Google's Security Dilemma

Once again, Google is faced with security issues that have widespread implication. Google is being asked to limit the content of YouTube, which is a part of its corporate... [Read more in DogReader]

How Can We Go Green, When Blocks Are Around Every Corner?

Looking around at the ZDNet website, it is amazing what is found. All of the articles are not strictly IT related. Varied article subjects can regularly be found, and many... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

Before You Complain About Gas Prices...

If you are an American living in the United States, you might not want to complain too loud about gas prices. People from other countries might hear you and laugh.... [Read more in OzTech]

Struggling between being practical and taking risks

As a business owner and entrepreneur I struggle with one major thing.  Historically I have been what some would classify as "cheap",  not cheap in the sense I settle for... [Read more in The Unraveler]

The new theme is a go!

If you haven't noticed already Lockergnome got its long due face lift this morning with the new Wicketpixie theme. This means that now my blog, and others, will be more... [Read more in :DIGGED:]

New Blog

Dear Readers, I've just started a new blog, Last Thing I Was Expecting, that deals with addiction and recovery issues (with a strong 12-step slant). If you, or anyone... [Read more in Digital Zen]

Find and delete empty directories

I had ITunes "help" me organize my musik for a while. Now I've abandoned it for this reason, among others (eg. its terribly slow and playback stutters). I've used http://musicbrainz.org/ products... [Read more in Note to self and others]

5 Best Free Things That You Need Right Now

Where in the heck are the free wi-fi spots located? With summer just around the corner, many of us will have plans to travel soon or even for those who... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

The $125 Upgrade - Is It For Real?

Over at PC Magazine there is an article in which the writer states that for $125, you can upgrade a four year old system, and have it running with the... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Apple Remote Desktop: It's Awesome!

The last couple of weeks I started using Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) in a whole new way. I used ARD only to take control over a computer and preform a... [Read more in Macfacts, Anything "Apple"]

At Service Pack 2 and Holding

As each day passes, more and more problems arise from Service Pack 3 for Windows XP Today's problem is one which will no doubt heap more suffering upon another project... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

That Web Monkey is Back

You might remember that helpful web resource called WebMonkey? WebMonkey launched in August 1996 by the original owners of Wired magazine, which instantly became a surprise hit. ... [Read more in Just A Geeky Girl]

El Nino May Have Been Factor In Magellan's Pacific Voyage

A new paper by North Carolina State University archaeologist Dr. Scott Fitzpatrick shows that Ferdinand Magellan's historic circumnavigation of the globe was likely influenced in large part by unusual weather... [Read more in Tech News Watch]

Weather, Waves, And Wireless: Super Strength Signaling

A new study from the University of Leicester has discovered a particular window of time when mobile signals and radio waves are 'super strength' -- allowing them to be clearer... [Read more in Tech News Watch]

Is The Future Of Surgery Painless And Scarless?

A sophisticated new surgical technology holds promise for future painless and scarless surgery with shorter recovery times than laparoscopic surgery. New research supporting the safety and efficacy of natural orifice... [Read more in Tech News Watch]

A Massive Data Base for the 'Surveillance Society'

Britain has been called the Surveillance Society. For example, there are surveillance cameras to track and record people's activity. Now the tracking escalates. A data base will... [Read more in DogReader]

Fixing Your Linksys Router Problems Can Be a Nightmare

I've been using a Linksys Wireless G router here at home for about a year and a half now. I've gone through a couple of computers, no sweat. I've moved... [Read more in Kat's Contemplations]

No More Red Eyes

I've been traveling a lot lately, with four cross-country trips in the space of just over two months. Now I know that might not seem like a lot for the... [Read more in Technobabble]

Is Downloading Music From LimeWire Legal?

The other day I was asked a pretty good question about LimeWire... My 15 year old son downloaded some music for free. When I aksed him where he did this, he... [Read more in Tech News]

When Refurbs Go Wrong

Maybe I am just old fashioned, butthis is inexcusable as far as I am concerned. Why in the world would anyone begin selling refurbished iPhones and not have the common... [Read more in IT Professionals]

HP Pavilion DV6885SE

HP is on a tear, pumping out notebooks that look absolutely stunning. In this episode of Unboxing Live!, we open up the copper HP Pavilion DV6885SE special edition notebook.... [Read more in Gear Live Videos]

Steve Ballmer 'Egged' in Budapest

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer was attacked with eggs in Budapest:

Free 1-Year Subscription To Electronic Gaming Monthly!

