http://teknote-systems.com/blog Just another techie weblog Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:56:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So I broke down and replaced my 3 year old Palm TREO smartphone with an Apple iPhone 4, despite all of the hype floating around the press about a supposed antenna defect. Why would a techie like me who researches her gadgets like a mad woman before committing to ... http://teknote-systems.com/blog/?p=31 Are you a Facebook member? If so, pay attention to the latest hijack threat as reported here by PCWorld: Hot on the heels of a reported hijacking of hundreds of Facebook groups, a new variation on an old worm is crawling its way into the social network's walls. Attackers have ... http://teknote-systems.com/blog/?p=30 Most computer users are familiar with shareware and spyware, but new on the internet is a 'ware' called scareware that is scary indeed. Sneaking into advertisements commonly displayed on social networking sites, blogs, and trusted web addresses, this newfangled type of cybercrime is intended to tap into your wallet ... http://teknote-systems.com/blog/?p=29 As pocket "flip" camcorders continue to be all the rage, quality becomes increasingly better with hi-def moving into the picture. Now, not only can you capture video on the fly, but you can actually record with frame rate options and superb video quality. Check out these inexpensive pocketable ... http://teknote-systems.com/blog/?p=28 Computer users have watched notebook computers go thinner and light as paper, so what's next? Even smaller! That's right, now web surfers have the no-lugging option of sporting miniature notebook computers for logging onto the internet. What could be more handy than a purse-sized computer for checking ... http://teknote-systems.com/blog/?p=27 For those interested in blogging but without the time to generate elaborate posts, 'microblogging' is a much better alternative. What is microblogging? Basically microblogging is blogging in a nutshell, or posting web logs in about 200 characters or less. Services such as Twitter, Jaiku and Pownce are ... http://teknote-systems.com/blog/?p=26 Watching television shows from your computer is no longer a thing of the future. A quickly growing company by the name of Hulu provides online viewing of TV episodes, clips and movies around the clock in the United States. Want to know more? View this video walkthrough: http://teknote-systems.com/blog/?p=25 Vending machines are known for providing consumers a quick snack or beverage while on-the-go, but iPods and perfume? That's right. ZoomSystems has created vending machines to sell electronics and beauty products in U.S. airports and stores such as Macy's. With the use of touch screens, consumers can ... http://teknote-systems.com/blog/?p=24 Who says voice mail over the Internet is not just for the corporate world? Google, that's who! Simply download Google Talk and get started with free online communication, including instant messaging and voice mail service. Not interested in another download? No problem. Just launch the ... http://teknote-systems.com/blog/?p=23 Why should Grandma and Grandpa Jones miss out on email and family photos just because they don't own a computer? They shouldn't, precisely why Presto came up with the idea of a printing mailbox service. Presto prints the recipient's email messages and/or photo attachments on a daily schedule ... http://teknote-systems.com/blog/?p=22