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Archive for November, 2007

Back That Thing Up

My colleague Glen can tell you about the importance of backing things up.
A few years ago, after the birth of his first child, his computer locked up. He couldn’t get in, and couldn’t get anything out. After much digital surgery, he did manage to rescue some, but not all the pictures of his daughter.
Glen [...]


Online Wins as Writers Strike

One of the issues in the Writers’ Strike in Hollywood is compensation for works shown on the internet. More video is making its way online, and the writers want a cut.
As the technology for showing video on the web has grown, so has our demand for having video on demand. The major networks [...]


How to Get Rid of Your Computer: eCycling

If you’re upgrading your gear as the holiday sale season approaches, you’re left with unwanted technology that shouldn’t really be sitting in a landfill.
It may be a little early, but a computer has topped the official “What I Want for Christmas” list, so before you get a new one, here’s how to get rid of [...]