Entries Tagged as 'Software and Technology'

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Google Chrome: The Surprise Browser

This time last week, I had no idea Google was working on its own browser. I knew they were partnered with Mozilla Firefox and honestly didn’t see the need for this venture. However, with Google being the Internet powerhouse that they are, we were all surprised by the release of Chrome this week.
Chrome is an [...]

Friday, August 29th, 2008

What You Actually Need

The last decade has brought an era of fear. Fear of viruses, spyware, and other potentially harmful intrusions of your personal computer has spread amongst computer users. Currently, most threats can be avoided with a keen eye and a few small, free programs. I have gotten by for almost two years now without any problems [...]

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Essential Firefox Extensions

My very first blog post was on the overwhelming benefits of using Mozilla’s Firefox browser. I briefly discussed add-ons and how they can be used to customize your browsing experience and improve your efficiency online. Today I will share my list of Firefox extensions which are essential to enhancing the Internet. All of these can [...]

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Top 10 Ways to Transfer Files

Transferring, sharing, and distributing files is a task performed by nearly all computer users. Different situations may have different solutions, depending on what you need to share. For example, I would not use the same method to send a friend a PDF as I would to transfer my music collection from one computer to another. [...]

Monday, August 11th, 2008

OSS and Me

It’s no lie.  OSS and me are tight.  We’re like this [fingers crossed].  To use a relatively overlooked trendy superlative from a few years ago, OSS is BOSS.

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Forum Tips and Tricks

In early 2007, Brad and I created the Temporary Airbrush Tattoo Forum, which is located at http://forum.tatstore.com/. It has grown to over 1,000 members and 8,000 posts. Today I will share some tips that will improve the forum experience for everyone.

Friday, August 1st, 2008

What is Linux?

In the discussion of operating systems, you will most prominently hear the battle between Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. You may, however, hear Linux thrown into the mix. Linux is a free, open-source operating system that has been growing in popularity as an alternative to the mainstream options. Some PC manufacturers, such as Dell [...]

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Surf Efficiently with RSS

Ever wonder what that orange square with the curvy lines on websites is? It appears on almost every website nowadays, including the one you are reading right now. That orange box signifies an RSS feed, which allows you to subscribe to the content of a website. If you check your favorite websites, blogs, and the [...]

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Your Computer Experience

A while back I ran a short series on buying a new computer. It focused on how to buy the tower, the real guts of the machine. This was for a good reason, as there are many, many different options available and at different price points. Manufactures and stores really advertise processor speed and the [...]

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Setting up a Network

This week’s post can serve as a follow-up to my previous post on upgrading to a high-speed internet connection. If you have multiple computers, you can get more out of your high-speed by setting up a network in your home or office. This will allow you to share your internet with all computers as well [...]