Protopage Ideas

This is a neat way to think about time savers on your PC.

Top 10 Most Stressful Professions- IT #1

Top 10 Most Stressful Professions

Work Stresses and Colleague Irritations, Defined

http://www.wytv.com/news/health/2788381.html

IT is #1..
There is proof! *smirk*

Processor wars!

http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/09/10/four_cores_on_the_rampage/

I believe this would be the PC side of the fight with the new MAC-Pro (http://www.apple.com/macpro/)

I think I'll wait until this all settles down a bit before I buy anything new in the processor realm. *smirk*

Gmail Shortcut Chart

http://evhead.com/hodgepodge/gmail-shortcuts.html

Cool collection of Gmail Shortcuts. The webpage is designed in a manner which makes the shortcuts easy to print out if you are so inclined.

KeepVid.com - Want It, Keep It!

http://keepvid.com/

This is quite a cool prog. How many times have you seen a YouTube or Google Vid clip you liked and wanted to strip out and save? Well, here is a solution for you. You "Want It, Keep It" is their slogan. There are also some other nice products to convert various file formats, audio, video, etc.

Check it out!

101 Ways to Organize Your Life

http://www.projectmanagementsource.com/2006/08/lessons_from_pr.html

Neat artcile on this topic. Eveyone could use a little project management in their life! Additionally, the site has more articles to browse along the same lines. Worth a look!

A New kind Of OS - online article

Link:
http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=&task=view&id=2309

Interesting article on futuristic views of OSes. Worth a few minutes read time, in my opinion. OSes. Where are they going?

MynoteIT - online note-taking interface and more

MyNoteIT.com has a neat web-based program geared towards students. The following are some program features outlined on LifeHack.org:

• Give them your scores, they’ll calculate your grade.
• Spot to plug in your teachers’ contact info.
• Note-taking with auto-save, with dictionary and translation built in.
• Community search for homework help, including in-site bookmarking.
• Friends list for you and classmates.
• Standalone and group calendaring options.

I agree with LifeHack.org in saying this is similar to the widely known "Backpack" program and some of its sister programs. Those too, are really great web-based programs which I encourage everyone to try out. In the world we live in today, secure online project and PIM management is the way to go!

Other links:

http://37signals.com/

Podcast Alley

Check out a Podcast..any Podcast!
No, you don't need an IPOD! You can listen straight from the webpage or download to your PC and chose what type of media to save it on. Of course.... if you are one of the many with an IPOD - Load it up!

http://www.podcastalley.com/index.php

50+ keyboard shortcuts for moving faster in Windows XP, from TechRepublic - Downloads - TechRepublic

50+ keyboard shortcuts for moving faster in Windows XP, from TechRepublic - Downloads - TechRepublic

This site has a free registration required for much of it but its well worth it. There are dozens of great articles, whitepapers and blogs to read through which deal with various tips and trick for PCs. Additionally, you'll find other articles like these:

85 Excel shortcuts, 80 Word 2003 shortcuts; 70+ Firefox shortcuts; 80+ Outlook shortcuts

Check it out!

Goggle - Google Maps Flight Simulator Game

Goggles Flight Sim v0.94

a Flash 8.0 Google Maps flight simulator by Mark Caswell-Daniels

While this game is in no way affiliated with Google, since they open their APIs to creative individuals, people are able to put out cool creations like this. Even if you aren't into Flight Sims... its a fun little game to play around with. There are quite a few destinations you can fly over including NY, London, Dublin, Disneyland... you get the picture. Warning: I wouldn't try playing this game if you are still wandering the WWW on dial-up!

Link:
http://www.isoma.net/games/goggles.html

Work Friendly

Improving corporate life since 1984.--


Ok, so I was listening to Kevin Rose on a podcast this past week and this website was mentioned. Ohhhhh..how fun it is. You may be amazed.

Check it out in your "spare" time. *smirk* It was also mentioned on TWIT. Additionally, you'll most likely find another writeup about it on DIGG.com somewhere.

http://www.workfriendly.net/

New "IUs" for Linux, Apple & Vista

eHomeUpgrade | Linux XGL/Compiz Graphics to Apple Aqua & Vista Aero:

These are a must see! The Compiz/Linux demo further confirms why I LOVE linux! These are the new "UIs" for these 3 OSes. The masses are missing out.... So take a few minutes and check these demos out, you won't regret it.

