The fine folks who make the Azureus cross-platform Java-based bittorrent client are hard at work on a new project to deliver HD video to your computer. The project called Zudeo delivers video from independent producers (ala YouTube) directly to your machine through a specialized client downloaded and installed locally on your computer. No web interface…
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Lick Observatory Webams: Neat!
Here’s something really cool I just found. Lick Observatory Webcams. Pretty cool! Check it out.
...Read MoreGot Some Friends? Form Your Own Political Party
Ask Yahoo! posted a question today from reader Terri in California, “How can I form my own political party?” Interestingly enough we were discussing our disdain with the current two parties that have dominance over dinner last night listening to the barrage of political solicitations every 2 minutes on the answering machine. Here is the…
...Read MoreParents: Watch Out For Small Magnets
Being the father of a child with autism I’m always on my guard against potential hazards, maybe more-so than normal parents. Here’s an article from over at the Science Blog that gives parents a new reason to worry, small magnets. Evidently the magnets can come from any number of household items and toys may cause…
...Read MoreMSN Music Store Users Beware of The Zune
If you’ve been a loyal Microsoft customer and have been using a Microsoft only compatible music device then it looks like you could be in for some trouble. The BBC published an article stating that after the release of the new Microsoft music player, Zune, the MSN store will be shutting down and you’ll be…
...Read MorePreemie Overdoses Result of Human Error
WTF is this crap? As a parent I’m deeply troubled because the order to administer the drug went through multiple people and not one person LOOKED or RECOGNIZED the dosage seemed a little large? Seattle PI: D’myia Sabrina Nelson and another premature baby girl, Emmery Miller, died Saturday after they received an adult dose of…
...Read MoreHow To: Make Windows Update Without Verification
Here’s an interesting little morsel from over at Tech-Recipes.com on How to make WindowsUpdate.com allow you to update without verifying your copy of Windows. Tech-Recipes: Move on over to the updates site Microsoft Updates, now when the page loads it will give you the options for custom or Express, if you were to make a…
...Read MoreSome advice you need if you have kids and a pet goldfish
wikiHow is highlighting a great article this morning on how to keep your goldfish alive for decades. If you got kids and you hate flushing a pet fish then running out trying to find an all night pet store then this is an article you should read.
...Read MoreSo what you’re saying is today isn’t ACTUALLY Presidents Day?
Snopes.com, debunkers of urban myths and fraudulent emails, has a great article on…well…today, Presidents Day…er..Washingtons Birthday…uh…well you’ll just have to read it to find out. Here’s a snippet: Snopes.com: Washington’s Birthday has become Presidents’ Day (or President’s Day, or even Presidents Day; the usage is inconsistent) for many of us because federal holidays technically apply…
...Read MoreBlocking Fasterfox To Save Your Sanity and Your Wallet
So with all the cool tools users are making to expediate their web browsing some are causing webmasters headaches to no end. One of the more popular add-ins is Fasterfox, a plugin that allows the caching of linked pages everytime a user views a site. For those with limited bandwith constraints this can spell the…
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