Software
Which Version of Windows is Right for You?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Someone wondered recently why there are so many versions of Windows. I wanted to answer with “Because Microsoft hates you!” Have you ever walked into a store and been confronted with seventy different types of gum? You have no idea what [...]
What Would You Do With TechNet?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Someone recently asked if it was worth spending money on a TechNet subscription from Microsoft. If you’re a developer, the answer is a definite yes. If you’re a student – you can get a pretty hefty discount. In any case, if [...]
Deploy – A New Seattle Conference for Developers
I’m launching a new conference with the folks over at Seattle 2.0 called Deploy – Today’s Technology for Tomorrow’s Apps. It will be held Monday, November 8th from 9AM – 5PM at the Bell Harbor Conference Center. Deploy is a conference for technology builders and geeks. New languages, frameworks, storage systems, methodologies and devices are [...]
If Your Life Had a Theme Song, What Would it Be?
This fun little question showed up on Lockergnome earlier today. I admit, it has me stumped. I’m not sure that I could come up with just one song to be my official theme song. There are so many good ones out there which fit me… especially stuff that Weird Al Yankovic writes. Many of you [...]
How Do You Define Bloatware?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed A caller the other night asked simply: “What is Bloatware?” That’s actually an easy one to answer! Bloatware is when you have a piece of software that should be a certain size. However, due to several unnecessary things being added in, [...]
Hawaii Update
Here’s what I just encountered in the lobby of the hotel: To give you a bit more perspective:
Favorite Downloads
I initiated a TypeWith.me document the other day and seeded the link to those in my chat room. Within a few hours, the group of us had assembled our own list of “favorite” downloads for… Windows Foobar2000 Skype mIRC VLC Media Player Google Chrome Google Earth Mozilla Firefox SecondLife AOL Instant Messenger Flurry Screensaver Opera [...]
Are Geeks Friendly?
I recently glanced through a forum post on Geeks, where the poster was a woman talking about how Geeks are usually mean to her. She admits that she isn’t a technology Geek. While she does enjoy things like her MP3 player and cell phone, she’s not very knowledgeable about the products, nor how they work. [...]
Download Center
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Every so often, you may need to download something to make your computer or mobile device run better. There are millions of pieces of software and applications available for every operating system you can think of. To help you find the [...]
Microsoft Security Updates
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Software is constantly evolving and changing. That’s a good thing, honestly. There are always new and better features being added, along with important security updates in some cases. David from PC PitStop asked about Microsoft Updates. He’s wondering if they’re really [...]
How to Use AppTrap
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Most of the screencasts we have done have been ones that help you learn about different types of software. The one today, submitted by Joe, is no different. He has created a screencast to show all of you how to use [...]
Malware by the Millions
One of the disheartening pieces of news recently came from PandaLabs. The security firm reported that the new strains of malware for last year numbered in the millions. That is not a typing error. There were literally many millions of pieces of new malware. Security company PandaLabs has claimed that it recorded more new malware [...]
How to Save Money on Mac Software
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed You know I love software, especially when I can get it at a discount. Mac Update is currently running their promo winter bundle. You can get 14 Mac Apps for only $50.00!! That is a 90% savings off of the normal [...]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Software Coupons
Every year, I try to pull together the best deals that I possibly can to pass along to you. This year is no exception. With the economy as tough as it is, everyone needs a helping hand – especially for the holidays. Some of the biggest software companies have come forward to offer all of [...]
How to Install Your Favorite Windows Software
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The easiest ways to get programs these days is to download them. When I was getting started with software, you had to actually go to a store and buy them. The Internet didn’t really even exist back then! There’s software available [...]
