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Sync Google Calendar and the iPhone Calendar OTA for Free!

by Matthew Smith · August 3rd, 2008 · 25 Comments

Over the past few days, I’ve been enjoying my new iPhone 3G immensely. There are a few annoyances, such as buggy software, a little DRM issue I had with the app store, and various other things. However, one issue that was really bothering me was the inability to sync my iPhone calendar with my Google [...]

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Categories: Products · iPhone

Simple File Backup/Sync Software

by Matthew Smith · November 1st, 2007 · 2 Comments

In his last post, Chappie mentioned some “nifty software” that came with his new WD hard drive that allowed him to sync folders on his external drive with those on his internal hard drive. I’m sure that the software that came with his drive works wonderfully, but I’m also betting that it’s proprietary WD software [...]

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Back That [Data] Up

by Michael Chappell · November 1st, 2007 · 2 Comments

A while back, a post was written mentioning the ever-present danger of crashing a hard driving and losing all of your most precious files. In the past week or so, I have noticed that my computer has decided it would rather think for itself than do what I command. Actually, it is showing signs of [...]

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I’m a Sucker for Stats, Let’s Go for a Run

by Matthew Smith · October 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

Since my sophomore year of high school, I’ve been an off and on runner. Some months I’d make it out five days a week, others I’d miss completely. After slimming down quite considerably and getting in the routine of regular exercise, something would come up and then I’d get out of routine and miss the [...]

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Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2007

by Michael Chappell · July 10th, 2007 · No Comments

Tomorrow begins the madness that is E3. Ok, maybe not quite the madness it used to be, but it will still be exciting. The difference is this year’s festivities are “invitation only” and will be held in several hotel conference rooms in Santa Monica, CA as opposed to the Los Angeles Convention [...]

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Categories: General · Products · Technology

…And You Thought the iPhone was Cool

by Michael Chappell · July 5th, 2007 · 1 Comment

T-Mobile has recently released the “HotSpot @Home” phone system. It is a hybrid GSM/WiFi phone that seamlessly switches to run on your local wireless router whenever you are in range. The benefits of such a system include an excellent signal in your home and minutes not deducted from your wireless account (while [...]

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Web Hosting Review: WebHostingBuzz

by Matthew Smith · July 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

I have operated various websites over the years, starting on free servers, then dabbling in the arts of self hosting, and most recently with a paid host. When I finally decided to jump to paid hosting, I was looking to get as much bang for my buck as possible. I wanted the most features for [...]

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Your Wii-ldest Dreams come to Fruition

by Michael Chappell · June 27th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Thanks to Nintendo, you can now turn your “Super Money Shot Bros” fantasies into a reality. They are releasing development platforms that will allow anyone to create their own Wii games, and yes, they will even interface with those fancy remotes. Not only will you be able to make your own [...]

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