tech grilling and BBQ gadgets that can take your cookout from ho-hum to mouthwatering. - [Browser Wars](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/05/browser-wars/) - Google Chrome has passed IE to become the world's most popular Web browser. Firefox is in third. IE just needs to go away! - [Happy Geek Pride](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/05/happy-geek-pride/) - May 25 is Geek Pride Day. Wear your Star Fleet cadet uniform and play with your light-saber. Geek is the new chic. Happy Geek Pride! - [The Real Angry Birds](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/05/the-real-angry-birds/) - What happens when birds REALLY get angry! - [Feel the Force with this Star Wars TIE Fighter Desk and PC](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/05/feel-the-force-with-this-star-wars-tie-fighter-desk-and-pc/) - Feel the Force with this geek desk/PC. A scale model Star Wars TIE Fighter with a PC built into the cockpit. - [Hot People Running - The REAL Distracted Driving Problem](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/04/hot-people-running-the-real-distracted-driving-problem/) - The real culprit of distracted driving is not cell phones, but hot shirtless guys and scantily clad girls running. Stop Hot People from running! - [Earth Day Tech](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/04/earth-day-tech/) - In the spirit of Earth Day and Biology of Technology, here are some ways you can use technology to help save the planet. - [The Power of Hillary's Text](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/04/the-power-of-hillarys-text/) - It's Friday the 13th and North Korean had an epic missile launch fail. Bad luck or the power of Hillary's text? - [Another Reason not to Text and Walk - BEARS!](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/04/another-reason-not-to-text-and-walk-bears/) - Video of an unsuspecting guy texting and walking who almost becomes unwilling bear-bait as he nearly comes face-to-face with a bear! - [Would you Choose the Internet Over Sex?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/03/would-you-choose-the-internet-over-sex/) - Would you Choose the Internet Over Sex? You might be surprised at the results! 21% would choose the Internet over sex. - [Iron Man Glove Gives Workers a Helping Hand](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/03/iron-man-glove-gives-workers-a-helping-hand/) - The K-glove (Robo-Glove) can help reduce Repetitive Stress Injury. It won't replace Iron Man in fighting corruption, but it can help fight carpal tunnel. - [Upgrade to iOS 5.1 - So Far, So Good](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/03/upgrade-to-ios-5-1-so-far-so-good/) - I upgraded my iPhone 4S to iOS 5.1 and so far so good! - [Weather Radio App for Your SmartPhone](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/03/weather-radio-app-for-your-smartphone/) - Be prepared when weather disaster strikes! The iMap Weather Radio is a Smartphone - Tablet App that alerts you of life-threatening weather information. - [Oscar App and Fun Facts](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/02/oscar-app-and-fun-facts/) - Don't worry if your backstage pass for the Academy Awards got lost in the mail. There's an Oscar app that provides a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood's big night. - [Rise of the Smartphones](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/02/rise-of-the-smartphones/) - It is predicted that by the end of 2012 there will be more Smartphones that people. Sorry humans – you had a good run, but it’s time to step aside for the rise of the Smartphones. - [Sorry Tebow, Bradying is the Latest Online Trend](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/02/sorry-tebow-bradying-is-the-latest-online-trend/) - Disappointed by the Super Bowl loss, Tom Brady sat on the ground with his head bowed. Bradying is born! Is Bradying the new Tebowing? - [Websites from Hell](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/02/websites-from-hell/) - No one wants a website from hell. One of the best ways to make sure you do not have a website from hell is to look at ones that are. There are a lot of roadkill websites out there. And just like slowing down to look at a bad accident, it’s hard to resit looking - [SOPA and PIPA get a Black-eye and a Blackout](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/01/sopa-and-pipa-get-a-black-eye-and-a-blackout/) - The censorship bills SOPA and PIPA are no longer being censored. The mainstream media news has been all but silent on the topic because their parent companies are backing these bills. But thanks to people rising-up in protest, SOPA and PIPA have gotten a black-eye and are loosing momentum. Recent press releases from the White - [Cool Tech uses Liquid Nitrogen to Make Amazing Ice Cream](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2012/01/cool-tech-uses-liquid-nitrogen-to-make-amazing-ice-cream/) - Now this is cool technology – it uses liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. Using a machine called Kelvin, Smitten’s ice cream in San Francisco makes each scoop to order. It uses sophisticated software and super-cool liquid nitrogen to transform pure and fresh ingredients into an awesome tasting ice cream. And since it’s made fresh - [We Are What We Tweet in 2011](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/12/we-are-what-we-tweet-in-2011/) - If we are what we Tweet then here’s the top news of 2011 when viewed through the prism of social media. Beyonce’s baby bump bumps the death of Osoma Bin Laden Justin Bieber’s hair rockets above the flight of the last Space Shuttle Atlantis Rebecca Black is more important than the blackout and meltdown of - [Geek Gift Giving is Good Tech Karma](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/12/geek-gift-giving-is-good-tech-karma/) - How do you reduce the awkward factor when calling your geek friend for tech support when you haven't called since the last time your need help? Here's how - buy him/her a Holiday gift. Geeks love gifts; you need tech support, so everyone wins! But what do you get a geek for Christmas without making - [Goodnight iPad – A Bedtime Book for Adults](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/11/goodnight-ipad-–-a-bedtime-book-for-adults/) - Goodnight iPad is an adult bedtime book that reminds us to unplug, get some sleep, and our gadgets will be fully charged and ready in the morning. Based on the children’s classic “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown, this parody brings a smile without clever Tweets or Facebook status updates. It reminds us to step - [Gotta Pee - There's an App for that.](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/11/gotta-pee-theres-an-app-for-that/) - Ever finding yourself needing to pee during a movie like Tom Hanks in A" League of Their Own". You feel like your head is going explode like that guy in "Scanners" but you know the second you get up you'll miss that "Luke, I'm your father" moment that defines the movie. So unless you have - [WordPress Tip - Links that Open in a New Browser](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/11/wordpress-tip-links-that-open-in-a-new-browser/) - It’s easy to add links in WordPress. But it is important to create links that open in a new browser window and do not pull users away from your website. Links to Websites To insert to a link to another website in any page or post that will open in another browser window: Copy the - [Auto Correct and Siri – The Hits Keep Coming](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/11/auto-correct-and-siri-–-the-hits-keep-coming/) - Who knew that Siri and Auto-Correct would make a such a great comedy team. But the hits just keep coming. Watch out Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert! Here are some of the comic styling of this online duo. Click here for more fun with Auto Correct and Siri - [Internet Man by Meir Wilson](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/10/internet-man-by-meir-wilson/) - The “Internet Man” is Meri Wilson’s updated version of her 70’s suggestion novelty, “Telephone Man”. With terms like “hard drive” and “RAM” it was easy to make double entendres. And Meri’s giggles just add to the fun. http://youtu.be/xBCwBCQOnmk It was sad to see that Meri Wilson is no longer with us. She died in 2002, - [Siri’s Sense of Humor](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/10/siri’s-sense-of-humor/) - The defining iPhone 4S feature is Siri, an app that allows you to talk to your phone and do stuff. But Siri can be sassy and has a personality and is siri-iously funny. Here are some of Siri’s responses to offbeat questions showing showing a wicked sense of humor. - [My Blackberry is STILL Not Working](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/10/my-blackberry-is-still-not-working/) - This hilarious fruity video from the BBC came out in Dec. 2010. It’s funny how it’s still funny since BlackBerry still has problems. Perhaps BlackBerry has run out of juice! http://youtu.be/kAG39jKi0lI - [Going Green with Your PC](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/10/going-green-with-your-pc-2/) - 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 - [Could a Farmville Movie Crop-up?