December 6, 2005
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Posted by Mike
Real Alternative will allow you to play RealMedia files without having to install the official RealPlayer. Get it [here]
QuickTime Alternative will allow you to play QuickTime files without having to install the official QuickTime Player. Get it [here]
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December 5, 2005
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Posted by Mike
Like big businesses, many households now have several computers running on a single network. But the methods used by corporations to make files and programs accessible from computer to computer are probably not something most people want to try at home. [more]
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December 4, 2005
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Posted by Mike
Sent in from Petri of Finland –
g4u (“ghost for unix”) is a NetBSD-based bootfloppy/CD-ROM that allows easy cloning of PC harddisks. Get it [here].
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December 3, 2005
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Posted by Mike
Podcast: [Mirror]
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December 1, 2005
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Posted by Mike
It is the first of the month, please take a moment to cast a vote for the Mike Tech Show at Podcast Alley. Click on the link [here] and just enter your email address and click on Vote Now. You will receive an email, just click on the link within the email. It will only take a minute and I really appreciate it.
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December 1, 2005
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Posted by Mike
As we begin the holiday shopping season, I wanted to link this incredible story of a blogger who was threatened by the retailer if he posted negative feedback. Take a moment and read this article [here]. Make sure to do your homework before buying from an unknown online store. Don’t forget to check the store out with the Better Business Bureau online.
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November 30, 2005
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Posted by Mike
I like this Firefox extension. If you have certain sites that have to be opened with IE only, add this extension to Firefox and you can open specific sites in IE within a Firefox tab. (I have not tried it with the new Firefox 1.5.) Get this extension [here]
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November 29, 2005
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Posted by Mike
Publisher’s Description:
Locate saves names of all files in your hard drives to file database. After that you can locate files. This program works like updatedb and locate in Unix systems. Win32 based locating program also included. Get it [here]
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November 28, 2005
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Posted by Mike
Children’s Technology Review (CTR) is a survey of interactive media products. The editors attempt to help parents, children’s librarians and teachers leverage the power of technology to support the development of children ages birth to 15, by accurately describing products from an educational perspective. Check it out [here] (Would make a good gift for a parent or teacher.)
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November 27, 2005
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Posted by Mike
From Philadelphia Sunday Inquirer –
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