Saturday, May 15, 2010
Having problems sleeping? Blame your iPad (or laptop)
Very interesting article on the effect of the bright light of a laptop affecting your sleep cycle.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft plugs Windows worm holes
Microsoft today issued patches for a pair of critical (remote code execution) vulnerabilities in Windows and Microsoft Office and urged affected users to apply the fixes as soon as possible.
Monday, May 10, 2010
More Reasons Why You Should Still Quit Facebook - Facebook - Gizmodo
I have been thinking about quitting Facebook, here is another article on Facebook's changing privacy policy (they don't think you have any privacy if you sign up with them.)
I do like the idea that a friend from my distance pass found me on FB, I don't have many friends from my Jr. High School days. However I don't think it's worth giving up my privacy for this,
What do you think?
AlaskaJoe
I do like the idea that a friend from my distance pass found me on FB, I don't have many friends from my Jr. High School days. However I don't think it's worth giving up my privacy for this,
What do you think?
AlaskaJoe
Sunday, May 09, 2010
OnComputers Radio show Podcast 05-09-10
This is the On Computers Radio show podcast for 05-09-10. 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) I was caught by the name Tesla, a tease I always fall for, it seems this guy improved an old patent of Tesla’s for a wind turbine without blades. Not sure what is up with this the article sounds like a lot of hype, but short on details. Be interesting to keep an eye on them, or at least research this it a little more. http://www.ecogeek.org/wind-power/3151-solar-aeros-bladeless-turbine
2) I had 2 site referrals here lately one for the Mach20 Glider, and the X-37B, both are major concerns for some people worrying about the weaponization of space. This I think is going to be our next race to doomsday, when it comes to controlling the high ground military minds all over the planet understand what is at risk here. I have mixed feelings, like the “end game” in backgammon sometimes moves that look pretty risky and scary are the only way to win. http://www.foxnews.com
3) Sometimes we see something and it just causes a little warning light to come on saying hey what’s up with that. Well this was one of those I saw it, I said that looks like an inevitable part of the future, the idea will grow and morph into who knows what…and I don’t like it!! I was reading some stuff on electric cars and ran across this article. Electric cars are silent, ergo dangerous; we need some noise so people will know they are there. Creative sounds for my car to make, sounds like ring tones to me, in the article they even reference the ability to change the sound while you drive. http://www.dailymail.co.uk
4) Not sure if I remember any reference to smart dust in the past, the concept has been around since the 90’s, but now it is having a revival of sorts. The idea is millions, if not billions of very small data collectors reporting back wirelessly, their position, conditions, and whatever other data they were designed to record. That way we could monitor everything. Sounds a little grandiose, but evidently there are applications. http://www.cnn.com
5) Not very geeky, but I thought something on the light side to end up the week. I have a friend who went to see the movie “Iron Man 2” in Palm Springs last week, I have not got a review on the movie yet. But in case you want to take a shot at building a suit, here is what you can expect to spend http://io9.com
2) I had 2 site referrals here lately one for the Mach20 Glider, and the X-37B, both are major concerns for some people worrying about the weaponization of space. This I think is going to be our next race to doomsday, when it comes to controlling the high ground military minds all over the planet understand what is at risk here. I have mixed feelings, like the “end game” in backgammon sometimes moves that look pretty risky and scary are the only way to win. http://www.foxnews.com
3) Sometimes we see something and it just causes a little warning light to come on saying hey what’s up with that. Well this was one of those I saw it, I said that looks like an inevitable part of the future, the idea will grow and morph into who knows what…and I don’t like it!! I was reading some stuff on electric cars and ran across this article. Electric cars are silent, ergo dangerous; we need some noise so people will know they are there. Creative sounds for my car to make, sounds like ring tones to me, in the article they even reference the ability to change the sound while you drive. http://www.dailymail.co.uk
4) Not sure if I remember any reference to smart dust in the past, the concept has been around since the 90’s, but now it is having a revival of sorts. The idea is millions, if not billions of very small data collectors reporting back wirelessly, their position, conditions, and whatever other data they were designed to record. That way we could monitor everything. Sounds a little grandiose, but evidently there are applications. http://www.cnn.com
5) Not very geeky, but I thought something on the light side to end up the week. I have a friend who went to see the movie “Iron Man 2” in Palm Springs last week, I have not got a review on the movie yet. But in case you want to take a shot at building a suit, here is what you can expect to spend http://io9.com
Earl's Cyber Steals and Deals
TECHNET Plus Subscription - 25% OFF - Software Evaluation & Technical Resources
Moicrosoft has a Deal going on for Technet Plus subscriptions at 25% off the normal price. Good until July 31st.