Electronic Gaming Monthly, America's #1 video game magazine, brings you world-exclusive cover stories on the hottest upcoming games, unbiased 3-person game reviews & heavy-hitting interviews with gaming's most influential creators. You... [Read more in Game Invasion]

AMD and the Gaming Market

There are so many choices out there now for gaming. You have the Personal Computer (PC), Mircosoft's Xbox 360, Sony's PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS. There are... [Read more in Snakeyes' Confessions of a Dangerous Mind]

Family Feud: Dream Home

One hundred people were surveyed. Their sometimes surprising, often hysterical, answers await in Family Feud: Dream Home, the latest sequel to the popular series! Play against the average score, or... [Read more in Game Invasion]

Outlook 2007: Friend And Foe

I upgraded from Outlook 2003 to Outlook 2007 three or four months ago. For the most part, I love it. But I'm not smitten. Far from it. Here are my... [Read more in IT Professionals]

ESA Astronaut Recruitment Now Open

ESA (European Space Agency) has opened applications for talented individuals wishing to become an astronaut in the European Astronaut Corps. There has not been a selection campaign since 1992, so... [Read more in Tech News Watch]

Google Wants Your Health Records

Part of indexing the world's information now includes your medical information. Google wants your health and medical data: "...The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Web search leader announced the public launch of Google... [Read more in DogReader]

Facebook CEO Wants To Talk With Google On Friend Connect

"We want to talk to Google about this and see if there's a way we can make it work". Said Mark Zuckerberg at a news conference in Tokyo. The big social... [Read more in Welcome]

Do You Bet Against Cinderella

Tonight, it is Game Seven of the San Antonio Spurs - New Orleans Hornets Series. For one of these teams, it is the last game of the 2007-2008 NBA... [Read more in DogReader]

Apple Sells 66% Of All Computers Over $1,000

Well Apple must be doing something right since in the latest NPD figures for brick and motar store sales, Apple sells 66% of all computers over $1,000. Yes, I know.... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Best Buy Challenges FCC Authority

A few months ago, it was widely reported that the FCC was fining several retailers of televisions, for not having proper markings on analog-only models, that the units would soon... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

Windows XP SP3 Reboot Problem For Both AMD & Intel

It now seems that it is not only AMD users who are facing a reboot problem when installing SP3 for Windows XP, but also some Intel users as well. Over... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Initial Home Page Slow to Load in Internet Explorer

It was such a frustrating problem. The initial home page, when starting Internet Explorer (IE), would load but very very slowly. It would take over a minute (and... [Read more in DogReader]

Ars Technica Acquired By Conde Nast

On my morning trip over to Ars Technica this morning, I see that the publication has been sold to Conde Nast, publishers of WIRED, among other interests. It appears... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

Vista - The OS That Can't Get A Break

One would think that after a year and one-half the Vista rhetoric would have been put out to pasturer. But Vista is still suffering from being snubbed, this time by... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

This CP3 Plays for Los Angeles

Candace Parker has made her debut as a professional basketball player. As expected, she was brilliant: "...Parker scored 34 points, the most in a WNBA debut, and added 12 rebounds... [Read more in DogReader]

Study Revives Olympic Prospects For Amputee Sprinter

A world-renowned team of experts in biomechanics and physiology from six universities, led by Professor Hugh Herr of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab, refutes scientific claims that the... [Read more in Tech News Watch]

On The Rain-Slick Precipice Of Darkness Launches Wednesday On Xbox Live

Discover the mysteries of New Arcadia with Gabe and Tycho in Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One, available on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, May... [Read more in Game Invasion]

Install Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 1 Part IV

With WSUS 3.0 SP1 now installed, you're ready to begin configuring your server. As soon as the installation is complete, the WSUS Server Configuration Wizard will open. The wizard walks... [Read more in IT Professionals]

Did Anyone Really Think Microsoft Would Give Up On Yahoo?

