Really, really first glance at the PowerLinc Modem 2413U

First of all, this is based on less than 2-3 hours of real use, so I will be following this up later in the week…. But, here\’s the details so far. The 2413U Insteon Dual Band PowerLinc Modem (2413U) is faster than the 2414U, and the 2412U.  The Dual Band nature does seem to speed […]

Clear your Browsers Cache

Here\’s how to clear the web browser cache, on the majority of the web browsers… Internet Explorer 8 From the Safety menu in the upper right, click Delete Browsing History… . Check Temporary Internet files, Cookies, and History, and then click Delete. Internet Explorer 7 From the Tools menu in the upper right, select Delete […]

Making Macintosh Windows always float on top.

Question: Ubuntu has a feature where application windows can be set to be always on top of other windows. Is this possible in Mac? Check out Afloat. it will add many window management features to most Mac applications: Keep windows afloat (heh) on top of all others. Pin windows to the desktop (new!) Move windows from anywhere, […]

Mythbusters takes on Star Trek Gorn cannon (video)

The Mythbusters guys will take up the question: Can you really build a cannon out of bamboo, sulfur, charcoal and diamonds if you need to blast a Gorn like Capt. Kirk on Star Trek? Check out the hilarious preview below. The episode, which takes Monday, Dec 28 at 9pm…

Storm 2 BlackBerries Switched to Bing

Let me get this straight…? Apple is evil, because anyone can release software for it, but it has to go through a vetting (approval) process. An approval process that may reject the application, but you can then resubmit, etc… But the iPhone is a relatively open system, one where web applications require no approval, and […]

2413U? Dual Band? Powerlinc w/RF….

In a discussion on the 2413U, in the Perceptive Automation forums, Indigo\’s Author (Matt Bendiksen), has indicated that he believes that the 2413U does indeed save an \”hop\” on the Powerline network, and \”is even faster than the 2412U in some cases\”. Of course, he did include the obligatory Smiley with the note. But this […]

Shaun the Dalek?

Evidently, in one of the recent Shaun the Sheep Episodes, one of the sheep is dressed up as a Dalek… You\’ve got to love the series, just for that…

Steven Moffet reveals facts from Season 5

After discussing various aspects of what it was like being in charge of Doctor Who, at the end of the interview Sweet asked Moffat if he could reveal one piece of information known to nobody outside of the production team, as a \”teaser\” for the next series. Moffat's answer is given in the spoiler box […]