October 2011
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September 2011
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Kindle for Android: Add Downloaded Books
I tried a bunch of eReaders on a recent Android test device and I found that I actually like the Kindle reader best for MOBI/PRC format books (Kindle device format). The trick is how to load books into it that you didn’t buy from Amazon.
So once you open Kindle App on the device and it syncs downloading a book or two (at least the user guide and dictionary), reboot the device.
Now attach...
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VIDEO: Wanna Live Forever? Become A Noun →
I love Krulwich reports… always fun thought/science stuff..
Amazon Kindle and Fire Pre-Order
The new Kindle and Fire pre-order screens are now up at Amazon. You’ll excuse me while I try to stop myself from ordering them.
$80 for new Kindle (E-Ink) $100 for new Kindle Touch (E-Ink Touch) $200 for new Kindle Fire (Color Tablet Style)
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Amazon Kindle Fire tablet unveiled: Android-based,... →
I AM ALL OVER THIS! And cheaper EInk Kindles? Decisions decisions decisions (#firstworldproblem)
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tumblrbot asked: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INANIMATE OBJECT?
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On Wednesday, Amazon Will Unveil The “Kindle Fire” →
I’m not a big fan of TechCrunch so sorry for this link… but they do have some good sources on this…
Source Code at Amazon Reveals “Prime eBooks”,... →
I’m pretty much going to be all over this tablet… it will take something really crappy for me not to go with this upgrade.
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NYPD Pepper Spray Occupy Wall Street Protesters →
His name is Anthony Balogna. Kinda figures.
So far most news reports are upholding the NYPD stance that the protesters were violent but most independent news services (not CNN and FoxNews) are reporting that no violence occurred until police started randomly tackling people and beating them for “threatening motions”.
Facebook tracks you online even after you log out... →
And this is why I use the Facebook Disconnect extension for Google Chrome. Please people… I can’t leave Facebook entirely until you do… Google+, Twitter, Tumblr … there are other options…
Deleted Facebook message? Nope. →
When you delete a Facebook message now, it isn’t gone, just invisible. It is still accessible to authorities at their request (and without judicial review).
This has been true of photos for quite some time.
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Valve Unveils New Modes and Screens for Counter... →
I’m going to pre-order this as HARD AS I CAN!
Registry and System Recovery Instructions →
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545
Hiren’s can sometimes automate
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“Crotch Goblins”
– Me (from now on to describe unruly children of all ages)
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BOY: Let's play rape.
GIRL: OK!
BOY: What? No ... that's not how you play!
Amazon.com: Public Library Books for Kindle →
Good deal….
Best Buy Flyer - Sept. 1996 →
Man… electronics have changed. It might be nice if some of the folks that think their current stuff sucks remembers that this flyer isn’t that long ago.
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“Client: “My windows login says it’s disabled.”
IT Support member: “Yes, I...”
– Hospital Tech Support
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Wired and Tired: The Long View on the New Netflix →
Here is an excellent rundown on what is likely the real reasons for the Netflix price changes and company name changes.
Seriously… so much happens in media stuff that isn’t common knowledge that when things do happen like this people get angry for the wrong reasons.
