Are CBS shows mysteriously disappearing from your DVR? Could the network actually go the distance to block shows from recording so you get stuck watching ads? — Gizmodo
In San Francisco and a Flickr member? Step right up for your free donuts, courtesy of Flickr. — Yahoo! Events
Once in a while, I'll find some of my favorite TV shows (like American Idol) in HD and make sure to tape them on my DVR. . . . but when this does happen, it's a rare treat. Needless to say, I was overjoyed to hear that one of my all-time faves, the Oprah Winfrey show will be broadcasted in HD this Fall. "We’re pleased to offer viewers their favorite daytime talk show — the Oprah show — in stunning HD beginning this Fall," Harpo president Tim Bennett said. With Oprah already going high tech with the online Webcast on demand for A New Earth, this recent announcement doesn't surprise me at all!
Technology Being Used to Fight Street and Web Crime
Ever wish your laptop could do more than just order you up a pair of shoes? How about using it to fight crime? Victims of crimes in Brazil can now log onto Wikicrimes and pinpoint the exact intersection of the criminal attack.
Maybe you know everything that Spotlight does already, and maybe you've never really thought about the little magnifying glass icon in the top right hand corner of your Mac's screen.
If you're in the latter category, then I have some tips that will make your life easier. You may use it most often in the search bar of your browser window or to hunt down stuff in iTunes, but these tips explore the offline applications of this handy little tool (for those of you who have updated to Leopard).
Click on the Spotlight icon for:
A Dictionary: Don't waste your time looking for a website to do it for you — just open spotlight, type in "lugubrious," and hit enter. Spotlight activates the Dictionary application and provides you with the definition of the word and its etymology.
A Calculator: Just type the math problem into Spotlight and the calculation is performed and displayed in the window.
The Vintage Geek Group has been seeing some action lately, and I had to post this video that group member tdamji sifted from the Youtube racks! Try to hold back the nostalgia as you see Duck Hunt, Hogan's Alley, even the tracking adjustment of a VCR of yore.
Oh yeah. I WAS the first.
If you see more stuff like this — vintage gadget anything — show us! Join the Vintage Geek group and be a superstar like tdamji!
Now that we're in full wedding planning mania, you've already started on your wedding website, and sorted out your online wedding registry, so hopefully you still have enough vigor left in you to start your search for your wedding photographer! Since this task is one of the most important for your big day (next to the dress of course), you'll want to put some serious thought and effort into choosing the right photographer to capture your wedding. If you have no idea where to start, I can give you some tips on how to hit the ground running.
Film or Digital?
Although digital photography might be something you are leaning towards (since you all are so tech savvy!), there are some factors to consider for both. The rich depth and grain of film photography is something unique that you can only get with film. Sure, your digital photographer can fiddle around with Photoshop for each of your photos to try and bring out those same qualities, but it's just not the same. Besides, I'm sure that would be a ton of OT for the poor guy, and who knows how high that would bring the cost of the service! But digital photography also has its benefits. To see what they are, read more
If you've already splurged for a sleek MacBook Air, why not go the distance with a $349 bag made from fine Italian leather? So I may not have the funds for such luxury, but a geek can dream right? And just in case you decide to go the distance, this deep red bag by Orbino includes plush padding, an accessories pocket for your cell phone, and is hand lacquered for silly spillage protection.
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