Interesting http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8117619.stm
Interesting http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8117619.stm
Crocheting
Since Jeff has been requesting I post my work to make his website more interesting. I figured I could at least be that kind to my husband. Most of my work is created simply for the pleasure of making something unique. Some items are given as gifts and very few of my creations I sell.
[img_assist|nid=377|title=Round Doily|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=96]
[img_assist|nid=378|title=Rectangle Doily|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=33]
[img_assist|nid=379|title=Child Ducky Washcloth|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=75]
Since Jeff has been requesting I post my work to make his website more interesting. I figured I could at least be that kind to my husband. Most of my work is created simply for the pleasure of making something unique. Some items are given as gifts and very few of my creations I sell.
[img_assist|nid=377|title=Round Doily|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=96]
[img_assist|nid=378|title=Rectangle Doily|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=33]
[img_assist|nid=379|title=Child Ducky Washcloth|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=75]
Oh Noes Squirrels be eating my copper
The consumerist has a funny tale about how squirrels are eating a customers copper causing their phone service not to work. The only way to fix the problem is to upgrade to FIOS. Good story Verizon. Hopefully they don’t have fiber deficient squirrels too. http://consumerist.com/5298449/verizons-new-marketing-pitch-squirrels-eat-old-phone-lines-so-upgrade-to-fios-for-guaranteed-service
Ultimate BIOS Guide: Every Setting Decrypted and Explained!
Maximum PC has a great article that explains every detail of the BIOS (Basic Input Output System.) http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/ultimate_bios_guide_every_bios_setting_revealed
Maximum PC has a great article that explains every detail of the BIOS (Basic Input Output System.) http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/ultimate_bios_guide_every_bios_setting_revealed
The evolution of gaming graphics The technologies that brought all the best carnage to life
Tech radar has a nice write up on the evolution of gaming graphic. It is amazing how far graphics have come in 30 years. I can remember playing some of these game when I was really young. I still would like to play some King’s Quest. http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/the-evolution-of-gaming-graphics-609050?src=rss&attr=all
Tech radar has a nice write up on the evolution of gaming graphic. It is amazing how far graphics have come in 30 years. I can remember playing some of these game when I was really young. I still would like to play some King’s Quest. http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/the-evolution-of-gaming-graphics-609050?src=rss&attr=all
Lifehacker Pack 2009: Our List of Essential Free Mac Downloads
Life hacker has just released their Essential Free Mac Downloads pack. http://lifehacker.com/5291841/lifehacker-pack-2009-our-list-of-essential-free-mac-downloads
Here is the list of downloads and links in the pack:
Smultron
Quicksilver
Firefox
Adium
Postbox
Unarchiver
Transmission
Apptrap
Burn
VLC
Itunes
Dropbox
Mozy
Life hacker has just released their Essential Free Mac Downloads pack. http://lifehacker.com/5291841/lifehacker-pack-2009-our-list-of-essential-free-mac-downloads
Here is the list of downloads and links in the pack:
Smultron
Quicksilver
Firefox
Adium
Postbox
Unarchiver
Transmission
Apptrap
Burn
VLC
Itunes
Dropbox
Mozy
In pictures: Asus Maximus III Formula Asus adds Intel P55 to its line of Republic of Gamers mobos
Tech radar has a nice write up on the new Asus Maximus III Formula. Here is the link: http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/motherboards/in-pictures-asus-maximus-iii-formula-608402
Tech radar has a nice write up on the new Asus Maximus III Formula. Here is the link: http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/motherboards/in-pictures-asus-maximus-iii-formula-608402
10 Most Influential Tech Products
Digital Trends has a very nice article about the 10 most influential Tech products. This is worth a read if you are into tech products from history: http://news.digitaltrends.com/feature/116/10-most-influential-tech-products/10
10: The Desktop Computer
9: The Video Cassette Recorder
8: The Gaming Console
7: The Modem
6: The Computer Mouse
5: The Laser Printer
4: The Laptop Computer
3: The Digital Camera
2: The Cell Phone
1: The Smartphone
Digital Trends has a very nice article about the 10 most influential Tech products. This is worth a read if you are into tech products from history: http://news.digitaltrends.com/feature/116/10-most-influential-tech-products/10
10: The Desktop Computer
9: The Video Cassette Recorder
8: The Gaming Console
7: The Modem
6: The Computer Mouse
5: The Laser Printer
4: The Laptop Computer
3: The Digital Camera
2: The Cell Phone
1: The Smartphone
Microsoft sets record with monster Windows, IE, Office update
Patching an amazing 31 vulnerabilities, including bug used in Pwn2Own hacking contest to break IE8. Here is a computer world write up on the patches. http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9134156
The patches contain fixes for Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Excel, Word, Windows Search and other programs, including 18 bugs marked “critical.”
If you like using Internet Explorer (IE) make sure you read this and get the security update: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-019 – Critical
Patching an amazing 31 vulnerabilities, including bug used in Pwn2Own hacking contest to break IE8. Here is a computer world write up on the patches. http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9134156
The patches contain fixes for Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Excel, Word, Windows Search and other programs, including 18 bugs marked “critical.”
If you like using Internet Explorer (IE) make sure you read this and get the security update: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-019 – Critical
Photoshop Photochop Gimp editing Contest
The forums has the first of many Photoshop Photochop Gimp editing Contest. The first picture is this: [img_assist|nid=370|title=O-rly Owl|desc=The original O-rly Owl|link=none|align=left|width=438|height=400]
Try to make a funny caption, edit the picture in a funny way or do something zany with it. Then, please submit your entry to the forum post http://jeffwhetstone.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=187
The winner will be picked by a panel of users from the forum and announced at a later date. Hurry and get your pictures in.
The winner of the contest will be giving a special Forum Rank and possible other prizes.
The forums has the first of many Photoshop Photochop Gimp editing Contest. The first picture is this: [img_assist|nid=370|title=O-rly Owl|desc=The original O-rly Owl|link=none|align=left|width=438|height=400]
Try to make a funny caption, edit the picture in a funny way or do something zany with it. Then, please submit your entry to the forum post http://jeffwhetstone.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=187
The winner will be picked by a panel of users from the forum and announced at a later date. Hurry and get your pictures in.
The winner of the contest will be giving a special Forum Rank and possible other prizes.