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Minutes before departing for the beach my daughter announced, “Hey Dad, the batteries in my camera are shot again.” I asked the inevitable, “where are all of the NiMH rechargeable batteries?” This, of course, brought the blank stare. But all was not lost. A quick stop at the pharmacy brought a pleasant surprise … AA […]
I just got back from a five day weekend at the beach with no Internet access whatsoever. No PC. No Mac. No hotel wi-fi. No Internet-connected cell phone. No Internet cafe. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. So what’s the worst thing about coming back from a long relaxing weekend without Internet access?
Will that MCSE certification make a difference in the progress of your career? In today’s installment in our ongoing series of MCSE certification articles, a hard-working Gnomie kindly shares his positive experience. Keep your nose in the books and pray for good timing, my friends. The rewards can be there if you’re in the right […]
The first round of reader mail on MCSE training methods brought some interesting letters. I was expecting to hear more about boot camps, but the response was light. Believe it or not, only one reader had attended a boot camp, and it wasn’t for the MCSE …
Fantasy football is big business. A report issued by Challenger, Gray & Christmas this week boldly states that “the time lost at work could cost employers as much as $1.1 billion per week.” With as many as a purported 36.8 million folks indulging, it’s no wonder that ESPN, CBS, FOX, and AOL all have their […]
Has product placement gone too far? I dare say yes. It’s been nine months, but I’m (still) looking for the perfect washing machine. Just moments ago, I searched for “washing machine” on Yahoo and saw a curious listing among the sponsored results. “Lynette’s Washing Machine,” the headline blared. I was immediate drawn in. Who the […]
Are you MCSE certified? Thinking about getting certified or in the process? Want to share your MCSE certification stories? We’re considering a series of articles about the MCSE certification process, but it’s all based on reader input. We want to hear your war stories - real names withheld on request. Whether you’ve shouldered through a […]
The ordeal of conventional airline travel turned up a notch this week. The thought of flying in today’s environment is anything but appealing. How long until we’re required to strip down to our skivvies to board the plane? Okay, so I was never a fan of commercial airlines. But the threat of a totalitarian transportation […]
I’ve noticed an interesting development in my TV viewing habits of late. After finally getting the HDTV hooked up midway through the World Cup, I’ve become a HDTV snob. These days, I tend to look for HDTV programming before hitting the standard resolution channels. This has led me to enjoy programs that I might not […]
All I can say is WOW. I’m absolutely floored by the fantastic response from the Gnomiverse regarding last week’s post on home theater speakers. Thank you kindly, my friends. Without having listened to a single system, I’m leaning towards an American-made setup. The biggest question isn’t Klipsch or Orb at the moment. It’s “when will […]
Have you ever been out on a long walk or run and wished for a pedometer to keep track of the miles you’ve covered? Just today, I was out on a two-wheeled off-road excursion with my son. I thought wistfully about pedometers as we racked up the miles. With nary a way to record mileage […]
I’m shopping for home theater speakers. But I’m not anywhere near the buying phase, just yet. Purchase decisions like this take time, around these parts. The problem is, I’m easily struck with buyers remorse. Consequently, I tend to research things to death. I couldn’t bear the thought of buying the wrong set of home theater […]
You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to cool down your deck or patio. You just need to use the power of evaporative cooling! Under the right conditions, outdoor water misting systems can reduce air temperature withing a specific area by twenty degrees or more. Basic water misting systems do not require pumps, relying […]