Tech Fixes for 2007: My Complaints are Answered!

For the past year, I've been noticing a negative aspect on some of the more popular tech issues of the year. Depending on the company and the way they have been handling things, it seems as though my personal thoughts run along the same lines as the majority of consumers (duh!) as well as the research and development team for the companies and services in questions.

Today, I thought why not provide a synopsis of some of the better improvements from my past entries:

iPod Touch JailBreak: As the weeks pass with JailBreak on my iPod Touch, I'm becoming more and more impressed with this great hack. I've added tons of new features to my main menu and it seems as though the older application are being updated to accommodate the iPod Touch as well as the iPhone. This is slowly becoming one of my favorite computer applications and it's not even on my PC!

PlayStation 3/Xbox 360: Due to capitalism and a bunch of errors over the past year, both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 are creating even better competition throughout. With the price drop by Playstation 3, I'm beginning to swing towards Sony's all in one package rather than Microsoft's buy and add on when you get the money.

Google: The Internet powerhouse is buying more companies and releasing better applications than I could have imagined. I'm digging deeper into the world of Google and finding that the innovation that is coming out of Google is one that will keep redefining the industry again and again. The problem is where is all the money going that this company is making in conjunction with the users that are helping to create the programs we love?

Yahoo: Yahoo is clawing it's way back into the world of the Internet again. The newly innovated search and a complete redo of their original mail that is very Outlook-esque and I love it! Nothing has really caught my eye in this regard and I have found Yahoo Mail to be even easier to use that Gmail. Nice Work Yahoo, now keep it up!

Linux: Not much needs to be said here. Linux is going mainstream and is becoming a non-nerd based operating system. With the addition of Ubuntu that creates an easy to use interface similar to the both Mac's OS X and Microsoft's Windows, Linux is easy on resources and the user as a whole. My suggestion: try Linux everyone!

These are but a few of the upgrades I've seen since originally posting on the companies and products at hand.

In light of the upcoming holiday season, this week is going to be devoted gift giving ideas for the techie in your family. Stay tuned!

Have a great day!

Linux Madness!

So it's official, I now have a computer with Linux and it's sweet!

This post is moving along the lines of the last few posts in regards to finding ways around laws and corporate style technology.

For those who don't know what Linux is, I'm might suggest a little visit to a wonderful site called The Linux Vault. This site basically offers some explanations as to what Linux is, how it works, where you can find, who offers it and what the benefits to using it are. Basically, it's a catch-all site that does a great job!

For me, Linux has become something of interest because it is a way to have more access to the world of computing and the design is completely open and customizable. Add in the fact that it's not a major brand like Microsoft and it's FREE and I have a complete computing package to enjoy!

I'm using Ubuntu because of the wide following it has gathered over the past several months and for the simple fact that the assistance with Ubuntu is great and easy to use!

You are probably thinking that I'm a bit of an open-minded tech guy and you are pretty much right. I always want to try out the newest thing and just because it says Microsoft doesn't mean it's perfect. But Linux is something that can be used by anyone for any reason!

Do you:

1. Have an old computer that just isn't worth updating to Windows XP or Vista? USE LINUX!

2. Love your Windows but want to have access to a more secure and customizable OS? USE LINUX!

3. Want to just try something new and exciting and FREE? USE LINUX!

4. Hate Microsoft and Apple for no particular reason? USE LINUX!

5. Want to stick it to "the man" because you are a liberal hippy who thinks capitalism is the bain of human existance? Take a long walk off a short cliff or USE LINUX!

If you happen to fall into category #2, you might find this site to be the best option for you. This site (found here) is THE best site for a visual guide and manual on how to dual boot your computer with Windows and Linux! I used this and found it to be great!

So that's a small Linux rundown on how to get a great OS without paying a dime! Give it a try! Linux could very well be the equalizer in the battle between Apple and Microsoft! Basically, Linux = AWESOME!

Prove me wrong and have a great day!

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Thank a Higher Power that it is Spring Break!

Sorry for not posting anything in a few weeks. My mind and body have been on two completely different levels and both still in overdrive. I just handed in my fourth midterm paper/test with the last to follow after spring break!

I cannot tell you how excited I am to be getting away for a bit. I spent last weekend at home and it was wonderful, but a longer break is needed some place warm. I think Mexico is going to be the key. I'm planning on posting an online album of Mexico when I get back so you can all see.

(It is amazing how quickly colonialism in literature, foundations of monotheistic religions, the greek and french languages and the study of schemes and tropes can wear you out.)

Well I thought I would at least give you all a heads up to what is going on my life and what the plans are for the immediate future. Future blog postings I have in mind will probably revolve around Mexico pictures and Linux. ( Where did that come from?)

Working with computers can sometimes be a disaster for users and technicians alike. No matter how hard you try, something just doesn't work right. Over the past few weeks I've been messing around with an open-source project known as Ubuntu Linux. It's an amazing product and the best part is that it is FREE! I'll devote an entire blog to this after Mexico but if you would like to read up on it, I'll post a link.

A quick side note: There is a great site called www.lifehacker.com that basically covers all kinds of tweaks for your computer as well as your life and it's updated several times a day so it never gets old! Test it out. I'll put a link up for that as well!

Alright, time to finish some packing and get on the road but have a great week everyone and as always feel free to leave your comments :)