Lately it seems this blog has been full of blockbuster news. Not this time. Sorry. All is quiet on the tech front…at least for now. But stay tuned…there are rumors everywhere about some pretty neat things coming our way soon. For today, I have a cornucopia of really good information and a free program you just might find useful.
On a personal note, I installed a Roku box this weekend…you know, the little box that streams Netflix and 300 other channels to your TV. It took a painful two days of installation, but thanks to help from Netflix, I finally got it running…but only with a direct wired connection to the Internet. The wireless connection did not work properly…keep this in mind if you are thinking about getting a Roku box. Now, it works perfectly and the picture is terrific.
The day after I installed the Roku, my computer refused to turn on. I was pretty sure it was a power supply, but that seemed strange as the current one was only 90 days old. I took it back to SWS Computers here in Tucson, and they happily exchanged it for a new one. As soon as I installed it, the computer powered right up. All is well in my little world of technology.
Enough about me…now, on with the show…. - JRC
Missed out on the $99 TouchPad? You may get one last chance
HP will produce "one last run of TouchPads" to meet the outpouring of demand that came after various outlets began selling the device at a deep discount price of $99 for the 16GB version and $149 for the 32GB version. The company provides no guarantees that the run will be priced so aggressively, but promises the fadeout of webOS hardware will go on as scheduled.
Fox's 8-Day Content Delay Encourages Piracy
Fox recently decided to stop releasing free online streams of its TV shows on Hulu the day after they air--instead, Fox is delaying free streaming for eight days. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this choice by the network has resulted in an over-100-percent increase in piracy. It's pretty clear: denizens of the Internet don't take too kindly to being stripped of instant gratification.
Microsoft teases more Windows 8 details
Microsoft has posted a detailed explanation of the new, improved, ribbonized Windows Explorer in Windows 8. In a nutshell, Microsoft is grafting a ribbon onto the top of the Windows Explorer window -- no surprise -- that closely resembles the ribbons in Office and a handful of Windows 7 applets.
Google offers peek behind its search results
Recognizing that it's no longer the only search engine in town, Google recently shed some light on how it keeps tweaking its algorithms to improve its search results. (Includes a video)
Tame a new system’s hard-drive bloat
You just bought that new Windows 7 computer, and the next thing you know — you’re running out of space. Here are some tips and tricks to show where your hard drive space is going.
How to rid your HDTV of reflections
Most people don't like watching TV in the dark. The problem is, flat-panel TVs tend to reflect light in the room. Even if you have a matte-screen LCD, light bouncing off the screen is going to diminish picture quality in one way or another. This how-to guide has some obvious and some not-so-obvious tricks and tips to help you make sure that no matter what lighting you have in your room, you're still getting the best picture quality.
How to check if a Web site is safe
Have you been phished? Whether you use a Mac, Windows, or Linux, iOS or Android, there's a real strong chance that somebody has sent you an e-mail or text message in an attempt to get at your personal information. Data means money, and you're a big ol' dollar sign to the bad guys.
The Best Application Launcher for Windows
Windows has a bevy of great app launchers available, but when it comes to power, ease of use, and configurability, Executor is our pick for the best.
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