Tag: download
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I read the news today (oh boy)
If you’ve been without power and not heard the news today, The Beatles music library is now available from Apple’s iTunes store for download. Joy. No, I’m not overly enthused by this, as I already own digital copies of all the Beatles music that I’m interested in. I bought them on CD years ago, and…
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My device isn’t what it was yesterday.
One of the neatest things about computers, and now portable computing devices (like my iPad) is that with a quick download, the unit’s function changes. If the promise of portable tablet computing plays out, mobile technology will be the next big wave in the tech biz. And why not, we’re only limited by the imagination…
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Interesting business model for eBook
Earlier this week I found an eBook over on ZenHabits. The book looks interesting and I’m looking forward to giving it a read, but the think that caught my eye was the business model; you can get the book for free. The whole book, as a downloadable eBook. Free. Now, there is a Premium version…
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Space. The final frontier.
Winter in Canada means cold winter nights — nights that, if you’re on the prairies, are usually cold, crisp and clear. Which means perfect evenings for stargazing. But if you’re temperature challenged, live on the ‘wet’ coast, or are located in much cloudier environs, then perhaps these two astronomy software applications can help. Bonus points…they’re…
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3 windows applications improve your desktop’s appearance
Lately I’ve been trying to keep my windows desktop icon and clutter free. In my case, this has meant that I’ve been saving less to my desktop (my default save-to location) and more to working directories. And, since a cluttered desktop reflects a cluttered mind, I like to think of this as a bit of…
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How to easily install essential applications on a new Windows 7 computer
It doesn’t matter if you’ve upgraded from Vista or XP, or if you’ve bought a new Windows 7 based computer, you’re going to need to install some basic and essential applications on your new baby. And this awesome website makes it so, SO easy. 4 easy steps: Visit the site Select which applications you want Press the button to…
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A simple and easy way to back up your Google Docs
If you do a lot of your work on various computers in different locations (as I do), conveniently accessing your documents is important. Though I carry a 2GB USB drive everywhere, I actually find it easier to use Google Docs and store my work ‘in the Cloud’, so to speak. But, that amorphous blob of computing-storage…
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Major Tom cover version — official free download available
You’ve likely heard it in the Lincoln MKZ commercials, but last night I finally paid attention to the ad and listened… and heard this awesome version inbetwixt shows. So obviously I had to find it somewhere. After scouring Google videos and all, I’d finally resigned myself to having to listen to it through this blip.fm…