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Spyware for Dummies
04/22/2008 by JM @ homecomputertalk.com
Spyware can be hard to spot and the effects are many and varied. Spyware sounds like all it does is spy on us, but it can do much more. It doesn’t restrict itself to watching what we do, although that is a big part of why it gets installed....
Computer Friends
04/20/2008 by JM @ homecomputertalk.com
In our ‘modern’ society, we’ve moved away from knowing the people around us. Once, back in time, we lived in communities, close knit and small enough that we would know everybody we were likely to see. Depending on the circumstances, strangers...
TiVo - The Best Until On Demand Materializes
04/18/2008 by marc klink @ talkinghometheaters.com
Much ado is made of the On Demand services offered by several purveyors of content. The word is bandied about as though it was a foregone conclusion that it was true. Let us be clear. There is no On Demand for anyone. On Demand connotes that the...
Occam's Razor and Multichannel Stereo
04/18/2008 by marc klink @ talkinghometheaters.com
First, for those not familiar: Occam's razor - n. A rule in science and philosophy stating that entities should not be multiplied needlessly. This rule is interpreted to mean that the simplest of two or more competing theories is...
How Many Computers are Enough?
04/18/2008 by JM @ homecomputertalk.com
How many computers do you have? How about printers?What about scanners?In the 1980’s personal computers became a reality. In the beginning they were primitive things, needing a technical background and the disposition of a hacker to get results...
Man Legally Changing His Name to 'Microsoft Zune'
04/17/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ wirelesstechchat.com
Well, good for you! I love how there are these types of people out there, ya know, the ones that will do absolutely anything to suck up to their most beloved company or product. Not to say that they are materialistic, but if you love something this...
The Time Machine
04/17/2008 by JM @ homecomputertalk.com
Windows comes with a built-in Time Machine function. It’s called System Restore and it offers a way to roll back changes and let Windows work as it did before the change messed it up.Many people wind up with a computer that either stops working,...
Wooden portable NES lets you game in style
04/16/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ wirelesstechchat.com
Ever want to play your SNES when you feel that the XBOX and the PS3 [ and of course the Wii ] are not enough for your video gaming needs? Well, here you have it, play your SNES games just like the old times [ Ya know, when your video games came in a...
IdeaPad U8 from Lenovo
04/16/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ gadgetdose.com
Look at this beautiful piece of work. Its glossy finish was not the only thing that makes this technological advance work fast. Besides from being one of the most sold laptops company's work, its got an Intel Atom chip inside, slow? I think not. Buy...
When it Breaks
04/16/2008 by JM @ homecomputertalk.com
You’ve seen some of this before in how to freshen your PC… see http://www.homecomputertalk.com/old-age-or-just-clogged-arteries-part-2/From Mr JMWay to fix Windows problems so you can get back in and (usually) have everything working again.If...
Have You Noticed More Girls Playing With Your Gadget Recently?
04/15/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ wirelesstechchat.com
Gizmodo:A new report from Solutions Research Group hints that the male-dominated era of technology and gadgets may be coming to an end. Some activities, such as using a DVR to record a TV show, or streaming movies or games, are more popular amongst...
Walking Bike
04/15/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ gadgetdose.com
So, maybe its not the best idea that has come up in the recent news, but hey, its results! Maybe its actually a shoe rack that is shaped like a bike, and at other times its the fastest bike in town when you're racing the streets of...
Beware The Monolithic
04/15/2008 by JM @ homecomputertalk.com
I write on a number of blogs sites, mostly for 451Press but also at Web TV Hub about YouTube videos. Recently I’ve noted a problem with the YouTube videos I write about. A number of times that videos I want to view or to reference in my posts...
Which Browser?
04/14/2008 by JM @ homecomputertalk.com
One site that has become a major force in the Internetting world is YouTube. For the three people on the planet who haven’t heard of it, it’s a site (obviously backed by large storage capacity and lots of servers) that allows people to upload...
NVIDIA Motorcycle Casemod is the Fastest Computer On Two Wheels, Kinda
04/14/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ gadgetdose.com
Finding a good and reliable case for your computer is a hard thing to do. Not having found a case myself, I don't know what companies to trust in and which ones are the reliable ones. I also don't want to pay too much for the case. However, the...
Ultrathin Netbook showcased
04/14/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ wirelesstechchat.com
Well, it sure is not the HP that I've been wanting, but it does seem to be that they will be keeping the Atom under the hood. Take a peek..."From what we've seen thus far, Intel's Netbook isn't exactly the prettiest piece of kit. But apparently, the...
3G, Next-Gen iPhone?
04/13/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ gadgetdose.com
"Rumors that Apple's 3G iPhone is on the way are coming faster by the day, and now images of the alleged next generation iPhone are beginning to surface, too. Apparently the new iPhone will also sport a glossy black back, replacing the satin nickel...
PS3 Laptop
04/13/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ wirelesstechchat.com
So, here it is the PS3 laptop, its not as good as that XBOX 360 laptop shown below, but it still has its perks and jerks. Better yet, if you want the PS3 action in a laptop, you might want to head over to engadget now, and leave a comment to try to...
Xbox 360: Will it Microwave?
04/12/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ gadgetdose.com
Hey :!: Give me that XBOX. Nah... I'm not that cheap, I'd rather see it burn in the microwave that claim it for myself. Although, too bad "Will it microwave" is not as popular as "Will it blend" because if it ways, they could totally put it up on...
Pioneer Sneakers Light Your Way With Built-In Headlights
04/12/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ gadgetdose.com
However unnecessary this shoe comes to be , it is, nevertheless, a gadget worth discussing. I mean, think of all of those nights that you are trying to sneak out of the room without waking up your wife, you run into things that you're children left...
Pioneer Sneakers Light Your Way With Built-In Headlights
04/12/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ wirelesstechchat.com
However unnecessary this shoe comes to be , it is, nevertheless, a gadget worth discussing. I mean, think of all of those nights that you are trying to sneak out of the room without waking up your wife, you run into things that you're children left...
MW2 : Watch Product Available: In stock on Monday 14 April, 2008.
04/12/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ gadgetdose.com
Don't worry its only 300.00 EUR, and waterproof, but only a little bit. According to the specifications found on vanderled.com, (and shown, below), this cell phone watch supports Java, and is everything, plus some, that you would ever want a watch...
LG's New Black Label Cellphone: First Look
04/11/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ gadgetdose.com
I was never a big fan of having the best phone to my surmise, but I actually have an affinity towards this one, unlike the Apple iPhone. For some reason, the looks of the gadget have to be as good as the inner workings of the gadget. This LG phone,...
Reviewd: HP Mini-Note 2133
04/11/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ wirelesstechchat.com
The beautifully mastered HP is nowhere in sight, if you catch your hands on one of these, you might want to consider yourself to be a deity of the modern times. [Well, sorta ] But anyways, the following specs are not only spec-tacular, but they are...
LCD Cutting Board Looks Cool, Doesn't Make Any Sense
04/10/2008 by Shreyas Hirekhan @ gadgetdose.com
"On paper, this cutting board concept—with an embedded LCD display and wireless connectivity to display cooking recipes—is a great idea. Unfortunately, being an Iron Chef wannabe myself, it fails the basic kitchen test: the...