Computers and Internet

…some have the keys to it! Looks like President Obama is getting a head start on engaging with the Iranians–they have the plans for his new helicopters.  MSNBC has more details. Someone … most likely downloaded a file-sharing program, typically used to exchange music, not realizing the potential problems, Boback said."When downloading one of these Read more

The Onion gives us the scoop on the revolutionary new MacBook Wheel.  Be sure to listen to the whole thing; like Yogi says,  "It ain’t over ’til it’s over."Tip from the Geek Press. Read more

I’ve been reading the Freakonomics blog since it started; they have some interesting stuff.  To make sure I stayed current, I subscribed to the blog with Bloglines.  BUT…after reading the comments on this post, I’ve decided that I want nothing to do with the kind of people who read that blog.  Whatever it is they’ve Read more

Van Der Leun gives us 27 Daily Affirmations for Bloggers.  My favorite: Joan of Arc heard voices too, but she was wise enough to have herself set on fire before she logged on. He has one about blockquotes, too. Read more

Technorati Marketing V.P. Derek Gordon in a recent interview: Q Any idea how many of the 109.2 million blogs you track get no hits in the course of a year?A Just over 99 percent. The vast majority of blogs exist in a state of total or near-total obscurity. …and his point is?Tip from the Geek Read more

John Scalzi explains why he blogs: Honestly and truly, what I write about here is whatever I’m thinking about at that moment. There is no plan, there is no agenda, there is nothing except me sitting in front of my computer banging out words. Tip from the Instapundit. Read more

Here’s a great checklist for handling identity theft–hope you or I never have to use it. Tip from the Geek Press. Read more

First they cave in to the ChiComs on search engine censorship, and now they’re screwing over the folks in Caldwell County, North Carolina. Google is a company with a cute name and a cuddly reputation; 30-percent profit margins and a market capitalization of $144 billion; and a freshly inked, sweetheart deal to build a data Read more

I just got one!  Check out my new Friends Section. Read more

I’m declining the offer, but I do want to thank Mr Kone for the kind words in this morning’s email: Greetings, Dear I pray to God that this message reaches you in wonderful spirit.I am making this contact with you based on trust and confidence irrespective of the fact that we have not met before Read more