For the first time security researchers have spotted a type of malicious software that overwrites update functions for other applications, which could pose additional long-term risks for users.
Malware is getting worse, here is an article on how it is pretending to be an update to other programs you are running like Adobe Reader. I says it's will update the software and over writes it with malware.
Make sure any update you do is real and from the company that built it.
AlaskaJoe
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
US cities vie to win the GoogleFiber100 award and get GoogleFiberized
Cities renaming themselves GOOGLE ? Is it true?
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Create a Bootable Ubuntu 9.10 USB Flash Drive - How-To Geek
The Ubuntu Live CD isn’t just useful for trying out Ubuntu before you install it, you can also use it to maintain and repair your Windows PC. Even if you have no intention of installing Linux, every Windows user should have a bootable Ubuntu USB drive on hand in case something goes wrong in Windows.
This is a handy tool to have around if you do any repair work on a PC. it's easy to use (If your PC will boot to a USB drive)
I just set this up on a 1GB USB stick and my Mini boots to it, I had to play a little to get the wireless NIC to work, but it does a good job!
AlaskaJoe
This is a handy tool to have around if you do any repair work on a PC. it's easy to use (If your PC will boot to a USB drive)
I just set this up on a 1GB USB stick and my Mini boots to it, I had to play a little to get the wireless NIC to work, but it does a good job!
AlaskaJoe
Sunday, March 21, 2010
OnComputers Radio show Podcast 03-21-10
This is the On Computers Radio show podcast for 03-21-10. You can listen live every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM Pacific that's 1PM to 4PM Eastern. Join us for the live show and chat. If you prefer, you can download the same MP3 file here via ftp.
Links From The Gregg Zone
1) If you thought you had seen it all when it comes to interesting places to put solar cells, think again. At first glance this seems pretty far out there as presented here http://www.fastcompany.com/ their idea is to replace roads and parking lots with durable solar panels. Seems to have problems like traction, extreme weight of some trucking. But, hey why not sidewalks, parking garage roofs, light show patios, there must be many other applications.
2) Looks like those on glass computer generated displays are soon to our car windshields, I guess it was inevitable the military already has some. Why not have the major car companies start a gadget race for space on my windshield, I’m ready just what I wanted my car looks at my eyes, translates where I am looking and draws circles around what it thinks I am looking for. http://www.popsci.com
3) The evolution of space travel is sure getting mixed up these days. The space race is definitely warming up again China, Japan, India, of course North Korea, along with several other countries are rushing ahead with various programs. The U.S. seems to be backing down in general, but there is hope! In the U.S. what we do best is private industry, they are smelling the money and they are going for it. Here is an interesting article with video about the new citizen’s astronauts program, planning to put people in space in the next year or so. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com
4) This caught my eye thinking it was a good idea, and then having second thoughts. They are talking about using genetics to alter mosquitoes in a way to use them to deliver vaccines to fight diseases usually carried by mosquitoes. I am worried thinking about the whole mutation thing, so many ecological disasters created by bringing in one animal to control a pest, only to have them become a bigger pest. It would probably sell a lot of books for the conspiracy buffs, government altered mosquitoes delivering something extremely evil to the people. http://www.cnn.com
5) I have been waiting for this awhile now, the United States is launching a new division of the military, and it is about time… meet USCybercom. We are fielding a new cyber army to contend with all of the threats being launched at our cyber structure from foreign countries. Being a fan of evolution, I would like to see this morph into one hundred of our finest gamers, and a hundred of their best in a big room in two different countries playing a computer game called “War of the World”. Whenever one country wins a round, they get to make a law that must be obeyed by both countries, whoever wins the next round can either make a new law or revoke the last law. It is just an idea. But, it does look like there will be a new place for geeks in the army. http://news.bbc.co.uk
2) Looks like those on glass computer generated displays are soon to our car windshields, I guess it was inevitable the military already has some. Why not have the major car companies start a gadget race for space on my windshield, I’m ready just what I wanted my car looks at my eyes, translates where I am looking and draws circles around what it thinks I am looking for. http://www.popsci.com
3) The evolution of space travel is sure getting mixed up these days. The space race is definitely warming up again China, Japan, India, of course North Korea, along with several other countries are rushing ahead with various programs. The U.S. seems to be backing down in general, but there is hope! In the U.S. what we do best is private industry, they are smelling the money and they are going for it. Here is an interesting article with video about the new citizen’s astronauts program, planning to put people in space in the next year or so. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com
