In most cases, men use a three-tiered system for handling medical problems: Gaping flesh wounds warrant a trip to the E.R., blood-flecked phlegm calls for a doctor visit, and anything less demands a big dose of “suck it up.” And you know what? Sometimes this mentality makes sense, especially when so many minor conditions are [...]
Microsoft has reached an enormous success with its Windows product during the last decade and practically monopolized the market for home computer operating systems. But, does it mean Windows is still the best OS around, especially for power users? I’m going to cumulate my Windows XP frustrations and tell you about the top 10 reasons [...]
I was recently invited by Jason Calacanis to A Small World, the uber-exclusive social network (don’t ask for invitations, it’s a privilege I haven’t been granted since I’m a newcomer there). This has prompted me to think about a number of issues relating to social networks in general. In this entry, I will try to [...]
Your Palm PDA can do a lot more than just contact and calendar management. Stock it with the right software and it can play music, stream RSS feeds, keep you entertained on the road, and even get you where you’re going. What will the “right software” cost you? In some cases, nothing at all. A [...]
The Game Boy (and now, DS) brand seems to be unstoppable, even in the face of shinier, more advanced competition. We take a look at the top 10 handheld losers. 12 For casual handheld observers, the Game Boy brand is all they know. The reality is that there have been a surprising number of casualties [...]
Internet Explorer 7 is designed to make browsing safer. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the new security features, including Active X opt-in, the Phishing Filter, cross-domain security, enhanced privacy protection, and an international character alert.
Witness 25 of the worst IT debacles! So many IT specters in one place could give you nightmares, but those with courage enough to read on will learn from the horrible mistakes of others.
