Palm and RIM have signed a deal that’s going to change the world for troubled Blackberry users. You’ll soon be able to receive your Blackberry email on the Palm OS Treo 650. The obvious benefit is a cell phone, camera, and palmtop connected to one of the most popular data transfer networks in the world….
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In case you’ve never heard of the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation), here’s the Wikipedia article. Wikipedia: The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a non-profit advocacy and legal organization with the stated purpose of being dedicated to preserving First Amendment rights in the context of today’s digital age. Its stated main goal is to educate the…
...Read MoreEFF Breaks The Xerox Code
For years there have been rumors of strange markings on Xerox printer documents and hidden messages that only Xerox is able to decode. Well now the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) has broken the Xerox code and proven that there is in fact forensic evidence on each Xerox printed document. Here’s a brief synopsis from the…
...Read MoreFree WiFi for 700 miles? Yup. But only in Oregon.
This just gives me another reason to want to move to rural Oregon. That and awesome trout fishing. Yahoo! News:Parked alongside his onion fields, Bob Hale can prop open a laptop and read his e-mail or, with just a keystroke, check the moisture of his crops. As the jack rabbits run by, he can watch…
...Read MoreCan anyone help? Question on Apache 2 on Ubuntu or Debian.
Anyone running the new Ubuntu (5.10 Breezy Badger) or Debian with Apache 2??? I’m having a problem getting my site to stop putting “localhost” in all the URL’s and I can’t seem to find the??line to change in the new .conf schema they use for the Debian distro. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Just…
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Mint: A Fresh Look at Your Site Mint makes viewing server stats a pleasure. (tags: ajax apache apps blogging blog business cool design CSS html interface internet javascript Linux mysql php programming software tools technology webdesign web xhtml statistics stats) WP-Mint v1.1 A WordPress plugin for Mint that automatically adds the mint code to your…
...Read MoreiTV: Apples Foray Into Downloadable Television.
I bought and tested one of the new videos from iTunes of a television show. Though some people are reporting the quality is “less than admirable” I think it’s fine and I have no problem purchasing other shows for $1.99. Doing the math however, it’s still cheaper to DVR the shows. The real feature comes…
...Read MoreUbuntu 5.10 Released
Ubuntu 5.10 has been released with a significant number of changes. I’m in the process of updating the home server right now. They’ve added a “server only” configuration for those looking to run a Debian core server without all the GUI stuff. Me, I like all the GUI stuff so I’ll be reinstalling a complete…
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44 tips and tricks to help turbocharge your PowerPoint presentations Make your PowerPoint presentations better with some easy to follow hints and tips. (tags: design hacks technology tips powerpoint windows Microsoft Office business communication) PowerPoint Tips & Tutorials Tips on how to make a professional PowerPoint presentation (tags: communication powerpoint tips tools technology windows Microsoft…
...Read MoreMIT Unleashes Dish Making Machine
In a move that could be considered “one step closer to Star Trek”, MIT has developed a machine that not only creates dishes on demand, but recycles the materials from them after the meal into new dinnerware. Wired: MIT Media Lab’s Counter Intelligence Group, which develops innovative kitchen designs, has created a machine that makes…
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