Sending Large Email Attachments

Ok.. so we all know the unwritten rules on sending large email attachments...

Rule #1
Don't Do It

Rule #2
No seriously, don't do it.

But........... if you must. Here are a couple sites that can help you along and save your Network/Sys Admin a headache:

http://www.yousendit.com/

http://www.transferbigfiles.com/

Google Sketch Up - create 3-D models

Now, I've just downloaded this and will test it out today, but it looks like a very neat little prog. Give it a try...its Google, how could you go wrong?!

Use your Gmail as a remote harddrive

Ok.. so there appears to be quite a few links to this sort of "hack". Good idea for those who don't already have a domain or remote storage solution. Here is a link to one of the sites

http://www.xmailharddrive.com/beta/

Need a file shredder?

I read about this file shredder recently...page is worth a look if you are interested in file "privacy".

http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/

Learn your rights online

EPIC.org - Electronic Privacy Information Center:

Check out this site and learn something!

Additionally, check out http://www.eff.org - "EFF is a nonprofit group of passionate people — lawyers, technologists, volunteers, and visionaries — working to protect your digital rights."

Bookmark and frequent often!

Need some privacy? -- Practical Privacy Tools

EPIC Online Guide
to Practical Privacy Tools:

Need Some PRIVACY? Ok, who doesn't. Well, here is a link to many useful tools. Enjoy!

P.S. Just in case you think no one will ever look....rest your thoughts... They WIll!


http://www.epic.org/privacy/tools.html

Online Manual Page Of Unix/Linux

Online Manual Page Of Unix/Linux

This seems to be a good online resource for Unix/Linux commands and other general concepts you should know.

Notpron - The Hardest Riddle Available on the Internet

Notpron - The Hardest Riddle Available on the Internet
This is too cool. If you are into dark riddles you should deffinately check this out. You must figure out the different riddles to pass through the pages. Sometimes the answers are even in the URL...

SecureDVD Linux Distro

http://www.securedvd.org/distros.html

Very cool item. 1 DVD with 10 of the top Linux Live CD distros for security and data analysis. Also, check out each distro mentioned. Very nice stuff!

PC-BSD - Personal Computing, served up BSD Style!

PC-BSD - Personal Computing, served up BSD Style!
This OS looks very cool. I'm deffinately installing it - at least a VMware image - to test out. It also has its own style updates (PBIs) which are slightly different than the other Linux update files. Rumor has it that its much easier to update with. We shall see!

20 Years Of PC Viruses - Technology News by TechWeb

20 Years Of PC Viruses - Technology News by TechWeb

For those of you who have ever been curious where these beloved *sarcastic* viruses started out, this one is for you. It takes you through "20 years of pc viruses" and provides links to:

A Brief History Of Viral Time The 10 Most Destructive Viruses Early Days On The Antivirus Front What To Do In A Malware Attack
Virus Image Gallery

The 10 Most Destructive PC Viruses Of All Time - Technology News by TechWeb

The 10 Most Destructive PC Viruses Of All Time - Technology News by TechWeb

Many of us have had to deal with one or more of these viruses in our days of tech. Here is a good run-down of some of the most infamous (per- Techweb)!

RIAA Watch

RIAA Watch

Interesting blog on RIAA watches (who have they sued now??). The saga continues...

SGI - Services & Support: UPSafe Implementation: Terminology

SGI - Services & Support: UPSafe Implementation: Terminology

If you are interested in UPS - PC power supply general information.

there is also a cool little tool on APCs website which enables you to configure your setup via a site form and it gives you results or suggestions on which type of UPS unit to purchase based on your config.
http://www.apc.com/tools/ups_selector/index.cfm

BNET - Despair Videos - Addressing Employee Complaints

BNET - Despair Videos - Addressing Employee Complaints

Funny

Photoshop Tutorials, Flash Tutorials, Programming Tutorials and Web Tutorials - In This Category - Total Tutorial

Photoshop Tutorials, Flash Tutorials, Programming Tutorials and Web Tutorials - In This Category - Total Tutorial

These are great!! Check them out. There is something for everyone here.