4) This caught my eye thinking it was a good idea, and then having second thoughts. They are talking about using genetics to alter mosquitoes in a way to use them to deliver vaccines to fight diseases usually carried by mosquitoes. I am worried thinking about the whole mutation thing, so many ecological disasters created by bringing in one animal to control a pest, only to have them become a bigger pest. It would probably sell a lot of books for the conspiracy buffs, government altered mosquitoes delivering something extremely evil to the people. http://www.cnn.com
5) I have been waiting for this awhile now, the United States is launching a new division of the military, and it is about time… meet USCybercom. We are fielding a new cyber army to contend with all of the threats being launched at our cyber structure from foreign countries. Being a fan of evolution, I would like to see this morph into one hundred of our finest gamers, and a hundred of their best in a big room in two different countries playing a computer game called “War of the World”. Whenever one country wins a round, they get to make a law that must be obeyed by both countries, whoever wins the next round can either make a new law or revoke the last law. It is just an idea. But, it does look like there will be a new place for geeks in the army. http://news.bbc.co.uk
Earl's Cyber Steals and Deals
Best Buy offers the 5.9-lb. Toshiba Satellite L455-S5009 Pentium Dual-Core 2.2GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook for $399.99. Shipping adds $14.99, or opt for free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that's $165 off list and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4400 2.2GHz processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LCD, 3GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, media card reader, 802.11g wireless, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium.
Dell Small Business offers the Dell Vostro 230 Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66GHz Mini Tower Desktop PC bundled with an Iomega 1TB USB 2.0 Prestige Desktop Hard Drive for $489 with $8 for shipping. That's $351 off and the lowest total price we could find for such a bundle with this configuration. Features include an Intel Core 2 Quad 8400 2.93GHz quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, 250GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, keyboard, optical mouse, and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit.
Newegg has the Toshiba HDDR500E04XK 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive for $80 - $5 off with coupon code EMCYPZW48 [Exp 3/24] = $75 with free shipping. Features complete system backup and recovery (Windows only), password-protected data encryption, and internal shock sensor. Dimensions: 3.2" x 5" x 0.65
Newegg has the SASUS EN8400GS Silent/P/512M GeForce 8400 GS 512MB 64-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card for $31 - $13 rebate [Exp 3/31] = $18 with free shipping.uper silent operation due to its fanless design.
Lenovo.com offers its Lenovo L215 21.5" 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. 6325HB1, for $152.99. Coupon code "USPRETHINK" cuts it to $137.69 with free shipping. That's $2 under yesterday's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $12. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, and both HDMI and VGA inputs
Dell Small Business offers the Western Digital Elements 320GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAR3200ABK-NESN, for $79.99 with free shipping. Apply coupon code "Z36$8LXH1R05WS" and it drops to $54.99 ($0.17/GB). That's the lowest total price we could find by $10, although it was a buck less two weeks ago. Sales tax is added where applicable. This drive is powered via USB; it doesn't require a separate power adapter
Today only, Woot Sellout offers the Diamond ATI TV Wonder HD 600 PCI Express Combo HDTV Tuner, model no. TVW600PCIEV, for $14.99 with $5 for shipping. That's $5 under our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $9. This tuner card allows attachment of an analog TV cable or HD antenna to watch TV on a PC. The included software features an MPEG-2 encoder, TV program scheduling and recording capabilities, and more
Today only, Yugster.com offers this Remote Control Luggage Locator, model no. 48875, for $4.97 with $3 for shipping. That's a buck over our mention of a similar item from earlier this month but the lowest total price we could find by $5. It includes a sensor that attaches to your luggage. Press the remote and the sensor will beep and flash to assist in locating your luggage
Dell Small Business offers the Dell Vostro 230 Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66GHz Mini Tower Desktop PC bundled with an Iomega 1TB USB 2.0 Prestige Desktop Hard Drive for $489 with $8 for shipping. That's $351 off and the lowest total price we could find for such a bundle with this configuration. Features include an Intel Core 2 Quad 8400 2.93GHz quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, 250GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, keyboard, optical mouse, and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit.