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/10/could-a-farmville-movie-crop-up/) - It’s rumored that a FarmVille movie based on the Facebook game is in the works. I bet the angry birds will be furious if Farmville gets a movie before they do! The good news is that Hollywood cannot mess up the plot for a FarmVille movie, because, well, there is no plot. Pron has more - [Steve Jobs in His Own Words](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/10/steve-jobs-in-his-own-words/) - It’s hard to put into words what Steve Jobs meant to technology and the world in general. It seems only fitting that of all the words spoke about Steve Jobs that he is best described in his own words. His Stanford commencement speech in 2005 is probably the most powerful tribute about this man and - [Bad Opinions Abound – Think for Yourself ](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/09/bad-opinions-abound-–-think-for-yourself/) - You can’t believe everything you read online or everything you’re told. The Bad Opinion generator by the “THE WEEK” is a great collection of some of history’s clueless predictions. These epic fails remind us in an age of media overload you're better off thinking for yourself. For example: “There is no doubt.” —Gen. Tommy Franks - [Facebook is Still Free](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/09/facebook-is-still-free/) - Want to tap into the vast power of social networking for your project, idea, business, or organization? TechAdvocate Solutions can help. - [Wasting Time Online for Fun and Profit](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/09/wasting-time-online-for-fun-and-profit/) - A new study suggests that wasting time online can make you more productive and a better worker. Finally – a useful study! According to a recent report presented at the Academy of Management, "browsing the Internet serves an important restorative function." Sure there are other studies that cling to the tired, old cliché that you - [Online Help in the Face of Diaster](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/08/online-help-in-the-face-of-diaster/) - There are lots of websites and mobile apps you should have ready before you are in the path of a storm or running from an army of brain-eating zombies. This time of year reminds us to get prepared for the unexpected. Hurricanes, Earth quakes, and even zombie apocalypses have online resources that can help in - [Planets are a Girls Best Friend](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/08/planets-are-a-girls-best-friend/) - If diamonds are a girl's best friend, then the recently discovered diamond planet is the ultimate BFF. Kim Kardashian's $60,000 wedding bling doesn't seem so big now, does it? The planet is a huge diamond in space and is about 4,000 light-years away. This gem-of-a-discovery, orbiting the pulsar PSR J1719-1438, is believed to be denser - [Divided Smartphone Nation](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/08/divided-smartphone-nation/) - Blue state or red state? Sam’s or Costco? iPhone or Android? It should be no surprise we are a divided nation even when it comes to smartphones. If you live in the north you prefer the trendy iPhone while southerners lean toward Android. And if you use a Blckberry you are dying breed. This graphic - [A 1 Minute Trip](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/08/a-1-minute-trip/) - If the economy has put a damper on your travel plans, this video may help. It's no substitute for a vacation, but it's a great distraction and fun to watch. 3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, and some cool video editing all in just 1 minute. - [World Population to Hit 7 Billion](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/08/world-population-to-hit-7-billion/) - In October 2011 the human population will reach 7 billion. But the Earth is big and space is not the problem; it’s balance. If all 7 billion stood shoulder-to-shoulder we would only fill the city of Los Angeles. Yet 5% consume 23% of the world’ energy and a whopping 38% lack adequate sanitation. Here are - [Is Facebook the New Smoking?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/07/is-facebook-the-new-smoking/) - A new study shows that online usage is increasingly becoming an addiction. Is Facebook the new smoking? Have you ever “gone to the bathroom” in order to check email or come up with a socially appropriate excuse to pull out your smartphone just so you can check your Facebook? Then you could be an Internet - [The iPad and Your Website](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/07/the-ipad-and-your-website/) - The iPad is changing the way we compute. The mobile market is the largest growing demographic on the Web. But if your website is not iPad compatible, you could be left behind. With over 25 million sold and still growing, if all the iPad owners of the world came together they could and make their - [“In Time” Movie Where Time is Literally Money](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/07/“in-time”-movie-where-time-is-literally-money/) - “In Time” is a movie set in the late 21st century where time has replaced money as the currency of the day. In this future society aging stops at 25 and everyone is given one year to live. You can buy and sell your time but unless you replenish your clock, you die. This “time - [Atlantis Lands Ending Space Shuttle Program](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/07/atlantis-lands-ending-space-shuttle-program/) - A picture perfect landing for the Atlantis Space Shuttle ends the 30 year Space Shuttle program. But let’s hope this is not the end of the American Space program as it has enriched and enhanced our way of life. Atlantis landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida touching down at 5:56AM on July 21, - [Dropbox into The Cloud](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/07/dropbox-into-the-cloud/) - Dropbox is an online application to backup, share, and sync your files with other computers and mobile devices. This Web application gives you a cloud-based server but without the hassle and a fraction of the expense. Here’s how it works. Install on your PC, Mac, or Linux machine. Installation is easy and Dropbox works with - [Fun with Hackers](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/06/fun-with-hackers/) - The Daily Show's John Hodgman takes a hack at hackers with some interesting (and of course, funny) advice. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c You're Welcome - Hacker Threat www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook - [If BeautifulPeople.com gets Hacked then Anyone Can](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/06/if-beautifulpeople-com-gets-hacked-then-anyone-can/) - The website BeautifulPeople.com was hacked and ugly people were allowed "in" the exclusive site. The Sherk virus allowed unchecked access so the pretty and plain were all mixed together. Oh the horror! The moral of this story: if good-looking people can get hacked, then anyone can! HA! Bet you didn't see that coming. One would - [Hawkman not Happy about Green Lantern Movie](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/06/hawkman-not-happy-about-green-lantern-movie/) - Green Lantern finally got his own movie. But not everyone's happy about it, especially Hawkman. He wants his own movie and can’t understand why no one agrees. This exchange between Hawkman and Superman explains why Hawkman will never get a movie: Superman (sarcastically) to Hawkman: "What are your powers?" Hawkman to Superman: "I can fly." - [Don't Steal from a Geek](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/06/dont-steal-from-a-geek/) - When Joshua Kaufman’s MacBook was stolen, this web designer from Oakland used blogging to help police find the thief. The moral of the story – Don't Steal from a Geek! Joshua set up a blog called “This Guy Has My MacBook”. He posted photographs of the bandit using an application he had previously installed on - [Old Gadgets? Need Cash? Try gazelle.com](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/05/old-gadgets-need-cash-try-gazelle-com/) - You can go green by recycling your old devices and get some "green" in return at