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CBS Buys CNet


Posted in Random by Dan | 4 Comments

For a cool $1.75 billion CBS has snatched up the ultra tech network CNet who's portfolio include News.com, TV.com, Mp3.com, Download.com and GameSpot. CBS Corp. agreed to buy online technology news ...

T-Mobile Offering Selective Text Message and Call Blocking


Posted in Random by Dan | 3 Comments

About time SOME carrier offered call blocking for cellphones. Today T-Mobile is offering free selective text message and call blocking. he service allows you to add filters to incoming messages ...

Tired of the Crapware


Posted in Random by Dan | 20 Comments

I understand that PC manufacturers work in a commodity business. They work with products that have very low profit margins and hope to reap rewards with bulk sales. However, ...

Windows XP SP3 More Harm Then Help


Posted in Random by Dan | 11 Comments

Don't you love when a patch actually ends up harming a computer more then it helps? Well that seems to be that case with the latest (and much delayed) ...

Download the Movie “Hitman” For FREE on iTunes


Posted in AV by Dan | 14 Comments

Thanks to a little glitch in iTunes, Apple is treating you to a free download of the movie "Hitman." All you have to do is open iTunes, click iTunes ...

Lobster “Claw” Game


Posted in Geeky by Dan | Comments Off

It's the claw game, only instead of toys.... You get Lobsters. Only in Japan! I'll leave the rest up to the commenters! Read More

Now Rolling OpenID


Posted in Tech by Dan | 1 Comment

As a huge fan of single user sign on UNEASYsilence is now allowing commenting via OpenID. We are utilizing the WP-OpenID plugin and all you need to do is ...

Comcast Considering Hard Bandwidth Limits and Overage Charges


Posted in Tech by Dan | 4 Comments

With cable companies trying to squeeze every penny out of their subscribers and to manage costs Comcast is strongly considering placing a hard limit on how much bandwidth a subscriber ...

A Rumor That Won’t Die: T-Mobile Still Looking to Buy Sprint


Posted in Random by Dan | 2 Comments

This rumor has been off and on for years and I continue to scratch my head on why a budget GSM provider would want to buy buy a really screwed ...

As Expected, Amazon Sues New York


Posted in Random by Dan | 6 Comments

Remember the post we wrote about New York taxing online goods that were shipped to the state which got the affectionate name - "The Amazon Tax." Well, Amazon didn't ...

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