Newegg has the Toshiba HDDR500E04XK 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive for $80 - $5 off with coupon code EMCYPZW48 [Exp 3/24] = $75 with free shipping. Features complete system backup and recovery (Windows only), password-protected data encryption, and internal shock sensor. Dimensions: 3.2" x 5" x 0.65
Newegg has the SASUS EN8400GS Silent/P/512M GeForce 8400 GS 512MB 64-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card for $31 - $13 rebate [Exp 3/31] = $18 with free shipping.uper silent operation due to its fanless design.
Lenovo.com offers its Lenovo L215 21.5" 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. 6325HB1, for $152.99. Coupon code "USPRETHINK" cuts it to $137.69 with free shipping. That's $2 under yesterday's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $12. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, and both HDMI and VGA inputs
Dell Small Business offers the Western Digital Elements 320GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAR3200ABK-NESN, for $79.99 with free shipping. Apply coupon code "Z36$8LXH1R05WS" and it drops to $54.99 ($0.17/GB). That's the lowest total price we could find by $10, although it was a buck less two weeks ago. Sales tax is added where applicable. This drive is powered via USB; it doesn't require a separate power adapter
Today only, Woot Sellout offers the Diamond ATI TV Wonder HD 600 PCI Express Combo HDTV Tuner, model no. TVW600PCIEV, for $14.99 with $5 for shipping. That's $5 under our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $9. This tuner card allows attachment of an analog TV cable or HD antenna to watch TV on a PC. The included software features an MPEG-2 encoder, TV program scheduling and recording capabilities, and more
Today only, Yugster.com offers this Remote Control Luggage Locator, model no. 48875, for $4.97 with $3 for shipping. That's a buck over our mention of a similar item from earlier this month but the lowest total price we could find by $5. It includes a sensor that attaches to your luggage. Press the remote and the sensor will beep and flash to assist in locating your luggage
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Microsoft removes hardware virtualization barrier to running XP Mode | All about Microsoft | ZDNet.com
Effective immediately, Windows XP Mode no longer requires hardware virtualization technology, Microsoft officials said today. XP Mode is a feature of Windows 7 Professional or higher that allows companies to run XP applications that are incompatible with Windows 7 in a virtual environment.
This is great news for those that wanted to run XP on their Windows 7 computer.
I guess I have to try this and see how it works.
AlaskaJoe
This is great news for those that wanted to run XP on their Windows 7 computer.
I guess I have to try this and see how it works.
AlaskaJoe
Sunday, March 14, 2010
OnComputers Radio show Podcast 03-14-10
This is the On Computers Radio show podcast for 03-14-10. You can listen live every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM Pacific that's 1PM to 4PM Eastern. Join us for the live show and chat. If you prefer, you can download the same MP3 file here via ftp.
Links from the Gregg Zone
1) One of the big problems with wind, and solar energies is intermittency wind stops blowing, or clouds or night break the sun shine. I was surprised to find that that problem was solved many years ago. Seems there has been an electric company in Alabama using this technology since the ‘80s, basically they are using a technique of storing compressed air underground to balance their energy peaks. Currently, this technology is attracting a lot of attention link here http://www.wired.com
2) This is a link to an article Troll sent me, thanks Troll, this field of nanotechnology just twists the idea of what is physically possible in so many directions. We have been seeing the trend of smaller and smaller devices defying the concept that smaller is weaker, instead in most cases we see smaller is also more powerful. While there is always going to be a comfort level associated with size reduction, my fingers are already too big for a lot of stuff. The payoff is how much you can get into the box. There has been a new never before seen nanotube phenomenon observed that may lead to many energy applications. http://news.bbc.co.
3) One of what seems to me to be a big downside to technology is data mining and its ability to invade my space. Most of this type of thing will never affect me in any way, but I still don’t like it on principal, to me it just seems wrong. This link is to an article is about the new billboard type of sign, hooked to a camera it sees you coming, profiles your appearance then changes the ad to target its assessment of who it thinks you are. How long before it is doing facial analysis looking at what you bought for the last year and checking your bank account as part of its processing. http://www.thesun.co.uk
4) This is sort of a follow up on something I put up a week or two back it was an article about a solar cell manufacturing improvement saving need for rare earths, I referenced China and the coming shortage. This article goes into that a bit deeper. I still think there is some opportunity here for a smart investor. http://news.yahoo.com
5) As usual when I get to the geek link I am at definite risk of not having a lot of grip on what it all means. But, I was impressed by some of the claims made by this article. While a little fuzzy about if capability equals reality. Any way check out the new super whatever router http://finance.yahoo.com
2) This is a link to an article Troll sent me, thanks Troll, this field of nanotechnology just twists the idea of what is physically possible in so many directions. We have been seeing the trend of smaller and smaller devices defying the concept that smaller is weaker, instead in most cases we see smaller is also more powerful. While there is always going to be a comfort level associated with size reduction, my fingers are already too big for a lot of stuff. The payoff is how much you can get into the box. There has been a new never before seen nanotube phenomenon observed that may lead to many energy applications. http://news.bbc.co.