gazelle.com. Gazelle pays cash for old cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, and other stuff. Yesterday's hot gadget becomes today's pile of junk cluttering-up your closet or basement. Here’s how to turn that trash into some monetary treasure: Go to - [Robot Folding Laundry is NOT Just Weird Science](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/05/robot-folding-laundry-is-not-just-weird-science/) - A robot that folds laundry is the latest lightening rod for wasteful government spending. But many science projects funded by tax dollars that seemed frivolous have led to life-saving technology. So before writing off a towel folding robot, consider these other scientific discovers that came from weird science backed by government money. CAT Scans and - [Weather Radio Smartphone App](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/05/weather-radio-smartphone-app/) - The iMap Weather Radio has an App for your Smartphone or tablet that alerts you of life-threatening weather information. - [The Non-Zombie Viral Apocalypse](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/05/the-non-zombie-viral-apocalypse/) - The apocalypse has come and gone. No one was raptured on May 21, 2011, but everyone was talking about it. Why all the buzz about the end of the world? This is the first apocalypse in the online social-networking age. The same online viral phenomenon that brought us keyboard cat, Dr Horrible's Sing Along Blog, - [Is Your Website Socially Mobile?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/01/is-your-website-socially-mobile/) - For the Wall Street generation it was all about being upwardly mobile. Today you’ve got to be Socially Mobile. Social networking and mobile technology are setting the pace for the Web. Is your online strategy socially mobile? If not, you could be missing out. Need Help? Becoming socially mobile can be fun, but it can - [Hi-Tech Toilet](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/04/hi-tech-toilet/) - I’m not sure I feel about a high-tech toilet that’s smarter than me! This high-tech toilet has touchpad controls for seat temperature; a foot warmer that blasts warm air; the position, water pressure, and temperature of the extending bidet; and a drier with adjustable intensity and temperature. And it has ports for your iPod/iPhone/iPad. So - [David Letterman's Top 10 Reasons to Buy and iPad 2](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/05/david-lettermans-top-10-reasons-to-buy-and-ipad-2/) - It's the "Top Ten Reasons to Buy the iPad 2" from David Letterman. Can you really use the iPad2 to chop vegetables? I still got iPad envy in a bad way...but not to chop vegetables! - [The End of the World and I STILL Feel Fine](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/05/the-end-of-the-world-and-i-still-feel-fine/) - Here we go again, it's the end of the world on May 21, 2011 (this Saturday). How can May 21st be the end of the world when Oprah's last show is on May 25th? Rumor has it she has God booked for this last show, so why would He end the world before He is - [CDC Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide: FOR REAL!](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/05/cdc-zombie-apocalypse-survival-guide-for-real/) - The CDC has actually published a Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide. Is this for the end-of-the world on May 21, 2011 or is it for a different doomsday? So many apocalypses, so little time. The CDC’s Public Health Matters Blog starts with the following on zombie survival: There are all kinds of emergencies out there that - [Facebook DISLIKE Scam](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/05/facebook-dislike-scam/) - Don’t DISLIKE on Facebook. Facebook does NOT have a dislike button. But there is a scam going around inviting you to enable the Facebook DISLIKE feature. It will infect your machine. And that’s something you will dislike! There has been much discussion and hullabaloo about a Facebook dislike button. One page encouraging Facebook to add - [Social Networking to Drive Traffic to Your Website](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/12/social-networking-to-drive-traffic-to-your-website/) - You can use Facebook and Twitter to drive traffic to your website. More traffic can translate into more business. And more business means more money. And that’s good, right! As part of your service from Techadvocate Solutions, a “Share/Save” feature has been installed on your WordPress website/blog. You will notice the “Share/Save” icon as the - [7 Steps to a New or Renovated Website](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/02/7-steps-to-a-new-or-renovated-website/) - Think starting a new website is hard? Does your website need a renovation but you think it will break the bank and dominate your already busy schedule. With TechAdvocate Solutions (TAS) you are just 7 steps away from your new or renovated website using the popular WordPress Content Management System (CMS). Here is the TAS - [Making a Successful Viral Video](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/04/making-a-successful-viral-video/) - I have broken the code on how to make an explosive viral video that will get you noticed. And I will share this secret with you – free of charge. When your video goes viral you are on your way to the top. Just ask Justin Bieber. He was just a kid with a decent - [Tax Refund, Get a Laptop](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/03/tax-refund-get-a-laptop/) - It's tax season, which means tax refunds. Why not use your return windfall to get a new laptop. There are some great deals out there, like this one: HP Pavilion dv7-3065dx VM238UA Refurbished Notebook PC AMD Turion II Ultra M600 2.4GHz, 4GB DDR2, 500GB HDD Blu-Ray, 17.3" LED, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Click Here - [Killing Time on the Internet](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/03/killing-time-on-the-internet/) - Yes, the Internet is has increased productivity, but let's face it, we love to kill time online. Here are some fun websites to get a chuckle and slash some time. WikiBombs While Wikipedia does a good job of cleaning up bad information, WikiBombs takes screenshots of funny entries before it gets taken down. Here’s one - [Giving a Bad Situation a Lift](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/03/giving-a-bad-situation-a-lift/) - I found then answer as to why we are not exploring LFTR technology as an abundant, green energy solution. POLITICS! SHOCK! As a follow-up to my post on Making the Best of a Bad Situation, here’s a brief history on LFTR (pronounced "lifter", stands for Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactor) and why it was nicked in - [Making the Best of a Bad Situation](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/03/making-the-best-of-a-bad-situation/) - My hope is that we can turn the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power in Japan into a conversation to face our long-term energy problems that we have been avoiding for decades. First of all, this earthquake and tsunami is a tragedy and we all hope and pray those impacted. To compound the catastrophe is - [Your Voice and Your Blog can make a Difference](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/02/your-voice-and-your-blog-can-make-a-difference/) - Your voice can make a difference. And your blog can be the megaphone for your voice so you can be heard. Ask Natalie Munroe. She blogged to vent about the problems with today’s youth. And as an English teacher in suburban Philadelphia she had plenty of firsthand experience. She shared online about her experiences and - [Fun with Auto-Correct Texting](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/01/fun-with-auto-correct-texting/) - Damn-you-auto-correct is a fun website dedicated to all the embarrassing and just plain WTF auto correct moments in texting. If you text on a Smartphone (like iPhone) then you’ve been unwillingly punked by the auto-correct gremlin, which has a mind of its own and a wicked sense of humor. Here’s the website: http://www.damnyouautocorrect.com/ Here’s one - [HP Laptop Deal](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2011/01/hp-laptop-deal/) - Ready to replace that old, outdated laptop? Here's a great deal. HP ProBook 4520s XT943UT Notebook PC - Intel Core i3-370M 2.40GHz, 2GB DDR3, 320GB HDD, DVDRW, 15.6" Display, Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit List Price: $579.99 Instant Savings: $130.00 Price: $449.99 Click here to take - [Tech Gone Wild - Bottoms Up Beer Dispenser](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/12/tech-gone-wild-bottoms-up-beer-dispenser/) - The Bottoms Up Draft Beer Dispenser is a great example of