YouTube Appeals to the Pentagon

In an earlier article, Military Bans Popular Websites, I brought you the news about how the military is currently banning twelve popular websites from their computers and networks, effectively leaving military serving worldwide without access to those sites. It is an interesting ban, because the websites chosen for the ban involve communication or sharing of information in one way or another, mostly through video or audio. Many soldiers use YouTube to share videos with loved ones back home, as well as view videos created by their loved ones, as a way of keeping in touch with their families and friends. … Continue reading

Computing Review: May 12th through May 18th

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

Two Rival Giants Will Appear Together

Apple and Microsoft have long been rival companies in the computing world, almost from the very beginning of the birth of the personal computer. Now in the age of digital media, the fire continues to be fueled. Well, prepare for history, as the two rival giants will make a historic appearance on the same stage. Apple CEO Steve Jobs and Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates will come together for a rare joint appearance at the Wall Street Journal’s D: All Things Digital, an executive conference that will be taking place from May 29 through May 31. Known as D5, the conference … Continue reading