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Acer announces first Google Chrome OS netbook
ChromeOS as dual-boot optionAlthough not Google's plan, I think ChromeOS would be a great dual-boot option, for existing Windows & Ubuntu netbooks.When you want an instant on, fast, secure & no maintenance OS, for internet access, boot into ChromeOS. When you need a specific desktop application, boot into Windows or...
Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Google Inc., Google Chrome, Acer Inc., netbook, ChromeOS, Ubuntu Netbooks, operating system
Discussion threads 2009-12-02
Self-censoring upcoverting DVD player filters inappropriate content
Why not?I'd love to watch The Matrix and have the DVD player skip the sex part and adjust some of the filters for other parts of the movie (I'm okay with vulgar and violence).I'm in for a kick-a$$ music without me having to do some skipping. :)ClearPlay is AWESOME!!I've had...
Tags: Consumer electronics, Media players, MIB, ClearPlay, DVD, movie, DVD player
Discussion threads 2009-12-01
US States Map Facts for iPhone 1.4 (Mobile)
US States Map Facts for iPhone is an educational tool for elementary grade school children to help them learn about the United States of America. Just click on a State to reveal each States name, the State abbreviation, the State Capital, and the State flag. This is a great tool...
Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Tool, Webvantage Design, Productivity, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
Software downloads 2009-11-25
East Anglia hacking: is this the ultimate litmus test on environmental politics?
Taxes upon TaxesI love it, how are you like the 'hope' & 'Change' now...Taxes on this, taxes on that, taxes on everything, just wait there is more a tax on people making xxxxx amount.Nothing more than a Socialist & 2010 Independents like myself will vote them out and the leader...
Tags: Taxes, Free trade, Personal finance, Carbon Dioxide emission, Somalia, tax, government, carbon dioxide
Discussion threads 2009-11-24
Mister Rogers Make a Journal for Preschoolers for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)
Mister Rogers Make a Journal for Preschoolers for iPhone encourages children to identify and talk about their feelings about their everyday experiences like school, playtime and friends. The app features an animated version of favorite Neighborhood of Make-Believe character Daniel Striped Tiger, who invites children to make a journal to...
Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, PBS, Journal, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
Software downloads 2009-11-24
The medical home is reform without objections, so far
Medical HomeThis path is already being broken. At my company, the $56/paycheck credit for not taking a company medical insurance plan has been replaced with a $20 credit IF you participate in a company-sponsored "wellness" program. You have to have a screening on company time - weight, BP,...
Tags: HEALTHCARE, Vertical industries, Financial Planning, United HealthCare, DUI, public entity, insurance
Discussion threads 2009-11-23
Falling behind in science? No kidding!
ScienceHow many people really know that you don?t throw up with the flu...Actually, according to Merck, nausea and vomiting are flu symptoms, particularly in children. http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec17/ch198/ch198d.html How many people realize that H1N1 vaccines are prepared in the same way as we always prepare flu vaccine?Actually this vaccine was...
Tags: HEALTHCARE, vaccine, evolutionary theory, theory
Discussion threads 2009-11-23
FRS Coloring Book 1.6.2 (Mac)
FRS Coloring Book is designed for pre-school and Kindergarten age children. Many children of this age may be able to color pictures on their own, but you may find that you have as much fun as your child when you are actively involved. 100 fun filled pages of coloring adventure...
Tags: Apple Macintosh, Children, Fun, Fast Rabbit Software, FRS Coloring Book, Desktops, Hardware
Software downloads 2009-11-21
The emergency room myth busted
ok Dana 1 troll 0 This is a real sucker punch that i never saw coming ....Dana you are getting nastier by each post what next chomsky on the reading list :)thx for they excellent link well its hurt Racism at the heart of healhcare reform opposition.Who are more likely...
Tags: Vertical industries, HEALTHCARE, Benefits, health care, emergency room myth, Odds Ratio
Discussion threads 2009-11-17
Pre-Halloween scare-off: Bing middle school jingle vs. VS 2010 bug killer
Visual studio is for serial killersI did not tell you that, M$ did.Check their video...or switch to FOSS.This is why Microsoft will never learn!Remember the Gates/Seinfield add? Makes ya wonder about their marketing dep. Maybe they should hire the Sprint agency. RE: Pre-Halloween scare-off: Bing middle school jingle vs. VS...