During the past few months it has been a touch and go confrontation between Microsoft and Yahoo. Depending on who you wished to believe, Microsoft appeared to have given up... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Wii-kly Update: May 19th, 2008

Today begins a new phase for the Wii-kly Update. From now on, we'll have all the information about the arrival of both WiiWare and Virtual Console games. So basically you're... [Read more in Game Invasion]

Dell Confirms That The Aliens Are Coming

Dell has now confirmed that there is room for both the XPS line of systems and also AlienWare. On the Your Blog site written by Dell employees, the clarification means... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Transforming A Generic Java IDE To Your Application Specific IDE

Improve software development by passing along shared knowledge and best practices. One of the biggest challenges in application development today is how to factor in application-specific information. The answer lies in... [Read more in IT Professionals]

AVG, OCZ, Firefox, SP3 Follow-Up Reports

I thought I would do some follow up reporting on some issues that keep coming up. AVG 8 is still posing problems for Eudora users. Though the nag screen from AVG... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Software Designers Strut Their Talent At Cost Of Profit, Says Study

Many software designers intentionally create unnecessarily complex products that do less to serve their companies and customers than to advance their careers, according to the Management Insights feature in the... [Read more in Tech News Watch]

Manipulating Those Sales Figures

A few weeks ago I read an article, somewhere on the Internet, that Microsoft has sold 10 million X-Box 360's. The article also stated that neither Nintendo nor PS3 had... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Open Road Podcast: Episode #031 (2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman & Smart)

OK, we didn't know when to shut up, so we talked about MINI Clubman, the first-gen MINIs we once owned, and then the Smart car, that hedgehog from Stuttgart. Duration:... [Read more in Dennis Cadorniga]

Downloads To Make Your Wi-Fi Life Easier And Fun

These apps, selected by PC World's editors, will help you find and connect to networks, set up a virtual private network, and even do some social networking via Wi-Fi. Wireless Wizard Display... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

Hidden Wonders Of The Depths

Hidden Wonders of the Depths is a new and exciting action puzzle which combines unique match-3, mahjong, collapse, and hidden object game elements with more than 210 delightfully aquatic levels!... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

Blender v2.46

Blender is the Open Source software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation, and playback. It is available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License. [8.7M]... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

Gramlee

Writing is a skill that takes time to develop, and those of us who write regularly or even professionally aren't perfect. Blogging has enabled people to write what they want... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

Emergency Preparedness Part 1

We've all learned a lot about disasters and emergencies over the past several years. Many of us, especially along the coastlines, learned from personal experience, and the entire world by... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

Look Up A Word Or Phrase In The Word 2007 Dictionary

By default, Word includes its own dictionary, which you can use to look up words and phrases. You can add your own words to the dictionary and also create a... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

PC Mall's Memorial Day Sale

PC Mall is having its Memorial Day sale with amazing deals on everything from notebook and desktop computers to smartphones to iPods to LCD monitors to GPS devices to routers... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

Microsoft Moves on Yahoo Again

Microsoft has not finished with Yahoo yet. On Sunday, Microsoft made its intentions known again and offered Yahoo an alternative: "..."Microsoft is considering and has raised with Yahoo an alternative... [Read more in DogReader]

Arthroscopic Surgery for Andrew Bynum

Andrew Bynum is the young Lakers center who showed so much promise in the early part of the current NBA season. He was hurt on January 13, 2008 and... [Read more in DogReader]

Changes - We Might Not Need No Stinkin' Changes!

I am currently playing around with the new format pages that Chris has given us, and for the most part, I like what I see. However, there are some things... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

New Tech Forum

It's new , it needs you. I just built a tech support and rumors forum with a video game and console section. I hope you people like it. I will be adding moderators... [Read more in TruXter Tech News]

Follow me on Twitter

I have finally joined the masses and have become addicted to Twitter. For those of you who don't know Twitter is a powerful web site that allows you to tell... [Read more in :DIGGED:]

New things coming to Lockergnome/DIGGEd

I am so excited to say that in the coming weeks that bigger and better things will be coming to this here blog and to the Lockergnome community. Chris Pirillo... [Read more in :DIGGED:]

One reason why Office 2007 is better than Office 2008

As many of you know I own a Macbook now and I am running OS X Leopard happily and with my purchase of this computer I bought Office 2008 but... [Read more in :DIGGED:]

Video: Big Brown Eases Through the Preakness

Big Brown made the win look easy. He made the Preakness win a run-away. In the video, he is the 'seven horse' and, coming around the last turn,... [Read more in DogReader]

International Pressure on Myanmar Junta Is Building

In the two weeks since the cyclone hit, the junta has allowed in a modest amount of supplies from a number of nations, but relief workers say it is far... [Read more in Digital Zen]

Technology: Should it take over?

