August 2009
2 posts
Twitter isn’t much good to me if I can’t use the browser _I_ want for it and the crap that’s inflicted on us called IE8 won’t work either. I’ve gone back to FF 3.0.13, do I need to use FF2? Maybe IE5? I do NOT need a program that does exactly what my browsers do anyway. All I want is a simple list of tweets that interest me. And the ability to reply to them. ...
Still cannot update Twitter from Firefox.
July 2009
2 posts
June 2009
4 posts
A New Direction
With the opening of Voices from the Future, I am going to keep this more for the computer articles and put the less related stuff on VftF. So, some articles will change, some will vanish, but Tech Teach will still be here.
Martini in the Morning - MartiniVision on USTREAM:... →
If you like jazz and swing from the 50’s and 60’s, this is the UStream for you. Also on Shoutcast via Winamp, just search for “jazz” or “Martini in the Morning.”
Doc Holliday Photo →
What an amazing story. Very cool.
Side by side: UI changes from Windows 7 beta to... →
Even in just 100 builds, Win7 is looking better. What’s under the hood might be very similar to Vista, but what you see and interact with are going to be different. But that’s for the better. This article shows many of the changes Microsoft has made just between the two Windows7 releases they’ve allowed us to try out. I am using on two computers right now, neither of them are...
May 2009
18 posts
snopes.com: Computers (Virus Hoaxes & Realities) →
A link to the big computer related hoaxes.
snopes.com: Urban Legends Reference Pages →
Check out that email you just got about the little boy looking for get well cards, or the cookie receipie, or the latest rumor on the big corp trying to hold down the little guy…. Snopes is the place to check it out before hitting forward.
Magnitude 7.1 - OFFSHORE HONDURAS →
Lenovo Desktop Bundle Daily Sweeps at... →
Not sure just what it is, but it’s another chance to win free computer stuffs from Tiger Direct. Go sign up now!
RT @LORI_SF140 Characters About Food http://tinyurl.com/ov2j7h
An article from http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2347588,00.asp about ways to use Twitter for more than just “What am I doing now.” Let your customers know where to find you. From Korean BBQ to waffles. This is too awesome. (Twitter, saving the economy one business at a time with free advertizing?)
kogibbq (kogibbq) on Twitter →
1001 Uses for Twitter: Tell people where your business moves to.
Earth Speaks: index →
What would you say to beings from another planet? People from around the world are invited to submit pictures, sounds, and text messages that they would want to send to other worlds. The project aims to foster a dialogue about what we should say to extraterrestrial intelligence, as well as whether or not we should be sending intentional messages.
Circle the Cat ~ Grandma Faith's →
Fun, easy game to waste a few minutes.
California State Science Fair →
There may be hope for the future humanity yet! This is awesome.
United States Geological Survey →
This is the site for world-wide, near real time earthquake information. With data up to a week old, the earthquake locations are marked by color and size with location and depth. They are recorded from anywhere on Earth and can be brought up in most cases via Google Earth in a kmz file.
Google Tricks and Tips
One thing you can do with Google that’s not printed in the tin is that you can type “time” and a city name and it will give you back the current time in that city.
time los angeles
for example.
InciWeb the Incident Information System: Current... →
Ever wanted to know what active fires are going on in the US? This is the place to check out. Has infomation on evacuations, size of fire, maps of road closures. Excellent resource. Thanks @CJams for bringing this to my attention.
PeeWee PC Computers for Kids. The ideal kids... →
Forget the kids, I want one of these. I’ll take a tablet and a little box desktop with the Star Trek theme, thanks. Oh, and they ALL run XP Home or XP Professional.
Clickfree™ -- Save your data. Backup today. →
Well, this isn’t free, but it looks really nice for making backups. (You have made your backups? Right?) No software to install, works on Windows and OSX, looks really easy to setup. Supports 2000, XP, and Vista. Sorry, 98 and ME users….. Check them out and see what you think.
Shimmer Small Wireless Sensor Platform Designed to... →
This is a cool use of tech for monitoring of people’s health and wellbeing and how to keep people at home and under care longer. Please, look into it.
My Oats →
Nothing to do with breakfast cereal, it’s a way to draw without needing any software installed on your computer. Just in your browser. Simple to use, but complex designs can be made. Enjoy!
Visible Tweets →
Type in search terms and operators and see what comes back! Works for Twitter.
Tonido →
Tonido is an extensible and open (available under GPL and commercial licenses) platform that allows you to run your own personal web applications on your desktop and form your own private Tonido network. Applications and data are always local.
Looks this will allow you to share documents, photos, and files with other people in a group WITHOUT a central server. Looks very cool and worth trying...
