The Google Blog (and the Google TV Blog) provided an update today on Google TV's recent progress. For those who haven’t yet heard of it, Google TV is a new way to think about TV: it’s a platform that combines your current TV programming and the open web into a single, seamless entertainment experience. Overall, it seems Google doesn't know where Google TV is headed and doesn't … [Read more...]
The Significance of October to Computer Users
It's October which means you're going to start seeing pink ribbons all over the place and just the color pink everywhere. It's on yogurt lids and even the NFL wore way too much pink last year. The reason behind everything becoming pink, like the leaves beginning to change colors, is that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. October 2010 marks the sixth annual National … [Read more...]
Emphasize the Crazy with The Benny Hillifier or Tube Dubber
Have you ever been watching videos, sporting events, a group of children, Team Fortress 2, or a cat and just thought to yourself "Now if this just had some Yakety-Sax music in the background this would be hilarious!"? Yes? Well, then here are two websites you need to know! The Benny Hillifier can add the Yakety Sax to any YouTube video and Tube Dubber can add any audio file … [Read more...]
Set Windows File Type Associations With assoc Command
Last week was a bit more stressful than it should have been. A problem arose for some computers which tried opening RealPlayer .ram files unsuccessfully with VLC after it had updated. The computers used to use Real Alternative to open .ram files, which opened them successfully, and I needed to switch them back to doing so. I tried changing the File Type extension through Folder … [Read more...]
In Less Than 24 Hours, Netflix Offends Canadians and Americans Separately; Apologizes
September 22nd was a bad day to be Netflix. In all reality, it should have been a good day because Netflix launched their streaming service in Canada. More customers means more chances for revenue. Instead, Netflix managed to insult Canadians and Americans during this single launch event. They called Americans self-absorbed and tried to persuade Canadians to subscribe by hiring … [Read more...]