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Diary of a Web nerd: The Wii as a social platform

Diary of a Web nerd: The Wii as a social platformClearly, A Leading Web NerdJennifer, I am merely a wannabe Web Nerd and my purchase of high tech toys far outpaces my ability to learn to use them and to integrate them into my life. Not only that, I...

Tags: Channel management, Games, Rockband, Nintendo Wii, Web Nerd, nerd, Web

Discussion threads 2008-10-26

If you call someone a 'nerd' are you a moron? (Part 1)

If you call someone a 'nerd' are you a moron? (Part 1)There is no such thing as Asperger's syndrome!!Ok. I thought that might get your attention.My first son is similar in that he has displayed exceptional development is certain areas, while being more slow to develop expressive language skills.Your child...

Tags: nerd, moron, Part 1

Discussion threads 2008-02-01

Podcasts popular with Trekkies, Mac users

Podcasts popular with Trekkies, Mac usersYou're being polite.You could have saved typing and space by just saying 'dorks'.Dorks Rule!Remember the Nerd movies back in the 70's:"Revenge of the nerds", "Return of the nerds". ... etcNerds were reviled, teased and belittled. Today the nerds rule! The richest guys in the world...

Tags: Podcasts, Digital music, Digital media, Trekkies, Nerd, podcast

Discussion threads 2006-07-13

Nerd news site woos IT execs

Nerd news site woos IT execsSlashdot: News for turds, stuff that splatters.Oh yeah, and BSD is dead. ;)More like Trashdot"As part of the revamp, OSTG will work to lure new mainstream readers. "We're going to do some aggressive outreach to build traffic,""I hope that aggressive outreach includes getting rid of...

Tags: information technology, Nerd news site, Nerd, news site, Trashdot

Discussion threads 2004-07-29

Additional Resources

Going back to Windows Media Center

Going back to Windows Media CenterWindows Media CenterI am also a Time Warner customer who quit their DVR boxes in favor of Windows Media Center. For over a year, I've had great controlling two digital cable boxes with an IR blaster and using Media Center as my DVR. ...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Digital media, DVR, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Going Back, Windows Media, digital video recorder, cable, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-11-24

Are you sure you don't just want to use Ubuntu?

Are you sure you don't just want to use Ubuntu?helpful advice?Tell you what dips**t! I've been to the Dell site for bios upgrades and driver upgrades, and, guess what? THE SERVICE TAG ISN'T ENOUGH!!! You still need to know exactly which hardware is in the machine to get...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, normal user, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-11-23

Will email and text messages get shorter with the BlackBerry Storm?

Will email and text messages get shorter with the BlackBerry Storm?Interesting...Yeah personally I do not like the touch feature. I have many friends with smart-phones and they always send me very short versions of things they say because it's hard for them to type on their phones.I have a VERY...

Tags: Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Keyboards, Cellular phones, Handhelds, BlackBerry Storm, e-mail, text messaging, Research In Motion Ltd., RIM BlackBerry, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2008-11-21

iPhone vs. Android development: Day 5

Today is the last day of a 5-day course on iPhone programming class led by Joe Conway from Big Nerd Ranch. During the course I've been taking notes on how development for the iPhone compares to development for Android. By the way, BNR also offers Android courses if you're interested....

Tags: Program, Apple iPhone, Web Service, Android, iPhone API, Settings App, Android Preference, Cloud Computing, Web Services, XML, Channel Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Marketing, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-11-21

iPhone vs. Android development: Day 4

It's day 4 of a 5-day course on iPhone programming. As before I'll be sharing my observations from the classroom on how development on the iPhone compares to Android development. The class is presented by Joe Conway from Big Nerd Ranch. [Read: Day 1, Day 2, Day...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Animation, Camera, View, View Transitions, Core Graphics, Android API, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-11-20

iPhone vs. Android development: Day 3

This is the 3rd in a series of 5 posts about an iPhone programming course I'm taking this week. The course is presented by Joe Conway from Big Nerd Ranch. To make things more interesting I'm writing about how iPhone development differs from Android development, a subject with which I'm...

