A reader sent us an item from Time Magazine, which otherwise we never get around to reading. It’s a history of tech gadgets, many of which will surprise you.
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We do online banking at two different sites, we log-on to AT&T to look at our TV bill, and then check on free Airline miles, Netflix and other sites for account info. Now we’re doing all that from Manilla.com.
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Recently, we praised the Bullguard security software for its ability to stop our computer from becoming a zombie. Computer zombies send more than 80 percent of all spam and viruses, all courtesy of personal computers. A new free site, IPabuse.zscaler.com, will tell you if your machine’s a zombie.
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Bob covered the start of the Sesame Street TV show many years ago when he was a reporter and said it immediately struck him that it was way too fast for little kids and would likely make them hyperactive. (The producer gave Bob a dirty look and no answer.) Now a new study supports his initial view (took em long enough) and concluded that fast TV is as bad for kids as fast food.
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It’s annoying to find a great video or article but not have time to view or read it right then. Using a new free “Spool” app from GetSpool.com, you can tag it and watch the video or read the article offline later. Among our host of pet peeves are long articles and videos that have several minutes of introduction and then move forward by explaining how man discovered fire before they get to the point. You can watch those long ones later on any computer or mobile device that can access the web. The app is free but you have to sign up for an invitation and get on the waiting list. We found the response was quick.
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If you or someone you know sends a lot of text messages, and don’t have the benefit of the iPhone’s iMessage, a better way to go might be GroupMe, an app from Skype.com that works with any cell phone.
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