technology gone wild and solving a problem that doesn’t exist. But it sure looks fun! It pours beer from the bottom of the glass. For those who graduated from college with a major in beer pouring, you could be in trouble. Get ready to - [The Internet for Fun and Profit](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/12/the-internet-for-fun-and-profit/) - Having fun online is becoming the world’s favorite pastime. So why not use the Web to turn your online enjoyable into profit. Here are some fun websites where someone transformed their hobby and/or amusement into $$$. This could be you! TechAdvocate Solutions (TAS) can be your technology partner. Click here to contact TechAdvocate Solutions to - [What Are We Looking For…on the Web](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/12/what-are-we-looking-for…on-the-web/) - What are you looking for on the Web? It tells a lot about who we as a culture. It is the time of year when the big search engines release the top searches for 2010. The first out the gate is Yahoo. Google (the big kid on the search engine block) will release their top - [Invasion of the Body Scanners in a Facebook World](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/11/invasion-of-the-body-scanners-in-a-facebook-world/) - Everybody is so concerned about airport body scanners invading their privacy. So what do people do – start Facebook pages protesting these devices. Here’s my question – if these people are so concerned about privacy then what are they doing on Facebook? Does anyone else see the irony? It just seems weird to complain about - [Refurb PC and Mac](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/10/refurb-pc-and-mac/) - In today's market there are a lot of good deals on refurbished machines. Here are two good refurb deals - one PC and one Mac. HP Compaq DC7700 Desktop Computer - Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz, 2GB DDR2, 500GB HDD, Combo, Windows XP Pro 32-bit (Off-Lease) List Price: $329.99 Instant Savings: -$80.02 Price: - [Robot Pop Star](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/10/robot-pop-star/) - Watch Out Justin and Miley, the latest sensation is a robot pop star. So here she is – the HRP-4C sings and dances in sync with live, human background performers. She really works the crowd with those over-sized robot hands. At first I though the man-hands were creepy. But as the show progressed I found - [Superman's Facebook Kryptonite](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/10/supermans-facebook-kryptonite/) - You thought the only thing that can hurt Superman is kryptonite! But now even the man of steel is vulnerable to what is posted on Facebook. (Grin) Be careful what you and your family post on social media! - [Lenovo Laptop Deal](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/09/lenovo-laptop-deal/) - If your laptop is outdated or trying to get a jump on Holiday shopping, here is a great deal. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 0199-23U Laptop Computer - AMD Turion II Dual-Core P520 2.30GHz, 4GB DDR3, 320GB HDD, DVDRW, 14" Display, HDMI, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Black List Price: $799.99 Instant Savings: - [TV to Entertain, Internet to Interact](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/09/tv-to-entertain-internet-to-interact/) - As TV moves to the digital world will it be displaced by the Internet, the ruler of the digital realm? I don't think so. Here's why. As the boob-tube moves digital it will become more feature rich with things like HDTV and the how-did-we-live-without-it DVR. And TV will more off the wall and into your - [Sock-Sorting Robot with Happy Ending](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/08/sock-sorting-robot-with-happy-ending/) - Here's a for-real sock sorting robot. And when it is not sorting socks it can give you a "happy ending". Do we really need a robot that sorts socks? And there's no shortage of people ready-and-willing to provide a "happy ending"! Sorry robot - what else you got? - [Internet Clutter Got You Climbing the Walls](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/08/internet-clutter-got-you-climbing-the-walls/) - Has all the Internet clutter got you climbing the walls? Seems that any idiot can post something on a blog and the next thing you know we all panic. We smugly laugh at all the gullible fools who jumped out of windows in fear of an alien invasion after the famous “War of the Worlds” - [iPhone Security Update](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/08/iphone-security-update/) - The iPhone got a security update, 4.0.2. This update stops people from using malicious code to take over your phone. Obviously, it’s a smart move to sync your phone and install it right away. It’s on iTunes. The update takes about 9 – 11 minutes (depending on the speed of your Internet connection). - [Keyboard Toss](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/08/keyboard-toss/) - At some time everyone wants toss their PC. Here are some guys who have found the next best think – the keyboard toss. You get most of the satisfaction at a fraction of the cost. However, the last guy in this video could use a little work on his technique. (Grin) What language are they - [Spam, Spam, Spam](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/08/spam-spam-spam/) - Are you drowning in SPAM? Is your inbox exploding with ads for Viagra? Is the worldwide epidemic of E.D. so bad that we need daily email reminders of this plaque? I think not. Spam has become an inevitability for the online. Not only is it annoying and often distasteful, it is a carrier of nasty - [Robot Fetches Beer](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/07/robot-fetches-beer/) - For those with robot-phobia having nightmares about a terminator/Cylon takeover, you can relax. Or at least have a beer and not worry about it. They actually made a robot that fetches you a beer. But if we let robots get us beer then what’s next? The next thing we know they’ll want to get married. - [iPhone Voice Control](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/07/iphone-voice-control/) - The iPhone Voice Control is probably the most underutilized feature on the 3GS and 4 (sorry 3G iPhone users). This is especially helpful in an age of increase stricter traffic laws governing cell phone use while driving. To use Voice Control simply press the home button (the round button just below the screen) for a - [I Believe Beautiful Children are the Answer](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/07/i-believe-beautiful-children-are-the-answer/) - Children are the hope for tomorrow. But let’s face it, hope just doesn’t sell. However, good looks are a hot commodity in any market. So the http://www.beautifulpeople.com/ website has launched an egg and sperm service so that even 'ugly people' can bring good looking children into the world. Just purchase some seed from one someone - [Hot Summer Deals](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/07/hot-summer-deals/) - There are some hot summer deals out there. So if your laptop is outdated or trying to get a jump back-to-school shopping, here are 2 deals that sizzle. HP G71-340us Refurbished Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HDD, DVDRW, 17.3" HD+, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit List Price: - [Stupid Things you can Still Legally Do While Driving](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/06/stupid-things-you-can-still-legally-do-while-driving/) - Now that texting and driving is illegal in Georgia we can all take a sign of relieve that the roads will be a utopia of safety. BUT WAIT! Here’s a list of stupid things you can still legally do while driving. Eating Reading a huge foldout paper map Smoking Fold your laundry Apply Makeup Load - [Play Soccer, Get Electricity](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/06/play-soccer-get-electricity/) - sOccket is a soccer ball that generates electricity while it's being kicked around and stores it to be used later. It generates enough energy to power an LED light or charge a small electronic device--which may not seem like much power. But in Africa and third world countries, it could literally mean the difference between - [The Original Twitter](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/06/the-original-twitter/) - Is it possible the Brits invented Twitter in 1935? - [I'm a Marvel and I'm a DC](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/06/im-a-marvel-and-im-a-dc/) - If imitation is the highest form of flattery then the “I’m a Mac, I’m a PC” ads must be thrilled. This fun spoof combines just a few of my favorite things: Technology (I can go either way - Mac or PC) Comics (Once again, I can