For the purpose of this discussion, an ISO file is a single file representation of an entire CD worth of data. You can think of a *.ISO file much like a *.ZIP file. You download one file, but that file has to be extracted in order to get to what you really want. In the case of a ZIP file, you'd … [Read more...]
Introduction to Google Chrome
Google has just released a new web browser called Chrome. We already have leaders like IE8 and FireFox 3 out, with Opera and Safari leading the pack of others making attempts to be larger players in this space. IE 8 is out in Beta 2 and makes up a lot of ground from IE 7 and promises new features … [Read more...]
AVG Antivirus Free – Product Review – v8.0.169
AVG was a completely new product to me when I first installed Vista. Of course, my existing version of Symantec Antivirus would no longer work on Vista, so I had to look elsewhere for some protection. I actually looked on Windows Marketplace and found this nice little freebie. I've been using it … [Read more...]
Cloud Computing – Computing in the Internet Cloud
"Cloud Computing" is here and it may very well be the next major productivity shift that you experience, if you have not already. Cloud computing is a term that describes Internet / Web based applications, rather than running the application locally on your PC. For example, Google Docs is an office … [Read more...]
Glary Utilities – Product Review
Wow, this product is quite a treat! Glary utilities is an all-in-one package containing about 20 file, system, and security tools that are all pretty darn useful. Best of, Glary is free. My test drive of the product has propelled it to one of the top applications in my toolkit. You can download the … [Read more...]
Nintendo Wii – My first year in review
I admit that I got caught up in the hype of the Wii last year. They were so hard to get and they were great fun when I stumbled into a household that owned one. (Feel free to look back on my gleeful post from last August when I first got my Wii.) During my last visit to Costco, I noticed that they … [Read more...]
Skype Review! (v3.8.0.154, v3.8.0.180)
UPDATE (02/02/09) - A new version of Skype has been released. See it and download it here. Yes, I do know that Skype has been around for a long time. I've been dorking around with webcams and internet phones for a very long time and have never really found a product or combination of products that … [Read more...]
Spybot S&D 1.6 Product Review
Spybot has for a long time been a staple installation on new machines that I build. Between Spybot and Windows Defender, I feel that I have plenty of coverage, free of charge. I have been in the IT field professionally for over 15 years, so I am aware and careful in what I run and where I go on the … [Read more...]
Synergy – Mouse & Keyboard Sharing App Review
In my home office, I've long had a problem with too many computers and too many peripherals - monitors, keyboards, mice - everywhere! I've been using KVMs for a while to move between the many computers, but since I do work from home, I really need my work laptop visible at all times. I've gotten … [Read more...]
Gear Review: Electrolux Home Care Products Pronto™ 2-in-1 Combination Stick and Hand Held Vacuum
We just moved into a small apartment in the city (1200 sq feet!) which has all hardwood floors. We have a few throw rugs, but more importantly, a cat that seems to shed much more in the city than where we lived last. At any rate, we left our old upright vacuum at our old house and moved into this … [Read more...]
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