In 1995, for the first time, thirteen people were in space. It was a joint US – Russia effort consisting of eight American and five Russian astronauts. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_spaceflight_records
Geek Fact for March 14th Read More »
I know this is slightly off topic but I’ve been struggling to find any new and interesting freeware items of late, plus articles covering Windows 8 and browsers have been done to death and are beginning to wear a tad thin. Besides, I’ve just bought
HDMI cables – the great ripoff? Read More »
In 1970, Digital Equipment Corporation introduced the PDP-11 minicomputer. The PDP-11 was a series of 16-bit minicomputers sold by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) from 1970 into the 1990s and was one of a succession of products in the PDP series. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDP-11
Geek Fact for March 13th Read More »
This is the first of a three part series. Using our credit cards online is a security risk, but one most of us deal with. Actually, credit card payment for goods on line is relatively safe from fraudulent charges because credit card companies are required
Online Credit Card Security, Part 1: Encryption Read More »
Last time, in “How will you pass on your passwords when you pass away? Part 1,” I suggested that you need to start using a password manager to store all of your critical passwords and make the master password available to your spouse or loved ones
How will you pass on your passwords when you pass away? Part 2 Read More »
In 1834, mathematician Karl W. Feuerbach died at age 33. In 1822, Feuerbach wrote a book on mathematics noted mainly for a theorem on the nine-point circle, which is now known as Feuerbach’s theorem. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Wilhelm_Feuerbach
Geek Fact for March 12th Read More »
Unlike XP and Vista, Windows 7 does not automatically create System Restore Points at regular 24 hour intervals. Windows 7 will only create a restore point prior to: An application installation (provided the application utilizes an installer which is System Restore compliant). Windows Update installation.
How To: Manually create System Restore Points in Win7 Read More »
Have you ever considered what your family would go through trying to gain access to your various online accounts when you die? I know it’s not a pleasant thing to think about, but nothing about death and the various arrangements thereof ever is pleasant. Yet,
How will you pass on your passwords when you pass away? Part 1 Read More »
In 1960, Pioneer 5 was launched into solar orbit between Earth and Venus. The spacecraft established a communications link with the Earth from a record distance of 22.5 million miles on June 26th, 1960, which was its last day of transmission. Learn more at http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1960-001A
Geek Fact for March 11th Read More »
in 1982, syzygy occurred when all nine planets (including Pluto) aligned on same side of Sun. Additionally, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were within a 95 degree wide interval, the closest they had been in more than 800 years. Read more: http://www.reyjr.com/2009/04/what-is-syzygy.html#ixzz1oca2Vwjt
Geek Fact for March 10th Read More »
I came across this freeware just the other day and was quite keen to try it out. I’m not much into playing with photos but I do enjoy dressing up congratulatory emails for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. and this looked like a cool idea for personalizing
Easily add animated frames to photos Read More »
In 1961, a dog named Chernushka (Blackie) became the first dog returned from space, aboard Sputnik 9. Chernushka’s companions included a dummy cosmonaut, mice and a guinea pig. The flight was a success and Chernushka was recovered successfully. Learn more at http://space.about.com/od/sputnik/a/DogsInSpace.htm
Geek Fact for March 9th Read More »
In 1983, IBM released PC DOS version 2.0. Completely rewritten from the ground up, DOS 2.0 added subdirectories and hard disk support for the new IBM XT. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_PC_DOS#PC_DOS_2.x
Geek Fact for March 8th Read More »
I believe you’d all be well aware by now that more and more freeware is being bundled with ‘extras’ which have nothing to do with the original product and offer zero extensibility. It is a disturbing trend but one which I can live with provided
FotoMix and FotoMorph – Beware!! Read More »
