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Archive for August, 2007

Politicans want your e-mail

Friday, August 31st, 2007

The next presidential election is still well over a year away but online, there’s a fierce battle going on to collect something of tremendous value – your e-mail address. That’s what this week’s NBC-TV report is all about.
Veteran Democratic Political Operative James Carville is using this online video of a mock meeting of the party’s […]

Is black the new green?

Friday, August 24th, 2007

There’s a controversial online movement to get Internet developers to design their Web sites with black backgrounds instead of white or light colors. The rationale is that a black background with white or contrasting text uses markedly less energy than conventional black text on white background designs.
That’s the subject of my NBC-TV report ths week.
Take […]

New Apple iMacs are head-turners

Friday, August 17th, 2007

Apple is at it again. Six weeks after introduction of its revolutionary iPhone, the company has made a huge evolutionary step forward with its very popular iMac desktop computers.
The machines now have an uber-cool look and feel, shrunk down in width and encased in aluminum instead of the former white plastic. The machines now […]

iPhone extras

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Six weeks after the introduction of Apple’s much-hyped iPhone a whole new industry has cropped up – the iPhone accessory market. From cases to screen protectors to mobile chargers to Bluetooth headsets, a dizzying array of gadgets and gizmos aiming at enhancing the iPhone experience is being marketed in hopes of getting still more money […]

Does Apple’s iPhone Bluetooth headset have range problems?

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

There are reports that Apple’s Bluetooth headset for the iPhone is having serious problems with range. The iPhoneTattler site says using the headset it reviewed from a distance of more than two feet results in interference and breakup.

Beware of greeting card spam scam

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

Here’s the FBI official warning on this.
My NBC-TV segment this week reports on how scammers are trying to lure you into opening an e-mail containing a link to a Web page that implants a very destructive piece of code called the Storm Worm on your computer.
My advice: If you get an e-mail purporting to be […]

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