Fun & Useful Internet Tools

1. There are a lot of free useful/fun Internet tools out there.  I really like to download music so LimeWire is like the best thing that happen to me .  I'm sure all of you have heard of it always has those hard to find songs that I'm looking for, basically it is a browser for audio files the link is http://www.absolutelyfreebies.com/freeware/free_internet_tools.html
2. WebHopper is another Internet tool that I found useful.  It can trace and reveal the real location of internet  addresses, its basically a like a tracking system.www.ghacks.net/2009/.../webhopper-internet-traceroute-tool/ - Cached - Similar
3. itools is a helpful tool in helping you find people and places the link is http://www.itools.com/
4.piZap is another fun Internet tool. This tool just has all kinds of things you can do even make your self to be a cartoon basically its like a photo editor.http://pizap.com/
5.Snapter is cool because you can turn your photos into PDF file without a scanner.  Looks like you have scanned a picture or a document but you are only using your camera. http://www.snapter.atiz.com/

Nanotechnology

While doing the research on Nanotechnolgy I thougt it was going to be very boring, but I was wrong.  There was some very interseting information on the past and prestent historty of Nanotechnology.  Something I found interesting was how it is being used for cancer treatment which to me is a plus sense I have a family history of cancer on both side of my family.  I also thought the artifical brain was interesting al here is a link about cancer check it out.

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Earth Day & Technology

As we all know Earth Day(Week) is here I was reading this site and it talked about how NASA has come up with some new technology and how engineers  and scientist are making the use of technology  better for the earth.  There were a lot of interesting facts on this sites not to mention great information about whats going on is space as well as with the technology they are using.  Check it out on this site http://spacestation-shuttle.blogspot.com/

Apple iPad

This is the Apple iPad.  I just happen to see the commercial  for it last night so you know I Googled it!!  The price for this is currently starting at $499.  This iPad can run over 150, 000 apps and it has a 9.7inch  display and is Touch Screen.  As many of you showed know by now I am fascinated with anything that is touch screen.  The battery life is about 10 hours and is wireless.  I like the way it looks and I plan to go and look at one Friday, I am thinking about buying one.  Let me know your thoughts about this iPad before I purchase it.  Here is the web site check it out:     http://www.apple.com/ipad/design/

Skin into Gadget Control Pad

Now researches have found away so that you can just tap on your fingers or your arms to operate different types of programs. On one demo it had a phone key pad and you could dial the number right in your hand, it also had someone playing a video game right in the palm of the hand by simply touching. They are saying that this will be able to be learned in about 20 minutes. What do you all think about having you hands and arms able to work a display menu or play games? The thought of it is very interesting . Go to the site and watch the video to see how it will work and tell me what you think http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8587486.stm

Quantum Dot Technology

It has been said that in the near future that photographers will have better cell phone cameras.  Some of the new phones out now they take pretty good pictures much better than what the use to be.  But now reserarchers are saying that with Quantum Dot Technology the pictures will look just a s good as they do on the new camcorders. With this technology more light will be captured and this is suppose to result in a better image.  I have to say when it comes to computers and other elctronics their is always going to be something new.  So how many of you when this technology is released will be ready to trade in your cell phones for a better picture?  They haven't put a price out there yet but we all know it will be costly!!!! So I will wait until the price goes down before I buy It.  What about the rest of you?  Here is a link check it out:   http://www.timesnewsline.com/

Google Earth

After doing the report on Google Earth and Bing Maps I really began to think about it. I said to my self now self when I put my address in on Google Earth it showed my house front yard and everything thats not good not good at all. I like using it but when it came down to my house being shown the thought is kind of creepy. Also While I was doing some more with Bing it gave a picture of this little boy through the photosynth and he was probally no more than 6 thats not good at all especially with some of these nut cases out here today. So exactly how much time and money do you all think is being put into Google Earth and Bing???? Will you continue to use it??? Are you going to spread the word about it to family and friends??? I know when I showed my mother her house through Google Earth she almost passed out she didn't like that at all!!!! Heres a link http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1W1ACAW_enUS361US361&q=more+in