Dell Home again offers the Dell Inspiron 15 Pentium Dual-Core 2.2GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook in Jet Black for $419 with $12.95 for shipping via the directions below. Features include an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4400 2.2GHz processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 2GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11g wireless, 6-cell battery, and Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit.
1.Click here to start at $3792.select "Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400, 2.2GHz/800MHz FSB/1MB cache (+$40)"
3.add to your cart for $419
AMD Dual Core 2.9GHz Desktop PC for $425 + free shipping
The HP Home & Home Office Store offers its HP Pavilion p6350z AMD Athlon II 2.8GHz Desktop PC, model no. AZ208AV#ABA, for $424.99 with free shipping via the directions below. That's Features include an AMD Athlon II 245 2.9GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner with LightScribe, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. To get this deal:
1.Click here to start at $449.99
2.select "FREE UPGRADE! 4GB DDR3-1066MHz SDRAM... (+$0)"
3.select "FREE UPGRADE! 500GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive... (+$0)"
4.in-cart, apply coupon code "SVMB39487" and it drops to $424.99
SuperBiiz.com offers the ASUS 23" 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. MS238H, for $199.99. Apply coupon code "ILOVEMOM" to drop it to $184.99. This $20 mail-in rebate knocks it to $164.99. With free shipping, Features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, one HDMI input, and both VGA and DVI inputs. Deal ends May 9.
Batteries.com is offering 20% Off Everything with coupon code MOVE10 [Exp 5/16]. May not be combined with other discounts. Free shipping on select laptop batteries.
Through May 31st, National Geographic is offering 20% off all DVDs sitewide with coupon code AF10115 [Exp 5/31]. Shipping starts at $5. Available titles include The National Parks 7 DVD Collection, The Ultimate World War II DVD Collection and more.
ZipZoomFly has the Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545050B9A300 (0A57915) 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Notebook Hard Drive (Bare Drive) for $70 - $10 rebate [Exp 6/15] = $60 with free shipping. Features an average seek time of 12ms
Tiger Direct has the Caviar Green Western Digital WD20EARS 2TB SATA Hard Drive for $140 - $40 rebate [Exp 5/20] = $100 with free shipping. Features 64 MB cache and SATA 3.0 interface in a 3.5" form facto
ZipZoomFly has the Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive for $100 - $15 rebate [Exp 5/31] = $85 with free shipping. This drive uses the new generation SATA 6.0gbs interface that features increased transfer speeds as well as updated power efficiency and native command queuing
$348.00
Was: $399.00
Proscan 32" Class 1080p 60HZ LCD HDTV, 32LB45Q
This is at Walmart so you can ship to store for free or ship to you. I think the shipping is free either way....
Proscan 32" LCD HDTV:
•32" LCD panel
With a 1920 x 1080 resolution
•Built in ATSC digital/NTSC analog tuner
Watch conventional and digital broadcasts, including HDTV programs where available
•High brightness of 500cd/m with 6 ms response time
Place your Proscan 32" LCD HDTV anywhere
•1300:1 dynamic contrast ratio
•HDMI Inputs: 2
Moicrosoft has a Deal going on for Technet Plus subscriptions at 25% off the normal price. Good until July 31st.
Dell Home again offers the Dell Inspiron 15 Pentium Dual-Core 2.2GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook in Jet Black for $419 with $12.95 for shipping via the directions below. Features include an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4400 2.2GHz processor, 15.6" 1366x768 widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 2GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11g wireless, 6-cell battery, and Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit.
