Monthly Archives: April 2012
A Few Common Computer Errors – And What They Mean
Computer errors can pop up when least expected, they can cause the entire system to suddenly shut down, and they can inadvertently corrupt data to the point where it can’t be deciphered. Although they can’t always be avoided, it’s important to remember that computer errors can be corrected. The key is to understand what computer … Continue reading
Verizon Wireless Continues to Aggressively Expand 4G LTE Network In Philadelphia Region
PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless customers in more areas across the company’s Philadelphia Tri-State Region, which includes central and eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, can now take advantage of Verizon Wireless’ 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, the nation’s largest 4G LTE network. The company has expanded 4G LTE coverage … Continue reading
Apple, Proview Reportedly Meet Regarding iPad Trademark Issue
Apple, Proview Reportedly Meet Regarding iPad Trademark Issue (via redOrbit) Apple and the Chinese firm Proview have entered into discussions hoping to resolve an ongoing dispute over the ownership of the iPad trademark, a lawyer involved in the legal proceedings told IDG News Service on Friday. According to reporter Michael Kan, Ma Dongxiao, who represents … Continue reading
Open Source Software 101
If you’ve spent any lengthy amount of time on the Internet, you’ve probably heard of open source software but might not have fully understood what it is and why it even exists. This article will describe this recent phenomenon and describe some of its benefits for the software using community. In a nutshell, open source … Continue reading
Recycling printer toner from paper.
Engineers at the University of Cambridge have been working hard to develop a process to “unphotocopy” toner ink from paper. This new process involves using short laser pulses to erase words and images by vaporising them. The printer material is heated up to a certain point and they then vaporise. Researchers believe this process will … Continue reading
NetAmerica Alliance Member Goes Live With 4G LTE Service in Texas
DALLAS, Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — NetAmerica Alliance, LLC today announced that Peoples Telephone Cooperative (an Alliance Member) has begun offering 4G LTE data service in rural Texas. This marks a milestone in NetAmerica’s journey to revitalize rural America by empowering the delivery of lifestyle
Facebook, Nook Apps Add Retina Display For New iPad
Facebook, Nook Apps Add Retina Display For New iPad (via redOrbit) Posting status updates or checking out funny photos on the go got a little more visually pleasing on Monday, as Facebook updated their universal iOS app to include Retina-display support for the new iPad. According to Ellis Hamburger of The Verge, version 4.1.1 of … Continue reading
BlackBerry maker out to capitalize on rivals
BlackBerry maker out to capitalize on rivals (via AFP) Research In Motion launched a new software platform Tuesday that lets businesses manage smartphones made by rivals that have been devouring the BlackBerry maker’s market share. BlackBerry Mobile Fusion was launched as a “next-generation mobile device management solution” for companies faced with a…
Facebook failing on privacy promises: campaign group
Facebook failing on privacy promises: campaign group (via AFP) Facebook has failed to meet a deadline to improve its privacy policies that was set by the data commissioner in Ireland, home to it overseas headquarters, an Austrian advocacy group said on Tuesday. “Now it seems that Facebook is not even sticking to the obligations under … Continue reading
Hidden Cameras for Sale Everywhere
Hidden cameras are available almost everywhere these days. Whether on the net or even in our local area grocery store, you have access to more surveillance technology right now than ever before. Undoubtedly this is a double-edge sword. The effect on society of this many hidden cameras should not be trivialized.