go either way – Marvel or DC.) Green Lantern - [iPhone 4 and Glee Spoof](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/06/iphone-4-and-glee-spoof/) - Our favorite Glee bi#@h Jane Lynch takes on the iPhone 4. “It’s like cluster bombs going off in my pants.” Watch the video and you’ll get it. - [iPhone Sexual Compatibility App](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/06/iphone-sexual-compatibility-app/) - Your iPhone can help you find sexual compatibility. Yep, there’s an app for that. It’s called Boink and the name says it. Here’s how it works. Download the Boink app from iTunes (free for now), create a profile based on six categories of sexual likes, dislikes, positions, kinks and fetishes, then "bump” iPhones with other - [Lying in an Online World](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/05/lying-in-an-online-world/) - The Internet is killing the great American institution of lying. Why do people lie knowing it will go on the Web for the world to fact-check? Bill Maher sums it up: - [Socially Mobile](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/05/socially-mobile/) - For the Wall Street generation it was all about being upwardly mobile. Today you’ve got to be socially mobile. Social networking and mobile technology are setting the pace for the Web. Is your online strategy socially mobile? If not, you could be missing out. Here’s a quote from Darryl Zanuck of 20th Century Fox from - [Are You Socially Mobile?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/05/are-you-socially-mobile/) - For the Wall Street generation it was all about being upwardly mobile. Today you’ve got to be socially mobile. Social networking and mobile technology are setting the pace for the Web. Is your online strategy socially mobile? If not, you could be missing out. Here’s a quote from Darryl Zanuck of 20th Century Fox from - [Foolproof Facebook Privacy](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/05/foolproof-facebook-privacy/) - Every time there is a glitch in Facebook privacy people complain their confidentiality has been violated. So I have solved the Facebook privacy issue. Are you ready? Here it is: If you want to keep something private then don’t put it on Facebook. Period! Here’s the thing about social networks – they’re social. Facebook is - [Social Networking Explained](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/03/social-networking-explained/) - Here’s a great video that shows how social networking can help your business. And it’s fun to watch. Click here to view video on mobile device - [Getting Ready for Close Encounters](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/05/getting-ready-for-close-encounters/) - Stephen Hawking says aliens from outer space could be dangerous. Stephen Colbert says aliens should fear us. You decide! The great physicist Stephen Hawking thinks our encounter with aliens will go something like this: "If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which - [Creepy Mr Roboto Mouth](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/04/creepy-mr-roboto-mouth/) - This viral video of a robotic mouth trying to talk is really creepy. But it screams for inappropriate comments! Mr. Roboto got a real pretty “creepy” mouth ain't he? LOL It’s supposed to show how robotic technology has advanced to make mimic human speech through an artificial mouth without a speaker. It emulates sounds as - [Green Tech](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/04/green-tech/) - In honor of Earth Day I am re-posting my article on 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 - [Stop Hot People from Running](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/04/stop-hot-people-from-running/) - Hot shirtless guys and scantily clad girls running on the side of the road are MUCH more of a distraction and hazardous than cell phones. So let’s pass a law against hot people running. They’re already hot so why do they need to run anyway? Of course, non-hot people may continue to run and should - [Dropbox Setup](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/04/dropbox-setup/) - If you do not have a Dropbox account click here. (Follow the prompts to setup your Dropbox account and install in your PC/Laptop/Mac.) If you have received an email from TechAdvocate Solutions with your Dropbox username and password then here's the instructions to install on your PC/Laptop/Mac: Go to the Dropbox website and click the - [Upgrade Your Website](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/04/upgrade-your-website/) - Are you ready to upgrade your website? There are over 350 million users on Facebook and growing. Imagine the potential! But your website may not have the infrastructure to interface with Social Media if it was designed in the pre-Facebook age. (Which was just a few months ago. Hey, the cyber-world moves fast.) With the - [Scarface Video is not a “Fudging” School Play](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/04/scarface-video-is-not-a-“fudging”-school-play/) - Tell all your little friends that the latest viral video of pre-teen kids doing an inappropriate performance of “Scarface” is not a “fudging” school play. The video (over 2.5 million hits) is a professional production done by child actors with their parent’s permission and is purposefully made to look like a parent taped it from - [PC Spring Cleaning](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/03/pc-spring-cleaning/) - Experts estimate that 59 percent of computers worldwide are infected with malware. In many cases the PC owner is not even aware of the infection. An untreated PC virus can lead to poor performance or even data loss. Is your PC running slow? Are you concerned that your PC may be vulnerable to viruses? Now - [Spring PC Cleaning](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/03/spring-pc-cleaning-2/) - Experts estimate that 59 percent of computers worldwide are infected with malware. In many cases the PC owner is not even aware of the infection. An untreated PC virus can lead to poor performance or even data loss. Is your PC running slow? Are you concerned that your PC may be vulnerable to viruses? Now - [Facebook Email Password Scam](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/03/facebook-email-password-scam/) - Beware of a fake email that claims to be from Facebook and asks you to open an attachment to receive a new password. This email is potentially harmful. Delete it from your inbox. The attachment contains a password stealer that targets Windows computers and which can potentially access any username and password combination used on - [A Chatroulette Star is Born](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/03/a-chatroulette-star-is-born/) - A Chatroulette star is born. His name is Merton, he plays the piano (very well), and makes up on-the-spot songs to people he meets on Chatroulette. Before you hit “Next” on this blog post you should look at this guy. He has over 3 million hits on youtube.com! (Warning – this is Chatroulette so there - [iPad and Jersey Shore](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/03/ipad-and-jersey-shore/) - Since the moment the iPad was announced the jokes just keep coming. Not about the product, but about the name. I am actually looking forward to trying the iPad and may even purchase one (scheduled release date is April 13, 2010). Despite its shortcomings (no camera, no phone) the e-reader, web browsing, and sleek size - [Laptop Liquidation](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/03/laptop-liquidation/) - Now is a great time to buy a laptop. Prices are at epic low levels. Here is one laptop deal that made me drool. Dell Latitude D630 HBDPJF1 Notebook Computer - Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.8GHz, 1GB DDR2, 80GB HDD, DVDRW, 14.1" WXGA, Windows XP Pro (Off-Lease) $419.99 Click here to order If you - [The Power of the Viral Video](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/03/the-power-of-the-viral-video/) - The great thing about the viral video craze is that it is brings the power to the people. YEAH! Just when you thought “Pants on the Ground” could never be topped, check out the latest youtube.com star – a three year old girl who really loves Justin Bieber. Here are the steps of how a - [Chatroulette. A Freak Show-But We Love a Freak Show](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/03/chatroulette-a-freak-show-but-we-love-a-freak-show/) - Chatroulette is the latest Internet buzz where you can randomly videochat with others. It’s simple. You log in http://chatroulette.com/ and you are randomly connected to someone via webcam. (Yes, you must have a webcam on your PC/Mac to play.) You can stay and chat or click “next” and see who (or what) comes