1.Click here to start at $3792.select "Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400, 2.2GHz/800MHz FSB/1MB cache (+$40)"
3.add to your cart for $419
AMD Dual Core 2.9GHz Desktop PC for $425 + free shipping
The HP Home & Home Office Store offers its HP Pavilion p6350z AMD Athlon II 2.8GHz Desktop PC, model no. AZ208AV#ABA, for $424.99 with free shipping via the directions below. That's Features include an AMD Athlon II 245 2.9GHz dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner with LightScribe, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. To get this deal:
1.Click here to start at $449.99
2.select "FREE UPGRADE! 4GB DDR3-1066MHz SDRAM... (+$0)"
3.select "FREE UPGRADE! 500GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive... (+$0)"
4.in-cart, apply coupon code "SVMB39487" and it drops to $424.99
SuperBiiz.com offers the ASUS 23" 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. MS238H, for $199.99. Apply coupon code "ILOVEMOM" to drop it to $184.99. This $20 mail-in rebate knocks it to $164.99. With free shipping, Features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, one HDMI input, and both VGA and DVI inputs. Deal ends May 9.
Batteries.com is offering 20% Off Everything with coupon code MOVE10 [Exp 5/16]. May not be combined with other discounts. Free shipping on select laptop batteries.
Through May 31st, National Geographic is offering 20% off all DVDs sitewide with coupon code AF10115 [Exp 5/31]. Shipping starts at $5. Available titles include The National Parks 7 DVD Collection, The Ultimate World War II DVD Collection and more.
ZipZoomFly has the Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545050B9A300 (0A57915) 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Notebook Hard Drive (Bare Drive) for $70 - $10 rebate [Exp 6/15] = $60 with free shipping. Features an average seek time of 12ms
Tiger Direct has the Caviar Green Western Digital WD20EARS 2TB SATA Hard Drive for $140 - $40 rebate [Exp 5/20] = $100 with free shipping. Features 64 MB cache and SATA 3.0 interface in a 3.5" form facto
ZipZoomFly has the Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive for $100 - $15 rebate [Exp 5/31] = $85 with free shipping. This drive uses the new generation SATA 6.0gbs interface that features increased transfer speeds as well as updated power efficiency and native command queuing
$348.00
Was: $399.00
Proscan 32" Class 1080p 60HZ LCD HDTV, 32LB45Q
This is at Walmart so you can ship to store for free or ship to you. I think the shipping is free either way....
Proscan 32" LCD HDTV:
•32" LCD panel
With a 1920 x 1080 resolution
•Built in ATSC digital/NTSC analog tuner
Watch conventional and digital broadcasts, including HDTV programs where available
•High brightness of 500cd/m with 6 ms response time
Place your Proscan 32" LCD HDTV anywhere
•1300:1 dynamic contrast ratio
•HDMI Inputs: 2
Thursday, May 06, 2010
New U.S. Push to Regulate Internet Access - WSJ.com
It was difficult to get the ultimate importance of this new rule but it looks like a good thing for us users......see the video enclolsed.....at above link. Earl
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
TECHNET Plus Subscription - 25% OFF - Software Evaluation & Technical Resources
Moicrosoft has a Deal going on for Technet Plus subscriptions at 25% off the normal price. Good until July 31st.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
OnComputers Radio show Podcast 05-02-10
This is the On Computers Radio show podcast for 05-02-10. 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) Having been a cab driver in the past I can relate to the concept of test marketing a green, or any other concept that involves moving people around. Utilizing a controlled fleet of vehicles in an urban setting that operates 24-7 makes sense. This is an article about such a project underway in Tokyo, using electric taxis with easy swap batteries. Sounds like a winner to me, hope they do well. http://www.physorg.com
2) Last week I posted about the air forces new space plane, this week I found this article about how the Pentagon lost their Mach 20 Glider somewhere at sea. The phrase Mach 20 Glider caused me to do a mental double take… glider 20 times the speed of sound, did I read that correctly. Well that was what it meant, yes it is a glider, and the test was take off in California, land at an atoll 4,100 miles out in the Pacific Ocean with a 30 min travel time. But, they lost it after nine min. http://www.wired.com
3) Another example of how we are no longer leading the world when it comes to advancing space technologies anymore. Japan has just announced they will launch a space yacht this month, to sail the galaxy powered by solar particles from the sun. Makes you wonder if we will ever do anything like that, no military application why spend the money. http://www.news.com
