I hope everyone (who celebrates Christmas that is, whether for secular reasons—like I do—or religious reasons) … Christmas 2010: The holiday we make contact (with Santa Claus… and Superboy too!)Read more
Tech
Various tech topics, including digital media, streaming services, blogging, and diversity issues.
Here comes VLC, here comes VLC, right down VLC Way: VLC gets festive for the holidays
VLC is an open-source, cross-platform (available for OS X, Windows, Linux, etc.) video player (and audio … Here comes VLC, here comes VLC, right down VLC Way: VLC gets festive for the holidaysRead more
Yahoo shutting down Delicious.com (update: make that “spinning off”)
As reported on various spots online, it appears that Yahoo is planning to shut down Delicious.com, … Yahoo shutting down Delicious.com (update: make that “spinning off”)Read more
Ubuntu installation guide extra: alternative programs to install
As an addendum to my previous post about tips for setting up Ubuntu post-installation, and at … Ubuntu installation guide extra: alternative programs to installRead more
Mom’s experience with Ubuntu (and her first real computer)
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I brought home to my mother an early Christmas gift: my old … Mom’s experience with Ubuntu (and her first real computer)Read more
Black Friday sales are finally here (such as they are)
Thursday here in these United States is Thanksgiving, our annual holiday for family get-togethers, eating food … Black Friday sales are finally here (such as they are)Read more
Things to do after a fresh Ubuntu Linux install (a reasonably-user-friendly guide)
After upgrading via a fresh install to the newest version of Ubuntu Linux (most recently to … Things to do after a fresh Ubuntu Linux install (a reasonably-user-friendly guide)Read more
Wall-to-wall wallpaper sources for your computer (or iPhone/Palm Pre)
Most computer users, of course, are interested in customizing their desktops with their favorite wallpaper. However, … Wall-to-wall wallpaper sources for your computer (or iPhone/Palm Pre)Read more
Facebook email update: “A messaging system with email”
An update on yesterday’s speculative post about Facebook gaining email. It seems I (and everyone else) … Facebook email update: “A messaging system with email”Read more
Facebook and free email?
On Monday, social networking site Facebook plans to announce some “surprising” new development. Various leaks and … Facebook and free email?Read more