Archive for June, 2008

Online Storage

June 24th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner
Tagged as: Computers, Internet

We all know how important it is to back up our data and projects as we are working. As a writer I can tell you that there is almost nothing more frustrating than spending all day working on an article only to accidentally hit a button that closes my document—when I haven’t been smart enough [...]

Limits Again?

June 17th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner
Tagged as: Internet

Do you remember when internet service was provided on a tiered payment system? AOL was famous for it, as were the larger dial-up internet service providers. Then, when the majority of internet users switched to cable and high-speed broadband services, the companies providing internet access switched to a tiered “speed” payment plan. Usage of the [...]

The Blackberry

June 10th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Erin Steiner
Tagged as: Cell Phones

Does anybody else remember when the Blackberry was an elusive electronic device and only high-powered executives seemed to be able to find them and put them to use everyday? Now Blackberry is trying to become the “everyphone” and really, who doesn’t want a phone that will do just about everything except fold your socks?
We knew [...]