For those of you who still love Windows as much as me, you may or may not be aware that Windows 7, the latest in the operating franchise, will be released later this year. According to Computerworld, Microsoft plans to release the greatly improved follow-up to Vista on October 22. If you’re like me and [...]
If you’ve ever needed to publish a large amount of material, such as books, magazines, calendars, or photos, there may be a better way than standing in line for unhelpful service at Kinkos (I’ve had some bad experiences). Lulu is an online tool for self publishers that helps you design, print, and even sell your [...]
Since 2006, Mint.com has been helping people to manage their money better. Mint is a free online resource that tracks your spending in order to build a budget and determine where your money is going. It lets you follow your investments and even helps you do your taxes through its partnership with TaxACT. Mint’s priority [...]
Microsoft has released the beta for Windows 7 and it has everyone talking. While I have loved Vista and found few flaws, it has certainly gotten its share of bad press. Windows 7 will feature a few dramatic changes including the layout and taskbar. I have previewed these changes and am very excited for the [...]
If you ask anyone that is knowledgeable about computers, they will be able to tell you the best place to buy computer parts and other consumer electronics is Newegg.com. Both at home and at work, I’ve used Newegg to buy everything from hard drives to software, to digital cameras. The company is known for their [...]
Back in July, I wrote a post introducing the use of RSS feeds. One of the ways I showed you how to aggregate them was with the Google Reader. Earlier this week Google updated the reader with new looks and features. I thought I’d take the opportunity to share these features and refresh the idea [...]
In several of my past posts, I have talked about the endless features and benefits to using Gmail, along with other Google tools. Yesterday, Google added themes to Gmail in order to “spice up your inbox.” Well this may not provide any technical improvement, it does give users the customization that they crave (I know [...]
Today I will share a secret gem of the internet, woot.com. Woot is a deal of the day website that offers an unbelievable price on a different item each day. Items are often technology themed, but have ranged from Dyson vacuums to premium espresso makers and HDTVs. Many times items are refurbished or recertified. The [...]
The current fashionable trend on the Internet is microblogging, with Twitter being the platform of choice for many. The concept of microblogging is simple; write what you are doing with a limited number of characters. With Twitter, you can write short updates, as well as reply to others “tweets” and send direct messages, though the [...]
If you are in the market for a new laptop and have a focus on mobility, the Eee PC line from Asus is an amazing choice. These small notebooks range in size from 7 to 10 inches and can weigh under a kilogram. They can only run Windows XP or Linux, due to their [...]
