Recent Computing Blog | Electronics PostsYouTube Roundup: Amazing Robotsby Mary Ann Romans07 Mar 2008 06:59 PMI'm fascinated by all of those household robots that promise to do everything from make toast to hand wash the dishes. Here is a round up of some of the most interesting, scary or fascinating YouTube videos of household robots. Readybot gets put through its paces as a kitchen helper. What Can You Do with Old Electronics?by Mary Ann Romans07 Jan 2008 09:14 AMDid you get blessed with some new electronics this year? From cell phones to televisions, from ink cartridges to batteries, here is what to do with all of that old stuff. Hint: some of these items are considered hazardous waste and should not be thrown away in the regular trash. Vampire Electronicsby Mary Ann Romans31 Oct 2007 10:24 AMDid you know that there may be several small vampires around sucking up your power? Up to five percent of your energy is getting drawn through your outlets without your real consent or awareness. Me & My Computerby Heather Long25 Jul 2007 07:06 AMRecently, Mary Ann asked me for some thoughts on computers and I have to admit, I had to think about. My computer is a fundamental tool in my everyday life. I use it for school. I use it for work. I use it for leisure time entertainment. I use it for my news. Embedded Chips in Your Shampoo: RFID Technologyby Mary Ann Romans18 Jun 2007 04:17 AMImagine if your money could talk back to you. Or how about your gift certificate or even your jewelry? Your new bracelet could talk all about how nice it is, how beautiful, how brilliant in color. That is all possible now, thanks to scientists at the Hitachi Research Labs in Japan. New Subscription Service for Computersby Mary Ann Romans18 May 2007 04:47 AMThe Linux-based Zonbox may be the first to offer subscription-based computing. When I think of things to subscribe to, my mind always goes to magazines. Proximity Computing Coming Soon?by Mary Ann Romans02 May 2007 03:41 AMHave your heard of proximity computing? It promises to dramatically increase data transaction speeds between computer chips while greatly reducing power consumption. Why I Love My Laptopby Mary Ann Romans26 Apr 2007 03:53 AMAre laptops absolutely necessary? Probably not, unless you are me. When I received a laptop a couple of years ago, my whole world changed. I became less stressed, grew three inches taller, lost 20 pounds and developed sparkling white teeth. Well, maybe not, but I did grow less stressed. CompUSA: Everything Must Goby Barbara Eastom Bates28 Feb 2007 03:40 PMSay it isn't so! Under pressure from competitors like Best Buy, Fry's Electronics, and Circuit City and burdened by over $100 million in unsaleable inventory, CompUSA announced the upcoming closure of more than half their retail outlets yesterday. Of 229 stores, 126 will close across the U. S. The Kid Computer Revolutionby Emily Price21 Dec 2006 04:45 AMI work at an elementary school after-school program part-time. One of the electives children can choose in "Computers' and I often find myself in the computer lab after school supervising 20-25 children playing in the computer lab. Recent Blog Comments InCogNEATO says... "I have the USB fingerless gloves and they do not work good at all." Samual says... "I have Sopho's on my work computer as it has windows, my own laptop is a mac though so I don't bother with an antivirus for it." |
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