Adobe seems to be rather insistent that you use their GetPlus software. Despite complaints that I've lodged in the past, GetPlus is a Big Minus, Adobe has spread GetPlus from Adobe Reader to also be used with Adobe Flash. Combined with the fact that Firefox is now prompting for Adobe Flash updates with its own updates, it seems a lot of people are stirred up and having problems … [Read more...]
A Guide To Google Voice
Google Voice is the latest technology that I've been excited about. It has a lot of features and helps make a phone number yours instead of just something that the phone company loans to you. Google Voice allows you to have one phone number and direct where it goes, such as your office phone, your landline, your cell phone, or all three. From there, you still have more options … [Read more...]
TED – A Site of Ideas Worth Sharing
TED, or Technology, Entertainment, Design, is a private nonprofit foundation that produces invitation-only speeches and streams them to the world free. No registration is required, but you can sign up for an account with TED if you want to join the community. TED Talks feature leaders in innovation and upcoming stars presenting jaw-dropping talks with a very high production … [Read more...]
iGoogle Supports Secure Gmail Again!
The previously reported problem of no longer being able to access Gmail through the iGoogle gadget can be repealed. Previously reported April 29, 2009, you can now use the Gmail setting "Always use https" AND be able to access your Gmail account with the official, and (now) fully functional Gmail gadget. The original error message, below, has finally gone away this … [Read more...]
What They Play – A Site Explaining Video Games to Parents
What They Play is a site with the intent to make parents a little less clueless about the video games their kids are playing or are begging to play. Utilizing but going well beyond the ESRB ratings that you may already be familiar with, What They Play is a great resource for parents that explains without demeaning them. "Them" meaning I am not a parent; on the contrary, I was … [Read more...]