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Archive | August, 2009
3 Reasons Google Wave Won’t Flop

3 Reasons Google Wave Won’t Flop

Several weeks ago, I questioned whether tech geeks were out of touch with the rest of the world.  From having no "real world" friends with Twitter accounts, to having family members who could care less about the tech over which I get excited, I pondered whether we tech geeks lived in a different reality. One [...]

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5 Tech Sites Every Geek Should Visit

5 Tech Sites Every Geek Should Visit

Some websites just have “it.”  Whether it is good writing, a pleasing design, or great content, those sites rise above the others.  Today I take a look at five tech-related sites that are worth visiting on a regular basis, or subscribing to in your RSS reader (or both).  Of course, I would put 40Tech at [...]

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Evernote Windows Hack: Clip Web Pages as PDFs

Evernote Windows Hack: Clip Web Pages as PDFs

One of the big differences between Evernote on the Windows and Mac platforms is that Mac users have the ability to clip web pages from Safari, and send those pages into Evernote as PDF files.  Windows users can clip pages to Evernote, but those pages aren’t sent as PDF files.  As a result, the pages [...]

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8 Twitter Tools for Windows Mobile

8 Twitter Tools for Windows Mobile

Today, 40Tech is pleased to present a guest post from Srikanth from the Tech Inspiration blog. Just as with a Windows desktop operating system, you can install many types  of applications on your Windows Mobile device. In fact, there are many applications available that are specifically designed for Windows Mobile devices, such as Twitter applications [...]

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Protect Your Family Online With OpenDNS

Protect Your Family Online With OpenDNS

The internet is like the wild west, with all sorts of unsavory sites waiting for the unsuspecting.  If you have children, it can be particularly scary, as your kids could intentionally or unintentionally come upon websites that are not for the faint of heart, let alone suitable for children.  You aren’t without defenses, though.  One [...]

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10 Pain-Reducing Steps to Take Before Upgrading to Windows 7

10 Pain-Reducing Steps to Take Before Upgrading to Windows 7

If Windows 7 presales are any indication, many of you will be upgrading from Windows XP or Vista in a few months.  Many of you will likely choose the “clean install” route, completely wiping your hard drives and starting fresh.  Although reformatting usually can make for a more solid installation, it can cause headaches if [...]

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