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1029usr078198
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 Posted - January 08 2010 : 18:35:02
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Question: Sylvia writes, "My Yahoo page is telling me my browser needs to be updated because my current one won't work on there soon. I know someone at work who had nothing but problems after she downloaded an updated version. That's the main reason I haven't done anything yet. What do you say about it? I apparently have to do it or I won't have a browser soon."
Answer: I am using Internet Explorer 8 and it works fine for me. Usually, if folks have trouble with it, it happens right after installing it, and it may take an uninstall followed by a reinstall, but then everything seems to smooth out. Internet Explorer 8 is the default browser that comes with Windows 7 and the lowest one it supports and so Microsoft's got to make it work... or else, you know. I really like it though.
Cool Site: light-o-rama: We've just come through the Christmas season, and some folks still haven't taken down their lights, which is just fine by me, because I love Christmas lights. Now, I'm a geek, so I really like when someone goes to the trouble to synchronize their lights to music. If you've ever wondered how to do that, check out lightorama.com. On the site, you'll find downloadable how-to articles that answer questions like, "What do I need" or tell you how to install a starter kit, or troubleshoot it when it doesn't work right. There are forums and a wiki if you should decide to take the plunge when the other end of this year comes... or even earlier. I've seen some sites that had 4th of July displays synchronized to patriotic music. You’ll find an online store here because light-o-rama is also the name of their product for lighting animation. But if you have even a minimal interest in this hobby, the most fascinating feature of the site, as far as I'm concerned, is the video section. Each year, light-o-rama holds a contest where they give away around $4400 in prizes and store credit annually. So if you like synchronized Christmas lights, give the site a look.
Cool Gadget: Cyber Clean Cleaning Slime: I the 70's we had a toy called slime. It came in a plastic trash can, felt gloppy and kind of oozed when you held it. It also picked up whatever particles it fell onto and when it got too dirty you had to throw it away. Alas, that slime went the way of the pet rock. But now a use has been found for the substance. Cyber Clean is a slime that you can use to clean your keyboard and other devices. You take it out and let it ooze between the keys and then when you pull it off, the gunk comes with it. It's been available at retail stores since November and only costs about $5.
It's All "Geek" To Me: Desktop: Communication is a great thing that happens when one person uses words to paint the picture that's in his mind on the canvas of someone else's mind. The quality of that communication is represented by how closely the two pictures match. Today's word is a bit more basic than some we've done, so you may well know what it is; but I still hear it referred to as the screensaver from time to time, among other things. Today's word is Desktop. In Windows, it has the Recycle Bin picture on it. It also has your background picture on it, and it's what you see when your computer finishes starting up after you log in. Everyone logs into Windows, but at home that’s automatic if you only have one user set up. When someone calls for tech support, I usually understand what they mean if they don't use this term. But if you do I'll always understand.
Links
Light-o-Rama:
http://www.lightorama.com
Cyber Clean Cleaning Slime:
http://www.gearlog.com/2010/01/cyber_clean_its_cleaning_slime.php
Cyber Clean Website:
http://www.cyberclean.tv/ |
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1/8/2010-IE8, Lightorama, Cyber Clean, "Desktop"
