In 1915, Thomas Edison invented the telescribe to record telephone conversations. The telescribe was a device that made recordings on wax cylinders. It was based on Edison’s idea to use the phonograph as a telephone recorder. Learn more about the history of the telephone answering […]
I’ve revisited Linux frequently over the years, trying out various distros, but never came across one which really fitted the my bill. Always seemed to strike some kind of major issue too. Most recently I attempted to install ZorinOS with a view to test driving
In 1995, the first version of the Java programming language was released. Java is one of the most popular programming languages in use with a reported 10 million users. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_(programming_language)
How many times do you send an e-mail requesting that a colleague take care of something and a week or so later you remember and ponder… Did they reply? Did I forget to follow up? Now where is that e-mail? Don’t beat yourself up! It’s
AvioSoft, the publisher of professional DVD/Video software is commemorating Memorial Day by offering a store wide 10% discount… but wait… there’s more! AvioSoft is also offering up to 50% discount off three software items: Video Converter Standard – 25% discount Aviosoft Video Converter is the
In 1990, Microsoft released Windows 3.0. Windows 3.0, a graphical environment, was the third major release of Microsoft Windows. It became the first widely successful version of Windows. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_3.0.
Just a reminder that the second round of Digiarty’s ‘Summer Deals’ giveaway in now under way. This time you can get the WinX Blu-ray Decypter software for free (would normally sell for $49.95usd)…. offer ends 25th May. “WinX Blu-ray Decrypter is a professional Blu-ray decrypting and
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As reported by the Mac Observer, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today. Book publishers, in general, continue to struggle in making the transition from an exclusively printed format to the business model that includes a significant market for eBooks. Textbook
Some time back I wrote about the frustration experienced when going through the process of setting up an iPad, HERE. I’m happy to report that the iPad has now found a new and welcoming home… in the hands of my lovely wife! Now, my wife
In 1970, Elographics filed for a patent for the electronic sensor of plane coordinates on a screen. In 1977, Siemens Corporation financed an effort by Elographics to produce the first curved glass touch sensor interface, which became the first device to have the name “touch
Two weeks and counting, I’m still paperless at work. I have to say that I think it’s getting easier. Taking my iPad to meetings or using it to record information is starting to become second-nature. I am still using Evernote to capture thoughts, meeting notes,
In 1830 – D. Hyde of Reading, Pennsylvania patented the fountain pen. In 1884, Lewis Waterman patented what most consider to be the first practical fountain pen. Learn more at http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa100897.htm
MP3 tools… the kind that rip, convert, merge and split… are plentiful as stand-alone applications but it’s rare to come across them all integrated into a full suite – and especially for free. That’s exactly what ‘MP3 Toolkit’ offers; a complete set of free powerful
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In 1980, the Apple III was announced at the National Computer Conference. The Apple III ran twice as fast as the Apple II and had 128K of RAM, twice as much as the Apple II. It was also the first Apple computer to have a