up next. - [Another “I’m a Mac” Parody](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/02/another-“i’m-a-mac”-parody/) - This video pokes fun at two easy targets: “I’m a Mac” commercials and Tom Cruise. The guy doing Tom Cruise totally nails it! - [Cell Phone Bans Not Reducing Accidents](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/02/cell-phone-bans-not-reducing-accidents/) - New studies show cell phone bans while driving are not reducing traffic accidents. Let me be clear, I am not saying you should text and drive. I just think that our law makers have better things to do than pass laws against cell phones and texting while driving. Here’s why: They are difficult to enforce. - [Beware of Risky Facebook Groups](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/02/beware-of-risky-facebook-groups/) - Phony protest Facebook groups have nefarious intentions – to infect your PC with nasty viruses and spyware. Here’s a message from Facebook warning about these groups. The rumor about charging $4.9...9 or £3.99 or £14.99 a month is totally made up. However, confusion is not what the scammers seek: members of the group are directed - [False Facebook Groups put You at Risk](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/02/false-facebook-groups-put-you-at-risk/) - There are two good reasons NOT to join Facebook Groups protesting that Facebook will start charging users. 1. These claims are false. Facebook has deny any rumors that they will charge users 2. These groups can lead you to malicious sites that can infect your PC with viruses and spyware. Here is a Facebook page - [Tech Help in Haiti](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/02/tech-help-in-haiti/) - The tech community shows the power of positive technology by building free open-source tools that help aid relief and recovery in Haiti. Hours about the disaster in Haiti Crisis Commons organized several nationwide events to work on numerous technology projects. The Haiti OpenStreetMap project was a direct result of this tech collaboration. It provides one - [Web Browser Safety](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/01/web-browser-safety/) - Your browser is your window to the Web. But just like that window in your home that allows the light in, it also represents a potential security risk. You could board up all your windows leaving you safe, but in the dark. Or you could implement some basic browser security. One way for that nasty - [Why iPad is a Funny Name](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/01/why-ipad-is-a-funny-name/) - You’ve heard the buzz about Apple’s new iPad. But have you heard the sophomoric snickers about its name? So what is so funny about the iPad’s name? This Mad TV skit came out a few years ago when the iPad was just twinkle in Steve Job’s eye and explains the iTampon gag. It still remains - [For e-Readers you Gotta Give Love to Get Love](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/01/for-e-readers-you-gotta-give-love-to-get-love/) - It’s good to see that the e-book industry is doing what the e-music industry learned the hard way - than in the digital age you gottta “give love to get love.” Well, this is probably a timeless universal truth, but in an Internet connected world it’s truer than ever. Over half of the e-books on - [Thumbs-up for Gazelle](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/01/thumbs-up-for-gazelle/) - Thumbs-up for Gazelle from my “Got Gadgets, Get Cash” post on 1/3/2010. I promised to follow-up and the verdict is “this is for real.” After sending in an old phone and laptop, I got several emails from Gazelle keeping me posted on the progress. About a week later a check arrived just as promised. So - [Going Green with Your PC](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/01/going-green-with-your-pc/) - 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 - [The CES and You](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/01/the-ces-and-you/) - Why should you care about the CES (Consumer Electronics Show, for those who do not speak geek)? You’re probably wondering how a gathering of a bunch of nerds impacts your life. Well, if you use a mobile device, watch TV, read publications, download music, and are reading this blog, there’s a chance you will feel - [Got Gadgets, Get Cash](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2010/01/got-gadgets-get-cash/) - Have you got old gadgets? Need cash? Then try gazelle.com! So you can go green by having your devices recycled and get some green in return. Everybody wins Gazelle pays cash for used electronics such as cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, and other stuff (except printers and Fax machines). Here’s how it works: - Log - [JibJab Look at 2009](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/jibjab-look-at-2009/) - The folks at JibJab take a jab at 2009, which was an easy target. Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2010. Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today! - [Biggest Tech Event of the Decade](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/biggest-tech-event-of-the-decade/) - As the new decade approaches everyone feels compelled to publish their top 10 lists of the past 10 years. I saw a list for the top 10 best beards of the decade. Seriously! But I can’t resist jumping on the bandwagon. (I’ve always been a band-wagon jumper.) However, instead of a top 10 list, I - [Holiday Display that can be Seen from Space. ](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/holiday-display-that-can-be-seen-from-space/) - Here's another high-tech Holidays displays that can bee seen from space. Happy Holidays! - [Everything is Terrible](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/everything-is-terrible/) - Need a break from the Holiday cheer? Checkout the “Everything is Terrible” website. http://www.everythingisterrible.com/ Where their motto is “If Everything is Terrible, then nothing is”. This is a great collection of quirky and funny offbeat videos clips. What’s even funnier is that much of the EIT collection showcases stuff we use to think was cool! - [Shared Calendar in Outlook](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/shared-calendar-in-outlook/) - If you use the TAS advanced email service (on the Exchange email server) you can setup a shared calender for your organization using Outlook. For example, you can setup a company calendar to post events that everyone in your organization can see. But you can still keep your personal calendar in Outlook that only you - [An Online Makeover](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/an-online-makeover/) - I gave my Biology Of Technology (BOT) blog a makeover. I recently was in a session with other business owners and we did a very constructive review of each other’s website. This change was a result of feedback from this meeting. As we approach the end of the year and the decade, now is a - [And Now A WARNING About New Facebook Privacy](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/and-now-a-warning-about-new-facebook-privacy/) - Your Facebook pictures and videos you thought that only your FB friends could see might be open to more people with the new FB privacy settings. A LOT MORE PEOPLE! Recently all FB users upon logging in were re-directed to the new privacy screen. Most just accepted the defaults that were presented which looked something - [PC Memory Upgrade](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/pc-memory-upgrade/) - If you PC is sluggish it moy need more RAM (Random Access Memory), but not necessarily more hard disk (HD) space. It is a common misconception to confuse these terms since techies use the word “memory” to describe both RAM and HD space. But before you run over your friendly neighborhood geek for confusing you - [AVG Anti-virus 9 Update](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/avg-anti-virus-9-update/) - If you use the free AVG anti-virus program you should update to version 9. Hey, it's a awesome free program so some manual maintenance should be expected. Here are the instructions for upgrading to AVG 9. Close Everything (Browser, Email, etc) Make sure you are connected to the Internet Go the the following website and - [Size Matter for MS Outlook](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/size-matter-for-ms-outlook/) - Here are some simple tips to help you manage your Outlook file size thus improving your PCs performance. How big is my Outlook? To see the size of your Outlook folders: • Select Tools | Mailbox Cleanup… from the menu. • Click View Mailbox Size…. • Click Close (two times) to close the mailbox size - [The Colbert Report - Windows 7 Whopper](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/the-colbert-report-windows7/) - Stephen