November 2008
Monthly Archive
General30 Nov 2008 07:30 pm
Computer - How to sew a laptop sleeve in 9 easy steps - Detroit Free Press
How to sew a laptop sleeve in 9 easy steps - Detroit Free Press
I’ve traveled all over the world with my small laptop computer protected by a homemade sleeve. It is lighter, not to mention cheaper, than commercial alternatives. After experimentation, I came up with this way to make one: 1. Buy 1/2 yard of
General26 Nov 2008 04:30 am
Computer - Former 911 center employee indicted for computer trespass - WHEC TV-10
Former 911 center employee indicted for computer trespass - WHEC TV-10
A former 911 Center operator and city of Rochester employee has been indicted by a grand jury. Nadire Zenelaj is charged with nine counts of computer trespass and one count of official misconduct. Zenelaj is accused of gaining access to restricted
Foil laptop thieves with a text message - CNET Asia
There are a considerable number of security measures available to companies to protect their valuable data on employee hard drives. Self-encrypting hard drives and security software are touted as the latest solutions, but the PC has to be turned off
General23 Nov 2008 12:30 pm
Computer - Book review - Montgomery Advertiser
Book review - Montgomery Advertiser
Randy Pausch believed in childhood dreams. His desire was not only for his own dreams to come true, but also for the childhood dreams of others to come true as well. Paush wanted to make an impact on other people’s lives, especially those of his
Teacher in online porn case agrees to plea deal - New London Day
Norwich (AP) - A former Norwich substitute teacher has reached a plea deal to end a long-running case in which she was accused of exposing middle school students to online pornography. Julie Amero, 41, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of
General19 Nov 2008 09:30 pm
Computer - Buzz Out Loud 856: Competition FTW - CNet
Buzz Out Loud 856: Competition FTW - CNet
We discover a fun new tautology on today’s show (you know, competition for the win?), have a fun time goofing off with Brian Tong, rail against Apple’s decision to include HDCP restrictions in its new MacBooks, and rejoice at the arrival of
Showing entries for Category: Computer - San Francisco Examiner
for most future PC installations. Research firm Gartner reports today that the number of personal computers in use worldwide has passed the 1 billion mark. Gartner said that “mature” markets accounted for 58 percent of the first billion installed PCs
Warriors Inc. offers free computer classes - Vindicator
YOUNGSTOWN Warriors Inc. is offering beginners computer classes every Tuesday until the end of the year starting on Nov. 25 at the Hope Building, 2733 Market St. The six-week training is free and open to the community and has two available times
Computer Tech Says He Did Fumo’s Personal Work Out of Dedication - KYW News radio
There was a bit of magic Wednesday in Courtroom 17-A of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia, where Pennsylvania state senator Vince Fumo (above) is on trial on charges that he misused his senate staff and other resources for his own benefit. A
Apple’s Customer Service Kick Dell’s Ass, Empirical Evidence Shows - Consumerist.com
Are you a PC or a Mac? If you’re enjoying great customer service, chances are you’re a Mac, based on some new data released by VocaLabs . They’re one of those companies whose job it is to ask you at the end of your call with customer service how
Early age addiction to computer games hampers mental growth - New Nation
By resolution 836(IX) of 14 December 1954, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly recommended that all countries institute a Universal Children’s Day on 20 November, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children
General15 Nov 2008 12:30 pm
Computer - Tech-savvy students can be victims of identity theft - Beacon News
Tech-savvy students can be victims of identity theft - Beacon News
Never give out personal information, such as your name, home address, school name, or telephone number in a chat room or on bulletin boards. Know who you are communicating with online. Make sure your computer is protected. Use antivirus
ASUS M3A78 will not boot - Toms Hardware
The last 8 computers I have built have posted on my first attempt. I was bound to eventually run in to some bad luck sooner or later and it hit me tonight. I bought parts to make my wife a computer and I can’t get the MOBO to post. Here is what I got
Download this story to your iPod - The Washington Times
Click the “Get the story in iPod format” button above. You’ll be prompted to save a file. Save it to your computer, and unzip it. It should create a folder called “The Washington Times”. Connect your iPod to your computer and mount it as an external
