Technology > Resources > Facebook Summary. Facebook is a social networking personal content management system that allows people to create their own online presence. Facebook Facebook Applications may be inadvertently added to your Facebook account, and can sometimes cause problems with Facebook operation. Application Problems. The Applications developed by Facebook for Facebook are generally fine. However,… Continue reading Facebook Application Removal
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Apple Empty Trash File in Use or Permissions Error Message – Hold Option Key
Technology > Apple Problem Summary. When you attempt to empty the trash (recycle bin) on your Apple computer, a message indicates that a file can’t be deleted because it is in use or you don’t have the permission to do so. Problem Solution. Try holding down the option key, and, while holding it down, empty… Continue reading Apple Empty Trash File in Use or Permissions Error Message – Hold Option Key
Apple OS X Leopard Time Machine External Drive Slowing Down
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Problem Summary. If you are using Apple OS X Leopard Time Machine with an external drive, you may notice that your computer is slowing down for certain tasks which wake the drive from a sleeping state. Anytime you go to save a file, or need to access the finder, the… Continue reading Apple OS X Leopard Time Machine External Drive Slowing Down
Chairlift Evident Utensil Datamoshing Music Video
Effective Living > Music Summary. Music empowers people to live more joyfully and effectively. It soothes, entertains, brings healing, inspires, and energizes. More creative music expression, performed or enjoyed by the listener, results in brain activity that supports more complex and creative (effective) solutions to problems. Evident Utensil Video by Chairlift. The 4D video technique of… Continue reading Chairlift Evident Utensil Datamoshing Music Video
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Idiots for Dummies
Effective Living Summary. The popularity of the “Idiot’s Guide” and “for Dummies” series of books has resulted in guides to just about every topic imaginable. At the time of this report, a search on Amazon for Idiot’s Guide produces over 2500 results. It’s a fascinating list of topics including, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, and even a… Continue reading The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Idiots for Dummies
Kingfisher Airlines of India Fares Review of Ticket Flight Booking Travel
Effective Living > Mobility Summary. Kingfisher Airline of India is perhaps one of the best airlines in the world for the reasons described below. For those involved in the industries of hospitality, air travel, hotels, or any similar business, it would be a good investment to fly to India and travel with Kingfisher to learn about… Continue reading Kingfisher Airlines of India Fares Review of Ticket Flight Booking Travel
An Open Letter to those who write Open Letters
Effective Living To Whom It May Concern: This letter is addressed to you, those among us who write open letters. This open letter is in response to your open letter. As is the nature of open letters, you will probably never see this open letter. In fact, I have no intention of sending you a… Continue reading An Open Letter to those who write Open Letters
Apathy – Quotes
“Apathy seemed like a horrible state of existence. Something to be avoided at all costs. Yet, once I became apathetic. It really didn’t seem so bad.” – Anonymous “Apathy is like quicksand. The problem with people who are apathetic is that they don’t see a problem with not caring. Where there is lack of purpose, apathy… Continue reading Apathy – Quotes
Dell Adamo 10-inch Netbook Inspiron Mini 10 Notebook Computer
Technology Summary. Dell is offering a new notebook, the Adamo, with glass display and aluminum construction. The Adamo has received much press attention including stories featured by Engadget, Reuters, and the Wall Street Journal. Review. This notebook represents a departure from most Windows compatible notebook computers because of the elegance in design and durability of… Continue reading Dell Adamo 10-inch Netbook Inspiron Mini 10 Notebook Computer
Remove Formatting from Pasted Text
Technology User Question. “Often when I paste something from the Internet to an e-mail or Microsoft Word, the resulting pasted text ends up having weird formatting like being too small.” Response. Typically in Windows or Apple, pasting text that has any formatting will retain the original formatting. For Apple users, try pasting the text into… Continue reading Remove Formatting from Pasted Text
Old HP or Epson Scanner Drivers for Windows XP or Vista
Technology User Question. “I just upgraded my operating system and discovered that my scanner isn’t compatible with the new operating system. The scanner is a really nice one and cost several hundred dollars. I called the manufacturer and they said that it isn’t possible to offer new software and drivers to make the old scanners compatible… Continue reading Old HP or Epson Scanner Drivers for Windows XP or Vista
Palm T|X Hard Case Makes Rattling Noises
Technology Summary. Some owners of the Palm Tungsten T|X and hard case enclosure may notice when the Palm device is in the case and the case is closed, it rattles around which is kind of annoying. Solution. Small rubber clear cushion “feet” can be purchased from Radio Shack (item 64-2365) and placed on the inside of the case that… Continue reading Palm T|X Hard Case Makes Rattling Noises