3) One of what seems to me to be a big downside to technology is data mining and its ability to invade my space. Most of this type of thing will never affect me in any way, but I still don’t like it on principal, to me it just seems wrong. This link is to an article is about the new billboard type of sign, hooked to a camera it sees you coming, profiles your appearance then changes the ad to target its assessment of who it thinks you are. How long before it is doing facial analysis looking at what you bought for the last year and checking your bank account as part of its processing. http://www.thesun.co.uk
4) This is sort of a follow up on something I put up a week or two back it was an article about a solar cell manufacturing improvement saving need for rare earths, I referenced China and the coming shortage. This article goes into that a bit deeper. I still think there is some opportunity here for a smart investor. http://news.yahoo.com
5) As usual when I get to the geek link I am at definite risk of not having a lot of grip on what it all means. But, I was impressed by some of the claims made by this article. While a little fuzzy about if capability equals reality. Any way check out the new super whatever router http://finance.yahoo.com
Earl's Cyber Steals and Deals
HP e9220y Desktop PC AMD Phenom II X4-910,8GB RAM Memory,1TB Hard Drive & Windows 7 Premium REFURBISHED
Pamela Fax for Skype Addon http://www.pamfax.biz/en/
4 Port powered USB hub $10
ate has the KEYDEX USB 2.0 4+1 Ports Hi-Speed Mini Hub for $10 with free shipping. Supports up to 480Mbps data rates with USB 2.0 and provides up to 500mA per port
Dell Small Business offers the Dell Vostro 220s Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Slim Tower Desktop PC with the Dell E2210H 21.5" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $439. With $35 for shipping, it's $75 over our January mention, since expired, but it sports a better CPU and larger hard drive. Sales tax is added where applicable. This PC features an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB Serial ATA hard drive, DVD burner, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.
Newegg has the Logitech RX1500 Laser Mouse for $13 - $5 rebate [Exp 3/15] = $8 with free shipping. Features a 1000 dpi resolution, fast scroll wheel with tilt function, and USB interface.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104242&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction&AID=10440897&PID=404255&SID=133710
Newegg has the refurbished Linksys WAP54G-RM Wireless-G Access Point for $27 - $10 coupon code EMCYPZN49 [Exp 3/18] + $3 shipping = $20 with free shipping. Supports 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g standards and features 64/128-Bit WEP, and WPA security.
ZipZoomFly has the D-Link DIR-601 Wireless N 150 Home Router for $30 with free shipping. Features WPA/WPA2/WPS security, NAT firewall, and VPN pass through
OfficeMax offers the 6-lb. Toshiba L505-GS5038 Intel Core i3 2.13GHz 15.6" Notebook for $549.99 with free shipping. That's $30 under our mention a month ago and the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, DVD burner with Labelflash, media card reader, 802.11n wireless, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
ZipZoomFly has the LG GH24NS50 24X DVD+-R DL Writer for $35 - $15 rebate [Exp 3/25] = $20 with free shipping. Features a 24X DVD+/-R write speed, 48X for CD-Rs, and a SATA interface.
Pamela Fax for Skype Addon http://www.pamfax.biz/en/
4 Port powered USB hub $10
ate has the KEYDEX USB 2.0 4+1 Ports Hi-Speed Mini Hub for $10 with free shipping. Supports up to 480Mbps data rates with USB 2.0 and provides up to 500mA per port
Dell Small Business offers the Dell Vostro 220s Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Slim Tower Desktop PC with the Dell E2210H 21.5" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $439. With $35 for shipping, it's $75 over our January mention, since expired, but it sports a better CPU and larger hard drive. Sales tax is added where applicable. This PC features an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB Serial ATA hard drive, DVD burner, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.
