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think before you borrow that mobile phone or PDA

17 April, 2008 (06:36) | not fun | By: bbowers

A word up front, this is pretty sick. If you are already paranoid about washing your hands or cleanliness in general, you may want to read elsewhere. You will just get more to consider from this article.
How many times have you borrowed someone else’s Blackberry (for all you other admins/techs, this includes rotating call), cell [...]

Windows Vista Windows defender update might break USB

16 April, 2008 (12:36) | not fun, software | By: bbowers

Microsoft has no fix for it yet, but an update to Windows Defender for Vista is reportedly stopping USB devices from responding for some users. the Register is reporting some users’ mice/keyboards have stopped working. Microsoft is aware of the problem and is investigating.

check the battery price before buying a Dell laptop

12 April, 2008 (12:31) | computers, not fun | By: bbowers

 Dell is offering a well-equipped Inspiron 1720 for anywhere from $800-$1100.

That’s not too bad, really, until you get to looking at a spare battery three months from now when you decide you need one.

ouch. That hurts. You may have only paid $800 or so for the laptop, but now you have to pay at least [...]

this is why you don’t buy a Lexmark printer

3 April, 2008 (05:39) | not fun, reviews, tips | By: bbowers

I have a client that insisted on a Lexmark Forms printer for their specialty software. I can’t blame them, really, the software was made to work with certain forms printers, and the 2580 model was one of them. Against my suggestion to try a different brand, they had me order two brand new Lexmark 2580 [...]