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Health Risks of Cell Phones

Ryan — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:25:05 +0000

I actually don’t use a cell phone more than twice a month. Cell phones limit my sense of freedom and so I only take calls when I am seated in my office, and in that case I don’t need a cell phone… Skype is sufficient.

Part of me feels a little self-righteous because I hear all these theories that cell phones might cause cancer and all. So I feel pretty safe. But it sure would be a shame if the 80% of the population (or so) that uses cell phones ended up with negative health effects. Hopefully it will turn out that cell phones are innocuous pieces of technology. But, if you are looking for some tips on how to protect yourself, check out this article called: 10 Ways to Limit Health Risk from Cell Phones

BlackBerry Storm: Ideal For Overseas Travel?

Todd — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:53:29 +0000

In this economic downturn, people are looking for ways to save money on just about everything. We don’t spend as much in the shops, we save more
money than before to make up for rampant spending, we travel less and when people do travel they spend less on flights and accommodation. Even our phone calls are feeling the crunch: we call less often, use Skype-to-Skype more and when overseas email will do. Well, that’s what I thought until I spotted this list of reasons to rent a BlackBerry Storm. Email, built-in mapping, GPS, 3G and GSM all come in very handy when you’re in a foreign country.

Just How Far Has Technology Advanced? On Closer Inspection, Quite A Lot

Todd — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:56:04 +0000

Technological progress over the last 100 years has been fast and furious, but if you ever needed convinced about how far on we’ve come then check out these room-sized old school printers from yesteryear. It’s hard to believe an office printer that commanded a permanent administration staff of two would ever be considered cutting edge!

Geekily Kewl: System 7 Running On An iPhone

Todd — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:05:00 +0000

First there was Windows 3.1 running on a Nokia N95 and now there is System 7 on the iPhone. How cool but useless is that! Still, it shows just what is possible on this machine.

VoIP On Nokia Phones: It’s Easier Than You Think

Todd — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:27:58 +0000

While the iPhone has most certainly stolen a march on the rest of the mobile industry, who are now collectively and feverishly working to catch up, Nokia still remains the market leader in terms of world wide unit sales with a 40% share. An while their phones aren’t exactly renowned for stunning industrial design, they are known for relative ease of use. And you’ve got to give credit where credit is due: Nokia VoIP-capable phones have been floating round for longer than you’d care to know.

The Beauty Of High Speed Internet

Ryan — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:06:41 +0000

You know the Internet has become something awesome. When we were all using dial-up modems, there were quite a few limitations. We tried to squeeze everything we could out of the 56kbps or whatever it was, but really it was tedious. But with the advent of high speed internet and broadband the Internet has literally become an enabler of all our information, communication and entertainment needs. We now watch HD quality movies, research cars, read jokes, order gifts, talk, chat, and spend the majority of our lives on the Internet.

Think about it: the Internet is literally removing the need for physical objects (physical stores, DVDs, video game discs, CDs, etc.). It is so powerful it is changing the shape of our world. You can shop online instead of going to Walmart. In some places you can order groceries and have them delivered to you.

Harness Slow Moving Water For Energy

Ryan — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:48:49 +0000

It’s cool to see that we are learning how to harness common things for energy and not just relying on uncommon things. Up until now, we’ve had to rely on fast moving water to harness energy from water. But it looks like slow moving water (1 mph) can now be tapped too.

Saving Money With Free VoIP

Todd — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:51:32 +0000

So you’ve got a broadband connection to the internet, but you still use your regular phone to make calls. Well, that’s not the way it has to be. With Voice over IP technology you can save yourself a bunch of cash each month because calls are made over the internet instead of using the traditional phone network. That way you can save money calling friends and family both nationally and internationally. Have a look at this thorough list to get started with free VoIP for your home or office.

Managing Money Better With Web 2.0 Technology

Todd — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:48:15 +0000

You’d have to live in a cave to miss the economic crisis we’re currently facing. As things get worse, household budgets will inevitably get tighter. Check out this list of money management tools to help you get your personal finances ironed out and maybe even get your money working for you.

iPhone Apps For Cheaper Calls & SMS

Todd — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:45:19 +0000

Yep, there’s the new iPhone coming soon but look past all the marketing hype and you’ll find that it may actually cost you more than you current 1G iPhone. Here are some iPhone VoIP apps and services (some available now for jailbroken phones) that will at least help you negate the cost of making calls.