Newegg has the Logitech RX1500 Laser Mouse for $13 - $5 rebate [Exp 3/15] = $8 with free shipping. Features a 1000 dpi resolution, fast scroll wheel with tilt function, and USB interface.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104242&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction&AID=10440897&PID=404255&SID=133710
Newegg has the refurbished Linksys WAP54G-RM Wireless-G Access Point for $27 - $10 coupon code EMCYPZN49 [Exp 3/18] + $3 shipping = $20 with free shipping. Supports 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g standards and features 64/128-Bit WEP, and WPA security.
ZipZoomFly has the D-Link DIR-601 Wireless N 150 Home Router for $30 with free shipping. Features WPA/WPA2/WPS security, NAT firewall, and VPN pass through
OfficeMax offers the 6-lb. Toshiba L505-GS5038 Intel Core i3 2.13GHz 15.6" Notebook for $549.99 with free shipping. That's $30 under our mention a month ago and the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 5400 rpm hard drive, DVD burner with Labelflash, media card reader, 802.11n wireless, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
ZipZoomFly has the LG GH24NS50 24X DVD+-R DL Writer for $35 - $15 rebate [Exp 3/25] = $20 with free shipping. Features a 24X DVD+/-R write speed, 48X for CD-Rs, and a SATA interface.
Friday, March 12, 2010
The FCC Wants You to Test Your Broadband Speeds | Epicenter | Wired.com
The FCC is asking the nation’s broadband and smartphone users to use their broadband testing tools to help the feds and consumers know what speeds are actually available, not just promised by the nations’ telecoms.
I'm all for this test! I know when I lived in Big Lake, (Alaska) I was told we get 8MB downloads speeds, and I never got over 5 down when I ran a test.
I also think that you can't use a test your ISP supplies, because it might be controlled. ;)
More on this later!
AlaskaJoe
I'm all for this test! I know when I lived in Big Lake, (Alaska) I was told we get 8MB downloads speeds, and I never got over 5 down when I ran a test.
I also think that you can't use a test your ISP supplies, because it might be controlled. ;)
AlaskaJoe
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Samsung, Panasonic start selling 3-D TVs this week -
Only $3000 and you have to wear special glasses....
U.S. considers some free wireless broadband service -
Well perhps this isn't free wireless everywhere but they're working on it.
Monday, March 08, 2010
5 surprising ways your TV is slowly killing you - TODAY Health
This is really scary if true. My Dad fixed TVs as a side business and we always had 3 or 4 that he picked up just for use around the house. I'm surprised I'm not dead already!
Sunday, March 07, 2010
OnComputers Radio show Podcast 03-07-10
This is the On Computers Radio show podcast for 03-07-10. You can listen live every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM Pacific that's 1PM to 4PM Eastern. Join us for the live show and chat. If you prefer, you can download the same MP3 file here via ftp.
Links From The Gregg Zone
1) It seems like every time I go looking around these days I find some sort of new revolutionary new item that is going to solve everything regarding our energy problems. I can’t wait for one of these to start making a dent in the market. I think once one of these discoveries like the Bloom box comes out as an ice breaker, making a profit proving market concept, all heck is going to break out. Check out this new one wow! http://www.physorg.com
2) This is a follow up on a link I put up a week or two back about the Nintendo game on ebay selling for $13,000 dollars. Well let’s just say it pays to have an intact factory seal. Might want to check your attic after reading this one. http://videogames.yahoo.com
3) It has been quite awhile since I put up anything about watching T.V. on the computer; this is about Hulu and sort of demonstrates the problem with the internet vs. money. What we eventually wind up with in regards to copyright laws and the internet most likely will not be anything close to what we are used to now. I am already worried, planning to remain calm, but expecting to have trouble maintaining my cool for long. http://www.aolnews.com
4) This is a subject I just cannot get enough of these days; I am referring to multiverse theory. The entire world of physics is in constant turmoil these days. If you are following this subject you might want to read this article. Goes into some interesting areas, like comparing infinities which may prove to solve, or at least shed some light on various conflicts. http://www.newscientist.com
5) I have started making my own yogurt, and kefir these days stuff I like but find expensive in the stores. Anyway, doing some basic research on probiotics I ran across this and thought I would put it up. Not many people realize just how non-human we humans are. http://www.mnn.com
