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Life without the Internet: Zapped off the grid

Life without the Internet: Zapped off the grid...."[B]But - it does show that maybe we're a bit too dependent on our devices and that we can be a bit too caught up in the technology of the day.[/B]"That's part of the lesson and the rest of your post is dead...

Tags: Engineering, MAKE SURE, phone book, Zapped off-the-grid, Third World, phone, Internet

Discussion threads 2008-08-20

101 project management tips

Inside CRM has a list of 101 tips for being a better manager. Here are my picks for the ten best: Only promise what you can realistically deliver. Don't create deadlines that you know you can't meet. By only promising what you know you can do, you'll ...

Tags: Project Management, Milestone, Ethics, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2007-08-28

I'm Joining Adobe

I'm Joining AdobeCongrats!Evangelist? You'll fit right in! :)BestCongrats! NT.Good companyI've been using Adobe and Macromedia stuff for an awful long time in a production environment. They've always made exceptionally good products – stable, useful, get the job done stuff. They listen to their users' gripes and fix things....

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Make Sure, Adobe Systems Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-05-18

Additional Resources

Google Reader Checker 1.3 (Windows)

This extension creates a button to the menu bar which notifies when a Google Reader feed has a new item. When logging in to Google Reader, make sure to enable the "Stay logged in"-feature. The program includes an option to always use SSL-connection HTTPS and to hide unread count.

Tags: Google Inc., Google Reader, destructoBOT, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-27

Gmail Checker 1.9 (Windows)

Adds a button to the menu bar which notifies when a new mail has arrived to Gmail. When logging in to Gmail, make sure to enable the "Stay logged in"-feature. Includes an option to check all folders for unread mail.

Tags: Google Gmail, Microsoft Windows, destructoBOT, E-mail Providers, Cloud Computing, Internet

Software downloads 2009-11-27

GSA Auto SoftSubmit 6.50 (Windows)

The GSA Auto SoftSubmit is a program designed to submit your software to hundreds of Web sites. It will save you a lot of time and money since its fully automated. Load a PAD file and let the program do the rest. The program gets updated several times a month...

Tags: Shareware, U.S. General Services Administration, Microsoft Windows, Web Site, GSA Auto SoftSubmit, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-27

Six updates for your parent's computer over Thanksgiving

LOL, great suggestions!![i]Run Disk Utility (it?s in Applications > Utilities) and Repair Disk Permissions. This cleans up a lot of system gunk that builds up over time and makes the Mac run better.[/i]But... but... but... you don't need to defrag OS X and since it has no registry, the system...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, computer, Mozilla Firefox, Thanksgiving, system gunk, Apple Safari

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Apple seeks injunction to end Psystar Mac clones ... oh, and $2.1m

Let's cheer the death of competition!!!Competition is good... as long as it doesn't hurt Apple. Cue the double standards...Apple, congrats for winning in the legal court. Maybe you can take that $2.1M (that you won't get) and add it to your PR budget to repair the damage you've done in...

Tags: Apple Inc., Psystar, gizmo

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Six updates for your parent's computer over Thanksgiving

Bring a flash drive to your parent's house over Thanksgiving and make sure their Mac is in tip-top shape with six easy software upgrades. by Jason D. O'Grady

Tags: Thanksgiving, Parent, Computer, Software Upgrade, Flash Memory, Productivity, Enterprise Software, Software, Jason D. O'Grady

Blog posts 2009-11-25

Does Amazon know where it's going with the Kindle?

Amazon, please ignore AdrianNormally I'm right with Adrian, but he obviously doesn't have a Kindle, which is my favorite device. To Amazon: don't add battery sucking features (like wi-fi), we don't care about multi-purpose (it's a bookreader!), i don't want cr@apps on my Kindle (it's a bookreader!) and I don't...

Tags: Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Window to the World for iPhone 1.1 (Mobile)

Window to the World for iPhone displays the world around you while at the same time allowing you to compose messages that can be posted to your favorite sites. Paste your message into Twitter applications and send. The character count helps you make sure you do not go over your...

Tags: Message, Apple iPhone, Mobile, Window, RIV Creations, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Construction, Smart Phones, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-11-25

Dejal Simon 2.5.5 (Mac)

Dejal Simon is the essential site monitoring tool for Mac OS X. It checks web pages, FTP and DNS servers, local or remote ports, and other services for changes or failures, and notifies you via e-mail, sound, speech, Twitter, HTML reports, and other means. Add tests to Simon to track...

Tags: Web, Apple Macintosh, Twitter Inc., Monitoring, Server, Web Page, Dejal, Dejal Simon, Channel Management, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-25

GoPro Motorsports HD Hero

GoPro had a hit on its hands with the first-generation GoPro Hero. The small camera combined decent video quality and rugged reliability in a small package that was easy to use in action-based scenarios. However, the Hero wasn't without its flaws. Finicky battery choices that often cut recording sessions short...

Tags: Corporate communications, Engineering, battery, video, camera

Product reviews 2009-11-24

For The First Time in Ages, I Agree With Apple

Spiders and dust on a slippery slopeWorst inside of a computer I've ever seen was a spider infestation. Must have been a million of them. But what I wonder is where does voiding the warranty stop?A generic abuse statement may not be sufficient in the world of EULA's....

Tags: Manufacturing, PRODUCTIVITY, Apple Inc., manufacturer, smoker, First-time, computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Law firm interested in hearing from banned Xbox Live gamers

Maybe "law" can become a GDP driverNow that America has seen virtually every domestic industry go down the toilet, maybe it can provide law services to the rest of the world.If this self-righteous lawsuit is any indication, the is no need to fear the loss of American innovation and savvy;...

Tags: Microsoft Xbox Live, EULA, Microsoft Corp., cheater, contractual obligation, terms of service, law firm, Microsoft Xbox

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Chrome OS will rise or fall on the safety dance

Scare tactics against Chrome OSI can see Microsoft really did the 'safety dance' with Windows it has been so successful...Chrome_OS is an entirely different modular approach plus they are using Open_Source with NO limitation of how high they can reach. I find it amazing anyone with a straight face say...

Tags: Operating systems, operating system, Chrome, Chrome OS, ChromeOS, security, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Best Buy adds $197 HP laptop to Black Friday lineup

I hate agreeing with linuxbut alas I must do it this time :( He's right, this is some cheap hardware. Intel celeron? Who uses that anymore? I guess its good for kids, but any power user will not want this laptop. I'm holding out for a...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Black Friday lineup, laptop computer, Intel Celeron, Best Buy Co. Inc., Black Friday, HP Laptop, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Elecom's travel 'Spoon' mouse is tiny and pricey

Elecom has released a tiny, sleek new set of computer mice named "Like A Spoon." I wonder if that's supposed to be its name or it's just a literal translation... Available in white, red and black, the 2.4Ghz wireless device weighs 4.1 ounces and...

Tags: Mouse, Elecom, Mice, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Peripherals, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-24

BlackBerry Media Sync for Windows 3.0 (Windows)

BlackBerry Media Sync for Windows makes lets you sync between your desktop and your BlackBerry music and photo libraries. If you want a specific playlist for the gym, with just a few simple clicks, you can choose the playlists you want from your collection. Or, if you just need a...

Tags: Media, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Windows, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-24

Can Obama make science cool?

Give him a Nobel for Science for his science speeches!Please! Obama doesn't even deserve to be your President. All the promises he made have remained just that. What else can this world expect from a politician? And things are clear from his popularity ratings.Obama is good with one thing and...

Tags: Workforce management, Obama, education

Discussion threads 2009-11-23