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For Bruce as his firm starts thinking about what they want their online presence to look like and what they want it to accomplish: Law Firms Need to Reassess Their Internet Presence ” 'In the digital age, firms that want to stay on the cutting edge must continuously reassess whether their Internet presence allows their messages… Continue reading Law Firms Need to Reassess Their Internet Presence

Why Yahoo Is No Longer Good “In 1998, usability guru Jakob Nielsen wrote a refreshingly straightforward column on 'Why Yahoo Is Good.' His reasoning was that Yahoo's original model – an easy-to-navigate directory of useful links – had maintained its integrity even as Yahoo grew beyond its humble origins. Other web sites, and particularly some portals, such as… Continue reading Why Yahoo Is No Longer Good

Sam Gentile: “It's the runtime stupid!” (Any programmer who wants to start learning .NET should read Sam's rant first). [Scobleizer Radio Weblog]

John Robb: Unfortunately, in my opinion this area [home networks] is not ready to explode for 3-5 more years, all the factors aren't in place yet. John's right. Not enough people have multiple computers at home yet that require networking. 802.11 is cool when you get a laptop, but laptops are just starting to see… Continue reading John Robb

I've been noticing how primitive the TV Guide Interactive is on AT&T Broadband's Digital Cable service.  A friend has TimeWarner cable in Florida and their interactive guide is so much better.  It responds more quickly, has better show summaries, doesn't have ads.

TiVo Begins 3.0 Software Rollout. “TiVo has begun the initial rollout of its next software upgrade, code-named Firebolt. Version 3.0 is not a drastic update, primarily designed to sync the code base between older models and the new Series2 TiVo, but does provide many behind the scenes improvements. Most notable additions include improved suggestions and… Continue reading TiVo Begins 3.0 Software Rollout

Remote Home Management Tool Released “Intel Labs said the software will enable wireless phones and handhelds to control home networks using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology, which enables PCs and smart devices to automatically connect with each other and share information. The toolkit integrates UPnP technology into wireless devices, enabling to control compliant devices… Continue reading Remote Home Management Tool Released

Serious computer people need several machines; computers are much less costly than time. [Mark Bernstein]

Adaptive Path interview of Marc Rettig. Adaptive Path talks with Marc Rettig, former Chief Experience Officer at Hanna Hodge. Marc is one of the leading thinkers in the field of user experience design. He was among the first to apply behavioral research techniques to web design projects. These days he's teaching at Carnegie Mellon University.… Continue reading Adaptive Path interview of Marc Rettig

New 7 Wonders “Nearly everyone is familiar with the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Now Swiss adventurer Bernard Weber wants us to think about the new seven wonders – the wonders of the modern world. His website, new7wonders.org, allows you to peruse a list of around two dozen “modern wonders” (“modern” being a relative… Continue reading New 7 Wonders