Tags: Pre-Halloween, bug killer, Bing
Discussion threads 2009-10-30
Parents would rather talk drugs than math/science with their kids
Well, DUH!It's always easier to talk about something that you have experience with.RE: Parents would rather talk drugs than math/science with their kidsIt would also help talking with the children about those subjects even if the parents really don't know about it! Maybe they could learn with the kids and...
Tags: Online Resource
Discussion threads 2009-10-26
Relax, kids...Windows 7 is just another OS
finally...someone with sensefor all this noise and fireworks, finaly someone here says something reasonable7 is just another OSand yes it is.amen.give this man a raiseIt doesn't have to rock to be successfulIt merely needs to be fast, stable and secure. If that's all it does, then there's no reason to...
Tags: Operating systems, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2009-10-22
Hannah Montana's good, but Ubuntu Kidsafe would be better
why ubuntu?did you guys on zdnet ever heard about anything else than overhyped ubuntu?Why even worry about kids getting into porn?It isn't like they don't know what sex is today from a VERY early age.... I swear, this is just more stupidity from the 'sex-haters' who think that they have...
Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, TVs, OPEN SOURCE, Hannah montana, Ubuntu
Discussion threads 2009-10-21
HandChildren (Mobile)
Suite of 15 programs integrated in an only interface to organize all the information on your children. Recommended for mothers. He offers tools for evaluation of the child''s Development, Feeding with alarm, Information of the School, Baby Sitter, Expenses, Trips, Medication with alarm, Vaccines with alarm of the next vaccination,...
Tags: Mobile, HANDCASE, Healthcare, Productivity, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Human Resources
Software downloads 2009-10-20
The Best Keylogger 3.52 (Windows)
The Best KeyLogger lets you read and watch everything that happens on your computer while your gone. The Best KeyLogger register all keystrokes typed, including language-specific characters, talk and messages conversations, passwords, e-mails, clipboard, captured screenshots, desktop, and Internet activity. Why do you need a keylogger? Computer activity--By activating The...
Tags: Administration, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Productivity, Internet, E-mail, Online Communications
Software downloads 2009-10-18
Netbooks may not be for everyone, but they're peachy in Ed
No netbooks hereI'm at a campus with 2000 students, have not seen a netbook yet.Students have to do a LOT of typing for papers, and need a full size keyboard.RE: Netbooks may not be for everyone, but they're peachy in EdOur children are experienced users and will not be happy...
Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook
Discussion threads 2009-10-14
How important is 1:1 to literacy?
I think that writing with pencil and paper is over rated. I almost never write anything with a pencil anymore. The newer generations will write even less. Better that they learn to write with modern tools. And, what better way than to give each one a laptop.Tell that to Neal...
Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Web browsers, computer
Discussion threads 2009-10-07
MHX Match Maker 1.0 (Windows)
MHX Match Maker is a series of match games intended to help children learn and improve their knowledge of the alphabet upper and lowercase letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and more. The full version of the game includes 36 levels, and all focus on teaching children important concepts from school, but...
Tags: Children, Microsoft Windows, MicroHARDxce, Games, Personal Technology
Software downloads 2009-10-07
SpellQuizzer 1.3.3 (Windows)
Spelling software for elementary school and homeschool students to help them master their spelling words fast. SpellQuizzer quizzes children on their weekly spelling words. You input the words for each list making a sound recording of each word. SpellQuizzer then quizzes the student on each word correcting them when they...
Tags: Word, TedCo Software, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Management
Software downloads 2009-10-07
The Open College Textbook Act of 2009
ProfsWhat will the profs who force everyone to buy the latest edition of their own $125 textbook do now?Probably still the same thing.RE: The Open College Textbook Act of 2009You do know that this act will severely curtail the research that could lead to new curricula and textbooks?Why? It's because...
Tags: Government, Vertical industries, textbook, Open College Textbook Act
Discussion threads 2009-10-02
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