Portable computers were originally called laptops. †And then IBM coined the term Notebook computers, to refer to basically the same “class” of computers. †For awhile the whole industry (or maybe just the IBM folks)†was using both laptop and notebook interchangeably. †Eventually everyone seemed to have acquiesced to using [Read More...]
Globe, the leader in telecommunications, and Delbros, Inc., pioneer in logistics services, ventured together to provide the country’s first and only secure, end-to-end online payment and delivery facility. The service is called†Globe GCashClick! With this partnership buyers and sellers are secured of their transactions because of an escrow [Read More...]
First, what did not change. The iPhone 3GS looks exactly like the iPhone 3G. †At least the visible physical attributes are exactly alike. †They have the same shape, the same dimensions, the same external controls, the same menu interface. There are just a couple of tiny physical differences and will most probably not know about [Read More...]
Serendipitously I discovered a true value of Twitter that I have not yet seen before — as a source of close-to-real-time information in circumstances where access to radio and television, the traditional sources of real-time information, is not feasible. I made this realization on August 5, 2009, during the historic funeral of former [Read More...]
Image Credit: www.perrypl.okpls.org Following a few simple guidelines, you can maintain your computer and keep it running smoothly. This article discusses how to use the tools available in†Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) and†Windows Vista to more efficiently maintain your computer and safeguard your privacy when you’re online. Free Up [Read More...]
Did you know that there is now a new feature in YouTube that enables viewing of videos in 3D mode? †You need to have a pair of red-cyan 3D glasses†to appreciate the videos. Here’s an example. %CODE1% [Read More...]
Can you imagine life without portable computers (aka laptops)? †Believe you me, prior to 1981 there weren’t. And then Osborne came along. Photo Credit: Taringa.net Osborne (Osborne 1 to be precise) saw the light of day in 1981. †It was the first truly portable computer. The Osborne Computer Corporation’s [Read More...]
Contrary to what most people believe, nerds are not necessarily geeks, and vice versa.† Which begs the question: is the Rubik Cube intended for the geeks or the nerds? Thank goodness there is now the†Rubik’s TouchCube, which should allow both the geeks and nerds among us to lay claim on the most successful toy of [Read More...]
If you are saving for a digital camera, hold on to your piggy bank a little longer. †Very soon a mega-revolutionary technology in digital imaging may be available in the market and you may be cursing yourself for being an eager beaver. †Now is a good time to hone your EQ by resisting your urge [Read More...]
I FIND it†surprising that there wasnít enough noise about the birth of†Bing. †Or maybe I was just not paying attention. †Quite by chance I stumbled on ìBingî when I was googling for ìBongî (come on, donít tell me you donít google your name from time to time). Being the geek that I am I couldnít [Read More...]
