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So, I was fortunate enough to get my upgrade to Docsis 3.0 service yesterday. Comcast is the ISP in my area and they provide me with broadband only. Unfortunately I cannot utilize their cable tv services due to my family wanting international programming available only through Dish Network. We live in what I consider the [...]
Sun released an updated version of their free desktop virtualization solution in the recent past. Naturally it is a worthwhile system and must be put through the paces before a decision can be made on if ‘FREE’ works. I downloaded a copy for MAC OS X and installed it on a Mac Book Pro that [...]
Google stripped the BETA tag from all of its apps on July 8, 2009. Are you one of the few that enjoy the BETA tag showing? If yes, then Google Labs has your answer. Follow these steps: Login to your GMAIL account. Hit the Settings Link Hit the Labs Link Scroll down and look for [...]
Great news out of Google Today…the BETA tags are gone. Here is the full story via (The Official Google Blog): Google Apps is out of beta (yes, really) 7/07/2009 08:02:00 AM We’re often asked why so many Google applications seem to be perpetually in beta. For example, Gmail has worn the beta tag more than [...]
I have been using Comcast’s broadband service for a long time. Every so often I run a speed test to see what my speeds are. I must say I am truly impressed with the speeds I have been getting as of late. I figured i would share: Thank you Comcast….I don’t need FIOS as long [...]
This article courtesy of: NetApex News Here is a quick how-to for setting up a Google Voice/Gizmo/Gtalk solution to enable people to call you on your PC at no charge (at least no charge to you, long distance charges would still apply if your GV number isn’t local to them.) First of all you need [...]
So you signed up for Google Voice after waiting for an invite, for what seemed like an eternity. Now you feel that your number is just not what it should be and you want a different one with a different area code etc….well you can change your number. But the privilege is not FREE. Google [...]
