This video discusses Dunbar's number and the effect of social networks on our society's ability to connect, have conversations, and not feel lonely. Is our desire for self-actualizing contradictory to our desire to not be lonely? Do social networks expand us beyond our comfortable capabilities for somebody else's profit? http://vimeo.com/70534716 Inspired and Based on the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
Free ebook – Introducing Windows Server 2012 R2 Technical Overview
Microsoft Press has another free ebook available. Introducing Windows Server 2012 R2 Technical Overview gives a great explanation of new features and changes made in Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1. The book covers such topics as previous enhancements and new changes to: Hyper-V Storage Failover clustering Networking Active Directory Group Policy IIS Remote Desktop … [Read more...]
Internet Explorer as an anime girl [official video]
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Because you asked for it... Wait, you didn't ask for a female anime personification of IE? Well, anyways, Microsoft Singapore has created this little promo video dedicated to anime fans. It shows Inori Aizawa, a heroine representing Internet Explorer, as you can tell by the Windows tramp stamp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHTUlF7NA2o The video description links to … [Read more...]
8 smart watches [infographic]
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Smart watches are here after quite a build-up of hype. Do you have one or do you have one on your Christmas wish list? I stopped wearing a watch as a result of getting a cell phone, I'm not looking forward to wearing a watch because I have a smart phone. I can understand how it would be nice to be able to quickly see what your latest notifications are but I'm not a fan of … [Read more...]
Today is Energy Star Day!
Energy Star is a standard for efficient appliances. It was started in the United States by the EPA but has since grown to have an international influence. Energy Star appliances are above and beyond the federal requirements for energy efficiency, saving energy and saving you money. The Energy Star label also saves you time when shopping. The Energy Star information can help … [Read more...]