4) Not at all sure what to make of this virtual currency idea, after all money these days is basically a virtual currency since we went off the gold standard. And, for that matter gold only has value because we agree in aggregate to the concept, same as diamonds. So maybe this is just a first step in creating a new monetary system, look at how some third world countries use phone min to pay for groceries. http://industry.bnet.com
5) This is an interesting article about social media as an addictive problem facing the upcoming generations. I see this all around me these days, I see it as just another arena of the new technologies that do not fit my lifestyle. Personally I don’t have any concern one way or the other problem or no problem all the same, it is an interesting trend to watch though. http://edmonton.ctv.ca
2) Last week I posted about the air forces new space plane, this week I found this article about how the Pentagon lost their Mach 20 Glider somewhere at sea. The phrase Mach 20 Glider caused me to do a mental double take… glider 20 times the speed of sound, did I read that correctly. Well that was what it meant, yes it is a glider, and the test was take off in California, land at an atoll 4,100 miles out in the Pacific Ocean with a 30 min travel time. But, they lost it after nine min. http://www.wired.com
3) Another example of how we are no longer leading the world when it comes to advancing space technologies anymore. Japan has just announced they will launch a space yacht this month, to sail the galaxy powered by solar particles from the sun. Makes you wonder if we will ever do anything like that, no military application why spend the money. http://www.news.com
4) Not at all sure what to make of this virtual currency idea, after all money these days is basically a virtual currency since we went off the gold standard. And, for that matter gold only has value because we agree in aggregate to the concept, same as diamonds. So maybe this is just a first step in creating a new monetary system, look at how some third world countries use phone min to pay for groceries. http://industry.bnet.com
5) This is an interesting article about social media as an addictive problem facing the upcoming generations. I see this all around me these days, I see it as just another arena of the new technologies that do not fit my lifestyle. Personally I don’t have any concern one way or the other problem or no problem all the same, it is an interesting trend to watch though. http://edmonton.ctv.ca
Earl's Cyber Steals and Deals
Dell Small Business offers the Dell Vostro 230 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Slim Tower Desktop PC together with the Dell E2210 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $449 with $8 for shipping . Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz processor, 3GB RAM, 250GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD-ROM drive, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.
New: Polaroid 8GB SDHC Card for $8 after rebate + $2 s&h
Fry's Electronics offers the Polaroid 8GB Secure Digital High Capacity Card, model no. P-SDHC8G4-FS/POL, for $17.99 with $1.99 for shipping. (Free in-store pickup This $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $7.99 ($1.25/GB).. Rebate ends May 31.
$30
Tiger Direct.com offers the factory-refurbished Corsair 32GB Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive, model no. CMFUSB2.0-32GB, for $49.99. This $20 mail-in rebate chops it to $29.99 ($.94/GB). With $6.99 for shipping, factory sealed unit. A 30-day Corsair warranty is included. Deal ends May 13.
Tiger Direct has the Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OEM for $150 - $20 off with coupon code QUE1891 [Exp 5/7] = $130 with free shipping. [Compare]
• Windows 7 Professional 32-bit = $130 shipped w/ code SCG1888
ZipZoomFly has the Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB Hard Drive for $75 - $5 off with coupon code ZZF1104 [Exp 5/5] - $10 rebate [Exp 5/5] = $60 with free shipping. Sports a 7200RPM rotational speed, 32MB buffer, and 7.7W average power consumption at idle.
Dell Business has the Western Digital Elements 1.5TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive WDBAAU0015HBK-NESN for $120 - $20 off with coupon code R$V4SKSMSNLJ1K [Exp 5/3] = $100 with free shipping. USB 2.0 interface and backwards compatible with USB 1.1.
Tiger Direct has the Toshiba Satellite 15.6" L505-ES5034 Core i5 Notebook for $600 with free shipping.
• Core i3 330M 2.13Ghz processor, Windows 7 HP x64, 4GB memory
• 320GB hard drive, DVD SuperMulti drive, 802.11n wireless, webcam
MWave has the 18" SATA Cables 5 Pack for $2 + $0 shipping = $2 shipped with free "M" Club membership. Features data transfer speeds of up to 150Mbp/s.
New: Polaroid 8GB SDHC Card for $8 after rebate + $2 s&h
Fry's Electronics offers the Polaroid 8GB Secure Digital High Capacity Card, model no. P-SDHC8G4-FS/POL, for $17.99 with $1.99 for shipping. (Free in-store pickup This $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $7.99 ($1.25/GB).. Rebate ends May 31.
