See how Spyware has taken over a PC
Want to see what a little program that is full of spyware can do to your system check out this Windows Task Manager. Makes me say ouch. Oh and guess what program it was, the freeware version of Kazaa [Dave Winer]
From the archive
May 2004
135 posts
From Weblogger to Book Publisher
Apparently a lot of the mainstream bloggers are getting contracts to write books. I am not so sure why I would want to buy their book when I can read there weblog. I imagine that books that cover technical topics about improving the looks of your weblog or a how too type may interest me, Otherwise time will tell but
Another iPod killer rumor
What has it been now a couple of years since the original iPod was released and people are still running around saying that there is going to be this device or that device that will knock the iPod off it's pedestal. Some company can only hope they get that lucky. Slashdot has the latest rumor and until a product is
US Navy shows of new Toys
The US Navy showed of some of it's newest technical toys during fleet week and makes me proud to say that American ingenuity is still alive and well. [Wired]
Hey TiVo you create it I will buy it!
I missed the original call from Endgadget to TiVo recommending that they get their software onto PC's but a follow on thread has me shaking my head up and down saying yes this is a damn good idea. After all I have a bunch of computers at home with a significant amount of storage why should I have to buy
Verizon letting DSL customers cancel phone service
Verizon has gotten a clue and understand people are using their cell-phones as their primary telephone number are allowing people to cancel their landlines and keep their DSL. I am sure that they finally figured out that they where going to loose the customers otherwise. [engadget]
Windows for the web
A very interesting article on what one company is designing to enhance our experiences on the web by making applications that make web pages look more like a windows page then just a informational experience. [It-Analysis.com]
ISS Crew gets supplies
Progress re-supply ship docked yesterday with the ISS bringing 2 1/2 tons of food and supplies [spacetoday]
Lockergnome has some great DVD pricing
Lockergnome has a great listing of DVD's for a great price check it out. [Lockergnome]
Google talks about Web Site Optimization
Google has some very good advice for those you looking to optimize your website to get a higher ranking on Google. I will be honest I have used only 1 service in the past 7 years and that is submit-it.com their service has proven to be very good and thus far has kept my site near the top of Google
Unlock your GSM Cellphone
I was recently overseas and had my GSM T-Mobile phone with me. I figured I would run out get a pre-paid sim card and have local cell service while in the country I was in. To my surprise I could not get the SIM card to work in the phone. I was a bit pissed. But to my surprise a
Fraud with Paypal
I have been using Paypal for quite a long time and luckily everyone that I have done business with has had a legitimate account. I am sure at some point I will get one of these messages, I just hope it isn't for a very high amount. [Intutive.Com]
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