Open Source Weight Loss Week 3: Slow and Steady

This week started off with a lot of promise, though I quickly found out that pushing myself a little harder than my body was ready to go can be a bad thing. Still, I’ve learned a bit more over the past week about my own addictions and how to identify when the cravings kick in. [...]

by Matt Ryan for Lockergnome.

Yahoo! Axis Browser Reviewed

Just when you thought that Yahoo! was down for the count, the company surprises us with a new browser. Even more surprising is that its browser, called Axis, is currently only available for the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod. However, it is marketing extensions and add-ons for other popular browsers such as Firefox, Explorer, Chrome, [...]

by Ron Schenone for Lockergnome.

Do You Use Texting Slang?

JosephLtech, a member of the LockerGnome community, asked on LockerGnome.net: “So I was texting a friend the other day and he was using text language (TBH, LOL, BRB, JK, etc.). I was using, well… English. I prefer to type out words, I guess. But I was wondering, what do you guys do? Text language or [...]

by Matt Ryan for Lockergnome.

Technology Promoting Creativity: Why Instagram is So Magical

Just recently I signed up for Instagram, the highly popular social photo sharing app. On iOS, it has already garnered many fans who happily share little snippets of their lives. Without a doubt, it has become a phenomenon and a habit to share with friends what you like, see, and think. Using photos is definitely [...]

by Maximilian Majewski for Lockergnome.

What Can Game Developers Learn from Minecraft?

Minecraft is one of those overnight successes that left gaming pundits scratching their heads. In its simplicity, Minecraft has redefined the standards of a successful game, forcing developers from all genres to take a hard look at where their priorities are in their game design. Well, that’s what they should be doing. What can game [...]

by Matt Ryan for Lockergnome.

Will Microsoft’s Tellme Bring Us Closer to True Voice Recognition Technology?

“Siri, do you like movies about gladiators?” Voice recognition, in theory, is a remarkable innovation. In my experience, and probably the experience of frustrated millions across the world, the reality of how it’s been utilized so far has been (to put it kindly) disappointing. We’re expecting hands free, cutting edge interaction between human being and [...]

by Robert Glen Fogarty for Lockergnome.

Does Having Cable and Phone Service Reduce Modem Speeds?

DJ Scooby Doo asked at LockerGnome.net, “I’m wondering if cable speeds are flawed because I have three Time Warner cable boxes; would my speeds be faster if I didn’t have the cable boxes on the same coax split? I also have digital phone from Time Warner and that’s all run through a Motorola modem. So [...]

by Matt Ryan for Lockergnome.

What Free Office Suite is Best? Why?

This week I gave two related presentations, and already one of them might be outdated. The first presentation was on LibreOffice for a general audience of seniors. The second was on applications available for easy download on Linux presented at a PC users club. LibreOffice also played a part in that. Both audiences were composed [...]

by Sherman E. DeForest for Lockergnome.

Public Wi-Fi: How to Connect Safely

Connecting to public Wi-Fi is not as simple as selecting an open Wi-Fi, and can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. Instead, you must realize that there are safety factors that must be considered before you can proceed to merrily surf your way through the Internet. That does not mean, [...]

by Ron Schenone for Lockergnome.

Meet Meesha Salaria, a Seven-year-old Author and Entrepreneur

It’s amazing what you’ll find on Google+ at 4:00 a.m. Last night (as of this writing), I stumbled across a live hangout taking place between Kim Beasley (a member of our Gnomies community) and Meesha Salaria, a seven-year-old author. What makes this particular young writer so inspirational is that her first book, Start, was written [...]

by Matt Ryan for Lockergnome.