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Daily Archives: December 7, 2005

Network Magic: Reviewed

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People have multiple computers in their homes these days. In my San Francisco apartment, there are currently 6 computers. I can vouch for three of them, that’s 50% of my home network. A computer, by itself, is merely a computer. Multiple computers in the same establishment can combine forces and create a network, like the lions of Voltron.


Thing is, once you’ve physically connected your network, how do you get the network to net-work? I have always had issues with Windows and the My Network feature. Pure Networks saw this problem, and created a simple solution. Network Magic, the software solution that claims to eliminate the hair pulling step in setting up a small network, has been put to the test by LIVEdigitally.

Network Magic can be downloaded and installed, Continue reading →

"Podcast" the word of the year

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The fine folks at the Oxford English Dictionary have made their annual decision about a word of the year, and this time around the nod goes to “podcast.” From the press release:

    Only a year ago, podcasting was an arcane activity, the domain of a few techies and self-admitted “geeks.” Now you can hear everything from NASCAR coverage to NPR’s All Things Considered in downloadable audio files called “podcasts.”

I’m not so proud of the fact that there might actually be people out there listening to NASCAR on their portable audio player, but different, strokes, right? I suppose it’s not all that visually arresting (turn left! turn left! keep turning left!) and might actually lend itself to the audio alone…except for all that engine noise. Kudos to OED for some great runners-up:

• ICE (stands for “in case of emergency;” put such an entry in your cell phone)
• Lifehack (more efficient way of completing an everyday task, like finding a cheap hotel room)
• Bird flu (*groan*)

Geek My Ride

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Next week I plan on winning the lottery. After making all my loans disappear I am going to Geek My Ride.

I have my own personal preference in how my car is going to get tricked out. Chrome 18 inch rims, tinted windows etc. But having a nice car isn’t only about bling anymore. Today a souped-up car has to bring in technology.

I’ll take my pointers from this Boston team of car lovers. Continue reading →

Crucial Gizmo Review

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Introduction

The USB flash drive is THE drive of choice for users on the move with their small to medium sized files. After all, this is the most convenient way to stick data in your pocket, and floppies are so 90’s. Today, we have the opportunity to test the 1 GB version of the Crucial Gizmo! drive which is available on their website for $85.99. The drive is available in 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MG, 1 GB, and 2 GB capacities. Crucial is a memory manufacturer which is best known for their RAM, but also has a full flash memory card line up, and assorted other memory related products, as well as videocards. By purchasing directly from the manufacturer, you bypass the middleman, and keep the cost down. Let’s look at how this drive performs. Continue reading →

Camera Mail

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This is one of the more unique ideas for “new art” that I have come across. The idea is to attach one of those disposable cameras to a box, and to mail it. On the box are the instructions to operate the camera. When it reaches the destination, you develop the pictures, and who knows what you’ll find. In general, it looks like a lot of pictures of inside the post office, with the workers taking a few shots of each other. One challenge is for the camera to not break on its journey. You can see for yourself here some of the shots.
Can’t wait to try this one? Here’s some tips to having a successful photo shoot, postal style!