802.11n – Tired of Waiting »
The IEEE is dragging their feet and so, the new 802.11n standard remains on hold. However, consumers, always eager for bigger-better-faster, are getting restless.
So, starting early next year, the WiFi Alliance is going to start “pre-certifying” 802.11n products.
This is a bold move, since the operative Click here to read more »
Google CEO Joins Apple »
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Apple Computer. Hmmmm…does this mean a future partnership between the two? Experts are certainly not ruling that out and what it all means is the subject of much speculation. Google would probably love to get its software offerings and tools factory installed on Apple desktops and portables (it already has a similar deal with Dell).
Additionally, the two companies have similar Click here to read more »
Microsoft Word vs. Everyone Else »
Regular readers of our blog will know that we love OpenOffice. It is free, it works and its free. Plus, it is free. But, let’s say that you want a Web Based office productivity suite of software. What are your options? Here is a short list:
Microsoft Word competitors:
Thinkfree
Zoho Writer
Writeboard
Writely
Rallypoint
JotSpot Live
In the coming weeks, we are going to review these software packages and let you know what we think. We are also going to post some competitors to Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Office Suite and Microsoft Project. So stay tuned.
Also, we are looking for some help with these reviews. All you have to do is check out the link above, work in the program and let us know what you think. Interested? Give it a shot!
Free Online Small Business Software »
Farrellsoft has released a great little business software package called businessITonline. It is an online small business software package that runs right through your web browser. The price has been set at $Free.oo USD. For our Eurpoean readers, that amount converts to $Free.oo Euros. Check it out. Here is what you get: Click here to read more »
Dell Laptop Batteries Recalled »
Dell is recalling more than 4 million (yes, that is million) laptop batteries. You may have heard about the sudden fires…
Anyway, this could also affect Sony laptops (they use some of the same batteries).
Read the whole post here at Engadget.Here is a link for you to check and see if your laptop is affected: Dell Laptop battery check
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