Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:02:41 AM
wireless-communications, computers
I read an article in InformationWeek magazine entitled “Spectrum Crisis” where Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski gave warnings about the limitations of wireless communications and their effects today and tomorrow. “The biggest threat to the future of mobile is the looming spectrum crisis.” stated to a wireless conference in October.
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Thursday, October 30, 2008 6:26:53 PM
computer books, computers, computer software
Calling all architects! If you are looking to add a little pizzazz in your presentations, look no further than Blender. This book tells you how to build architectural settings both inside and out. What client wouldn't be impressed with a 3D presentation of their project, complete with details.
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Thursday, October 9, 2008 1:45:05 AM
home page, computers, web sites
I am of the opinion that your home page should have the information that you are interested in reading, viewing and listening to. Enter netvibes.com. I was introduced to netvibes a couple of years ago and I have mentioned it in an earlier column. So why am I bringing it up again? Information is power!
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008 9:17:46 AM
computers, programming, computer software
PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor, I know, the abbreviation doesn't match) is a scripting language used by web developers to create dynamic web pages. That is, pages that are interactive or mini programs. There is the traditional, long way to program with PHP and then there is OOP or Object Oriented Programing. With the introduction of PHP5, OOP is much easier and it allows you to reuse code in different circumstances.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:05:18 AM
anti-virus programs, internet safety, computers, security
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I spoke to a woman the other day. She told me she had a Trojan Horse on her computer and couldn't get rid of it. I asked her what virus program she was using and she told me her ISP handled her virus protection. She used to have Avast, but signed up for the virus protection offered by her ISP and removed the program. That was when she got the virus.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 7:27:11 AM
computer books, computers, programming, web design
Hypertext Preprocessor, or PHP, is a programming language developed by author Rasmus Lerdorf. This language is used today to make dynamic web pages. Now I'm no programmer, but after the reading the first few chapters, I began to understand what I was reading.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:41:02 PM
politics, security
If you have been following my column, you have noticed that I've been talking a bit about politics lately since this is an election year. If you have been following my column, you have a computer and you want to know how to get the most out of it and how to keep it secure.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:56:41 AM
computers, politics
I've heard many people say, “What can I do, I'm just one voice?” Well, with the Internet and armed with the proper information, your single voice can be heard from the White House to the Halls of Congress right down to administration officials.
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Friday, July 4, 2008 1:33:51 AM
usability, computer books, web design
This is a book for anyone involved in designing a web site, from the CEO of a corporation down to the designers and developers in the pit. What we think how people use a web site is not really the way it happens. Steve points this out and many other misconceptions design teams have.
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