$30
Tiger Direct.com offers the factory-refurbished Corsair 32GB Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive, model no. CMFUSB2.0-32GB, for $49.99. This $20 mail-in rebate chops it to $29.99 ($.94/GB). With $6.99 for shipping, factory sealed unit. A 30-day Corsair warranty is included. Deal ends May 13.
Tiger Direct has the Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OEM for $150 - $20 off with coupon code QUE1891 [Exp 5/7] = $130 with free shipping. [Compare]
• Windows 7 Professional 32-bit = $130 shipped w/ code SCG1888
ZipZoomFly has the Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB Hard Drive for $75 - $5 off with coupon code ZZF1104 [Exp 5/5] - $10 rebate [Exp 5/5] = $60 with free shipping. Sports a 7200RPM rotational speed, 32MB buffer, and 7.7W average power consumption at idle.
Dell Business has the Western Digital Elements 1.5TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive WDBAAU0015HBK-NESN for $120 - $20 off with coupon code R$V4SKSMSNLJ1K [Exp 5/3] = $100 with free shipping. USB 2.0 interface and backwards compatible with USB 1.1.
Tiger Direct has the Toshiba Satellite 15.6" L505-ES5034 Core i5 Notebook for $600 with free shipping.
• Core i3 330M 2.13Ghz processor, Windows 7 HP x64, 4GB memory
• 320GB hard drive, DVD SuperMulti drive, 802.11n wireless, webcam
MWave has the 18" SATA Cables 5 Pack for $2 + $0 shipping = $2 shipped with free "M" Club membership. Features data transfer speeds of up to 150Mbp/s.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Journalist shield law may not halt iPhone probe
"Under a California law dating back to 1872, any person who finds lost property and knows who the owner is likely to be--but 'appropriates such property to his own use'--is guilty of theft. There are no exceptions for journalists. In addition, a second state law says any person who knowingly receives property that has been obtained illegally can be imprisoned for up to one year."
This is the crux of the issue. I'm not sure the phone was actually "lost" either. It may have been lifted. When the identity of the "seller" comes out (police investigation, not from Gizmodo), it will be interesting to the history or background of that person.
No matter what else was done wrong, I do think that bashing in the door in the middle of the night was a bit of overkill. They could have knocked. It is not like the bloggers at Gizmodo are armed and dangerous.
If the charges are true and the receiver of the property is convicted, I think some serious community service time and probation, rather than jail, is warranted in this case.
This is the crux of the issue. I'm not sure the phone was actually "lost" either. It may have been lifted. When the identity of the "seller" comes out (police investigation, not from Gizmodo), it will be interesting to the history or background of that person.
No matter what else was done wrong, I do think that bashing in the door in the middle of the night was a bit of overkill. They could have knocked. It is not like the bloggers at Gizmodo are armed and dangerous.
If the charges are true and the receiver of the property is convicted, I think some serious community service time and probation, rather than jail, is warranted in this case.
Thoughts on Flash
The man from Apple himself, Steve Jobs, lays out why no flash will be coming to the iPhone or the iPad.
Considering how many security updates I have to do in a year and how often it crashes, I'd love to see Adobe Flash go. I didn't like it when it was Macromedia Flash. Of course, the first widespread use of it on the Web was for seemingly long loading and boring "splash screens".
Apple, with its large market share of mobile devices may just be able to force the Flash issue. Anyway, "Flash Wars" is sure fun to follow.
Considering how many security updates I have to do in a year and how often it crashes, I'd love to see Adobe Flash go. I didn't like it when it was Macromedia Flash. Of course, the first widespread use of it on the Web was for seemingly long loading and boring "splash screens".
