Computer Tech

Yep!
Today I was surfing around the university’s web site just to see what I could find and I wound up at Microsoft’s “Ultimate Steal” page.  This is an area where Microsoft offers large discounts on products for students.  I got MS Office Professional 2007 for $59.95 here last year.
Until January 2010 Microsoft is giving the [...]

Some time ago I ran across some of Robert Llewellyn’s YouTube videos.  If you don’t know, he is the actor that played Kryton on Red Dwarf, hosted Junk Yard Wars, and narrated numerous How Do They Do It shows.  Recently he has begun a rather interesting show called CarPool that he films from his car [...]

I really should be revising my research paper that is due tonight but I got to thinking about this thing called Twitter. My 12 year old niece asked me what exactly is Twitter and i had to stop and think. While limited to 140 characters it is not really a text message I don’t think. [...]

If you have a Windows keyboard you have two keys with the company logo on them.  I use it at work to lock my computer before I go on my breaks (Windows + L) and I got to wondering what other things it is used for.  Here’s a small list, let me know of any [...]

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 [...]