Category Archives: Technology
Stay Classy, PennLive
Jersey Mike posted an outstanding comment today that I wanted to call out for the attention it deserves. You can read the entire comment here, but the part that I really want to point out follows: One: don’t be disappointed … Continue reading
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The End of Radio: 2010
About five years ago I posted a diatribe about terrestrial radio. You can read the original post here. The gist of it was that radio was killing itself by refusing to adapt to changing times. And I said that by … Continue reading
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Sprint and the 99-cent Netbook
I want to take a break from budget-related posting for a moment and go over this sweet, sweet HP netbook I just picked up for $0.99. Yeah, that’s right — 99 cents. Less expensive than (but not as tasty as) … Continue reading
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Local Tweeps
I came across this site today, courtesy of a RT by @sarabozich: http://nearbytweets.com/ It’s an automatic Tweep aggregator (that’s right; it’s a Tweep aggregator, not a Tweet aggregator). It locates Twitter users near you. It uses a combination of Twitter … Continue reading
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Calling Verizon’s Bluff
In today’s Patriot News, a story was published about telemarketers selling your personal information. This story contains a quote from Howard Waterman, a spokesman for Verizon Wireless: ”It’s a scam to get your cell number. Do not call this number.” … Continue reading
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Gmail Encryption
One of the reasons I love Gmail (as if you needed another) is that since day one, Google has allowed you to encrypt your entire session. Gmail has always encrypted your login information, but typically turns off SSL afterwards. This … Continue reading
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Security System Part 3
After reading my last two posts, you already know why you need a security system and how to design / install your own. Security systems — even the inexpensive, do-it-yourself ones — can do a lot more than just tell … Continue reading
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About That Free XBox 360
About two months ago, I started on my quest for a free XBox 360. If you recall, I’ve navigated these promotions before, resulting in my “free” Macbook Pro. They do work; just be sure you’ve crossed all your Ts and … Continue reading
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Buying a Security System – Part 2
A few days ago I wrote a post as a very rough primer on home security systems. Crime is steadily creeping up locally, and a decent security system provides peace of mind (not to mention a degree of protection) for … Continue reading
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Buying A Security System – Part 1
Newsflash: home burglaries are on the rise. This happens every summer and is pretty much usually best attributed to bored kids + warm weather. It is not easily dismissed as a “midtown problem” or a “hilltop problem”; it happens everywhere. … Continue reading
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