Double Wires →
Swing like Spiderman and waste a few minutes!
An Unofficial User's Guide to Gmail →
PC Magazine has created a guide to GMail. If you’v been using GMail for years or are thinking for signing up tomorrow, this guide is for you.
April 2009
22 posts
How the Space Station was Built →
A to scale, year by year, building of the ISS. Thanks, Mal!
Balldroppings →
Use your mouse to drag and create lines for the balls to bounce off and create sounds / music. Or just drive your cat nuts!
Follow people from the San Luis Tribune on Twitter →
Grooveshark →
Play any song in the world for free! Listen to just about anything out there, make playlists and even send what you are listening to to your Twitter site to dhare with friends.
herebeforeoprah →
So, it looks like Twitter is going be divided by AO (After Oprah) and BO (Before Oprah). See which you are.
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAC OS X →
Because so many people don’t read the EULA. Please note section 2A.
2. Permitted License Uses and Restrictions. A. Single Use. This License allows you to install, use and run one (1) copy of the Apple Software on a single Apple-labeled computer at a time. You agree not to install, use or run the Apple Software on any non-Apple-labeled computer, or to enable others to do so. This License...
NBC - Full Length Episodes Online →
Watch the latest episodes of Heroes or relive the nostalgia of old shows like Emergency! online, for free, when you want.
CalTrans Live WebCams →
Caltrans has over a thousand cameras monitoring freeway sections across California. Select the section of California you are interested in, then view the live streaming videos of traffic available for that region. Our Frequently Asked Questions page may answer other...
California Highway Patrol Incident Information... →
If you live in California or are just curious, this is the page for you. Every incident on CA’s highways from north to south. Click on Hot Spots and see what’s happening NOW.
99 dollar Linux Computer →
It’s the size of a wall wart. Runs Linux. Has a USB port. And a gigabit NIC. What more could you -want-? Just needs a video port and this would be perfect for emerging markets. One USB port: add a hub. Very cool.
The Customer is (NOT) Always Right! →
If you’ve ever worked in retail or with computers, this is the site for you.
Driving Miss Crazy
Bus | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
(I was coming home on the bus and overheard a conversation between an elderly lady and the bus driver.)
Lady: “Oof! Do you mind?! You’re so awful!”
Bus Driver: “I’m sorry, ma’am? What’s the problem?”
Lady: “You keep starting and stopping the bus! I keep...
GigaPan →
Explore gigapixel pictures from all over the world, even some for Easter. Find all the object, have fun with your family. Enjoy some really unique pictures.
Microsoft Dreamspark →
Free software for students. Almost wish I was one again to get some fo this. Windows Server might be interesting to play with. If you know a student, pass this along to them.
AMD Fusion Media Explorer (beta) →
We are pleased you will be among the first to download and preview the new AMD Fusion Media Explorer (beta).
Download today and enjoy:
One-Button upload of photos to Facebook
Auto download of you and your friends Facebook photos
Related media searches from YouTube, Flickr® and Windows Live™ Search
3D ribbon views of photos, videos and album art
Local live standard definition TV*
The AMD...
Astro Pic Of the Day: 2009 April 3 - Around the... →
I wish I could seen more of it, but there wasn’t enough room!
Geeks to Go →
Discover the best free computer help! Learn more about Geeks to Go by taking the tour. Want to ask a question, reply to a topic, or remove all advertising? It’s easy, fast and free. Join today! Spyware, virus, trojan, fake security or privacy alerts? Please start with our malware cleaning guide.
USGS site, live (almost) earthquake reporting →
As an unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water, we are dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us. Learn more about our goals and priorities for the coming decade in our Science Strategy.
Kat Armstrong's Windows Security Software... →
I get asked on a daily basis what software I recommend to help protect Windows computers. I decided to compile a category-sorted list that I can point people towards. I always try to recommend free software. However, when asked, I will tell you my opinion on the best paid software, as well. (Eset / Nod32 FTW!!)
Anti-Virus Software
Avast: Avast is light on system resources, and it’s unobtrusive....
Computer Humor Page →
Good, funny, and great for those that own computers.
Ten Free Software You Should Know About →
Instructional videos, easy printing from web pages, turn a web page into a PDF and much, much more. And you should look over the other 91 entries in the original article.
March 2009
13 posts
What you need to know about Conflicker (and how to...
Conficker Info:
http://www.secureworks.com/research/blog/index.php/2009/03/27/conficker-april-fools-hype/
http://www.eset.com/threat-center/blog/?p=893
http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/please-world-is-not-ending-on-april-1.html
Bagel Tech News →
A lighter look at tech news. Fun stuff.