6) When it comes to these subjects I find out doing each other over and over, nothing competes with computer memory advances. Here is another of those just think about this a moment. I already have a 750gig hard drive, now I read this new advancement will increase that by somewhere between 1,000 and one million times. How long before there is a one million terabyte hard drive at Fry’s, for $99.99? http://www.pcworld.com
2) This is a follow up on a link I put up a week or two back about the Nintendo game on ebay selling for $13,000 dollars. Well let’s just say it pays to have an intact factory seal. Might want to check your attic after reading this one. http://videogames.yahoo.com
3) It has been quite awhile since I put up anything about watching T.V. on the computer; this is about Hulu and sort of demonstrates the problem with the internet vs. money. What we eventually wind up with in regards to copyright laws and the internet most likely will not be anything close to what we are used to now. I am already worried, planning to remain calm, but expecting to have trouble maintaining my cool for long. http://www.aolnews.com
4) This is a subject I just cannot get enough of these days; I am referring to multiverse theory. The entire world of physics is in constant turmoil these days. If you are following this subject you might want to read this article. Goes into some interesting areas, like comparing infinities which may prove to solve, or at least shed some light on various conflicts. http://www.newscientist.com
5) I have started making my own yogurt, and kefir these days stuff I like but find expensive in the stores. Anyway, doing some basic research on probiotics I ran across this and thought I would put it up. Not many people realize just how non-human we humans are. http://www.mnn.com
6) When it comes to these subjects I find out doing each other over and over, nothing competes with computer memory advances. Here is another of those just think about this a moment. I already have a 750gig hard drive, now I read this new advancement will increase that by somewhere between 1,000 and one million times. How long before there is a one million terabyte hard drive at Fry’s, for $99.99? http://www.pcworld.com
Earl's Cyber Steals and Deals
Dell Home offers the Dell Studio Hybrid Pentium Dual-Core 2.1GHz Mini Desktop PC (no monitor) in four colors (Slate pictured) for $299. With $29 for shipping,
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T4300 (2.1GHz/800MHz FSB/1MB cache)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
1 Year Basic Service Plan
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz (2 DIMM)
1 WATT Alfa 1000mW USB Wireless-G Adapter AWUS036H 1w 802.11g wireless USB adapter from Alfa. This is the newest version from Alfa with a 5 dBi antenna, brand new in the retail box! It includes the adapter, a 5 dBi antenna, driver CD, and a USB cable.
Dell Small Business offers the Sharp 42" 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LC42SB45UT, for $549 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $69, although we saw it for $10 less last week (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, 8,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, 6ms response time, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
ToshibaDirect.com offers the Toshiba Satellite L550-ST2743 Pentium Dual-Core 2.2GHz 17.3" Widescreen Notebook in Graphite Gray, model no. PSLW0U-0FJ03T, for $509 with free shipping
HP has the HP Pavilion Elite HPE-180t Core i3 Desktop PC for $750 - $200 off instantly - 5% off with coupon code SVMC84425 [300 uses] = $512 with free shipping. Start with the base configuration and be sure to add the free upgrades. Intel Core i3-530 2.93GHz, 4GB DDR3, 640GB HDD, Windows 7 HP x64
Intel HD graphics, Lightscribe 16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti, 7.1-ch sound
Integrated 10/100/1000, 6-in-1 memory card reader, keyboard and mouse
Newegg has Crucial JDOD8GB-730 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive for $16 with free shipping. Features a blue LED data transfer indicator and a 2 year warranty.
ZipZoomFly has the Hitachi Deskstar 0F10311 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (Bulk) for $148 - $15 rebate [Exp 3/15] = $133 with free shipping. Has a rotation speed of 7200RPM, 32MB buffer, 8.2ms average seek time, and uses a 5 platter design.
ZipZoomFly has the Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB SATA Hard Drive WD15EARS (Bare Drive) for $105 - $15 rebate [Exp 3/31] = $90 with free shipping. Features a large 64MB buffer, 100MBps internal data transfer rate, and is covered by a 3-year warranty
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T4300 (2.1GHz/800MHz FSB/1MB cache)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
1 Year Basic Service Plan
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz (2 DIMM)
1 WATT Alfa 1000mW USB Wireless-G Adapter AWUS036H 1w 802.11g wireless USB adapter from Alfa. This is the newest version from Alfa with a 5 dBi antenna, brand new in the retail box! It includes the adapter, a 5 dBi antenna, driver CD, and a USB cable.
