Archive for September, 2003

Encrypt Your AIM Conversations

Tuesday, September 30th, 2003

Do you use AOL Instant Messenger to communicate with your friends, co-workers and family? Did you know that all of the conversations you have appear as plain-text on a network and the Internet?

The newest version of AIM for Windows (5.2+) allows for the use of security certificates as a way of encrypting [...]

BYO Segway

Sunday, September 28th, 2003

Can’t afford a “real” Segway? Me neither…

Here’s a page with tons of pictures and videos of a guy who built his own (for about half the price… which is still not affordable…)

wow

Friday, September 26th, 2003

i just started listening to “It Still Makes” by My Morning Jacket…

This album is phenomenal and I’m only on track 2! You will definitely be hearing more about them from me and others.. I guarantee it.

it’s that good.

A Palm Laptop?

Thursday, September 25th, 2003

Gizmodo has a report that Palmsource has been talking about building a laptop-sized Palm (full keyboard and screen)…

This has already been created.

It’s called an Apple eMate. It was a Newton made between 1997 and 1998. I have one sitting in my closet.

Many people will agree that the [...]

The 50 Most Common Used CDs

Thursday, September 25th, 2003

We’ve all been in used-record shops and we’ve all seen them at every single place we’ve visited…

Pitchfork Media presents the 50 Most Common Used CDs

Design A Badge, Get A Badge

Wednesday, September 24th, 2003

This is kind of cool..

Download the template at http://www.harrumph.com/badgeswap and design your own 1 1/4 inch button. Send the design back to harrumph.com along with $1 and you’ll get back someone elses design.

An Office Is More Than A Place To Work At

Wednesday, September 24th, 2003

An office should be a place where you work, there’s not question about that. The thing is, though, there is more to an office than just the place where you work.

I’m a firm believer that an office environment has a lot to do with a person’s creativity, drive and production. It should be [...]

Now we know where the “Any” key is!

Monday, September 22nd, 2003

I always thought it was typical “computer humor”, but I guess a lot of people are really not that smart… :)

Compaq FAQ: Where do I find the “Any” key on my keyboard?

Virginia Tech Super Computer Pics

Monday, September 22nd, 2003

Here are some pictures from the Virginia Tech Supercomputer that was built with 1100 Apple G5 Power Macs…

Things to think about: - How many SETI units this thing can analyze in a heartbeat - How much AC that room requires that is holding all of these machines - How fast this thing can rip mp3s - [...]

Everything In It’s Right Place

Monday, September 22nd, 2003

Fifth Graders Interpret Radiohead…