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Desktoptwo: It could be the next big thing July 30, 2007

Posted by Bryan in : New Products, Reviews , add a comment

Online desktops have the potential to change the way we use computers as much as or more than any other technology that has recently emerged. What, you’ve never used one? I’m not surprised. The basic idea behind them is very sound, but so far their real world implementations haven’t been.

Online desktops provide internet-based services that allow you to do all the things you could do while you are at home sitting in front of your desktop, from any computer connected the the ‘net. Specifics vary from product to product, but generally there’s some sort of online storage, a few applications, and an interface that emulates an operating system.

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Empty that Tray! Running lean and clean… July 23, 2007

Posted by Jeff in : DIY, How-to, Microsoft, Tips , 1 comment so far

Yesterday, I had a service call, one of the “standards” as I like to call them.  A slow PC.  I got on-site, and looked at the usual suspects.  There were no viruses or spyware, but there were a dozen little icons in the system tray.  NO WONDER!  All this junk loading, XP was choking!

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See it all at once with the Pertelian X2040

Posted by Tara in : New Products , add a comment

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The Pertelian X2040 PC Assistant is a device that condenses the various tasks running on your computer and puts them into a central location right in front of your eyes.  The device itself is a small LED screen that connects to your PC via USB port.  The screen scrolls at a speed you choose, and updates the information that you program into it.

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Is the Blackberry Pearl Too Small? July 16, 2007

Posted by Jeff in : Humor, Opinion , 1 comment so far

I was finally able to get hold of a Blackberry Pearl to mess with for a few hours.  I have a soft spot for the Blackberry, as I had one for most of 2003.  Anyhow, I was able to help someone set the unit up on their computer so they can sync with outlook. Here’s what I found…  (more…)

I am a Pleo stalker

Posted by Tara in : New Products , add a comment

pleo.jpgIn talking with a friend of mine the other day I discovered a great toy that apparently has a growing sub- culture all its own.  In her own words she is “stalking the toy”, so I had to dive in and see what its all about.  The toy is called PLEO and it is “autonomous robotic life form” based on a one week old Camarasaurus dinosaur (a lizzard from the late Jurassic period) 

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Watch it now on Netflix July 7, 2007

Posted by Bryan in : New Products, News , add a comment

Netflix has launched a new feature that allows members to watch full-length videos online.

After logging into your account click on the “Watch Now” tab. Pick a video, click “Play”, and you’ll be prompted to download a player.

Not all of their catalog is available. Right now the selection consists of mostly older movies and TV series, but this is still good news for people who like to watch videos online or who feed video to their TV via their computer. The number of hours you can watch is determined by your Netflix plan.

Bad news for a good portion of the internet though, the service currently requires Windows and Internet Explorer (i.e. no old school Apple or Firefox).