We switched our web browser from Internet Explorer to Firefox a long time ago, due to the better stability, security and customization available with the free, open-source Firefox browser. In addition, Firefox has a large number of user-created extensions that you can add to the browser to aid your online web searching and research. This […]
Category: Gadgets & Tools
Terror Through SMS Text Messaging
Here is a YnetNews.com article on the possible use of SMS text messaging by the Hizbullah terrorist group to terrorize Israelis. From the article — Dozens of Israeli customers of the Orange cellular service provider received unexpected SMS messages on their phones Wednesday evening, with the English message: “Now Now Now…Go out from your home […]
High Tech Students Film Teachers’ Tempers
The “Little Brother” phenomenon continues. According to the UK Times, students are using mobile cell phone cameras to film teachers losing their tempers in the classroom and then send the videos to their friends for entertainment. Some students are even posting these short film takes online at one of the numerous video sharing sites. From […]
SMS Text Messaging For Bullies
Here’s a sign of our techie times. According to a recent article on VnuNet.com, the traditional playground bully is increasingly using SMS text messaging as a high tech way to harrass their targets via computer, cell phone or wireless mobile device. From the article — Text messaging and email are increasingly being used to bully […]
Tossable Eyeball Surveillance Camera
GizMag is reporting on a baseball-size digital spy camera that is encased in rubber and polyurethane, allowing it to be tossed through windows and doors or bounced off walls to record hard to reach areas in dangerous situations. From the article — It’s when the Eyeball lands that it becomes incredibly useful as it can […]