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Apple Updates iWeb to 2.0.3

Today Apple has updated IWeb ‘08 to version 2.0.3.   This update helps with OSX compatibility.   IWeb is part of the ILife ‘08 software package.   If you are running ILife, update today

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Apple IWork ‘08 Update

Apple today has issued an update for IWork ‘08.   This updates the following applications

Keynote - This update primarily addresses performance issues shile playing or exporting presentations.
Pages - This update addresses compatibility with mac osx
Numbers - This update addresses compatibility with mac osx

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Digital Photography - My Favorite Links

I love photography.   I have owned many different digital cameras over the years.   While I am researching the latest and greatest, I am now side tracked in thinking about my favorite photography based website.   What are some of your favorites?

DPReview.com
Bob Adkins Photography
http://www.sportsshooter.com/

Steve’s Digicams
Canon EOS
B&H Photo Video
Photobucket
Flickr
Flukiest

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Nikon D60 DSLR Leaked Press Release

The official Nikon D60 Press Release was leaked pre PMA.   This looks like a great camera.   Check out the press release below.

Nikon D60 digital SLR camera : Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the D60, one of the smallest Nikon digital SLRs ever. The Nikon D60 makes it fun and easy to take breathtaking pictures […]

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Tax Rebates Deal Announced

Today our government has finally announced what the Tax Rebates will be to help stimulate the economy.   Individuals will get $600 while married couples will get $1200.   There are limitations based upon income and if you have children.   We should start seeing our rebates in June.   Read more on Yahoo News…
 When you receive your check, […]

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Canon Rebel XSI 450D Release DSLR Camera - Thoughts

Canon just announced Rebel XSI 450D DSLR Camera.   This is a small 12 Megapixel DSLR.   It used a SD Memory Card.    It shoots in both JPG and RAW.   It uses both EF and EF-S lenses.   It has a 3.0 in LCD screen and can be used in livemode.  
Pros: the live view and 12 MP are […]

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EVDO - Sprint Sierra Wireless Aircard 595U Review

I have recently recieved the Sprint Sierra Wireless Aircard 595u USB EVDO Card.   I was looking for a way to get mobile broadband that could be used on both my Dell laptop and my Macbook.   USB was the only option.  
I pulled the USB EVDO card out of the box and put the CD in my […]

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I Hate McAfee Antivirus - Alternative Antivirus

I am sitting here in my office working on a friends computer that will not connect to the internet. I am able to ping all over the place, so the machine can see the Internet, just no Web pages. After troubleshooting this thing for a while, I discover that it is […]

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Macworld Steve Jobs Keynote ‘08 Now Available Online

Apple just posted a video of Steve Jobs keynote from the 2008 Macworld. Watch The Video Now. He presents the following items.

MacBook Air
iPhone/iPod Touch/iTunes Rentals Update
Airport Extreme - Time Capsule
Apple TV

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Macworld Jobs Keynote - Which Site Did The Best Live Blogging?

This morning Steve Jobs did his keynote at Macworld where he was unveiling new technologies and software. I paid close attention, while watching four different live blogs of the event. These included Engadget , Gizmodo, Macworld, and Macrumors. I wanted to evaluate who did the best job covering the events.

Gizmodo - Decent content, best photography, […]

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Gizmodo Staffer Banned From All Future CES Events

Last week was CES “Consumer Electronic Show” in Las Vegas, NV.   Gizmodo was there along with every other major tech blogging site in the country.   One of Gizmodo’s staffers brought along a TV-B-Gone miniture remote control and kept on turning off exibitors televisions.   This was at both booths and events.   He videod it and posted […]

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Running an Open Wi-Fi For Neighbors

I just got finished reading the blog on ZDNet and Rik Fairlie just wrote an interesting article about why he keeps his Home Internet Wi-Fi open for his neighbors to use. I really enjoyed this article. Check it out
Why I run an open Wi-Fi network

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Get Your $40 Analog to Digital Television Coupon

The the government’s switchover from analog to digital Television starting in 2009, you will either need a T.V. that accepts the digital signal or a converter box if you do not have cable to satellite.   The government has just started issuing the $40 coupons to help people get these analog to digital converter boxes.   You […]