Computer Tech

I found a rather interesting article explaining the problems that the QWERTY keyboard has and its shortcomings.  The article also explains where the QWERTY came from and why we stick to it instead of going to the more practical Dvorak design, which, apparently, is designed with speed and ease in mind.  The article takes into [...]

As most of you who read my ramblings know, I enjoy finding odd and unique items on the web.  Some of these things are functional, some are fun and some are simply, well, just plain weird.
Computers have become indispensable in most homes today, but they all look pretty much the same.  These case mods prove [...]

AT&T recently announced it’s computer/TV repair service called ConnecTech available for residential customers in all 50 states, whether they are AT&T customers or not.  Customers will be able to get home theater installation, computer and home network setup, and a slew of TV, computer, and network repairs right from the comfort of their own homes.
Looking [...]

HP allows you to create customize skins for your desktop, cell phone, laptop, cell phone, camera and many other items.  It does not require you to have an HP device.  Choose from hundreds of pre-made skins or create your own.
“Set yourself apart from the crowd with a skin that reflects your tastes and passions. Choose [...]

I have been going to a local convenience store just about every morning for many years.  My usual purchase is a small energy drink and a pack of cigarettes, which as of a year ago, comes to the total of $4.32.  I do not carry cash and use my debit card for purchases and have [...]

It’s 1978, I’m 9 years old and my father comes in the house with n announcment that he bought something for the family.  It’s rare that he ever does this so we are all excited to see what it may be.  A new refrigerator? A pool?  New bedroom furniture?
In comes two men with the largest [...]

I found this while surfing this morning.  It is a collection of images showing shipping, taxi, GPS, and telephone usage graphically in Britain for an average day.  Using the latest in technology and satellite imagery, it creates a stunning view of a day in Britain.
Britain Satellite Images.

I came across this site today and thought it looked like something the Gnomies might be interested in.  It’s called Posterous and allows you to post to all of your networking sites from one place.  Twitter, Flickr, Wordpress, Tumblr, Xanga, LiveJournal and just about everywhere else.  Register for a free account, or not and set [...]

I came home from work last night and noticed the bathroom light was out.  No big deal, I decided to change the bulb in the morning.  So I sit down at my laptop to check my email and it could not connect.  Arghhh!  How annoying is that?  Thinking I just needed to restart my DSL [...]

Are you a list maker?  Then you’ll love this program by Firefox.  Remember The Milk is a program that helps you manage your to do lists.  Sign up for a free account.  A few of the things you can do with it are:
Manage tasks quickly and easily.
An intuitive interface makes managing tasks fun. Set due [...]