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Independent Computing is my web space where I report on computer and networking related technologies, all without big corporation bias Through the years I have been active with computers and networking I have notice one disturbing trend; many business choose their technology path by what they see or hear from large software companies. Most of the time, the solutions they are lead to are not the best for them. At least this is what I say to justify all the time I spend on the computer when my wife asks.
Facebook Users Hacked
So I don't have to repeat myself to all you who are getting "Hacked" here is my advice regarding the attacks:
1.) Drop hotmail/msn in favor of a Google gmail account.
2.) When you do make your new gmail account make sure that your password for your new account is NOT in this list:
http://www.whatsmypass.com/the-top-500-worst-passwords-of-all-time
In other words make a STRONG password!!
Now depending on how your email account got comprised;
My Perl 6 Google Wave
New Google Nexus One Cell Phone
Nice phone, too bad it's not for AT&T. If it was I know Google's sales of the phone would be MUCH higher.
Sketch Books of the Future.
I came across this while looking around on the internet. This is how I see the world of my children's children. Working on some type of tablet computing device, or even in a virtual desktop viewed from some sort of head gear, and using a wireless track ball/stylus set!
Have fun guys!
The software being used in this video is called Rhonda.
Also here is a video clip of the future of musical instruments.
Google Sync Now With Push Email Support
It's about time! Now iPhone users who use gmail can have their emails "pushed" out to their iPhone as they are received!(5 second delay) This has been working with contacts and calendar for a while now. Active Sync will also work with Blackberry's, and Windows Mobil smart-phones.
Google's How-To can be found here
Read about it here
Jacob's Birthday Party at the House
Made on a Apple iMac using iPhoto (2 clicks)....
Desktop Personal Computers and now Laptops
My top picks for a home desktop PC....
(I have added Laptops as well, most of this is the same for both)
How to choose your next desktop PC is a question I get all the time. What I value in a system may not be the same as others. It is important to know what your primary task for the system is going to be. (This is key if your on a budget)
Another question is how do you plan on networking them? Wire or Wireless. Do you need a monitor or if you have some old one you don't mind using?