Do you need to turn off your PC at night?

Do you need to turn off your PC at night?

Everybody asks...so here is what the industry is saying about it.

Internet Explorer 7: downloads

Internet Explorer 7: downloads

Download this and check it out. (IE7 BETA 2) I've been using the BETA 1 version since it came (on 2 different machines) out with NO problems at all!

AJ's Blog - Desktop Zen - Reducing Visual Clutter on your Desktop

AJ's Blog - Desktop Zen - Reducing Visual Clutter on your Desktop

Good solution. I use this method or Object Desktop.

Steve Bass's Tips & Tweaks - Microsoft's Latest Patch Zaps My Wife's PC

Steve Bass's Tips & Tweaks - Microsoft's Latest Patch Zaps My Wife's PC

Ugggg! More MS Patch Madness! This time it conflicts with already installed HP software.

Schneier on Security: AT&T Assisting NSA Surveillance

Schneier on Security: AT&T Assisting NSA Surveillance

I actually heard about this first on the weekly "TWIT" Podcast. Its definately food for thought!

Schneier on Security

Schneier on Security: "A weblog covering security and security technology"

Recommended Reading!

Schneier.com

Schneier.com

This is good computer SEC info to put on you "list to read this month". They also have a monthly Podcast which I favor.

StopBadware.org

StopBadware.org

This is a great start! I encourage everyone to take a moment and read through this site. Stop badware, stop spyware!

Blank Password Network Access

Blank Password Network Access

Ok, well, this is not really being "security-minded", but its always good to know when trying to set printer or file sharing on home PCs.

I.T. Vibe - The top ten email spam list of 2005

I.T. Vibe - The top ten email spam list of 2005

This is worth a quick review of the year's SPAM.

//gtmcknight.com: Steal These Buttons

//gtmcknight.com: Steal These Buttons

Need some cool buttons for your website?

Internet Explorer 7: Beta 2 Preview checklists

Want to try out the NEW Microsoft Internet Explorer 7?
Below is the link to download the Beta.
Internet Explorer 7: Beta 2 Preview checklists

So far, I see they have added a few features for which I already LOVE Firefox for. I'm still testing it out. I does not seem to like WindowsBlinds which is a Windows Skin program. I had to switch back to a native Windows skin to see the new IE 7 menus correctly. Check it out. Oh, BTW - you must have SP2, it performs a check or valadation.

Security Now! Now featuring episode #25

Security Now! Now featuring episode #25

This is a highly informative webcast. A "must-listen" for anyone serious about "knowing" the internet and how things really work. This latest episode is "How The Internet Works, Part 1".

check it out!

BBC NEWS | Health | Mental skills 'worse after sleep'

BBC NEWS | Health | Mental skills 'worse after sleep'

Here you go. Proof of my daily "hard to wake up" claim!

Optimus keyboard

Optimus keyboard

LED Kayboard... very cool concept. I'd love one.. the price, though...

Thomas Hawk's Digital Connection: Digg, Del.icio.us, Kaboodle and Wink

Thomas Hawk's Digital Connection: Digg, Del.icio.us, Kaboodle and Wink: "Digg, Del.icio.us, Kaboodle and Wink"


Check out Kevin and info on DIGG.com

- ChuckChat: Technorama - » Interviews

- ChuckChat: Technorama - » Interviews

Ok, so I haven't actually listened to any of these yet. However, if Kevin, Leo and Patrick have done interviews there must be something worth listening to.

right-click, download the mp3s and listen up!

Tech-Recipes.com - Install the Vista / Longhorn Sidebar into XP

Tech-Recipes.com - Install the Vista / Longhorn Sidebar into XP: "Install the Vista / Longhorn Sidebar into XP"

Want to try before you buy? I found this little hack on Tech-recipes.com.

Letting Things Go - lifehack.org

Letting Things Go - lifehack.org

This is a good mental article to view. It makes you realize that you need to prioritize your life....before its over.