In the 1870s, Alexander Bell and Elisha Gray invented the concept of the telephone, and in the 1920s John Logie Baird invented the television. These were amazing changes to technology,... [Read more in Internet Nut]

Out of Work: Consider Freelancing

With gas at an all time high freelancing may be something you want to consider since one of its advantages is that you can determine where you wish to work.... [Read more in Reflections by J. Schenone]

Security Updates As Of May 18, 2008

Make sure your system is up to date and has the latest protections in place. AVG anti-virus: 05/18/08 Norton anti-virus: 05/14/08 McAfee anti-virus: 05/14/08 Lavasoft Ad-Aware: 05/16/08 Spybot Search and Destroy: 05/14/08 Microsoft Windows Defender: 05/14/08 Nod32:... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Can Scarlett Johansson Sing?

Here is a Scarlett Johansson video. My geek friends would think she was great if Ms Johansson was reading the name from the telephone book. Anyway, you can... [Read more in DogReader]

Mozilla Firefox RC1 Is Now Available

Just a quick note: Mozilla has released Firefox RC1 [Release Candidate]  available for download. Get it here. mozilla, firefox, rc1, download,  ... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

California Vote on Same Sex Marriage Expected, Which Way Will The Referendum Go?

If a vote is taken on this, many people will have to examine their views about it in detail, and weigh the consequences of the vote. In a moment... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

5 Misunderstood Features Of Vista Yanked By Microsoft

In a now you see it, now you don't, Microsoft pulled a Houdini when they yanked from their web site, 5 misunderstood features of Windows Vista. According to some sources... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Why Sega Should Release A New Console

"Why Sega should release a new console" is the title of Don Reisinger's CNET.com's blog. He speaks about Sega and its failures in the video game industry. He speaks about how... [Read more in Welcome]

Build Your Own Laptop - Is It Worth It?

I discovered that a company by the name of OCZ Technology has a unique offering for their laptop models dubbed the DYI. The system comes with a case & 15.4"... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Microsoft To Save Poor From Having To Struggle With Linux

Benevolent Microsoft has decided that the children in poor countries should not have to suffer using Linux. After a year of back and forth negotiations, Microsoft has struck a deal... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Has Microsoft Irked The Wrong People Now?

Stories have been circulating for awhile, here on the outskirts of cyberville, about the unhappiness that Microsoft was causing with its schizophrenic policies, constant shifting of blame, and less than... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

Xbox 360, GarageBand And Feeling Old

(Title Slip - Had Rock Band in my mind but for whatever reason ended up transposing it with GarageBand) Just finished up about an hour long bout of Rock Band ... [Read more in IT Professionals]

Microsoft Says 'It's Your Fault'

Microsoft has identified the problem. The problem with malware is... "you!". "Software giant Microsoft has claimed user "complacency" is to blame for malware infections, and denied that its Vista... [Read more in DogReader]

Minnesota Crisis Director Is Fired

In August, 2007, the I-35 bridge collapsed in Minneapolis. This was a horrid tragedy. It resonated within the internet security community because several of the regular contributors reside... [Read more in DogReader]

HDMI CEC Is a Mixed Blessing; It Doesn't Have to Be That Way

the HDMI interconnect - not only a demon of DRM, but also a positive force in control of componentry   Standards are a wonderful thing. The establishing of standards... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

Surveillance: Tracking You at the Mall

This is just creepy! - It seems that mall can collect tracking data on shoppers via their cell phones. It is covert surveillance: "...The technology can tell when... [Read more in DogReader]

