Sharing the virtual world
– The number of software programs that can be installed on a variety of operating systems has increased astronomically. In the past, Apple computer users were limited to a handful of programs available for that platform, limiting market share for Apple users. – Internet browsers…
One of the few things you can count on is that Apple will release a new iPhone every year, a new and improved model than the one you just bought. By the time the new one arrives, they are already classifying the old as obsolete…
The old hot rodders had a saying: “The only substitute for cubic inches is more cubic inches.” That may be true for hot rods, but in the computing world…the only substitute for ram is more ram. Make no mistake, the most important thing you can…
I’ve written several articles about the pros and cons of various game consoles, so it seemed fitting to write one about the Nintendo Wii Fit. In case you didn’t know, the Wii Fit is a current bestseller for Nintendo. When looking at the pros and…
In 2005, Google acquired a small company known as Android Inc. This marked the beginning of Google’s entry into the mobile technology market. Android is an open source operating system, which is based on Linux technology. By 2010, Android had become the world’s leading and…
Vacation memories need to be preserved, along with all those other photos you’ve taken over the years. Lately I’ve had some questions on my “Ask Robin” blog about preserving photos of her and if there are any scrapbooking materials that can be used to help…
As of now, backlinks are the most important factor when it comes to search engines deciding where to rank your website. In the future that may change, but there is no doubt that backlinks will continue to be an important factor in the ranking process.…
SLOOH is a robotic observatory in the Canary Islands. Every Monday, conditions permitting, you can participate in various SLOOH “missions” over the course of a one-hour session. What does SLOH mean? Apparently it’s about putting the OOH in SLEW! High on Mount Teide, in Tenerife,…
It is quite unfortunate to note that many people simply live with no idea where they are going or what awaits them. They simply exist with nothing to show for their existence. The only thing they know how to do better is mark time. This…
Comparison LAN: o LAN is the short form, Local area network. o If two or more computers and peripheral devices are connected within a small area such as a room, office, or campus, it is called LAN. That is the group of computers on a…