Aug 23, 2005 | Google, software, web_services
Google has unveiled Google Talk, its own instant messenger program. There’s no surprises in it. Here’s an article summarizing the new service.If you have a microphone on your computer, you can talk to the person on the other end, but there’s no other...
Aug 16, 2005 | parents, software
Microsoft Student 2006 is on the shelves now for under a hundred dollars. Parents of middle-school and high school students should take a long look. Here are some notes to understand what it is and how to work with it. The heart of Microsoft Student is the premium...
Aug 10, 2005 | photos, software
There are a thousand ways to transfer photos from your camera to a computer. None of them are wrong, but it’s all too easy to get lost in a blur of unfamiliar programs fighting for control of the process and making it confusing.I have a recipe that has proven to...
Aug 3, 2005 | backup, software
Microsoft has released an interesting new utility named SyncToy – the “toy” part is because it’s part of the PowerToy series of utilities, not because it’s playful.SyncToy is an easy to use, highly customizable program that helps keep...
Aug 2, 2005 | audio, software
CNet’s Download.com gives J River Media Center 11 a five-star review. “Boasting an attractive interface and an extensive feature set, J River Media Center leads the pack of media browsers.” Get over there and get a copy!
Jul 19, 2005 | audio, software
J. River Media Center 11 was officially released today. The new release has been in development for more than a year; it’s rock solid, draws from extensive feedback from its user community, and has been significantly improved from previous versions. Here’s...
