Several interesting articles have just been published that are beginning to analyze the limits being placed on Internet access in places like China and Egypt. These are quick reads that aren’t overly technical and well worth the time. I’ve linked them below. But I also believe that compromises that have been made by the FCC… Continue reading Limiting Internet Access
During July 2009 we replaced our almost 50 year old furnace at our house with a GeoComfort Geothermal system thanks to available tax credits which brought the cost down to something we could justify. Today I gave a presentation to the Exchange Club in Urbana regarding the factors that led to our decision in moving… Continue reading Our Experience With Geothermal
A few months back I posted instructions I’ve been using to read eBooks from my local library on my Droid 2 phone using TXTR. Yesterday I received news that Aldiko 2.0 (http://www.aldiko.com/) has been released, providing support for any eBook using the Adobe Digital Rights Management (DRM) protocol. I’ve found a personal preference for Aldiko… Continue reading Update: Reading Library eBooks on my Droid — Aldiko 2.0
When my Blackberry Tour failed last week, I decided to upgrade to a new Droid 2 phone. One thing I had just begun doing on my Blackberry was reading eBooks. With the additional screen size, I was hoping the Droid would prove an even better interface for eBooks, and it has. I especially like the… Continue reading Reading Library eBooks on my Android
I was looking for a new router with our move from DSL to cable broadband and was also needing a new device to share a couple of USB printers since our old desktop is on its last legs. A number of products, including the Belkin and D-Link routers that include USB ports, do print sharing. … Continue reading Setting up the Netgear Rangemax WNR3500L Router to Share Printers
