Several years ago, I wrote about an application for Windows users, called “Ninite,” (ninite.com). If you are getting a new computer for Christmas, birthday, whatever you need to use this application. It is currently available for both Windows and Linux computers. If you visit the Ninite, you can choose programs you want installed on your…
Last week, I suggested a few techie Christmas gifts. Some readers requested a few more; so, they are as follow. Let’s start on a slightly different foot. This is similar to the musical cards that play songs or prerecorded messages when opened, but it’s a little different. At spreengs.com, users can create their own video…
Wearable Tech is one of those technology terms that makes some sense. It is a technology device that you wear like clothes or jewelry. However, it does more than just look pretty. Here are a couple of the more popular items that seem to be making lots of news (or advertising) this time of year….
Well, it is the time of year when you may be getting ready to get a new computer. You may be looking for me to give you advice about what type of computer, tablet, phone, or other device to get. I hate to disappoint you but I feel there is something more important you should…
As many of you know in past lives I have been a mortgage loan officer and a residential real estate appraiser. I have also been a buyer and seller of my own homes. I have quite a bit of knowledge about the topic; however, it is not current since I have been out of that…
A friend of mine, Tyler, told me a couple of weeks ago he had the new Taco Bell app for his phone. I thought, "Well isn’t that nice? But he could use his actual phone to call it in." Of course, that was an old school thought. So I checked out the app for my…
Well, I am going to my soapbox this week. Being a nerd I get questions from people all the time asking for help on different things, which is fine. I am always happy to give my two cents worth on technical issues. But sometimes, when I am an unknown in stores, etcetera, I hear some…
The article last week regarding Livescribe generated many emails from readers, for which I thank you. I really enjoy reading about your technology thoughts and discoveries, as well as tips like the one I got from Lisa this week. She told me about an application she uses on her phone and tablet which helps take…
I went through almost my entire college career without taking notes. I found that when I took notes I was busy writing and missed what I really needed to get from the lecture. I was/am not good at shorthand; neither the genuine one nor my own made up version. Lo-and-behold, technology triumphs again! This creative…
Last week I told you about several applications which would enable you to take screenshots from your computer. They were SnagIt, Snipping Tool and Screenshot Captor. Those reviews led to several emails I received from readers so we will take a look at a couple of their questions. Someone asked why they would need a…
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