December 27, 2010

Take Control of Windows 7 Visual Effects

"In addition, some users find certain aspects of the Aero Desktop annoying but don’t want to turn it off completely and miss out the features they do like. Fortunately, Microsoft lets you take control of many of the individual features that make up the Aero Desktop."

December 19, 2010

Papa Sangre: binaural video game with no video

"You're in Papa Sangre's palace. His palace is in an afterlife that takes the form of a malevolent, unpredictable carnival: imagine a Mexican graveyard on the Day of the Dead -- with the lights off. You're the piƱata for a host of partying monsters. They probably look a lot worse than they sound. You should count yourself lucky it's too dark to see them." Also: "Requires minimum iPhone 3GS / iPhone 4 / iPad / 4th generation iPod touch ... does not currently support original iPhone or iPhone 3G", and you need to use headphones.

December 18, 2010

How to Stay Secure Online

"Although there is no 100% full-proof plan, there are ways to greatly improve your online security and plan for the worst. " I've just requested of my credit union that they offer temporary credit card numbers.

December 15, 2010

High-Tech School Bus Teaches Students on the Road

"The five 19-inch customized computer screens stream math and science content from PBS, NASA, the Discovery Channel, CBS News and the Smithsonian Institution for students to watch on their hour-long rides to and from school. The screens also include video-conferencing capabilities."

December 13, 2010

Google's Teach Parents Tech site to help mom and dad find the 'any' key this Christmas

"At the moment, we're counting 54 cross-platform how-to videos hosted by real live Google employees. The videos are brief (less than a minute) covering topics as simple as 'how to copy and paste' and 'how to attach a file to an email' to more advanced sessions covering 'how to setup an email autoresponder' and even 'how to find cheap flights.'"

December 04, 2010

iPhone App Slows Down Music When You Speed

"... the app Slow Down uses the iPhone’s sensors to track how fast you’re driving. If you go a few miles over the speed limit, it slows down the tempo of any track playing from your music library. And if you exceed by more than 6 miles per hour, the music stops completely until you resume driving at a normal speed again. "

Turn Off User Account Control (UAC) for a Specific Application

December 01, 2010

Caregiver Software to Guide Mentally Impaired Patients

" The software, called Guide, is designed to verbally prompt patients by asking questions and waiting for answers. "

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