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.
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Microsoft has a pretty good free offer going with its new Windows Live OneCare protection package for the PC. You can try the whole package for three months at no cost. OneCare provides anti-virus and anti-spyware filtering and screening, online ID protection, a firewall, printer sharing and multi-PC management features.
If you want to try […]
It’s springtime and time to slim down for summer. Watching what you eat and getting exercise is critical to get in swim suit shape and I’ve found some Websites that can help you plot your way to… well… a new you.
The idea is to write down everything. What you eat and what you burn in […]
Spend a lot of time surfing the Net? Now you can help others as you get smarter with the freerice.com site.
The idea is pretty simple: Learn a new word… help feed the world. It starts out slow, asking you the definition of a word. As you pick the correct one, the words get progressively […]
Now here’s a cool idea: A TV Silencer, mutes your TV when the phone rings. Actually, it also works with DVDs and stereos… as long as it has a remote control. You install a gizmo at the landline connection (it wont work with cell phones) hook it up to a small infra red emitter aimed in the direction of the television and, whenever […]
Spam now makes up 80 percent of all email. Put another way, only two of 10 emails are good. Fighting back can be daunting but I have some suggestions that can ease the burden on your in-box.
Spam…it’s out of control. Guess how much junk mail has accumulated over a 30-day period with my PCMike e-mail […]
It’s springtime and time to do the proverbial spring cleaning. But don’t stop with the house and yard. Your computer can also use a good going over. A lot of junk can accumulate on the inside and on the hard drive of your PC.
Computers get real gunky. At least every year, it needs a […]
What would happen if your computer was stolen, or you lost everything on your hard drive? Scary thought, right? That’s why it is important to back up your data. Do you? If not, thanks to a new gizmo from Apple, it’s never been easier to be prepared.
Our digital files are valuable beyond words. Some of […]
The Internet is a huge buzz machine, a place where gossip, trends, fashion and the latest news is analyzed, shaped and spread. And a lot of that buzz originates in online communities… chat rooms and forums.
There’s a brand new tool that does to online forums what Google does for Web pages.
It’s called Twing… and […]
You are currently browsing the archives for the Technology category.
