Archive for September, 2009
Microsoft Security Essentials
Friday, September 25th, 2009
Security Essentials, Microsoft's free antivirus software, is getting out of the beta stage and will be released to the public in a few weeks. This is according to an email sent by Microsoft to the participants in the beta testing that started in June.
Microsoft Security Essentials is meant to offer users of licensed copies of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 basic protection against viruses, spyware, rootkits and Trojans. It will not have the encryption capabilities, password storage, firewall protection, parental controls, and backup services that can be found in most expensive security software, but its basic features seem...
iPhone: Three Apps I Love!
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
iPhone owners are annoying spouses worldwide. iPhones are too addictive, and I just can't put mine down. I am going to tell you about my three favorite apps and then I have to get to my support group! I hope they are prepared for my withdrawals from Pandora Radio, Facebook and TwitterFon.
I have to admit I had Pandora Radio on my phone forever, but only recently had that 'aha!' moment, realizing its true potential. My current music is getting played out, and I want some variety. Instead of searching for new bands, Pandora Radio has you type in your favorite band...
Where is Waldo?
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Since a few Mondays ago, Waldo, an underwater robot, has been missing. So, yes, the biggest question at this point in time is actually "Where is Waldo?"
The robot is from the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, and went missing a few weeks ago. Waldo had been making reports every two hours, and then it suddenly stopped sending out signals. The scientist behind Waldo the robot was Gary Kirkpatrick. He stated that there are a few options as to why the robot went missing. One option was that there was a major leak in the machine. Another option was that...