What’s so hard about remembering the milk?

I often get teased because I make lists: “But you’re so young; you shouldn’t be so forgetful all the time.” I hear that line (or several variations of it) often, but the truth is, I make lists not only to remember things, but to organize. With the rigors of everyday life bearing down on working [...]

Found on Google: More than just a simple search

Variables of every type swirl around computer user’s habits and hardware, still one common tool seems to always be on everyone’s list: Google. This simple search engine grows in every direction, yet does no wrong or at least no intentional evil. Google has added several great features and services, but their claim to fame is [...]

Do you see what I’m saying? Video conferencing on a budget

As a parent I never underestimate the phrase, “Do I look happy?” As a business traveler I understand the difficulties involved in conveying the actual “look”. Technology to the rescue – with a few mouse clicks my disapproving gaze is instantly transmitted back home. Alas, the value of budget video conferencing solutions doesn’t stop at [...]

Working In the Cloud with Microsoft Live Services

Microsoft’s marketing efforts never ceases to frustrate me, yet strangely I never thought a lack of marketing would be one of my complaints. Still, here I am wondering how I ever knew about products like MS works, Windows ME and Urge. Meanwhile, Office Live Workspace, Office Live Small Business and Windows Live FolderShare get no [...]