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Entries from May 2008

Safari for Windows, A nice trip but…

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments

I installed Safari 3.1 for Windows and began to use it as my default browser. While it was a nice change of pace (simple interface, fast response) I began to see where it was a weaker browser than Firefox and even Internet Explorer(both the current versions and upcoming FF 3 and IE8).

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Tags: Tools and Utilities

Firefox Download Day 2008

May 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Well Firefox 3 is almost here and they want to have Firefox 3 the most downloaded software for that day…  Now they don’t have a date set but it will be soon.   So download a GREAT alternative to Internet Explorer for free and help create a world record!

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Tags: Tools and Utilities

On Vacation get your stuff on the road

May 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Ok I’m on a bit of a vacation.  Not anything expensive or extravagant but I’m not at home or in my office.  I still am available and able to work and function because I had a little foresight before I left.  Here are few tips to keep yourself sane and connected for peace of mind or emergency. 

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Tags: Tools and Utilities · Websites

Tools round the house…

May 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Growing up my parents had that drawer in the kitchen.  You know the one, screwdrivers, hammers, nails, screws, tape.  Often called the ‘junk drawer’ it didn’t have any cooking or serving utensils but things you needed round the house.  I’ve put together a list of things that you should have in your utility drawer.

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Tags: Home and Family

SSI Rumors

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

I got a mail today from someone outlining how SSI benefits are being given to Illegal aliens.  I’m including the contents of this email so that you can learn the truth before causing some more pain.  Granted I’m not one to support illegal aliens but I’d rather the facts.  Especially since I live near Hazleton, [...]

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Tags: Email Scams · Uncategorized

Windows Update Not! but a fix

May 10th, 2008 · No Comments

I recently had a bunch of trouble with a computer that would not update via windows update.  No matter how hard I tried it would just download the update and poof die.  There was no message outside of the sad sad failure.  From the Windows update site OR from the Automatic updates.  There was no [...]

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Tags: Tech Support

Email organization for Outlook

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

I used to use outlook years ago.  I switched to thunderbird and now use Gmail as my email client for everything.  However I recently became aware of something that might convince me to move back if I didn’t need my email at multiple sites.

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Tags: Tools and Utilities