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Do U.S. carriers get a bum rap for their wireless networks?

Do U.S. carriers get a bum rap for their wireless networks?The Internet is like an extension phoneIt's a DSL stream that works like an open line extension phone.Press the INTERNET extension button on your phone and you'd be on the Internet is the example.There was never supposed to be dial...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Wi-Fi, Cellular phones, network, wireless, Qualcom, bum rap, rap, wireless network

Discussion threads 2008-06-03

RAP brings Eclipse into the Ajax framework game

I had an interesting call on Friday about Eclipse's Rich Ajax Platform demos here which is releasing its version 1.0 today. Normally I leave Ajax framework news to the pros, but this one got my attention because it fits into the entire ecosystem of Eclipse. In talking to RAP's project...

Tags: Game, Eclipse, RAP, AJAX, Java Development Tools, Open Source, Internet, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Web 2.0, Development Tools, Software Development, Ryan Stewart

Blog posts 2007-10-15

Photos: A faux-rap battle rages

A bicoastal rivalry between rap factions erupts in widespread parody and a battle for comic cred on the Net.

Tags: rap, faction, rivalry

Image galleries 2006-02-06

Photos: A faux-rap battle rages

A bicoastal rivalry between rap factions erupts in widespread parody and a battle for comic cred on the Net.

Tags: rap, faction, rivalry

Image galleries 2006-02-06

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Rappers warning witnesses away from murder trial go to jail

Free speech and publishing it online only goes so far as one rap group found out. by Doug Hanchard

Tags: Witness, Doug Hanchard

Blog posts 2009-11-30

iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones - light

Editors' note: The Timbre earphones without the mic have been updated to reflect a slightly higher score because they do not suffer from the cut-out and static issues that the persisted with some MP3 players when using the version with the mic.Speakers made for home audio setups are encased in...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, cord, iFrogz, Ear Pollution Timbre, microphone, speaker

Product reviews 2009-11-13

iFrogz Ear Pollution Timbre earphones - dark

Editors' note: The Timbre earphones without the mic have been updated to reflect a slightly higher score because they do not suffer from the cut-out and static issues that the persisted with some MP3 players when using the version with the mic.Speakers made for home audio setups are encased in...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, iFrogz, cord, Ear Pollution Timbre, microphone, speaker

Product reviews 2009-11-13

Friday Challenge: What's your take on OS/browser market share trends?

Firefox is taking over...With Firefox the days of vendor lock-in withIE required are over, like banking sites theyare cross-platform as they should be.I use CentOS/Fedora/RHEL and use I am able todo all of my job functions and use any applicationI want without the fear of security holes andthreats from a...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, COMPANIES, Other Countries, Web browser, Friday Challenge, operating system, Mozilla Firefox, browser market share, security hole, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

MixVibes Home Edition 7.2 (Windows)

Mix your favorite songs like a professional DJ with MixVibes Home Edition, the first software allowing a perfect mix of your tracks (MP3, WAV, OGG). MixVibes Home Edition includes all the main features a DJ needs. Home Edition features Pitch / Master Tempo: synchronize the BPM of your tracks easily...

Tags: Track, Microsoft Windows, MP3, MixVibes, MixVibes Home Edition, Business Process Automation, Digital Music, Digital Media, Operational Planning, It Operations, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Business Operations

Software downloads 2009-11-12

Net Neutrality: Hit satire coming to a theatre near you

The world is a simple place, until someone wants to tell you what to do.  The realization that not everyone believes in common ground that surrounds each of us seems to be a new discovery to some. The sanctity of individual requirements is wrapping around our lives with a plethora of effects that...

Tags: Net Neutrality, Actor, Doug Hanchard

Blog posts 2009-10-21

PC report: Apple pushing 10 percent share; Win 7 not expected to have big Q4 impact

Not what I'm seeingNot sure where this guy thinks people are buying PCs AHEAD of Windows 7 release. Most people that I know that are looking or have been looking for PCs are INDEED waiting for Windows 7. Why would you go through the trouble of upgrading when you...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Ballmer: Microsoft never recovered from Vista blow

Word of Mouth...... trumps design and usability. Seems that once the drumming starts in the ABM crowd, there is little to do about the avalanche of "me too-ism."Vista is a fine operating system done in by third party vendors who refused to update their drivers to work with Vista's...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), NetworkManager, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

Report: Final version of free Microsoft Security Essentials to ship September 29

Do we really need another security software on Windows 7?Hi!If I install MSE on Windows 7, do I really need to install another security software on Windows 7?Thanks!yes...It's called Linux and that will cure all windoze security threats forever.Yes and...while introducing 8 year old kernel faults on its own.No, but...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Koobface, FCS, MSE, Microsoft Corp., OneCare, security

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

Regretful upgrade: Snow Leopard incompatibilities

I just saw a Mac commercial that said to use Macs because they don't have headaches and just work. But this article says it is causing headaches... so who am I to believe?Yeah, and Vista was SOOO smooth.....I don't even own Mac's and think this is silly. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-01

Researchers crack WPA Wi-Fi encryption in 60 seconds

Thats why WPA2 is the only way to go..WPA is nice for backwards compatibility - esp those that cant talk WPA2 (AES-CCMP) but this is all the more reason to remove these devices. I personally use WPA2-ENT [yes at home] which I understand is not the norm :) but I...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, Wireless and Mobility, WPA, WPA2, wireless, Microsoft Xbox, security

Discussion threads 2009-08-27

Conspiracy theory: Yellow Submarine iPod touch on 9/9/9

already predictedNo, we didn't hear it here first. Merlin Mann's been predicting this particularly the Yellow Submarine iPod since 2007. Give credit where credit's due.RE: Conspiracy theory: Yellow Submarine iPod touch on 9/9/9Interesting theory. It would be nice to finally see the Beatles on iTunes since they clearly are a...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Merlin Mann, Beatles, conspiracy theory

Discussion threads 2009-08-27

Public relations fail: A lesson and a rant

This is not a PR thingThis is a email etiquette thing. Whenever somebody emails in bulk, BCC should be used. This ranges from sending a link to those puppies on YouTube you know who you are to professional ads.Not entirely, but kind of isHarry,I don't disagree with you that this...

Tags: Blogging, public relations, rant

Discussion threads 2009-08-19

Shock Horror 'Social Media': Who Will Save/Train the Children?

Parents with Save / Train, that's what they are there for.for many parents today, this is new to them since the older you get, the less change you want to see. At a younger age, you're more inclined to adapt. Another thing is, more parents are getting home...

Tags: Save/Train, social media, Horror

Discussion threads 2009-08-12

Password-reset flaw haunts WordPress admins

Open source and PHP at its worstI cannot fathom the design decisions that went into PHP. Maybe that's because there weren't any. That "language" I use that term in the broadest sense here is accident upon accident, quirk upon quirk, patch upon patch. PHP is a complete mess without a...

Tags: Scripting languages, PHP, Wordpress

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

Half Live Real Guns = Mega fun!!!

When I read the title..Half Life + Real Guns sounds more like school shooting. Title is a bit creepy...Awesome!That's all there is to say.Looks like a blast!I'm a semi-avid shooter, but talk about making it even more fun than normal.Although as 99% of us can't own supressed weapons, airsoft would...

Tags: mega fun!!, fun!!

Discussion threads 2009-08-07