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Are U Texting?
A few years back I wrote about text messaging on the computer using instant messaging services on your computer like AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). In 2005, the teenagers were going like gang busters with IM'ing (Instant Messaging) via their computers and giving up voice communicating via the landline telephone or cell phones. Fast forward to 2009 and what has changed? More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

Seven Come Eleven
Seven come eleven... if you live in Hawaii and don't know what that means... wow! So, what has it got to do with technology! Well, if you are Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer or any of the huge number of Microsoft employees, you know just what it means... Windows 7 is almost here! Without getting into all the pros and cons of Vista, the fact is Windows 7 will be released on October 22nd... that from Microsoft making it official. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Tech Tips

How to Hook Up to the Internet With Your Laptop
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The other day I got an e-mail from a reader named Nola who told me she is seriously considering the purchase of a laptop for the first time. In her own words "sometimes my PC is so busy that I want to get a laptop so I can have some peace and quiet to surf, etc." She was also intrigued by the idea of being able to take it anywhere and connect to the Internet. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Tech Tips

Blogging 101 - Building a Blog
In a recent column we talked about the growing web blog phenomena. It's not an exaggeration to say that blogs are one of the hottest spaces on the Internet and according to Silicon Valley Analyst (and frequent Hawaii visitor) Tim Bajarin, they are increasing in influence with every passing day. In this column I'm going to talk about how to set one up.
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Lifestyle :: Computers :: Tech Tips

Cameras and iPods and Palms, Oh My!
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In preparation for the holidays, let's research the perfect gift for your high tech loved one. Let's however, up the ante and look at pricier options - $150 and up. The main criterion is that there be a link between the gifts and your PC.
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Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

The WOWs at CES 2007 - My Final 5, Plus Some Vista Comments
The first device of its kind to merge digital audio content and player technology in a single format,  Playaway is designed to fit into the lifestyles of audiobook listeners in ways that CDs, tapes and downloads simply can’t. Half the size of a deck of cards and weighing only two ounces, all Playaway listeners need to do is plug in the earbuds that come with every unit and press ‘play.’ More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Tech Tips

New Flavor of Wi-Fi Increases Network Range
When Walt Mossberg, the consumer technology columnist for the Wall Street Journal, wrote a rave review of the new Belkin MIMO standard wireless base station back in January, I knew I had to check it out.
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Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

You Have Mail Sir!
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Yes you can have fun with your e-mail and yes, I do! I have been using Incredimail for quite a few years and have taken it for granted for so long, that I hadn't thought about doing a column on it until recently when I was asked a lot of e-mail questions which as it happened could mostly be answered by telling about things that you can do with Incredimail! More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Internet Safety

A Prescription to Danger?
Has your child ever used the Internet to obtain any of the following: cigarettes, alcohol, prescription drugs, illicit drugs, or steroids? i-SAFE asked the students themselves. Their answers may surprise you. In anonymous online surveys conducted by i-SAFE 33% of high school students in Hawaii and 18% of Hawaii's 5-8 graders answered that they have used the Internet this way. Could it be your child? More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

Help...My Vinyl is Melting... Really!
If you have the same problem as I do, read on, a solution is available. I have hundreds, yup, hundreds of vinyl records, 78s, 33s, and even a few 45s stashed in my garage which is a pretty hot spot. I've thought about converting them to cassettes, then to CDs and now to DVDs. I just attended a techie conference and one of the many presentations was on this very subject, so I paid lots of attention and took notes. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

The WOWs at CES 2007 - Part 2
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As you will recall from last time, Showstoppers had five categories: Audio, Video, Digital & Interactive Entertainment, Computers, Cameras, Printers & Digital Media, Productivity Tools, Security Tools & Software, Startup Pavilion, and Wireless, Mobility, Communications & Home Automation. So for this time, here are 2 from each of those categories; as I did last time, for each, I have included a short explanation and a URL so you can find out more. Here goes. More »

Lifestyle :: Computers :: Technology In Plain English

What to Exchange My Gift For!
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Happy 2008! Somebody tell me where 2007 went!! I was surprised at the number of calls/e-mails I got about the list I did for Christmas... almost everyone had some they thought I should add, but of course, I explained I couldn't do that as my next column would be in January '08. Guess what... I got some pretty logical advice from 2 ladies who know what they are talking about. More »

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