Completely overwhelmed by marking of examination scripts these few days, but that didn’t stop me from finding out that Palm has released the Palm Z22 and Palm T/X. Or that Yahoo and Microsoft have agreed to work on instant messaging inter-operability. Or that Apple has added some exciting features to the iMac G5, sent the eMac the way of the dodo and introduced an iPod with video playback capabilities (among other things). And I didn’t even have to surf the…
Got very excited when I read that StarOffice 8 has not only been released this week, but it is also available as a free download for teachers and students! Aside from improved compatability with Microsoft Office, a more user-friendly look (read: similar to Microsoft Office applications to tempt even more users to switch) and an actually easy-to-use database application, there are also a host of other new features. Not a student or teacher? Well, there’s always OpenOffice which is nearing…
Mozilla Firefox has gained popularity in recent months because of its reputation as the faster and less bug-ridden alternative to Internet Explorer. But what if its simply impossible to install Firefox in your office PC due to draconian (but probably necessary) restrictions on administrative privileges? Fret not, for you can carry an installation of Firefox on your USB flash drive (also popularly known as thumb drives, thanks to pioneer Trek). Portable Firefox has been around for a while, but it…
Like this website, the school websites I helped develop all run on various open source software. But what exactly is open source software? It’s more than simply free, and open source software needn’t in fact be completely free. Confused? So was I, really. I suggest taking a look at this easy-to-understand primer – What Is Open Source.
Steve Jobs reveals that the iPod mini is the top-selling iPod model. No surprises here. Steve Jobs then says the iPod mini is being discontinued. What?? But the new iPod nano is a truly drool-worthy replacement Yes, it comes in black too, like the U2 edition of the normal sized iPod! Drool drool. Heck, it’s even slimmer than the iPod mini! Will I buy it? Well, no hurry – must look out for lots of exhaustive reviews first! Already ,…
It’s amazing just how much technology leaps ahead in a mere 2 decades. I still remember drooling over the first computers with CD-ROM drives (yes, they were either Macs, or PCs that came with the ~S$1,000 Creative kit with a single-speed CD-ROM drive!) Or how about one of the first “mobile” phones, the Nokia Talkman? Gosh, I think my back will break if I have to carry that around heh. See many more in this 1985 Recap by Engadget