Tag Archives: Computers & Technology

One reason why I don't use Windows at home

Occassioinally I will be asked why am I a Mac user. The main reason of course is I want a computer that just plain works when I am home. My day job is spent fixing (or doing a nasty workaround) … Continue reading

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Google Earth can now explore the stars

Check out the latest update to Google Earth. You can now view the sky. Galaxies, stars, etc….you name it, sky has it. Google rocks.

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There is a limit now

I learned an important lesson today. About a week ago, a person I know asked me where they could get antivirus protection for free on their computer. Due to budget constraints, they weren’t willing to buy any of the common … Continue reading

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LogMeIn.com offers Mac support

Ever wanted a quick and easy way to remote control your Mac (or PC for that case) from any Internet connection? Try out LogMeIn.com. Fantastic service, secure, it is free, and works great. I have mine setup to remote into … Continue reading

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Off-site backups with Mozy

Those of you who have read my blog know how long I have been searching for the perfect backup solution. Specifically, one that allows me to do easy off-site backups. Mozy now has a Mac version (they also have a … Continue reading

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Windows Home Server

I have to admit, even though I am rapidly heading towards a Windows Free Home ™, I am quite intrigued by Microsoft’s Windows Home Server. It is the exact product I have had floating around in my head for quite … Continue reading

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This thing called Twitter

I am trying out this thing called Twitter. Feel free to add me as a friend. It is a neat concept. Think of IM crossed with a blog crossed with Facebook. Simplicity at its best.

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Random brain dump

Some random stuff that I have been meaning to write about: What is up with the weather? Tonight it is going hit -2 degrees according to weather.com and my morning commute looks like it will be in the 4 degree … Continue reading

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Why the Zune 1st Generation will fail

Fellow geeks today probably know that Microsoft has released the long awaited “iPod-killer”, aka the Zune. Already there is two big issues Microsoft has to overcome in my above statement: Geeks know about the Zune, but not the average music … Continue reading

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What if your computer is stolen?

Just now I was catching up on some articles posted on Digg and stumbled across an interesting one: How to Prepare for a Stolen Mac. Most of the tips apply to any computer, Mac or PC, so it should be … Continue reading

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