Originally posted on April 17, 2007 @ 3:08 pm
Having a good computer setup is as important for productivity as having the right technology. A clean desk, one or two large monitors, lots of room for your keyboard and mouse with minimal clutter is key for having a productive setup in your home or office. Here are some great examples of computer setups that allow for maximum productivity.
Originally posted on June 1, 2007 @ 1:41 pm
In my 3D, or real, life many times I get asked ‘What about Vista? Is it worth it? and Will my computer/laptop run it?’.
Over the last months I have installed Windows on many computers, different configurations. Personally I admit loving Windows Vista, but maybe this is because I know what Windows can do.
I have no exotic software, most software I use comes from well known manufacturers and already worked in Vista Beta times. But I disgress.
Here are some of my observations on Windows Vista and its hardware requirements.
Originally posted on April 12, 2007 @ 5:33 pm
I don’t use a mac, and I probably never will but when it comes to the Mac vs. PC ads I give Apple some credit, they are hilarious. Looks like Apple is taking a strike back at all the windows fan boys who say Macs are for unproductive artists in a rather humorous manner. These two ads are some of the better ones in my opinion. What is your favorite? Post in the comments.
Originally posted on March 10, 2007 @ 5:43 pm
On August 8, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
This Act changed the time change dates for Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
That’s right, it’s daylight savings time again… you know, spring forward, fall back and as an added bonus, one less hour of sleep. Thanks Bush.
Make sure that before you go to bed tonight, you set your clocks ahead one hour or you’ll be messed up in the morning.
Don’t forget to also update your PC since this is a new thing; last year, daylight savings was on April 2.
For a little added bonus, check out the U.S. Naval Observatory website for some trivia and the official word on daylight savings.
The Secretary of Energy will report the impact of this change by President Bush to Congress.
Congress retains the right to resume the 2005 Daylight Saving Time schedule once the Department of Energy study is complete.
Did you know that not all places in the U.S. observe daylight time?
In particular, Hawaii and most of Arizona do not use it. Indiana adopted its use beginning in 2006.
Many other countries observe some form of “summer time”, but they do not necessarily change their clocks on the same dates as the United States.
Originally posted on March 13, 2007 @ 9:49 am
Death is never easy, particularly when the loved one lives far away. One of the hardest choices someone might have to make is deciding if it’s feasible to travel halfway across the globe to pay respects.
Soon you may be able to witness the final send off without traveling any farther than your computer.
An undertaker in County Down, Northern Ireland is offering mourners the ability to stream live feeds of funerals online.
The S. Clarke and Sons funeral home offers a new option to the bereaved: live video of the departed’s final journey.
Friends and family who cannot attend the ceremony personally are given access to the feed through a private website, ID and password.
Yes, that’s right, they’re offering streaming death 2.0 web services.
Cameras and microphones are installed throughout the church, giving the viewer as complete an experience as if they were there in person.
The ceremony can also be recorded to the viewer’s PC and saved for later viewing.
What’s next? Deathcasts?