Just saw a dog dressed as a sk…

Just saw a dog dressed as a skunk with trick or treaters. Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat pet

My favorite Halloween costume was this dog… Dressed up as a skunk.

Ghoulish Halloween phone scam

The BBB is warning local residents to beware a ghoulish phone scam this Halloween that is preying on senior citizens. Generally, the scam works like this: a grandparent receives a distressed phone call from who they believe is their grandchild.

The supposed grandchild typically explains that they are traveling in Canada and have been arrested or involved in an auto accident and need the grandparent to wire money to post bail or pay for damages- usually amounting to a few thousand dollars. Read more

My new MacBook Pro left Shangh…

My new MacBook Pro left Shanghai, China last night. To be delivered to me Monday, sez FedEx. Will be able to use it at work Election day.

Battle of the BlackBerries! AT…

Battle of the BlackBerries! AT&T’s BB Bold has wi-fi, Verizon’s BB Storm doesn’t. AT&T gives free wi-fi hotspot acess. http://bit.ly/9oiCj

More than 1 billion people are…

More than 1 billion people are now online, with 3X that connected via mobile devices. Whoa! That’s a bunch. http://bit.ly/1sgnah

Here’s a cool new site/service…

Here’s a cool new site/service that lets you shorten long URLS and post right to twitter. It even racks clicks. Chek out http://bit.ly

How to find best prices on Internet and phone plans

From Mike’s NBC-TV report…With the economy in turmoil saving money is of vital importance to consumers.

And a good place to look at is the monthly fees we pay for the Internet, phone and video subscriptions. But with so many choices — satellite, cable, even the phone company – how can you find the best deal? I have some suggestions. Read more

Internet size is staggering

More than one billion people are online, with three times that amount connected via mobile devices, just one indication of how integrated digital technologies are with lives and livelihoods around the globe.
For perspective, click The Great Debate: Principles for a better Web|.

T-Mobile’s 3G network now runn…

T-Mobile’s 3G network now running in Southeastern Michigan. G1 users rejoice.

Mac laptop clone in the works

Looks like there’s a possible Mac laptop clone in the works, according to Engadget via MacMikeNews.com

Notebook sales surpass PCs

Quarterly sales of notebook computers have topped those of desktop computers for the first time ever in the United States, market intelligence firm IDC reports.
IDC said notebook sales made up 55.2 percent of computer sales in the July to September quarter, 18 percent growth over the same period last year and the first time they have surpassed 50 percent.
The share of notebooks shipped in the U.S. in 3Q08 stood at a solid 55.2%, according to preliminary figures from IDC’s U.S. Quarterly PC Tracker.
The 55% ratio was made possible by a record volume of notebooks shipped in 3Q08 – over 9.5 million units – representing more than 18% growth both year over year and on a sequential basis, according to IDC’s preliminary data. These figures were reached amid a relatively active back-to-school season and the burgeoning financial crisis, which captured headlines but did not immediately affect the PC market’s performance. Read more

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