Friday Funny: Boy Were They Wrong!

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Mary Ann Romans

In 1949, Popular Mechanics predicted that in the future “Computers may weigh no more than 1.5 tons.” Well, we all know how off that one was. Check out some of these very funny quotes and predictions made by famous people and publications about computers and technology. “There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.” Ken Olsen, the president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp. (1977) “Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.” Pablo Picasso. “The cloning of humans is on most of the lists of things to worry about from Science, along with … Continue reading →

Computing Week in Review: May 5th Through May 11th

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Mary Ann Romans

May 5th Computing Week in Review: April 28th Through May 4th Have you heard of Sniplits? Our guest blogger, Courtney brings us information all about this interesting website. Other stories this past week include one on the video game that will teach you how to drive and having the pseudo cell phone. May 6th Robotic Animals Decode Animal “Talk” and Behavior One of the latest bits of information about technology and science concerns robotic animals that are being used to help decode animal “talk” and animal behavior. Scientists are building all sorts of robotic animals from squirrels to slugs and … Continue reading →

Computing Week in Review: December 10th Through December 16th

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Mary Ann Romans

Have you done all of your holiday shopping? If not, you might want to review some of the articles we had in the Computing Blog last week. We’ve reviewed some hot tech gadgets, and they may just be what you are looking for when it comes to gift ideas. Here is the Computing Blog week in review for December 10th through December 16th. December 10th Computing Week in Review: December 3rd Through December 9th Will you wrap a robot to go under the tree this Christmas? Or maybe you are the type to give virtual gifts? Either way, you can … Continue reading →

Computing Review: November 5th Through November 11th

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Mary Ann Romans

Have you heard of GodTube or Conservapedia? These are Christian-theme websites that are quickly gaining in popularity. You’ll want to check out the article that tells you all about them. Also, we are gearing up here for the holidays. I can’t wait to offer you information and links to all of the great holiday stuff online. For now, we will just have to start with Thanksgiving. You can see what goodies are available to decorate your desktop. And now, here is the Computing Blog week in review for November 5th Through November 11th November 5th Computing Review: October 22nd Through … Continue reading →

Computing Review: June 9th through June 15th

Posted on June 23, 2007 by Mary Ann Romans

From iPhone news to software company battles, there has been a lot going on in the Computing Blog. And don’t forget those fun and useful widgets. In case you missed any of the Computing articles, here is the Computing Review that covers the dates for June 9th through June 15th. June 11th Computing Review: May 26th through June 1st Have you missed any of the fun and informative computing blogs? I’m still busy catching up on the computing blogs week in review. I’m almost there, so hang in with me a little longer. Meanwhile, you can take a browse through … Continue reading →

Computing Review: May 12th through May 18th

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Mary Ann Romans

Well, I certainly have a lot of catching up to do with my “week in review!” I have been so busy trying to get you the latest information, tips, tricks and fun websites, that I have really fallen behind on the reviews. I hope that you will forgive me, especailly after learning my good news. I will now be blogging full-time for the Computing blog in addition to blogging for the Frugal Living Blog. May 12th Have you ever met anyone from the Internet in person? Well, the day is here. Today is the day I get to meet Spoons, … Continue reading →