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Friday Funny: Boy Were They Wrong!

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 →

Electronic Social Networks Thrive in the Workplace

You have heard of Wikipedia, haven’t you? Well how about Pfizerpedia or Hershypedia? It seems that many large companies are taking a page, almost literally, from booming social network sites to create their own versions, where employees can share ideas, get personal and even post resumes. I remember way back when, when the corporate world was just starting to dedicate resources to IT (Information Technology) as it related to the internal office community. I was hired, in part, at a good-sized firm in order to create an Intranet, in which employees could share information about their departments, pick up news … Continue reading →

Does Shutting Off Your PC Daily Shorten It’s Life?

One of the greatest technology debates is not about cell phones causing cancer or Yahoo versus Google, but something more domestic. Does shutting down a PC on a daily basis shorten its life? Do you have to compromise saving energy for the health of your computer? Here is the answer. This question comes up so very frequently, although not usually as a question. There are users on both sides who adamantly believe (and share) that it is better to either leave your computer on all of the time or shut it down when you aren’t actively using it. The pro … Continue reading →

Computing Week in Review: February 25th Through March 2nd

It has been a busy week for us here in technology-land. We’ve taken advantage of the free Lego Designer and have continued to discuss making money with your website. Here at home, we updated our own family website, although it is really just for fun. Here is the Computing Blog week in review for February 25th through March 2nd February 25th Computing Week in Review: February 18th Through February 24th Would you like to make money with your website? It isn’t that hard to do. This past week, we started a series that will show you how to do just … Continue reading →

Friday Funny: You Know You’re a Technology Hound When…

Are you labeled by your friends and family as a technology hound? Do you think of yourself as a techie, computer guru, or just someone who just likes having the latest gadget? Read through the following to see if any of it applies to you. You know you’re a technology hound when… Your car cost $500 and your computer system cost $3,000 You watch the end credits of a movie and can name off the type face used You check your email more than once an hour You have a profile set up on five different social network websites You … Continue reading →