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Website Design and Development

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:46:38 -0700

Mr. Smith decided it was a good idea to spam his website links on this site, when he knows who the best web developers really...

Xbox Live Woes

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:57:01 -0700

So for the past few days I've been having issues logging into Xbox Live and it has been quite a headache for me as many of the games I play require it to an extent.
First thing I thought was that maybe my Xbox's IP address had changed and I wasn't forwarding the right ports so I...

Tech Support?

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:22:23 -0700

Hello everyone! I have a question for those of you who are more technically inclined than I.
I have a newer Compaq computer at work with HP on it, I think it was a Vista/HP package deal, but I'm not sure.
My problem is that when I go to open any Microsoft office program, the windows installer...

Here�s One for You Pinb@all Wiz@rd

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:20:01 -0700

Online gaming's Netscape moment?* Jun 7th 2007
From The Economist print edition “Video games: Existing virtual worlds are built on closed, proprietary platforms, like early online services. Might they now open up, like the web?” Today massively...

New Gears of War Update

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 01:49:32 -0700

On April 4, Microsoft and Epic Games prematurely released information about a new game mode that they are set to release for Gears of War. The new game mode is called Annex and was originally set to be released on April 9 but now no one is too sure when the release will be made. I...

Cell Phones in Bathrooms

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:21:32 -0700

There are times when the mobile revolution requires a change in thought.
I was thinking about this the other day when someone entered the thinking room while talking on his cell phone.
Should I flush? Is there bathroom etiquette when someone is in a public restroom talking on his or her...

Happy OneWebDay!

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 21:57:03 -0700

Today, September 22, 2006 will mark the first celebrated holiday for OneWebDay and I'm sure most of you don't even know what it is - I didn't... so here is a little snippet I took from an article about it.
"Celebrate the Internet on OneWebDay on September 22, 2006. Be a part of...

Steep System Requirements

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 16:54:50 -0700

I have to say, I just upgraded my computer less than 3 months ago to a near top of the line box. It's rediculous, a new game just came out by the name of Oblivion came in contact with my ultra speedy box...
Then Oblivion introduced itself...
And made my fine box bow to it's knees....

Attack of the Eurogoogle � Specifications for Competition

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:09:24 -0700

Are you ready for Europe to expand your horizons? France and Germany have formed a consortium to build the next generation of Internet Search Engine. The Franco-German internet-search engine will be called Quaero (Latin for “I seek”).
The French government is the main...

Holy System Batman! It's a Computer Error!

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:14:54 -0700

Our YMCA monthly membership fee is charged automatically to our credit card. In November I switched from our Visa account to our Discover account. The first charge on our Discover statement was higher than what we had been paying on the Visa account.

Because I had not received a...

MS IBM Sperry Unix

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:12:39 -0700

"Those who cannot remember the past are destined to repeat it." Santyana
During the rise of the mainframe industry from 1951 through about 1980, Sperry “Univac” (it went through various name changes reflecting organizational shifts over the decades) often had faster...

Internet Security from cookies to NSA

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 22:42:36 -0700

You are not completely helpless when it comes to Internet security. The AZModerate approach (Computers and Electronics category) to online security has 6 range of comfort levels from total to "don't use the bloody thing".
Level 1 through Level 5 are the "For...

Personal Computing and Security

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 20:36:59 -0700

Security of your personal computer and personal data in electronic form has several levels that you can manage to a greater or lesser degree.
Level 1: Homemade safeguards.
Here’s an example of a precaution that can be taken locally by you. Spammers, and worse, know...

computer hax0rs!

Sun, 18 Dec 2005 23:26:02 -0700

Is Your Son a Computer Hacker?
By T Reginald Gibbons
Posted on Sun Dec 2nd, 2001 at 11:00:21 AM PST As an enlightened, modern parent, I try to be as involved as possible in the lives of my six children. I encourage them to join team sports. I attend their teen parties with them to ensure no...

internet pirates!

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:08:25 -0700

Various pier-to-pier internet programs allow us to share media and information anonymously at will. copy written songs, movies, and documents are shared freely between people for free at the expense of the creators or record label. pirating has exploded over the past 5 years to the point where...