I am a persnickety person when it comes to terminology. I like to be accurate so people know exactly what I am talking about and so that it reflects that I know what I am talking about. I think it's a good habit to have and hope it is reflected in my writing. Ambiguity in documentation can be frustrating and when trying to get a group of people from different backgrounds to … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Firefox 29 redesigns the browser interface
April 29th brought Firefox 29.0. The latest update to Mozilla's latest browser came to Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. Version 29 of the popular open source browser brings a number of fixes, improved Firefox Sync, and a new customizable interface. You can read the release notes for 29.0 to read the full list of changes and known issues. The change you will most likely notice … [Read more...]
Product Review: Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830
The Logitech K830 is a backlit keyboard and touchpad combo in the latest media device meant for the living room. The K830 is intended to make it convenient to control a computer that is across the room connected to your TV. Perhaps you have a laptop that you connect to the TV for a larger display or even a dedicated HTPC (home theater PC). The keyboard is well packaged with … [Read more...]
Previewing the Paint.NET 4.0 beta
I'm a big fan of the image editor Paint.NET. It has been running at version 3.5.x for over a year but a beta version of 4.0 has been in the works lately. Just this week, a new build of the beta was released. I've worked with the previous builds and decided to check this one out and provide a quick preview of some of the upcoming changes. The best news about PDN 4.0 is that it … [Read more...]
Posters for the IT Pro
Looking for something to decorate the walls of your cubicle or office. This collection of posters draws from various sources. They can add a bit of color to your surroundings, build up your credibility, and most importantly, provide easy-to-read, easy-to-find reference information. Microsoft Microsoft offers a ton of posters if you just search the Download Center for 'poster'. … [Read more...]