http://www.technology-chat.com Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:17:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Bet you didn't know about the hidden extras you were getting when you purchased your Apple iPod, digital picture frame, or factory sealed external hard drive! According to today's article on myway, electronics from overseas are being shipped complete with one or more viruses: From iPods to navigation systems, some of today's ... http://www.technology-chat.com/2008/03/13/factory-sealed-pre-installed-viruses/ Game Giveaway of the Day offers a free game download daily. They seem to be older versions, and come with no tech support, but free is free! div#ga_block { width: 250px; background-color: #ffffff; padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #F0F0F0; margin: 0 } div#ga_block img { display: block; border: none; margin: 0 ... http://www.technology-chat.com/2008/03/02/free-computer-game-downloads/ Sadly, predators are everywhere, and online is no exception, so parents need to be vigilant to protect their children. While parental guidance and oversight is the most important thing a parent can do, parental control software can help. Common sense tips for protecting children online include keeping the computer in ... http://www.technology-chat.com/2008/02/26/parental-control-programs-protect-children-online/ Computer freezes usually occur due to problems that may not actually be visible. But these hidden problems can play a major role in the deterioration of your computer's performance. If you are frequently haunted by unexpected computer freezes, then you must perform the following steps in order to resolve ... http://www.technology-chat.com/2008/02/24/prevent-computer-freezes/ With the ever increasing computer hang-over, there is no genre left in the world that can be safe from the epidemic of computer addiction unless you don't have a computer. Males, females, young and old, anyone and everyone are equally at risk as the others. Playing unlimited amount ... http://www.technology-chat.com/2008/02/21/who-is-a-computer-addict/ As computer hardware becomes cheaper and cheaper, and your rust bucket of a PC is getting older, some of you may be shopping around for a new PC, or you may be wanting to build your own PC, or have a geeky tech-savvy friend help, because you and him know ... http://www.technology-chat.com/2008/02/18/build-your-own-pc-order-custom-pc/ In the market to buy a new computer? Don't forget about the computer outlet stores - including the Dell Outlet. My HP computer was moaning and groaning, acting weird - all the scary stuff that let's you know it doesn't have long to live. It never was very good, ... http://www.technology-chat.com/2008/02/08/computer-outlet-store-great-buy/ The usual outlay to build a cell tower is at least $100,000. They have a finite ability to cover cell phone calls - fluctuating from about a quarter of a mile to several miles depending on where the tower is located - whether it's a city area ... http://www.technology-chat.com/2008/02/04/cell-towers-and-google/ When I hear the buzz today about the “gamer's world," I personally think back on memories of classic gaming. I remember I was maybe in 1st or 2nd grade when my friends got Colecovision and we sat around playing the Smurfs game. I also remember Christmas morning in the 4th ... http://www.technology-chat.com/2008/01/29/gamers-world/ Perfect monitor for gamers. Alienware made its "technology statement" in Las Vegas their curved display monitor for gamers. This exciting new development for high-end PC gamers doesn't have a price tag yet, and the release date isn't slated until the second half of 2008. It's going to be hard for some hard ... http://www.technology-chat.com/2008/01/08/curved-display-monitor-gamers/