Tags: OpenGL, Apple iPhone, Android, Timers, Textures Textures, MultiTouch, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-11-19

iPhone vs. Android development: Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of a 5-day course on iPhone programming presented by Joe Conway from Big Nerd Ranch. During the course I'll be blogging about the differences between Android and iPhone development. [Read: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5] ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, User Interface, Localizable.strings, Android Eclipse Plug-in, UINavigationController, UITabBarController, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-11-18

iPhone vs. Android development: Day 1

As I mentioned last week I've started learning more about developing for the Apple iPhone. This week I'll be sharing my experiences during a 5-day course on iPhone programming presented by Joe Conway from Big Nerd Ranch. In particular, I'll be pointing out differences between Android and iPhone development. ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Android, Interface Builder Program, Programming Languages, C/C++, Development Tools, Telecom & Utilities, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-11-17

News to know: Windows 7's latest build; Ubuntu; Chip density; Tech economy

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: PDC coverage: Mary Jo Foley: Windows 7 pre-beta build: What's inside Jason Hiner: Windows 7: Five things Microsoft must do Microsoft: Expect Vista SP2...

Tags: Ubuntu, Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Chip, AMD Announces $150 Radeon HD 4830 Cringely, Microsoft Windows, Web 2.0, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Linux, Operating Systems, Semiconductors, Software, Internet, Hardware

Blog posts 2008-10-27

Diary of a Web nerd: The Wii as a social platform

Is it so far-fetched to believe that the next iteration of the Wii might include its own social network or might better connect to other social networks? by Jennifer Leggio

Tags: Web, Nintendo Wii, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Jennifer Leggio, Console, Games, Corporate Communications, Personal Technology

Blog posts 2008-10-26

Are Linux failures down to the OEMs?

Are Linux failures down to the OEMs?MSI's somwhat lame effort.They shipped these machines (from where I don't know) with Linux that didn't have the webcam set up and wireless problems. Amazing they were returned. Now, where, can anyone point me to any place, anywhere, where I can purchase...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, MSI, Linux, OEM, Linux failure

Discussion threads 2008-10-23

What OpenOffice site crash means

What OpenOffice site crash meansSo, I should pay for free software so I don't pay Microsoft?It's not for everyone. However, the reason Microsoft has more robust features is because they spend more money on it. That money is funded by higher prices for their software. If you or your company...

Tags: OOA/OOD/OOP, object-oriented, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice, free software, Open Office Writer

Discussion threads 2008-10-14

Surviving the recession with Free Linux distributions (Part 1)

Times are tough. You're a computer geek and you need to feed your PC with the latest and greatest applications. What's a frugal nerd to do? A group of industry peers was recently asked by a colleague the following question: "If an SMB...

Tags: Ubuntu, Linux Distribution, Recession, Fedora Project, Novell OpenSuse, Debian, Times, LTS, LTS Version, Versions, Debian Support Cycle, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-10-12

First Intel MID now available for $699

First Intel MID now available for $699Too expensiveI'd rather use my phone. My HTC Mogul ($199) would only need more memory to be a fully functional browser given the new Opera browsers available. Plus my phone lasts a full day on a charge.The MID will be the telephone,...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Web browsers, Intel Corp., phone

Discussion threads 2008-09-30

Infamous vendor of "AntiVirus XP" badware sued

Infamous vendor of "AntiVirus XP" badware suedcombofix, smitfraudfix, etcI used all the usual tools to remove at least one incarnation of this s__tware, and it still kept coming back! Had to run the "uninstaller," then run smitfraudfix, then manually remove the folders and registry keys!All I can say is...Thank goodness...

Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, antivirus, Infamous vendor, AntiVirus XP

Discussion threads 2008-09-30

Apple TV: End of an error?

Apple TV: End of an error?Microsoft crushed Apple in the living room.First off, AppleTV was only called a hobby by Jobs AFTER it was clear that it was going to be an unmitigated disaster. Has he EVER released any sales figures on this thing? Second, the combination of Windows Media...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Apple Inc., Apple TV, TV

Discussion threads 2008-09-29