Sony Smartphone with PSP Gaming Capabilities

This is the Sony Smartphone with PSP gaming capabilities.  The announcement for this phone is coming from Japan.  They are developing this phone so that the user will be able to play playstation games on it.  Of course you will have to download the games  from an online shop or a Playstation store.  The price for this phone is not availble yet since they haven't made it offical. Me personally I'm really not into playstation like that but for those of you who are I would like to know what you think about this phone and would you buy it (why/whynot)? Here is the link not a lot of information but if you find more I amm interested:http://www.myddnetwork.com/new-gadgets/

Airnergy WiFi Harvesting Charger

RCA has created this hand held energy-harvesting battery .  This device is called Airnergy and is  used to charge by WiFi Signal. The price of this will be $40-$50 and they want it to be smaller than a smart phone.  The battery will charge depending on how close the battery is to the original signal. So far it is able to fully charge a Blackberry in about 90 minutes.  Do you think this will be a good product, me personally I think it will have a lot of issues as far as being able to keep a charge! But I could be wrong, I guess we will see how this product will turn out. Here are some sites to check it out and let me know what you think. http://ces.cnet.com/?categoryId=10406866&tag=rtcol

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VmWare

I want to know after we did the VmWare installation how many of you are going to use this at home? Even though it took us a little time to work out some problems over all I like using the virtual machine.  I plan on creating more so I can really get the hang of it before I try it at home. I also have been getting more information on it and this was an interesting site with some information that was helpful to me.http://www.vmware.com/

Seagate Black Armoro Ps 110 USB

While on ZDNET website I came across the Seagate Black Armoro Ps 110 USB, it says this has fast speed and a high capacity and they gave it a 4 star rating. It is portable and compabitable with USB 2.0, the price is BOUT $180 but it doesn't have firewire and the included backup software only works with PCs so tell me do you think this is really worth the money??? Check it out at: http://review.zdnet.com/product/hard-drives/seagate-blackarmor-ps-110-usb-30/33970175http://review.zdnet.com/product/hard-drives/seagate-blackarmor-ps-110-usb-30/33970175

MICROSOFT SURFACE 2010

I was looking online about the Microsoft Surface for 2010 and it is just amazing to me, but is going to be a good thing for department stores and the other retail community. Is graphics and hands on technolgy going to pay off or is it going to run Microsoft in the ground. The President of Microsoft seems to be very confident and the first of these will go into reaturants and bars and will cost from $5,000-$10,000. I think it will be a good thing what about you. Here are a couple of links check them out and let me know waht you think


http://extratorrent.com/article/201/microsoft+new+technology+microsoft+surface.html

Spyware and Security

I want to know what some of you think about the Spyware for 2010? The Symantec Norton Antivirus 2010 ranges from $33-$67, but is it really worth it. Me personally I'm all for downloading these free trail versions before I spend the money, hey just call me cheap but I really want to know what I am getting before I spend my money!!!!! Here is the like to check out some of the 2010 Spyware  www.pcworld.com/shopping/detail/prtprdid,740923872-sortby,retailer/pricing.html

Touch Screen Computers

I'm just curious is anyone dieing to get the new HP touch screen computer other than me? I went last weekend and looked at one, and I really like it. The one I like most is the 9100 Touchsmart Business PC. I want to know what some of you think is good or bad about these computer here is the website check them out!!!!!http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/touchsmart/

Introduction

Hi, my name is Biscegelia Thorne and I am currently enrolled at ECC and this is my last semester. In high school I was always interested in computers. When I graduated I came here in 1998 then I transfered to NCCU in 1999 and now I'm back at ECC to finish what I started. Before I became a full time student all of my jobs have involved computers. I worked at Radio Shack were I sold all types of electronics and handled customer accounts. After that I worked for Ageis Communications were my job position was data entry.

I hope to continue to learn more information with this class and I look forward to reading my classmates blogs and sharing mine. I wish everyone the best of luck this semester!!