Security Threat & Tech Questions July 25, 2008

The site to determine if your ISP is vulnerable to the new DNS exploit is DoxPara.com
And here’s a report on what’s going on.
If you’re up for making some slightly technical adjustments, you can ensure you’re protected by switching your DNS servers to OpenDNS.
Some great Digital TV questions today:
Dottie in Greensboro writes:
I use rabbit ears on [...]

Gadget Friday: Affordable Tech July 25, 2008

Creative Vado video camera $80

I’ve become a fan of these tiny, almost disposable digital video cameras.  The Creative Vado is one of the latest to enter the market that began with the Flip camera I showed last year.
This one adds some welcome but non-earth shattering features including a receptacle for a [...]

Enjoying Vacation Photos July 22, 2008

Just last week I was talking with Stan and Mindy about how we all tend to take lots of great pictures and then leave them on the camera’s memory card. We seldom do anything with them.
Well, whether you traveled across the country or enjoyed a “staycation” closer to home, here are two [...]

Cash for Old Gadgets July 20, 2008

Before you throw out those old electronic gadgets, check these sites to see if you may be able to turn them into cash.
BuyMyTronics.com
This site launched a while back as BuyMyBrokeniPod.com. They’ve now expanded to accept almost any kind of personal electronics. Just select the type and condition of your [...]

Gadget Friday: Never Miss Another Word July 18, 2008

Anyone who takes lots of notes should take a look at the LiveScribe Pulse. It allows you to record audio of the meeting or lecture you’re taking notes in, and listen to portions of the event by tapping the pen on your notes.
Sounds weird, but here’s the deal: there’s a [...]

Your Tech Questions July 18, 2008

One of my digital camera memory cards is acting funny. Sometimes it won’t let me download my pictures. Is there anything I can do it fix it, or should I just buy a new one?
Get your photos off that card and get a new one. Quickly. Flash memory in camera cards [...]

Organizing Your Music July 15, 2008

If you have an iPod or even if you just use Apple iTunes program on your computer, you’re probably familiar with the dreaded “Track 01.” It’s one of the meaningless names that get assigned to unknown tracks and leaves you unable to identify the song without first hitting play. [...]

A Different Kind of Fantasy Baseball July 13, 2008

We’re almost halfway through the baseball season, but this fantasy sports site is just getting started.
BaseballBoss.com
The site just came out of its private beta testing last week and now offers users a fun take on fantasy sports. When you sign up, you’re assigned a 40 player team drawn more or less [...]

Gadget Friday: Different Takes on GPS July 11, 2008

Dash Express $299
It’s an oversized GPS unit that adds one killer feature: the internet.
All the features you’d expect from a GPS are there: turn-by-turn navigation, gas stations, restaurants and attractions. But it adds detailed traffic information derived from road sensors and–get this–other people who use this device. As you [...]

Your Tech Questions July 11, 2008

I bought an iPhone last year, but now I want the new one that’s coming out.  Will I still be able to use the non-phone features of the old iPhone?
This one doesn’t seem to have been answered officially, but the website AppleInsider.com says it has confirmed with AT&T officials that deactivated iPhones will continue to [...]