Maxtor Aims to Simplify Data Backup. Maxtor revamps the backup software and adds new features to the OneTouch II, the newest addition to its line of external drives. [Datamation Product News]
Month: September 2004
Introducing MarsEdit
Introducing MarsEdit. Brent also releases a stand-alone weblog editor: MarsEdit is designed to make writing for the web like writing email. It has a main window listing weblogs and recent posts, and you create and edit posts in separate document windows. A screen shot illustrates. For everyone who bought NetNewsWire 1.x, all NetNewsWire 2.x and… Continue reading Introducing MarsEdit
The Business of Design
The Business of Design. Lots of companies are now discovering what Target, Pottery Barn, BMW, and Apple knew all along: Great design is a strategic advantage in an increasingly competitive marketplace. That's good news for folks comfortable with the principles and language of design. But where does that leave the people whose business would benefit… Continue reading The Business of Design
Credit Card Numbers Available on Net
Credit Card Numbers Available on Net. Thanks to beSpacific for the link to an article describing how easy it is for malfeasors to find credit card numbers on the Internet. You don't need to be a hacker, all you need is a simple Google search: … [Netlawblog]
Interesting discussion
Interesting discussion. A rather interesting piece that I came across over the weekend over at Adam Barr's blog has had me thinking quite a bit about the term IT Generalist and the “persona” created by Microsoft's marketing department. The first thing that popped into my head after reading it, and all the comments, is that… Continue reading Interesting discussion
Senior Leader Resigns in China, Leaving President in Full Control
Senior Leader Resigns in China, Leaving President in Full Control. The move completed the first orderly transfer of power in Communist Party history, state media announced. By JOSEPH KAHN. [The New York Times > Home Page]
Medbloggers
Medbloggers. From an article entitled Doctor offers opinions on the Net, from the Nashua Telegraph, reprinted in yesterday's Keene Sentinel: Like most doctors, Kevin Pho keeps a busy schedule. But when he gets a break in the middle of the day or after he has finished seeing patients, he likes to log in to his… Continue reading Medbloggers
Ready or Not (and Maybe Not), Electronic Voting Goes National
Ready or Not (and Maybe Not), Electronic Voting Goes National. Voters will be asked to cast their ballots on machines whose accuracy and security against fraud have yet to be tested on such a grand scale. By TOM ZELLER Jr.. [The New York Times > Home Page]
Catching a Virus in the Act
Catching a Virus in the Act. Scientists get their first look at a virus attaching to DNA. Physical proof of this surprising interaction could lead to drugs that can stop some infections. By Kristen Philipkoski. [Wired News]
Coolio Facewall interface
Coolio Facewall interface. Leonard Lin points to this dyanmic Facewall interface which features folks turning their heads to look at who you've zoomed into. Totally coolio. The idea is that as you roll over a face, that person's details appear. This way you don't have to wait for another page to load – to find… Continue reading Coolio Facewall interface