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1. Wal-Mart Buys VUDU - You may already know that I think the world of VUDU. Here is the most recent blog entry written after we received our very own VUDU box (yeah..that was before they were embedded in TV’s and Blu-Ray players…and way before Wal-Mart). I suppose you could say, I know how to pick ‘em! Sure hope I am right about [...]
2. Comcast Buys NBC - Interesting development this morning as Comcast purchased NBC Universal from General Electric. The technology mergers continue.  In recent weeks we have seen the marriages of Tandberg and Cisco, Logitech and Lifesize, and now Comcast and NBC.  Very interesting times… A NY Times article says: “Almost immediately, the transaction reshapes the nation’s entertainment industry, giving a cable provider a [...]
3. Google Chrome OS - Rating: 4 WaterTowers (the next step?) I remember the Wyse terminals that connected to, and totally relied on, a mainframe computer.  There were also Internet dependent thingy’s that came out awhile back (hey…getting old, memory is fading).  I worked for a start-up briefly in the mid-90’s with the idea of putting apps on the Internet…we died. I [...]
4. Logitech V450 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse - Rating:  4 WaterTowers (cool laser wireless mouse) Last night we went to Best Buy in Tracy, CA and, as usual, I browsed the aisles to find technology that, to me, might be new and exciting.  In the computer section, I saw the Logitech V450 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse and picked it up.  $50 or so. Don’t wanna [...]
5. Motorola Cliq and MOTOBLUR: A Quick Peek - Rating: 4 WaterTowers (cool phone and service) I am dreaming of owning a phone that will allow me to stay in contact with all my friend via Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Email, Text, and, oh yeah, that old fashioned thing called a phone.  Imagine if you can monitor the Twitterverse on the front screen of your phone [...]

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1. Geekly Update March 9 -

   Here's your Geekly Update for this week, presented in small bytes. Get the scoop on gadgets & hardware, computer security, online happenings, social networking, web tech and search engines. Read on...

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2. Track Cell Phone -

   There are many reasons you might want to locate a cell phone and track its movements. Perhaps you lost your phone and would like it back. You might be an anxious parent, a government agent, or you could be part of a group of friends who want to keep tabs during a night on the town. Whatever your reason for tracking a cell phone, there are several ways to go about doing it. Here's the scoop on cell phone tracking...

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3. Speed Up Your Laptop -

   "My laptop is only a year old, but it seems to be running slower than when it was new. And it's definitely a lot slower than my desktop for most things. What can I do to speed up my laptop?"

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4. Has Your Computer Been Hijacked? -

   Computer hijacking happens when someone snatches control of your computer and makes it do his evil bidding. This is bad not only for the owner of the computer but also for the millions of Internet users against which the hijacked machine is used. Here's how to defend yourself against computer hijacking...

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5. Dead Pixel on Monitor -

   Sometimes that tiny spot on your monitor screen just won't come off, no matter how you scrub. That may be because it's not dirt but a dead or stuck pixel. Dead pixels are as annoying as flyspecks when you're trying to read a screen. Is there anything you can do to avoid dead pixels and their opposites - stuck pixels that remain too bright?

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