Apple, with its large market share of mobile devices may just be able to force the Flash issue. Anyway, "Flash Wars" is sure fun to follow.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
1.5 million stolen Facebook IDs up for sale
A hacker named Kirllos has a rare deal for anyone who wants to spam, steal or scam on Facebook: an unprecedented number of user accounts offered at rock-bottom prices
Sunday, April 25, 2010
OnComputers Radio show Podcast 04-25-10
This is the On Computers Radio show podcast for 04-25-10. 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
HP Pavilion p6380t Core 2 Quad 2.5GHz PC for $580 + free shipping
It features an Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 6GB RAM, 640GB 7200 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, Gigabit Ethernet, 15-in-1 memory card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
1.Click here and choose the top "Customize & Buy" button to start at $599.99
2.select "FREE Upgrade to 640GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive... (+$0)"
3.click "Review & buy" and add to your cart for $599.99
4.apply coupon code "DTAL89741" to cut the price to $579.99 with free shipping
Dell Small Business offers its Dell Vostro 230 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Mini Tower Desktop PC bundled with the Samsung 2494LW 23.6" Widescreen LCD Monitor in Black for $489. With $8 for shipping, that's $307 off and the lowest total price we could find for a Vostro 230 mini tower / 24" LCD combo. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, integrated graphics, keyboard, optical mouse, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.
Refurb Apple iPhone 3G for AT&T for $49 + free shipping via overnight, more
With activation of a new account and a 2-year data plan, AT&T Wireless offers deals on refurbished Apple iPhones, as listed below. (To find them, click the size — 8GB, 16GB, 32GB — under the two refurb models.) With free shipping via overnight delivery and free activation, each is $50 under the cost of a similar package with a new, factory-sealed model. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each iPhone features compatibility with AT&T's 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5" touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more. Offer ends April 26.
SuperBiiz has the Samsung EcoGreen F2 HD154UI 1.5TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive for $95 - $10 off with coupon code IWANT10 [Exp 4/25] = $85 with free shipping. Features an average seek time of 8.9ms, SATA 3.0Gb/s and a 32 MB cache. Less than 6 cdnts per Gigabyte.
ZipZoomFly has the Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive for $110 - $15 rebate [Exp 5/31] = $95 with free shipping. This drive uses the new generation SATA 6.0gbs interface that features increased transfer speeds as well as updated power efficiency and native command queuing
Eforcity has the Foldable USB Silicone Keyboard for $11 - $2 off with coupon code EFWS041937 [Exp 4/25] = $9 with free shipping. Fold-up QWERTY keyboard features five rows of full-size keys (including numbers). Can be cleaned with just soap and water
Newegg Mall has the Neiko Stainless Steel 6" Digital Caliper with Fraction Display for $19 + $0 shipping = $19 shipped. Has both metric and SAE markings on the body while the LCD can switch between SAE and metric at the touch of a button
ZipZoomFly has the Western Digital AV-GP WD20EVDS 2.0TB SATA Hard Drive for $160 - $15 rebate [Exp 4/30] = $145 with free shipping. This drive is supposed to be more durable in high heat and always-on conditions
SuperBiiz has the Super Talent 8GB SM Style USB Flash Drive for $17 - $5 off with coupon code DONUT4505 [Exp 4/25] + $2 shipping = $14 with free shipping. You never have to worry about losing your cap since this model comes with a steel swivel lid.
It features an Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 6GB RAM, 640GB 7200 rpm hard drive, dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, Gigabit Ethernet, 15-in-1 memory card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
1.Click here and choose the top "Customize & Buy" button to start at $599.99
2.select "FREE Upgrade to 640GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive... (+$0)"
3.click "Review & buy" and add to your cart for $599.99
4.apply coupon code "DTAL89741" to cut the price to $579.99 with free shipping
Dell Small Business offers its Dell Vostro 230 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz Mini Tower Desktop PC bundled with the Samsung 2494LW 23.6" Widescreen LCD Monitor in Black for $489. With $8 for shipping, that's $307 off and the lowest total price we could find for a Vostro 230 mini tower / 24" LCD combo. Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, integrated graphics, keyboard, optical mouse, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.
Refurb Apple iPhone 3G for AT&T for $49 + free shipping via overnight, more
With activation of a new account and a 2-year data plan, AT&T Wireless offers deals on refurbished Apple iPhones, as listed below. (To find them, click the size — 8GB, 16GB, 32GB — under the two refurb models.) With free shipping via overnight delivery and free activation, each is $50 under the cost of a similar package with a new, factory-sealed model. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each iPhone features compatibility with AT&T's 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5" touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more. Offer ends April 26.
SuperBiiz has the Samsung EcoGreen F2 HD154UI 1.5TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive for $95 - $10 off with coupon code IWANT10 [Exp 4/25] = $85 with free shipping. Features an average seek time of 8.9ms, SATA 3.0Gb/s and a 32 MB cache. Less than 6 cdnts per Gigabyte.
