What gets me about Windows 8 and 8.1 is that you have to go on an Easter egg hunt to find the most basic of functions that we commonly use in Windows. I really think Microsoft has a lost sight of what the end user’s needs are and have never heard of the K.I.S.S. (keep... Continue Reading →
GEEK SQUEAKS – A Must Have Tool For The Tech Toolbox
One thing I learned from working with PC’s is always have a way out when things go south. When trouble surfaces, you have option in Windows by the nature of its’ build to turn back the clock and restore a PC to a prior time when things were running OK. This is very useful when... Continue Reading →
GEEK SQUEAKS – Using Software To Change Your Computer DNS Fast (and Safe)
When you type in a web address from your browser, your computer connects to a DNS server (through your internet service provider) that takes that address (which is in a human readable form) and translates it to a IP address (which is a set of numbers). In the end, computers connect to each other on... Continue Reading →
Believe Nothing and Verify Everything – Golden Eagle Snatches Kid Video
When it comes to computers, information technology, and the internet; I have a motto, “believe nothing and verify everything”. Just because it is on the internet, DO NOT let that lead you to believe that the source is reputable. It is this false sense, that the internet is the brain of the universe that knows... Continue Reading →
A YouTube Downloader So Easy That Grandma Can Do It
YouTube Video MP3 Downloader has to be the easiest YouTube downloader yet. This FREE software gives you the ability to convert a YouTube video to MP3 (audio only) or to various video formats in six easy steps. As an added bonus, following the installation, you can turn YouTube Video MP3 Downloader into a portable app... Continue Reading →
GEEK SQUEAKS’ (#59) – Power Supply Issues, Email Notifier, Video of the Day, Virtual Desktops and a Security Suite Uninstaller
Diagnosing power supply issues in your computer can be a real challenge. Any one of the symptoms reflected below can indicate power supply problem. (also see article Symptoms of a Failing Computer Power Supply). If you have no idea what a power supply is or where to purchase [CLICK HERE] . Circuit breakers popping when... Continue Reading →
[GEEK SQUEAKS’] – Music Discovery Service, Gateway NV55S05U, Testing Your Backups, A Dark Moment, and Computer Workstations
GrooveShark The world's largest on-demand and music discovery service Laptop Reviews Gateway NV55S05U Review Internet Security Blog Testing, Validating Your Backups – 13 Reasons Why You Should Do It I Want Ice Water Is This Thing On? Computer Workstations Several Hundred to Choose From ——————————————- Deal of the Day @ Amazon.com Computers & Accessories Index... Continue Reading →
[GEEK SQUEAKS’] – Optimize Windows, A Video, Taskbar Hider, AVG 2012, and a Wireless Mouse
Glary Utilities Optimize, clean and boost the speed of your Windows. Paul Andrew Russell A Video Netbook Freeware TaskBar Hider: Easily Hide Windows Taskbar When Needed My Technology Guide AVG Antivirus 2012 Free Released [Offline Installer, Download Links] HP 2.4 GHz Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse (Black) ——————————————- Deal of the Day @ Amazon.com Computers &... Continue Reading →
[GEEK SQUEAKS’] – Watch TV Online, New Seagate Drive, Cry Baby Android, MP3 to WAV Converter, and A New Solid State Drive
Hulu An Online Video Service That Offers A Selection of Hit Shows, Clips, Movies and More AKSGEEK Live Seagate unveils GoFlex Turbo performance Drive with SafetyNet 404 Tech Support Cry Baby Android [comic] Worthy Tips How to Convert WAV Format to MP3 Using Free WAV To MP3 ——————————————- Geek Squeak Toy of the Day Intel... Continue Reading →
[DID YOU KNOW?] Two YouTube Interfaces Optimized for Your TV That Works On Your Computer As Well
If you are into YouTube, I am sure you are familiar with YouTube's typical web interface that you access through your desktop computer; BUT, did you know there are two other ways to access YouTube content that is pretty darn attractive? YouTube XL YouTube Leanback Both of these interfaces were designed and optimized for... Continue Reading →
Must See – 3D Color Printing of a Crescent Wrench
You have to see this to believe it! I initially thought this was a hoax of some type. It is a 3D printer (by Z Corporation) that has the ability to capture an object, edit the appearance of the object, then actually print (or replicate) a 3D working composite model of the object. The 3D... Continue Reading →
[VIDEO] WALMARTians (AKA: People of Walmart)
I am sure, here in the States, you will be doing that last minute shopping for that 4th of July grilling party and one of your stops will most likely be at the Walmart monopoly. As a result of the monopoly, every Tom, Dick, and Harriet, who once visited the local (now defunct) Mom and... Continue Reading →
Video: Take A Ride In The Dragon Lady to the Edge of Space
James May from Top Gear rides in a U-2 spy plane The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a single-engine, very high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force and previously flown by the Central Intelligence Agency. It provides day and night, very high-altitude (70,000 feet / 21,000 meters), all-weather intelligence gathering. The... Continue Reading →
Watch Live Video: Iowa Eagle Mother and Hatchlings
This is the internet and HD video at its’ best… Click on the video link below to see a mother bald eagle on her nest tending to three hatchlings. Last I looked they had not hatched yet. The Raptor Resource Project in Iowa has two cameras positioned to capture the moment. I don’t know how... Continue Reading →
Off Topic: People Are Awesome Video
Check this 5 minute video out of people doing incredibly unbelievable stunts. Thanks to LiveWire for bringing this video to my attention. Which stunt in the video is your favorite? post to jaanix [ CLICK HERE TO LEAVE A COMMENT ]