Dell Small Business offers the Sharp 42" 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LC42SB45UT, for $549 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $69, although we saw it for $10 less last week (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, 8,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, 6ms response time, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
ToshibaDirect.com offers the Toshiba Satellite L550-ST2743 Pentium Dual-Core 2.2GHz 17.3" Widescreen Notebook in Graphite Gray, model no. PSLW0U-0FJ03T, for $509 with free shipping
Newegg has the Centon moVex Black 4GB MP3 Player 4GBMP3-001
for $16 with free shipping. It plugs directly into a USB port for easy file transfer. It runs on a single AAA battery for up to 10 hours of audio playback
HP has the HP Pavilion Elite HPE-180t Core i3 Desktop PC for $750 - $200 off instantly - 5% off with coupon code SVMC84425 [300 uses] = $512 with free shipping. Start with the base configuration and be sure to add the free upgrades. Intel Core i3-530 2.93GHz, 4GB DDR3, 640GB HDD, Windows 7 HP x64
Intel HD graphics, Lightscribe 16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti, 7.1-ch sound
Integrated 10/100/1000, 6-in-1 memory card reader, keyboard and mouse
Newegg has Crucial JDOD8GB-730 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive for $16 with free shipping. Features a blue LED data transfer indicator and a 2 year warranty.
ZipZoomFly has the Hitachi Deskstar 0F10311 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (Bulk) for $148 - $15 rebate [Exp 3/15] = $133 with free shipping. Has a rotation speed of 7200RPM, 32MB buffer, 8.2ms average seek time, and uses a 5 platter design.
ZipZoomFly has the Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB SATA Hard Drive WD15EARS (Bare Drive) for $105 - $15 rebate [Exp 3/31] = $90 with free shipping. Features a large 64MB buffer, 100MBps internal data transfer rate, and is covered by a 3-year warranty
Friday, March 05, 2010
'Mission Impossible'-style heist hits N.J. Best Buy | Security
Police Sgt. James Ryan, the thieves used a "high degree of sophistication...They never touched the floor. They rappelled in and rappelled ou
Sunday, February 28, 2010
OnComputers Radio show Podcast 02-28-10
This is the On Computers Radio show podcast for 02-28-10. You can listen live every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM Pacific that's 1PM to 4PM Eastern. Join us for the live show and chat. If you prefer, you can download the same MP3 file here via ftp.
Earl's Cyber Steals and Deals
Office Depot offers the Toshiba Satellite AMD Athlon II 2GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook (pictured), model no. L505D-LS5007, for $399.99 with free shipping. That's $30 under our mention a month ago and the lowest total price we could find for this model. Sales tax is added where applicable. This 6-lb. notebook features an AMD Athlon II M300 2GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LCD, 3GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, ATI Radeon 4100 graphics, dual layer DVD burner, media card reader, 802.11g wireless, up to 2.4 hours of battery life, webcam with microphone, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
The HP Home & Home Office Store offers its recently-released HP G62t Intel Core i3 2.13`GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook, model no. VU667AV, for $579.99 with $29 for shipping via the directions below. Features include an Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 3GB RAM, 250GB 7200 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Coupon ends April 30. To get this deal:
1.Click here, and choose the top "Customize & Buy" option
2.select "FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR3 System Memory (+$0)"
3.add to cart for $599.99
4.apply coupon code "SVBT557331" and it falls to $579.99
onSale.com offers the Vizio 32" 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. VOJ320F1A, for $354.99 plus about $22 for shipping. That's $22 under our December mention and the lowest total price we could find by $118. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p), 1,300:1 contrast ratio, 480 cd/m² brightness, 6.5ms response time, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs
FREE
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Mobile Communicator for AT&T for free + free shipping $36 activation fee. With activation of a new line of service, WireFly.com offers the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 Mobile Communicator for AT&T Wireless in Silver bundled with a 2GB microSD Card and Car Charger for free. With free shipping, it's the best bundle deal we've seen for this phone this year. The 8900 is a quad-band phone featuring Bluetooth 2.0, backlit QWERTY keyboard, built-in Wi-Fi, 3.2-megapixel camera, 5-1/2-hour talk time, microSD slot, and more.