Here's The Fix For The AMD Problem With Windows XP-SP3 Upgrade

Just a quick note: Thanks to Jesper Johansson, MVP for this fix for the AMD reboot problem after installing SP3 for Microsoft's Windows XP The free-of-charge VBScript file is available for download. Comments... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Utah Jazz: Three Things to Prevent an Early Summer Holiday

Friday night is Game Six of the Utah Jazz - L.A. Lakers playoff series. It is an elimination game if the Jazz lose. The game is in Salt... [Read more in DogReader]

I Hate The Fred Videos On YouTube

So far YouTube has been kind to me. I have found several video makers that I absolutely love to watch like Lockergnome, TheCreativeOne, Smosh, and Adiblasi, but there is one... [Read more in :DIGGED:]

Hasbro Family Game Night Coming To Wii, PS2

Join your host Mr. Potato Head for fun and games with family and friends like never before. From the Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts Inc. comes the fun-filled video... [Read more in Game Invasion]

Yard Sale Junkie

Shirley is an aspiring entrepreneur. Her charming personality and ability to organize successful yard sales make her a natural business woman, with a dream to someday open her own boutique... [Read more in Game Invasion]

Comcast Reported As Blocking P2P Traffic... Just Because

Unlike the statements made by the corporate structure, the new information from outside the U.S. states that the biggest culprits in the torrent blockade are in the U.S., and specifically... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

Check To See If Your Computer Is A Botnet

It is estimated that millions of computer system around the world are being used to attack other systems. These Botnets as they are called, are usually not detected by the... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Customizing Windows Vista

Windows Vista is here, and regardless of whether you upgraded from XP, or just purchased a new PC with it installed, I'm sure you are ready to customize the way... [Read more in Island Dog]

Susan Bradley Fills Us In On Small Business Server

Richard and I talk to Susan Bradley, the SBS Diva herself, about Small Business Server (SBS). The discussion digs into the various features of SBS including the upcoming 2008 edition. Susan... [Read more in IT Professionals]

Salmonella Concern for Dog Owners

Pet owners will remember the concern over contaminated pet food. That is an issue that has not been resolved definitively for many pet owners who remain concerned about the... [Read more in DogReader]

Install Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 1 Part III

Once the computer that will run WSUS 3.0 SP1 is configured to meet the hardware and software requirements, you can proceed with the installation process. You will need to download... [Read more in IT Professionals]

Who's To Blame For Windows XP SP3 Rebooting Problem?

During the past week or so, it has become apparent that there is a rebooting problem for some users who have chosen to install SP3 for Windows XP. The problem... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Building Security? There Is No Such Thing

I had an exciting night last night. I was sitting in my office writing an article when I heard police cars in the distance. Then they got closer and louder.... [Read more in OzTech]

Lumpy is Lost in Space with World Wide Telescope

When I heard that this new Microsoft Product made Scoble cry, I was pretty eager to try it. I have always been a fan of stellar images as backgrounds... [Read more in webbits]

Play Hundreds of Microsoft Windows Games on Desktop Linux

I received a newsletter from Linspire which indicated that Cedega software was now available for purchase and it promised to be able to run Windows based games on Linux. So... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

Talcum Powder Can Provoke Deadly Ovarian Cancer

Genital application of talcum powder and use of talc on products such as condoms can lead to a 30-60% increase in the risk of ovarian cancer. Use cornstarch.Talcum Powder... [Read more in Digital Zen]

The Must-Have Accessory Kit For My Baby Fans!

For the release of My Baby Boy and My Baby Girl on Nintendo DS in June 2008, Subsonic has created a My Baby Kit for a total immersion into the... [Read more in Game Invasion]

All It Takes Is One Bad Apple

...and it appears that the One Laptop Per Child initiative has a few to deal with. So says a former security director, who states that the problem starts at... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

What Do You Look For When Buying A New Computer?

