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I got to thinking the other day. And most times, that is a dangerous thing.
The internet and local media, blogs and opinion sites are all covering this issue. How is your wallet feeling? I started thinking about this last weekend. My wife and I were talking about the price of gas and she [...]

Let me start by saying - I still build Windows PC’s for myself. I am actually in the process of building a new one right now.
I got an iPhone in early November, and promptly fell in love with it. So, what does a geek like me do - I bought a Mac to go with [...]

These are so cool, and USEFUL.
Imagine that an app that is both cool and useful, it can only happen on the iPhone. That would be Springlets. When I first saw this on lifehacker.com I assumed your phone had to be jailbroken (mine is not). Well, all it needs is to be running 1.1.3, which I [...]

Are you excited about Microsoft Windows Home Server?
I think I may be. I have often pondered running a server at home, but the thought of actually managing it left me cold. Well, I may just warm up to Home Server. I have not beta tested it, so my opinion is based on the opinions of [...]

I think this project is amazing. I also know the Lockergnome community has many creative people.
Jointly sponsored by Amazon and Microsoft, the 1000 HD DVD Indies Project changes the distribution game for indie filmmakers shooting in high definition.
At no charge, up to 1000 selected entries will be authored to HD DVD using Microsoft’s world-class [...]

I got this email today, from a kind old gentleman who has me on his joke list. Usually, I just read ‘em and toss ‘em. This one made me realize just what a hypocritical situation our senior citizens face, and how true this “joke” is.
Think about this one! It is short, but very interesting!

A car [...]

The episode was brilliant!
But for those of you who may have missed some of (the writer of this episode and series creator) Chase’s tactics for last night’s finale, then let me help you out (spoiler alert):

The subplot of terrorism was a commentary on a public gone pop crazy while we have terrorists on the loose [...]

I think I may! I have never been a particularly huge fan of Apple, nor the iPod.
I have always used my PSP as an MP3 player and video device. It also allowed me to play those “sillly” games I like. Until Sony decides to add a cell phone to the PSP, I think the iPhone [...]

I went to one of my favorite sites yesterday, a part of the Internet Archive. Musicians who allow the recording of their concerts (yes, many allow this - including my favorite, Dave Matthews Band) also typically allow them to posted and downloaded by others.
From the etree site:
Welcome to the Live Music Archive. etree.org is a [...]

I am a huge TiVo fan; love the interface. I have two Series 2 boxes in my house. Both are connected to HDTVs that have a Comcast HD DVR attached as well.
I would gladly own a TiVo Series 3 HD unit if the price were anywhere near reasonable. $799 is ridiculous; you can buy [...]