Colbert takes on Burger King, the Whopper, and the Windows 7 promotion in Japan. - [The Real Reason for Email](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/12/the-real-reason-for-email/) - Here's a video showing the real reason email was invented. I wish our pets could attack SPAM like this! Thanks to my Facebook friend Debbie Burgamy for posting this! - [Geek Gifts](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/11/geek-gifts/) - Everyone has at least one geek in their life. You know - the one you call when your PC does something weird. But what do you do to stop the guilt when you pick-up the phone to call your nerd buddy for tech support the next time you have a PC crash. Especially since you - [A Tale of Two Rudy's](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/11/a-tale-of-two-rudys/) - I've been trying to understand the latest new blitz about Khalid Shaikh Mohammed trail. He's the guy they've been calling the 9/11 mastermind. They are sending him to New York to go on trial. After being completely confused by the cable news shows on this issue, I turn to the great oracle of the Web - [The End of the World and I Feel Fine](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/11/the-end-of-the-world-and-i-feel-fine/) - Why is everyone in a rush to end the World? On 11/13/2009 (Friday the 13th) Hollywood gives us anther apocalyptic movie in spectacular special effects. This time the day of reckoning is on December 21, 2012 based mostly on the predictions from the Mayan calendar. And so soon after Y2K? Remember the good ole days - [Free Wi-Fi for the Holidays](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/11/free-wi-fi-for-the-holidays/) - Traveling for Holidays? Want free Wi-Fi? Google, Yahoo, eBay, and Microsoft are all getting into the Holiday spirit by offering free Wi-Fi to Holiday travelers. Here are the details. Google will offer free Wi-Fi from Nov. 16, 2009 to Jan. 15, 2010 on Virgin American flights and in the 47 airports listed in this link. - [Harmonize with Yourself on YouTube](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/11/harmonize-with-yourself-on-youtube/) - This YouTube video uses technology and creativity for one guy to harmonize with himself on a Michael Jackson melody. This is a great example of how a free and open Internet spawns creativity and nurtures ingenuity. The producer is Kurt Schneider and the singer is Sam Tsui. Enjoy! If you liked that, then you love - [Net Neutrality is Back](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/10/net-neutrality-is-back/) - Net Neutrality is a movement to preserve the open and equal nature of the Internet that we have come to know and love. - [Tech Support in the Middle Ages](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/10/tech-support-in-the-middle-ages/) - Funny video of a Middle Age tech support call to help a user with his new "book technology" that replaces the old scroll. - [Welcome!](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/10/hello-world/) - Welcome to TechAdvocate Solutions tech tips blog. - [PC Viruses and Designing Women](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/10/pc-viruses-and-designing-women/) - Video of the Designing Women discussing computer viruses - [Windows 7 Means Hot XP Deals](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/10/windows-7-means-hot-xp-deals/) - Windows 7 will be released on 10.22.2009. Geeks are lining up like it’s a new Harry Potter novel. But for the rest of us, Windows 7 means there are some great deals on Windows XP machines. Microsoft has pledged to support XP until April 2014. So an XP purchase is safe, especially at some of - [Top 5 Cell Phones](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/10/top-5-cell-phones/) - Here are the top 5 cell phones as rated by CNET users. 5. Palm Pre 4. Blackberry Curve 8900 3. iPhone 2. Samsung Memoir T929 1. LG enV Touch Here’s a video review of these top phone contenders. I admit that I am an iPhone user and love it! Who are CNET users? Techies. And - [Reality Bending Phone App](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/09/reality-bending-phone-app/) - Here’s a GPS phone app that bends reality. If only a phone app could actually bend reality, I could think of some other uses. See more funny videos and Technology Videos at Today's Big Thing. - [Health Care-It's About Protecting Profits](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/09/health-care-its-about-protecting-profits/) - The health care debate gets a satirical kick with a video proclaiming how we need to "protect" insurance company profits from the evils of health care reform. No matter where you stand politically, it is okay to watch the video. It’s kinda funny: Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell At the nucleus of the - [The Facebook Nation](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/09/the-facebook-nation/) - Facebook now has over 300 million users. The US population is 307 million. Let’s face it; Facebook is a force to be reckoned with. So it only makes since to include Facebook in your marketing strategy. Facebook is changing the cyber landscape at an explosive pace. In a September 16, 2009 announcement, Facebook CEO Mark - [Stem Cells from Fat](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/09/stem-cells-from-fat/) - Fat from liposuction as a source of stem cells – could this solve our health care and economic problems? If we could harvest fat as a source of stem cells, then we may have just found the next big American cash crop. Because one thing we do have in abundance in America is fat! And - [Wanna be a Stalker? iPhone has an App for That](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/09/stalker-iphone-app/) - The abundance of apps for the iPhone is just one of it’s many appeals. However, I am not certain we need an iPhone app for everything. While this commercial parody for an iPhone stalker app is good for a chuckle, it reinforces the premise that just because technology can do something, doesn’t mean we should. - [iPhone Tips](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/09/iphone-tips/) - Want to exchange iPhone apps and/or games with your iPhone buddies? How about a great tip on how to take better (non-blurry) pictures with your iPhone. How about a way to use your iPhone with Verizon. Then check out the following Applebyte video from CNET for some cool iPhone tips. - [Hubble Deep Field Gives Perspective](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/08/hubble-deep-field-gives-perspective/) - It’s strange how the vastness of the Universe can help you feel better when things here on Earth seem crazy. This “Ultra Deep Field” video from the Hubble telescope helps put things in perspective…at least it does for me. Hope it helps you, too. Quote from Ellie Arroway from the movie Contact: I... had an - [MiG-15 Swords into Plowshares](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/08/mig-15-swords-into-plowshares/) - Russia recycles MiG-15 jet engines into snow blowers. But the USA shreds our old military planes into piles of useless rubble. Our former Soviet cold war enemy is turning their swords into plowshares. Shouldn’t the USA do the same? Seen here are pictures of old Russian MiG-15 engines attached to trucks used for snow blowers. - [Domo Arigato Mr Roboto](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/08/domo-arigato-mr-roboto/) - In Nagoya, Japan a restaurant has opened that uses robots instead of humans as chefs. Customers watch the robot arms prepare food and even do tricks. I'm not sure if I'm impressed or scared or both. Should we be saying, “Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto” or “Welcome to the Matrix.” Resistance is futile so go ahead - [Auto-tune the News](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/07/auto-tune-the-news/) - These auto-tune mash-ups use technology to satire the news. You can even enjoy these if you have a predisposed political persuasion because “both sides” get “hit” by the mash-up machine. Don’t be afraid to laugh! Here are the links to a few more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Psfn6iOfS8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bduQaCRkgg4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGhsbRb_pqE - [Big PC Deals](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/07/big-pc-deals/) - Now is a great time to buy a PC. Prices are at epic low levels. I guess that is one of the side effects of a recession. Here are links to some deals that made me drool. HP Compaq dc5800 Desktop PC NV317UT - Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 2.53GHZ, 4GB DDR2, 500GB SATA 3G, - [Brad Pitt Gets