I'm playing with Dragon NaturallySpeaking which I got for my birthday and I needed to get the new computer in order to use. So far it's pretty cool.I just imported my blog into it so it knows all the weird words I say. I'm actually dictating this post. I guess it's easier than typing. It …
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Trying to cobble together a new computer
This new one is a 'New' used computer that was given to me by a friend. It's a Via C7-D 1.5ghz which interests me due to is low power consumption. I am wanting to build out a low power PC that can be used as a web browser, Skype & security system in the garage. …
Work picked up two tablets so we can dev against them
We got a 16gig iPad and a Motorola Xoom (Android). The first day I had access to them I whipped up a quick web page that took your name and company. My lappy is the server and I have a label printer plugged in. Using the tablets, we can now print out name badges instantly. …
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Android phone quite updating… again… Fixed!
My 2nd Samsung Moment Android Phone quit updating the android apps in the market again. I click update, and it says “Download Failed” or was it “Installation Unsuccessful”? I can’t remember, one of the two. I hadn’t seen this on the ‘new’ phone, which is an ebay replacement of my original which had a worn …
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Elgin Technology Center Tour
Today I went on a tour of the Elgin Technology Center with some of the people from Fox Valley Computing Professionals. One of the guys I went with took some video. I thought it was funny that he makes it look so… I don’t know what the word is. elgin techology center from Eric Michalsen …