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TwitterGadet TwitterGadget is a clean, robust, web 2.0 style client for Twitter.com, designed to eliminate the need to install third-party applications to monitor and submit status updates to Twitter via your iGoogle homepage. Rombla With rombla discover a visual website builder powerful enough for designers and easy enough for small businesses to use. Share fully [...]

Windows 7 Build 6956

The newest build hit torrents as a VHD file and soon after thousands of leechers started downloading. Windows 7 Build 6956 was reportedly leaked from a WinHec China. Windows 7 aims to be more stable, reliable and provide better performance. From what I’ve seen from videos, Windows 7 is performing well with very limited processing [...]

Time for a tune-up.: Basic computer maintenance and troubleshooting

"Murphy was an optimist" is posted on Adam Mahle’s cubical wall. Adam is our "Nick Burns" at The Society and has the joy of fixing all those wonderful workstation issues that arise from day to day. After watching trouble tickets, user frustrations, and being in this business for over 15 years, I’d almost agree with [...]

F1: The mysterious knowledge key

Research indicates most people only use about 10% of a program’s features. Honestly, that’s all they need most of the time. I’d be included in that group, as I’m perfectly happy using the tools and features I’m used to. Inevitably some new challenge comes along or a problem pops up that I need to address. [...]

All work and no play makes Chris a dull boy… Pandora Internet Radio

I’ll admit it from time to time technology just bores me. I get burnt out and into a funk where nothing seems interesting. Then much like a child cleaning his room I sort through the old "Tech Toys" I had abandoned, and poof – I find something that catches my attention. This time the “poof” [...]

BigTweet

BigTweet allows Twitter users to post to their Twitter account from any page on the web. Simply add BigTweet to your Links folder in your bookmarks or favorites. To BigTweet from a web page, click on the BigTweet bookmarklet and enter your update into the window that appears in the middle of your screen. There [...]

The Flip Mino HD

Flip released a new HD version of the Mino capable of recording 720p video. Dubbed as the smallest HD camcorder the Mino HD contains a self-contained battery and enough storage to hold up-to 60 minutes of HD video. The Mino HD starts at $229.00 on the flip website.

Near.ly

Choose any address in the United States and near.ly will send you updates via Twitter direct message of any news and blog posts happening within 1,000 feet. Upon signing up, the “nearlybot” adds itself to you Twitter followers. Choose to receive device updates to get instant news delivered via text. Near.ly allows you to follow [...]

Vista SP2

Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Server 2008 is now available for testing from MSDN and TechNet. SP2 includes hardware support including the latest Blue-ray and Bluetooth specifications. Other improvements include performance, security, and stability enhancements. For more information visit Microsoft.

A Review of Great Wi-Fi Gadgets and Gifts

A world without wires or at least a word with Wi-Fi. Check out this blog post over at Wi-Fi Planet that details the 20 best gifts for Wi-Fi Lovers. What made the list? Asus AIR Radio Roku Netflix Player Mikon Coolpix Acer Aspire One And many more… http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/columns/article.php/3789346

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