Gift bolsters job-hunting veterans - Post-Tribune
VALPARAISO — A Veterans Day gift will help returning military people for a while. Thanks to a $100,000 check from the Wal-Mart Corp., the fledgling job-finding program that the Center of Workforce Innovations uses can intensify its efforts. That
UT student’s trial delayed in Palin hacking case - Nashville Tennessean
KNOXVILLE The complexity of a computer crime trumped the need for a speedy trial Friday in the case of the son of a Democratic Tennessee state lawmaker charged with breaking into the e-mail account of former Republican vice presidential candidate
Supercomputing show comes to Austin - Austin American-Statesman
People who know it well provide several descriptions of the world’s largest supercomputing show, which convenes in Austin next week. They call it “Geek-o-Rama,” “the NASCAR of computing” and the county fair of high-tech. About 9,000 experts on
Memories go digital - The Columbus Dispatch
Technician Andy McManama transfers an old film to a computer hard drive at iMemories, which puts all sorts of little-used media into digital format. Photos and movies on film, vinyl records, even paper documents are making their way to digital format
EDITORIAL: Unload your hazardous waste safely - Daily News Journal
If you have old pesticides, paint thinner, cleaning fluids, thermostats or automotive fluids sitting in the garage, today is the time to get rid of them. Load up all of your household hazardous waste and take it to the Tennessee Department of
Casper briefs - Caspar Star-Tribune
A federal jury in Cheyenne convicted Nathaniel Solon, of Casper, of possession and receipt of child pornography earlier this week. Solon’s sentencing has not yet been scheduled, but he faces a minimum of five years and a maximum of 30 years in
General03 Nov 2008 06:30 am
Computer - I made 100 phone calls for John McCain - Salon
I made 100 phone calls for John McCain - Salon
Nov. 3, 2008 | ARLINGTON, Va. — John McCain needs my help. With the election looming, he’s calling on his friends to contribute to his grass-roots campaign. I’m his best spokesperson, and it’s never been easier to volunteer. “Volunteers have always
General02 Nov 2008 10:30 am
Computer - Help me build a computer - Toms Hardware
Help me build a computer - Toms Hardware
Hi guys, I’m new to this forum and I’d just like some help on deciding on my new computer since my friend says that this is a very good and active site. And I can see that. Now, can you please check for me if this computer build works and are there
YOUR COMMUNITY WATCHDOG: Traffic-flow signs’ repair delayed by needed - Newsday
The electronic overhead sign on Route 106/107 that gives information about the Northern State Parkway and the Long Island Expressway has been broken for over a year. I reported it to the state Department of Transportation six months ago and they told
What you need to know about NWA-Delta merger - Detroit Free Press
Au revoir forever, Northwest Airlines. Detroit’s biggest airline was swallowed up last week by rival Delta in a long-awaited merger. So, what does it mean for travelers? Nothing terrible, and hopefully something good. Detroit Metro will remain a hub
How to avoid the common mouse traps - Boston Globe
In 1964, inventor and all around science man Douglas Engelbart changed the way people interact with computers forever by putting two metal wheels in a small wooden shell. The result: the wheels moved a graphical cursor up and down and side to side on
Sony, CPSC: Computer makers recall 100,000 laptop-battery packs - MENAFN
TEL AVIV (Menafn - MarketWatch) - Sony Corp. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said several computer makers would recall about 100,000 lithium-ion laptop-computer battery packs made by the Tokyo consumer-electronics giant. The computer
Previous cases of missing data - BBC News
A memory stick - holding passwords for a government computer system - was found in the car park of a pub in Staffordshire. The Gateway website gives access to services including tax returns and child benefits. The memory stick was lost by an employee
Small Wheatfield feels large - Detroit Free Press
Tapered columns atop stone veneer-covered bases give a Craftsman flavor to the ranch-style Wheatfield, a small home with a large feel. Other Craftsman details include a low-pitched roof, multipaned window uppers, and wide eave overhangs. The sense of
‘BBB’ e-mail, blog posts just phishing - Baltimore Sun
B eware of e-mail messages and blog posts that direct consumers to register software with the Better Business Bureau. The BBB warns that the messages are phishing schemes designed to fool people into sharing private information. The BBB says the