By Harry McCracken
It’s not love, war, or baseball. But over the years some memorable things have been said about technology. Some have been memorably eloquent; others are unforgettably shortsighted, wrongheaded, or just plain weird. Let’s celebrate them, shall we?
Technologizer: 25 Most Notable Quotes in Tech History Read More »
By Leo Notenboom
Although there are many software utilities that claim to be
able to delete data files from hard drives securely and
thoroughly, can’t you accomplish the same thing simply by
overwriting sensitive files with large, non-sensitive ones?
To be honest, it depends on your level of paranoia. I
suppose that also depend on the level of sensitivity of your
data.
But you are correct in the implication that a plain old
“delete” isn’t nearly enough.
Let’s look at that, and how far you might need to go.
Ask Leo: Secure Delete – What is it and do I need it? Read More »
One of the first pieces of hardware I ever remember lusting after was a cassette player. I was pretty young back then, and a cassette player was innovative! As I got a little older, making “mix tapes” for girls you liked was all the rage. I enjoyed being able to record things, and play them back. These days, we take audio and video recording for granted. Back then… it was really high tech stuff!
I still have several of my old cassettes. I want to start archiving those memories into MP3 format, so that I can save them. There’s a few different ways that you can accomplish this, using various pieces of hardware. The folks at ThinkGeeksent me something that will help me do this easily…
Chris Pirillo Video: How to Convert Cassettes to MP3 Read More »
By Bill Pytlovany
If you’re looking for a full review of the Droid this isn’t one of them. There are hundreds of them online that review specs and typical review topics. This is as the title says Day One and I’ll tell you what I like along with all stupid things I still haven’t figured out. Watch for Day Two through Four and more as I explore more and learn how to unleash the full potential of the Droid.
Bits from Bill Pytlovany: Verizon Droid Day One Read More »
One-stop shop for your data stored with Google
Want a summary of all the personal information that Google knows about you? It’s all in one place and Veronica gives you all the details on today’s Tekzilla Daily.
Look for more useful tips like these from our friends at Tekzilla – in the future.
Tekzilla Tip: Uncover Your Personal Google Info Read More »
So, have you heard anything about Google’s Chrome Operating System being released next week?
It’s open source. It’s free. It’s going to have limited drivers available. It has fewer partners than expected. It’s supposed to be quick and lean, designed for today’s computing. First commercial availability will be on netbooks
I hope it’s as innovative and exciting as Google want’s it to be but, somewhere in the back of my mind I worry about The Cost of Free.
Grab some speculation here.
Google Chrome OS to be Released Next Week? Read More »
The teetering state of our economy, will not stop the maddness surrounding Black Friday. Therefore, we have once again decided to share some of the ‘leaked’ ads that have peaked our interest. So, empty that Christmas Club account and see you at 4:00AM.
Check back here for new ads as they are released.
Black Friday Ads Are Out Read More »
Secret shortcuts for easier navigation
Windows 7 brings with it a whole bunch of new shortcuts. Still figuring out how to manage that revamped taskbar? Veronica has some tips to make your life easier on today’s Tekzilla Daily.
Look for more useful tips like these from our friends at Tekzilla – in the future.
Tekzilla Tip: Windows 7 Taskbar Tricks Read More »
PC Pitstop Newsletter – November 2009 Read More »
The long awaited official launch of Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system has come and gone. On October 22, 2009, Windows 7 hit the retail shelves. The initial media blitz and the launch parties are now just a fading memory. The early reports appear that folks are generally very positive concerning Microsoft’s newest operating system.
The Migration to Windows 7 Read More »