2008 June

So, you’re outside and you need a power source for your laptop.  what do you do?  Until now, you would need a gas powered generator.  A little bulky to carry around don’t ya think?
Enter the Solar Generator Briefcase!  Cost is $149.00.  The two solar panels produce 13 watts of power, that’s 14v DC.  More than [...]

Opera has scheduled Opera Mobile 9.5 BETA for public release 7/15/08. Initially introduced in January, the Opera 9.5 had to be kept under wraps for some time to ensure its overall reliability and conformity with the Web’s latest and most advanced standards. The new 9.5, which is based on the desktop version, has been [...]

Some time ago I posted the states that ban cell phone use while driving.  well, you can add Washington to that list beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2008.  The law takes effect at midnight and outlaws cell phone use without a hands free device while driving.  There are a few exceptions to the law, which include [...]

I have a rather large collection of DVD movies, easily topping the 400 mark.  Recently I have been looking for a good program to organize and catalog my collection.  I came across Movie Label 2009 and downloaded the 14 day trial.I must say that, although the interface looks a little busy, I am impressed with [...]

Google is testing a new service called Mobile Phone Locator.  It works even if the phone making the connection doesn’t have a GPS equipped.
Using the technology, dubbed “My Location,” simply requires pressing zero on a mobile handset equipped with the new software. The sender’s location shows up as a blue dot on Google’s mobile maps.
The [...]

My brother saw the commercial for MagicJack on an infomercial not long ago and he wound up ordering one.  It came in today and I thought I would share with you.  If you don’t know, this device is a small box that connects to your phone and computer’s USB port.  For $19.99/year you can make [...]

According to the workplace rumormill, the BlackBerry Bold release has been delayed until mid-August. Apparently some issues arose with low battery life and overheating. RIM is working out those kinks.
It says a lot about them to fix a problem rather than sell a bad phone. I’ve always liked the “CrackBerries” and am [...]

For those who don’t know, Dubai is a country where a lot of new technology is built, including a huge man made island shaped like a palm tree, a building shaped like a sail which created its own rain cloud inside the lobby during an air conditioning test, and many others.
Dubai’s latest project? An [...]

I am very disorganized, always have been.  I was thinking about this unfortunate fact while I was at the doctor’s office today and thought I would look up some programs that might help me use my computer time a bit better.  Here’s what I found.
RescueTime
Not sure how your time is being spent online? Wondering [...]

Every day at work I see cell phone bills that are higher than they need to be, allot of them over due and close to disconnection.  Here are a few tips that I have learned over the years to lower your cell phone bill.
RESPECT YOUR RATE PLAN
Your rate plan is probably the most important part [...]