B&H Photo-Video offers the ViewSonic 24" 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. VX2433wm, for $204.09. This $20 mail-in rebate slashes it to $184.09. With free shipping, it's $13 below our mention from earlier this month and the lowest total price we could find by $15. Features include a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p), 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, 2ms response time, and HDMI, DVI with HDCP, and VGA inputs. Rebate ends February 28
Western Digital "Green" 2TB SATA 3Gbps Internal HDD for $140 + free shipping
For its "M" Club members only, mwave.com offers the Western Digital Caviar GP 2TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Internal Hard Drive, model no. WD20EADS, for $139.99 with free shipping ($0.07/GB) via the directions below. . This "green" product promises reduced power consumption compared to other models by up to 50%. It features a 32MB cache. 1. sign up for the "M" Club (it's free),
2.add the 2TB hard drive to your cart.
3.apply coupon code "SUBSCRIBER" to drop it to $139.99
For "M" Club members, mwave.com offers the Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Internal Hard Drive, model no. WD10EARS, for $74.99 with free shipping ($0.08/GB). That's $6 under last week's mention and the lowest total price we've seen. This "green" drive purports to consume less power compared to other models and features a 64MB cache.
Newegg has the Gigabyte GV-R455D3-512I Radeon HD 4550 512MB 64-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card for $45 - $20 rebate [Exp 2/28] = $25 with free shipping
ZipZoomFly has the Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit OEM for $180 - $5 off with coupon code ZZF1046 [Exp 3/31] - $15 rebate [Exp 3/5] = $160 with free shipping. Ultimate includes everything that's found in Home and Professional editions in one package. [Compare]
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit = $124 shipped w/ ZZF1046 [Exp 3/31]
The HP Home & Home Office Store offers its recently-released HP G62t Intel Core i3 2.13`GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook, model no. VU667AV, for $579.99 with $29 for shipping via the directions below. Features include an Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 3GB RAM, 250GB 7200 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Coupon ends April 30. To get this deal:
1.Click here, and choose the top "Customize & Buy" option
2.select "FREE Upgrade to 3GB DDR3 System Memory (+$0)"
3.add to cart for $599.99
4.apply coupon code "SVBT557331" and it falls to $579.99
onSale.com offers the Vizio 32" 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. VOJ320F1A, for $354.99 plus about $22 for shipping. That's $22 under our December mention and the lowest total price we could find by $118. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p), 1,300:1 contrast ratio, 480 cd/m² brightness, 6.5ms response time, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs
FREE
BlackBerry Curve 8900 Mobile Communicator for AT&T for free + free shipping $36 activation fee. With activation of a new line of service, WireFly.com offers the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 Mobile Communicator for AT&T Wireless in Silver bundled with a 2GB microSD Card and Car Charger for free. With free shipping, it's the best bundle deal we've seen for this phone this year. The 8900 is a quad-band phone featuring Bluetooth 2.0, backlit QWERTY keyboard, built-in Wi-Fi, 3.2-megapixel camera, 5-1/2-hour talk time, microSD slot, and more.
B&H Photo-Video offers the ViewSonic 24" 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. VX2433wm, for $204.09. This $20 mail-in rebate slashes it to $184.09. With free shipping, it's $13 below our mention from earlier this month and the lowest total price we could find by $15. Features include a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p), 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, 2ms response time, and HDMI, DVI with HDCP, and VGA inputs. Rebate ends February 28
Western Digital "Green" 2TB SATA 3Gbps Internal HDD for $140 + free shipping
For its "M" Club members only, mwave.com offers the Western Digital Caviar GP 2TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Internal Hard Drive, model no. WD20EADS, for $139.99 with free shipping ($0.07/GB) via the directions below. . This "green" product promises reduced power consumption compared to other models by up to 50%. It features a 32MB cache. 1. sign up for the "M" Club (it's free),
2.add the 2TB hard drive to your cart.
3.apply coupon code "SUBSCRIBER" to drop it to $139.99
For "M" Club members, mwave.com offers the Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Internal Hard Drive, model no. WD10EARS, for $74.99 with free shipping ($0.08/GB). That's $6 under last week's mention and the lowest total price we've seen. This "green" drive purports to consume less power compared to other models and features a 64MB cache.
Newegg has the Gigabyte GV-R455D3-512I Radeon HD 4550 512MB 64-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card for $45 - $20 rebate [Exp 2/28] = $25 with free shipping
ZipZoomFly has the Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit OEM for $180 - $5 off with coupon code ZZF1046 [Exp 3/31] - $15 rebate [Exp 3/5] = $160 with free shipping. Ultimate includes everything that's found in Home and Professional editions in one package. [Compare]
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit = $124 shipped w/ ZZF1046 [Exp 3/31]
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