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The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros – Free eBook [affiliate link] is a 46 page guide that will introduce you to Windows 7 and what it has to offer. This guide will go over the software compatible issues, you will learn about the new taskbar, how to use and customize Windows Aero, what […]
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Borders is expanding their ebook reader offerings again. They’ll soon have two Android-based devices from Velocity Micro. They are the Cruz Reader (left) and the Cruz Tablet (right). Both come pre-loaded with the Borders ebook reader app, both have 7″ TFT full-color displays and Android operating systems, allow web surfing, listening to music, and watching video. Both have accelerometers,
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ThinkGeek is offering a remote control light switch that allows you to control a lamp without the expense of having a light switch installed. You plug a module into a power socket, then plug a lamp into the module. Place the Instant Switch within 60 feet of the power module and you’ll be able to remotely flip the lamp on/off
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As if many of us needed another reason to ditch your landline (mine is gone), Google announced on Wednesday that customers will now be able to make phone calls through their G-Mail accounts! If you have a G-Mail account you will now be able to make free calls domestically and to Canada using their computers built in
Pogoplug is taking pre-order for the Pogoplug Biz. This is a newer, more expensive version of the Pogoplug Janet posted about earlier. They announced the new product on their Blog back at the end of July. The basic Pogoplug is $99, the Pogoplug Biz will be $299. There are no fees for using the service,
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Well, it’s official folks. My AT&T contract has been terminated and my new line on Verizon has been activated with the Motorola Droid X. The whole process was quick and painless. I know I’m going to miss the iPhone 4 hardware and apps. I’m not even going to pretend that I won’t. But one look
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I checked for updates to the apps on my iPad today and saw that I had an update for Netflix. The Netflix app for iPad that lets you access your Netflix account and watch streaming movies and TV shows has been updated to also work on iPhones and iPod touches. The app requires iOS 3.1.3
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Are you a fan of sending webcam films of little Wanda and her loose tooth to Aunt Millie in Iowa, or any other webcam uses? Genius, a Florida company with an extensive line of webcams has just released what looks to be a pretty cool new webcam, the eFACE 2025 which is bundled with CrazyTalk
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I’ve used Windows computers for years and loved them, but I will admit I’ve been tempted to change over to the Apple team recently. I just discovered a MacBook case that’s a big plus in the pro-Apple column. Moshi offers the Codex protective shell case for MacBooks that is very beautiful and seems very protective. The TSA checkpoint-friendly
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This case from Griffin Technology will protect your iPhone 4 without obscuring its beauty. The Motif case is made from TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) to resist scuffs and tears. The translucent case has a diamond pattern, and it is available in clear or smoke. The camera, screen, and all ports and controls are accessible. The Motif
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M-Edge has expanded their iPad offerings to include a leather portfolio that organizes your business and personal life. There’s a place in the back to hold your own 8.5X11-inch pad of paper. The front has an expandable pocket that holds standard file folders inside and has card slots and organizer pockets on the outside for your
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Emerald Sequoia LLC makes some wonderful clock apps for iPhone and iPad. Earlier, I told you about the Emerald Observatory app for iPad. Today it’s the Chronometer app for iPhone/iPod touch. The Chronometer app is an alarm clock/stopwatch/interval timer with date/day/month/year information. What sets this app apart from other similar apps is the appearance: all
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There’s still a little summer left for you to enjoy a Pool Jet from I Want One of Those. The Pool Jet is a smaller version of their Sea Scooters, sized for children. It’s safe, because it requires a grip on both handles to engage the power switches. It has a rechargeable battery that’s good
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If you find that your vertical jump falls short, the Concept1 basketball shoes from Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) will give you a significant boost up. APL says their Concept1 shoes use Load ‘N Launch technology to give you a significant boost in your vertical leap. A “launch pad” in the ball of the foot –
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The iPad Travel Kit Plus from Incase has room for your iPad, the Apple wireless keyboard, cables, and other accessories in one zipper section. There’s a second, fake fur-lined compartment for the iPad itself. It even includes a stand for the iPad – that can be carried in the Incase along with your other accessories.
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Here’s a perfect (joke) gift for any fan of the ABC’s reality dating show The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. It’s a USB Rose Lamp from Brando. It’s powered by a USB port and is available in a variety of colors including: Red, Blue, Pink, Purple and White. Get one for $9 or buy a whole bouquet.
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Check out this ultra thin (8mm) mouse from Buffalo. It has a USB cable that retracts with a press of a button and a unique circular scroll wheel that you can spin to page up and down through documents, or press left/right for mouse clicks. This little mouse might be cute, but it comes with
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Recently, Dave Rees told us about reading magazines on the iPad using the Zinio app for iPad. The Zinio app is sort of a librarian to manage your “e-magazine” subscriptions that you purchase through the Zinio service. The People magazine app for iPad manages only the People magazine issues. You can buy individual issues as
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If you use padlocks to secure your property, you might want to check out the abuse tests that Popular Mechanics conducted on several locks from different manufactures. They subjected locks from Master, Franklin, OnGuard and Medeco to Shock, Tensile, Salt-Fog, Gunshots and Bolt-cutter tests. Go read the full report to see which lock stood up
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This palm sized RF wireless keyboard from EFO reminds me of the Magic Pro Keyboard that Anita reviewed last month. In addition to the back lit QWERTY keyboard, this little guy also has a touch pad and a laser pointer. It would make a great presentation tool or home theater PC controller and is compatible
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