Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Striking up digital video search | CNET News.com
Very interesting concept with the potential of changing the way we watch the small screen.
Very interesting concept with the potential of changing the way we watch the small screen.
Defense Tech: ANTI-LASER CONTACT LENSES
Can I upgrade my contacts? Never know when I might be struck by a laser beam.
Can I upgrade my contacts? Never know when I might be struck by a laser beam.
NewsGator Online for Free
Newsgator has always had a wonderful Outlook-integrated product to read blogs. But now you can enjoy online, free blog reading and never have to fall behind (as I'm apt to do reading 300+ blogs a day).
Newsgator has always had a wonderful Outlook-integrated product to read blogs. But now you can enjoy online, free blog reading and never have to fall behind (as I'm apt to do reading 300+ blogs a day).
Apple to rule family room with entertainment server? | MacMinute News
Sorry, Merrill Lynch. Leave the tech driving to us geeks. PC's unstable?? Windows Media Center PC's are the way to go. The software being developed as add-ons is very cool and if Apple does enter this space, please remember they are copying Microsoft who is the innovator in this arena.
Sorry, Merrill Lynch. Leave the tech driving to us geeks. PC's unstable?? Windows Media Center PC's are the way to go. The software being developed as add-ons is very cool and if Apple does enter this space, please remember they are copying Microsoft who is the innovator in this arena.
3D Sidewalk Drawings
Have you seen these? Pretty wild. His complete gallery is here. I especially like the Coke bottle.
Have you seen these? Pretty wild. His complete gallery is here. I especially like the Coke bottle.
PVR Feature Chart
Nice little chart to help you decide on a PVR. I have a ReplayTV 5040 and it rocks! Once you're hooked, you'll never go back to regular TV again.
Nice little chart to help you decide on a PVR. I have a ReplayTV 5040 and it rocks! Once you're hooked, you'll never go back to regular TV again.
Password Strength Meter
Are you told to maintain a good password at work for your PC? How good is it? Here is an excellent way to test your password and improve security at your business.
Are you told to maintain a good password at work for your PC? How good is it? Here is an excellent way to test your password and improve security at your business.
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Wired News: Newspapers Should Really Worry
This is definitely me and I'm not 18-34. Print trade publications and paper media are going to get less and less circulation as Internet news sources along with intelligent tools get more sophisticated.
This is definitely me and I'm not 18-34. Print trade publications and paper media are going to get less and less circulation as Internet news sources along with intelligent tools get more sophisticated.
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Commodore 64 30-in-1 Gaming Joystick
I grew up with the C64 as my first PC. What a blast from the past to see this $30 device play some of those classic games. QVC's selling them and had a special sale the day after Thanksgiving. Watch the video here.
I grew up with the C64 as my first PC. What a blast from the past to see this $30 device play some of those classic games. QVC's selling them and had a special sale the day after Thanksgiving. Watch the video here.
Camcorders, finally, discover hard drives
Finally, they're getting the right idea. Version 1.0 needs work but it's a start.
Finally, they're getting the right idea. Version 1.0 needs work but it's a start.
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Engadget's experience with TV B-Gone
Nice little video showing the power of this little device that cycles through all the TV remote codes and turns off TV's. NPR did a story on this a month ago.
Nice little video showing the power of this little device that cycles through all the TV remote codes and turns off TV's. NPR did a story on this a month ago.
City Journal Autumn 2004 | The Classics in the Slums by Jonathan Rose
The power of reading the great books. Classical literature wasn't just for the elite and wasn't irrelevant for the poor. Our education system has lost this long ago. Great apologetic!
The power of reading the great books. Classical literature wasn't just for the elite and wasn't irrelevant for the poor. Our education system has lost this long ago. Great apologetic!
Can You Pass the 8th Grade Exit Exam?
From 1895 that is. I think there is only a handful of eighth grader that could even come close to passing this test. Do you think things have been dumbed down a little since then?
From 1895 that is. I think there is only a handful of eighth grader that could even come close to passing this test. Do you think things have been dumbed down a little since then?