Archive January 2008
How to get Homework Done
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Recently, I did a video with tips on note taking during class. Here are some tips for getting your homework done, as well as some for getting good grades. Tips for Getting Homework Done! Make sure all of all of your [...]
Giveaway Night
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Just like every week, we recently gave away another web cam… courtesy of ustream.tv. We do this every week, and the requirements to be eligible are simple. What are you waiting for? Join us, and you could win something, too! The [...]
iPod Software Update
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed This video was recorded on January 15th, the day Apple announced that new iPod Touch’s software will have five new apps bundled with it, so long as you pay $20.00. I think this was wrong of Apple to do. I personally [...]
Halo 3 Coupons
Newegg – Halo 3 only $36.99 + Free Shipping (Posted on 1/28/08 and Expires on 12/31/15) Find More Coupons My review of Halo 3:
iPhone Copy and Paste?
Brendan Sheehan believes he’s figured out the “perfect” Copy & Paste solution for Apple to implement on the iPhone… Firstly, I think the reason we haven’t seen a solution to this problem yet is that Apple is unsure which method to use so that “all” users can grasp it. And they really want to get [...]
Mac Pro Memory: 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB RAM?
I asked how much I should get. Andru answered: Figured, I’d drop you a piece of advice as far as the RAM goes in the new Penryn-based Mac Pros (which I have.) I saw you were talking about having 2, 8, 16, or 32 GB in there. However, you aren’t limited in that fashion… not [...]
Linux: It’s Not About Winning
That was the subject line of an email that Ben Wright just sent to me: I have installed Linux on 2 out of three of my computers, not because it is the most compatible operating system, not because it’s the “best” operating system, well it is in my opinion but that’s beside the point. Freedom [...]
Being the Perfect Techie
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Are you a local Computer Technician? Being in business for yourself in this area can be difficult… but it can also be very rewarding. Here are some excellent tips to help you be the best Techie you can be. Always do [...]
How Can Software be Perfect?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed What do we need in order to have “perfect” software? What can companies do to achieve this lofty goal? Here are some excellent tips sent in by a community member. Software manufacturers… pay attention! Software should never crash. I don’t care [...]
Protect Yourself from Getting Hacked
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Have you ever been hacked? Are you sure you haven’t been? I was once, through my own stupidity. It’s easy to have it happen to you. Fortunately, it’s honestly easy to keep from getting hacked, as well. Do not give out [...]
How to Buy a Hard Drive
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Liam is 14 years old, and from the United Kingdom. He definitely has a bright future ahead of him. He sent in this top 5 list, with his tips on buying an external hard drive. Pay close attention to these tips [...]
How to Avoid Spam (Junk Email)
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Community member Zachary is the Webmaster for RuneTomb, INC. Here are his top tips for stopping Email spam if you are a website Developer or IT person. Download a good Email client. Personally, I find it is harder to block junk [...]
Homemade Gifts
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Erin writes: “One thing that always gets people stressed during the various birthdays and holidays throughout the year is finding the perfect gifts for friends and family. I am a big believer in making gifts for people. I always find that [...]
Types of Coffee Beverages
Once again, Christopher Alexander offers food for thought… or drink, to be precise. What coffee’ish beverage do you sip, if anything? Latte – Steamed Milk and Coffee, usually 1:1 ratio Cappuccino – Espresso, Steamed Milk and Foamed Milk at a typical ratio of 1:1:1 Macchiato – Espresso ‘marked’ with a tablespoon or so of milk [...]
How to Steam Milk
Christopher Alexander caught a few of my random tips about making coffee and espresso last week. He submitted a milktacular addendum for latte lovers: For steaming milk – which is the most critical part of making a latte (which btw, shouldn’t have any foam in or on the beverage) – cappuccino’s contain foam, so does [...]