ZipZoomFly has the Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive for $110 - $15 rebate [Exp 5/31] = $95 with free shipping. This drive uses the new generation SATA 6.0gbs interface that features increased transfer speeds as well as updated power efficiency and native command queuing
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Links from the Gregg Zone
1) With so many stories in the news about nuclear disarmament I was kind of googling around reading articles when this story came up about securing a potential Nuke during the earthquake in Chile, that story here http://news.yahoo.com. A spinoff from that article led me to the reason I’m using this as my green link. In the article they were talking about processing the weapon grade material into fuel for nuclear power, I thought why not warheads so I googled and found this article http://www.world-nuclear.org. As much as I am deep down disturbed by the whole nuclear thing, if we can recycle the stuff, it solves many problems.
2) It has been a while since I have put up anything on U.F.O.s so here we go. I have friend in California who went to the yearly reenactment of this event, he liked it a lot. Any way during the conversations back and forth I ran across this video. It is about the “Battle of Los Angles” in this video they use the old radio news casts, show old video of the shooting (big guns), also interviews. Very well done, if you never heard of the Battle of Los Angles, you should check it out. http://www.youtube.com
3) This is one of the more disturbing articles I have read lately, seems we are about to go off planet in a new way. Not so sure it is the military I want to replace NASA in advancing our space efforts. World is getting scary, I mean if we don’t they will, several other countries are on their way. It’s not like the “Outer Space Treaty of 1967” (worth a google) is going to stop anyone. http://www.dailymail.co.uk
4) Thought this might interest the phone group, referring to an article about app’s for the military. Interesting to hear them say their smart phones may soon be as important as their rifles. http://www.defensenews.com
5) Thought for geek I would use this article about Face Book it is interesting to consider just how this clash between freedom and privacy comes down. There are really endless possibilities thinking about the world getting smaller, but the information base getting so much larger. http://social.venturebeat.com
2) It has been a while since I have put up anything on U.F.O.s so here we go. I have friend in California who went to the yearly reenactment of this event, he liked it a lot. Any way during the conversations back and forth I ran across this video. It is about the “Battle of Los Angles” in this video they use the old radio news casts, show old video of the shooting (big guns), also interviews. Very well done, if you never heard of the Battle of Los Angles, you should check it out. http://www.youtube.com
3) This is one of the more disturbing articles I have read lately, seems we are about to go off planet in a new way. Not so sure it is the military I want to replace NASA in advancing our space efforts. World is getting scary, I mean if we don’t they will, several other countries are on their way. It’s not like the “Outer Space Treaty of 1967” (worth a google) is going to stop anyone. http://www.dailymail.co.uk
4) Thought this might interest the phone group, referring to an article about app’s for the military. Interesting to hear them say their smart phones may soon be as important as their rifles. http://www.defensenews.com
5) Thought for geek I would use this article about Face Book it is interesting to consider just how this clash between freedom and privacy comes down. There are really endless possibilities thinking about the world getting smaller, but the information base getting so much larger. http://social.venturebeat.com
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Cyberattack on Google Said to Hit Password System - NYTimes.com
It looks like Google got hit a lot harder than they have admitted so far, when hacked in China....
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Ten free apps to install on every new PC • reghardware
Product Round-up You've just taken delivery of a new PC, and you're looking for some good apps to run on it. You'll no doubt have a few in mind, but before reaching for your wallet, check out these ten essentials, all of which we think you'll find darn useful - and they won't cost you a penny.
This is an interesting article. I never though about what free apps I run on a PC, Of the 10 listed here I run 7 and there was only 1 or 2 I didn't know about. The last one to back up your data was new to me.
If you have a new PC and need some software to help you work or play, here is a good place to start.
Happy Earth Day Everyone!
AlaskaJoe
This is an interesting article. I never though about what free apps I run on a PC, Of the 10 listed here I run 7 and there was only 1 or 2 I didn't know about. The last one to back up your data was new to me.
If you have a new PC and need some software to help you work or play, here is a good place to start.
Happy Earth Day Everyone!
AlaskaJoe
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Apple's Next iPhone - Iphone 4 Pictures and video
Go to the link in the title and you will see pics and video of Apple's new iPhone - Earl
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