I need help, y'all. I am doing some research, and hitting a brick wall. I need good, honest answers to the following question. The catch is: I need answers from an... [Read more in Kat's Contemplations]

DeskSlide v2.1 Build 2.1.0.12

DeskSlide is a utility for automating wallpaper changes on your desktop. You can schedule the wallpaper to change at intervals of seconds, minutes, hours, days, or logon. In Task Scheduler... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

FuelFrog

With gas prices the way they are, it's easy to see why so many people are concerned about the cost of filling up their vehicles. I'm not that old, but... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

Historic Senate Vote Rejects FCC's Rules

Stop Big Media reports: In a near-unanimous voice vote tonight, the Senate passed a "resolution of disapproval" that would nullify the Federal Communications Commission's latest attempt to dismantle longstanding media ownership... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

Turn Off A Rule In Outlook 2007

Rules in Outlook can be used for a number of different things. Many people use rules to keep their inboxes clutter free and organized. For example, you can have all... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

Hide The Recycle Bin In Vista

When you first install Vista, all other icons, such as My Computer and Internet Explorer, are hidden. However, the one icon that always appears on the Windows desktop is the... [Read more in Windows Fanatics]

Indianapolis Trees Provide $5.7M In Benefits

U.S. Forest Service scientists with the Center for Urban Forest Research have completed a study that found planting and nurturing Indianapolis street trees brought a 500 percent return in benefits... [Read more in Tech News Watch]

Nanotechnology In Reverse Uses Cell To Calibrate Tools

Nanotechnology researchers at UC Davis have shown that they can use a red blood cell to calibrate a sensitive instrument -- an atomic force microscope. "It turns around the rules of... [Read more in Tech News Watch]

Adding Up Business And Energy

Can a profit-boosting approach save energy too? Could a business practice usually reserved for boosting profits be used to help turn companies green by reducing their energy use? Writing in the... [Read more in Tech News Watch]

A Unified Approach For IT, Audit, And Operation Teams

Learn the five major information security areas where progress has been made in Security and Policy Compliance, and the ongoing need for continuous improvement. This free paper provides a detailed discussion... [Read more in IT Professionals]

New Domain

I looked around at hosts today and did a search to check up on them. I find the easiest way to find out if a host is good or not is... [Read more in TruXter Tech News]

Silverlight With Moonlight

I have been watching the Silverlight project for sometime now and I must say, it can indeed do more than Flash. It is also proving to be quite the portable... [Read more in IT Professionals]

The Weather On Your Dash

Mr. Gates Spends Time Designing Hardware...

while the software that powers it continues to disappoint. It seems that after all these years, Bill Gates has run out of ideas for software, and doesn't want to concern... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

Ultimate Boot USB!

Today, Brian asks: Matt, been really likely what I see with the bootable USB keys, but I need something for Windows that can provide me with a toolkit of fixes when... [Read more in IT Professionals]

Prescription Vending Machine

Perhaps it is progress. Perhaps it is another step towards automation and eliminating the interaction between human beings. There are vending machine now that will fill your drug... [Read more in DogReader]

After Installing SP1 For Vista, Old Files Remain

I received an email last evening referencing the fact that after installing SP1 for Windows Vista, the old files remained. The writer also wanted to know what would happen if... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

10% Off BitDefender's GameSafe

BitDefender's GameSafe keeps the impact on processing power, memory & virtual memory to a minimum, allowing gamers to maintain "in game" responsiveness and eliminating interruptions while fighting epic battles! Games, especially... [Read more in Game Invasion]

Battlestations: Midway For Mac June 27th

Feral Interactive has today announced Friday, June 27th as the release date for Battlestations: Midway, Eidos' top-rated action strategy game for the Mac. Created by Eidos Studios Hungary, the game invites... [Read more in Game Invasion]

Is Photoshop Too Much For You? Try Elements Instead

Adobe Photoshop is recognized as being the cream of the crop when it comes to professional software. With a price tag of about $650 or so, depending on the versions... [Read more in The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP]

NASA Study Links Earth Impacts To Human-Caused Climate Change

A new NASA-led study shows human-caused climate change has made an impact on a wide range of Earth's natural systems, including permafrost thawing, plants blooming earlier across Europe, and lakes... [Read more in Tech News Watch]

CBS Purchases CNET

It looks as though all the workers at CNET can rest easy, as the purchase of the conglomerate by CBS means an infusion of cash, and probably no layoffs, as... [Read more in Revelations From An Unwashed Brain]

Internet Banking: Good or Bad Idea?

So. Your bank is offering to lower your bills, your interest rate or whatever if you choose have statements and do banking online rather than over the phone or on... [Read more in Internet Nut]