Wired](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/07/brad-pitt-gets-wired/) - Concerned about looking like a fool in a digital age? Enter Brad Pitt with pointers on tech etiquette. The Hollywood superstar is on the cover of Wired as a Mr. Manners for technology. Who is more qualified that one of the coolest guys around to offer tech advice on hot topics including "Facebook Faux Pas, - [Fair and Unbalanced](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/07/fair-and-unbalanced/) - Fox News can legally lie to you. A Florida Appeals court ruled in favor of Fox News, owned by media baron Rupert Murdock, that there is nothing illegal about lying or distorting information by a major press organization. Their main defense was the first amendment. Talk about fair and balanced! But you won’t hear this - [Summer Season for Web Browsers](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/07/summer-season-for-web-browsers/) - It is the summer season for web browsers and the heat is on. There are new releases of just about all the major browsers. But don’t get overheated with the flurry of activity on the browser front. The real winner is you, the web user. The crucible of competition purifies the browsers and brings new - [Web Side Story](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/07/web-side-story/) - Need a laugh break from all the crazy news in the world? AND Still trying to the get the whole social networking thing? THEN Checkout Web Side Story: See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor. - [Websites to make you LOL](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/07/websites-to-make-you-lol/) - CNN featured 10 website that are loads of fun to make you LOL. Some are home grown, but all show what a fun place the web can be. Enjoy… http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/07/03/funny.websites/index.html?iref=mpstoryview - [Freedom of e-Speech](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/07/freedom-of-e-speech/) - Technology and the Web have given the First Amendment freedom-of-speech an upgrade. Call it Freedom of Speech 2.0 or Freedom of e-Speech. But there are cyber-nuts out there who try to ruin it. Let’s exercise our right of free speech and label them e-idiots, and then quit listening to them so they can’t spoil it - [Web Survives a Busy Week](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/06/web-slows-from-a-busy-week/) - The Web took a hit this past week with a perfect storm of news events. The passing of both Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, the irrespirable lure of the Gov. Mark Sanford political sex scandal, and the continued unrest in Iran created a flood of news. The Web went into over load, but it survived - [Stem Cell Research goes to the Dogs](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/06/stem-cell-research-goes-to-the-dogs/) - Stem cell treatments are moving forward with amazing promise, if you are a dog or a horse. But for us humans, stem cells are caught in the political machine, much like the rest of health care in the USA. Stem cell research has been a tale of two technologies in that it has exited the - [Get Your Facebook Username](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/06/get-your-facebook-username/) - Facebook gives away 500,000 usernames in 15 minutes. Get yours while you can. Starting at 12:01AM on June 13, 2009 Facebook allows custom names to create a direct link to profiles. Some call this a vanity URL. Here’s how it works. Before the direct link to a Facebook profile looks something like this: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=123456789 The - [I Want My DTV](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/06/i-want-my-dtv/) - June 12, 2009 is the transition to DTV (Digital Television). Excited? Concerned? So what does this mean for you? Probably not much. But there may be some interesting situations to consider. First of all, what does the DTV transition mean? Currently, most all local TV stations who broadcast over the airwaves have been sending out - [Why the War on Hugs](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/05/why-the-war-on-hugs/) - The latest thing with the cyber-generation is…hugging. But some see this as a dangerous trend. WHAT! So why the war on hugs? As the online generation comes of age there has been much speculation about how they will turn out. This is a generation that doesn’t know a world without the Web. They all have - [Staring Contest](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/05/staring-contest/) - Something about this video made me laugh! Matthew Fox and Jimmy Kimmel in a staring contest with some lipdubbed Peter Gabriel. Enjoy! - [It’s a BOT World](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2008/07/it’s-a-bot-world/) - What is the Biology of Technology (BOT) world? This famous line from “Steel Magnolias” sums it up, “The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.” In the BOT world our accessories equals technology. So without our tech accessories we’re this: And with technology we're this: WOW! Look how far - [Defending Defriending?](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/05/defending-defriending/) - If you use social media such as Facebook is it okay to defriend? What about ignoring a friend request? Keep in mind that when you interact on a social networking website you are not interfacing with a machine, but with people with real feelings. So keep in mind that real people with real feeling are - [Web Video Concierge](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/05/web-video-concierge/) - 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 - [Star Trek and The Biology of Technology](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/05/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 - [Don’t Shoot the Facebook Messenger](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/05/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 - [Cool Tech Art](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/05/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. - [Online Safety](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/04/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 - [Don’t Loose Face on Facebook](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/02/don’t-loose-face-on-facebook/) - Social networking has past the threshold of becoming a part of the social fabric. Like Jeff Foxworthy’s “you know you’re a redneck when…” you can similarly say technology is part of the mainstream when… It becomes a verb I recently heard the phrase “he myspaced me” in a movie. Remember when Google became a verb? - [PC In-security](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/03/pc-in-security/) - We’ve all heard the stories of PC viruses, malware, and other cyber-nasties lurking the in the shadows of the information super highway. These nefarious entities exist for one purpose – to make your virtual life miserable. The only thing more intimidating than a PC virus is trying to come up with a defense to protect - [March Madness and Patch Tuesday](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/03/march-madness-and-patch-tuesday/) - I realize that operating system patches are about as exciting as new plumbing. But if you can imagine your house without working pipes, you get a picture (and smell) of patch importance, especially if you are a Windows/Vista user. The patches coming down the pipe for March include a core update deemed critical to your - [The Green Machine](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/03/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 - [We Won’t Be April Fooled Again](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/03/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 - [PC Short Term Memory Loss](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/04/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 - [CSI: Craigslist](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/04/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 - [Spring PC Cleaning](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/04/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 - [A Dog Rescue Shows True Compassion ](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2009/03/dog-rescues-another-dog/) - I know usually focus on the technology side of the Biology of Technology. However, this video was so moving I had to post it. At a time when so many use the high sounding doctrine of "personal responsibility" as an excuse to look the other way, here's a good Samaritan story from our animal friends. - [Browser Safety](http://biologyoftechnology.com/2008/07/browser-safety/) - Your browser is your window to the Web. 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