Internet regulators on Thursday voted to relax rules on domain names like .com or .edu, and allow you to create domain names such as .golf, .annieb, etc…, Read on…
Earth’s Twin
June 26, 2008 — abI really never thought of this until I came across this article. Of course astronomers would be looking for Earth’s twin planet! And I did not know they found Jupiter’s and Saturn’s twin planet. Read on…
BlackBerry Bible
June 25, 2008 — abHere is just about everything you ever wanted to know and more on how to use your Blackberry.
From Keyboard Shortcuts and Tricks From Mobile Experts, to Free Software Downloads, Battery Life Tips and more! Read on…
Firefox 3.0 Field Guide
June 23, 2008 — ab
Ok, you have got your Firefox 3.0 all downloaded and installed but, you ask, what’s so different about Firefox 3.0 over Firefox 2.0?
The Field Guide covers a lot of information and this video shows off some of the newest features.
I am still patiently waiting for Noia 2.0 eXtreme theme to update, but no go so far. So in the meantime, I found the Kempelton 3.0 theme that makes Firefox pop! (I am not into default themes and like to customize by Firefox, don’t you?)
Top 7 iPhone Disappointments
June 22, 2008 — abI was my discussing the new iPhone with my sister Carol this morning, since her iPod crapped out and she is considering the possibility of moving to an iPhone. (The big red flag I keep reminding her is that it is the ATncrap network)
This article details a few missing items from the new iPhone. Read on…
$500 For Ethernet Cable
June 21, 2008 — abTruly insane market up, don’t you think?
Denon’s product page actually still has this for sell. Click here.
NetworkWorld has the scoop on this. Read on…
How to Block Cellphone Spam
June 19, 2008 — abI thought that might catch your attention! Here’s a handy article from the New York Times that gives you the simple steps to block spam from getting to your cellphone. Read on…
Thanks go to Lifehacker.com for pointing out the article.
“Baby” Computer
June 18, 2008 — abThe University of Manchester is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the "Baby" computer first reported on by the BBC in 1948.
The link will take you to the article and some really old sound file and a video of the computer. Very old! Read on…
Firefox 3
June 17, 2008 — ab
Firefox 3 is ready for production today! (Officially at 10:00am PDT) They are also looking to set a Guinness World Record by recording the most software downloads in a 24 hour period. So, whether you put it into production today, you might as well download it, because you know you want Firefox 3! Read on…
UPDATE: The download link has been removed because it doesn’t appear to be the final version of Firefox.
UPDATE2: Ah, much better! Here’s the download link.
Geeky Concepts
June 14, 2008 — ab
Here’s the future of PC’s that I would like to see go into production.
Based on the concept of electronic paper, this PC supports varying usage models due to the flexibility provided by the display. Yet it is a fully functional PC that can be used as a notebook, notepad, address book and digital map. Read on…
