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Archive for May, 2008

World Wide Space Telescope

Friday, May 16th, 2008

First it was maps, then photos and now the same ability to use our computers to pan and zoom in on terrestrial images has been taken to outer space with the launch of the brand-new Worldwide S[ace Telescope (www.worldwidetelescope.org). The new online service lets you explore the final frontier at home in your pajamas.

OneCare eases my hacker and spyware cares

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

So far, so good. I’ve been quite impressed with with Windows Live OneCare, the always-on PC-care service from Microsoft that I downloaded for a free trial a couple weeks ago.
It protects, maintains, and manages my computer about as seamlessly as I could imagine.
Working quietly in the background , OneCare helps inoculate my PC against viruses, […]

Check gas prices online

Friday, May 9th, 2008

As the price at the pump continues upwards, we’re all checking those gas station prices these days as we drive past, aren’t we? Next time, before hitting the road, head online and check some handy websites that will help you find the best gas prices along your route.
Sites like GasBuddy have been around for a […]

Wiping your computer of personal data

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Here’s some computer trivia you may need to know someday: The “Delete” key doesn’t always delete. A deleted computer file can usually be recovered, even if it seems to have been removed from your hard drive. If you’re getting rid of a computer or want to get rid of personal files you no longer need, […]

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