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November 7, 2009 09:47 AM EST

KINDLE problem

Since I travel so much, I bought the new KINDLE that allows downloading overseas.  I have been having trouble with the text to speech function -- it shuts down by itself after a period of time (hour?) and I get an error message when I try to re-start it telling me I have to restart the device if I want to restart the text to speech function. Is the way the new international one is designed or ... read more


November 7, 2009 09:43 AM EST

what does this mean?

I just tried getting on the internet in my house via laptop wireless and got the message that my IP address was in use and thus could not log on.  What does that mean? (I am able to log on with my desk top hard line / cable.) ... read more


October 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT

12?

I am in Islamabad reading the morning paper and there is an ad for the world's first 12 megapixel camera phone. The Samsung Pixon 12. ... read more


October 24, 2009 09:17 AM EDT

I need computer / tech advice

I own a Kindle.  I would like to do some research for work, and then e mail it to the Kindle (Kindle has the wireless email).  The problem is that the file must be in PDF.  So here is the question (and I confess, I worry this one is really stupid): if you find an article on the internet (web or online newspaper), can you convert it to a PDF file? and how do I do this? ... read more


September 1, 2009 06:12 PM EDT

Just what I do NOT need ...

Apple is rumored to be coming out with a new iPod....I don't need another gadget! click here.... ... read more


September 1, 2009 01:03 PM EDT

DEBATE: ROVE and DEAN ! on the internet!!

Check out this article below! This could be an interesting first -- a first debate between two passionate political figures....and at a college on the internet! Webcast to be Provided of Karl Rove-Howard Dean Debate September 1, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — The first-ever debate between Karl Rove and Howard Dean on a college campus -- set for September 11 at DePauw University -- will be ... read more


August 28, 2009 04:54 PM EDT

Did you see this?

Did you see this? Read below...and post your comment but below I have reprinted the headline:

Bill would give president emergency control of Internet

click here ... read more


August 28, 2009 04:45 PM EDT

out of Apple hell

7:14pm...good news (at least for me!) We got Snow Leopard to work! We are out of Apple hell...and now Apple heaven? ---------------- I am in Apple hell....I just installed the new Snow Leopard software....and now? I can't do anything.  I tried to log onto the internet via Safari (which would also allow me to get my mail so that I could send a message to someone to help me) and the message I ... read more


August 26, 2009 05:55 PM EDT

Gov Schwarzenegger Twittering?

OTR Producer Justin Wells just forwarded me this.....a "twitter-a-thon???" ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Photo of Gov. Schwarzenegger Participating in Moderated Q&A at Twitter Headquarters Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today participated in a moderated question and answer session with Twitter co-founders Biz Stone and Evan Williams. They discussed the social networking site as a public ... read more


August 24, 2009 07:52 PM EDT

Are you awake at 1:36am ??

If you are still awake at 1:36am eastern time, you might want to see this: Tank Fueled; Countdown in Planned Hold Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:16:40 PM EDT Discovery's external tank has been loaded with about 500,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen during a flawless fueling process. The launch of shuttle is on schedule for 1:36 a.m. EDT Tuesday morning. Forecasters predict an 80 ... read more


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