Wireless Ready, the new deception?

When did the word \”Ready\” get redefined? Definitions of ready on the Web: completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress; \”get ready\”; \”she is ready to resign\”; \”the bridge is ready to … mentally disposed; \”he was ready to believe her\” cook: prepare for eating by applying heat; \”Cook me dinner, […]

Can I use Access on my Mac?

I\’m about to buy a Macbook as my main computer. But I also use Access a lot, especially the mail-merge function (Word/Access). I\’ve read your comments in MacRumors about the likelihood of Microsoft creating Access for Macintosh. What do you recommend instead? Can you run Microsoft Access natively on the Macintosh?  No.  Microsoft does not […]

oscex-en.url.trendmicro.com?? What\’s this?

If you notice your computer connecting to OSCEX-en.url.trendmicro.com, presumably from installing a firewall, or other security component…  Don\’t worry. That is, assuming your using a security / antivirus suite from Trend Micro.  That server, is part of their new clound initiaitive, and used for virus pattern detection.  So don\’t block this server, or your antivirus […]

Mommy I want to play outside!

I am so glad that we live in an enlightened age where we don\’t stick our kids in a cage, hanging from the 2nd or 3rd story of our house/apartment… What other weird and crazy things have you found from the past?

Torchwood to return for Season 4?

The celebrity Hermit John Barrowman has stated on the Steve Right show, that season 4 will have 13 episodes, and that Captain Jack won\’t be in Season 5 of Doctor Who.  Neither of these facts have been confirmed with the BBC, so please take it with a grain of salt…

Doctor Who – The End of Time

The first of the two-parter, which marks – as you might already know – the end of David Tennant\’s tenure in the TARDIS will definitely be broadcast on Christmas Day and New Year\’s Day. Part One will be shown on 25th December at 7.30pm, while Part Two will also go out at 7.30pm, on 1st […]