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Bluetooth SIG launches useful gadget guide

Can't get that Bluetooth device to pair with a PC? Lost your manual so you don't know what services your Bluetooth headset actually supports? Just like digging through databases of information to prep for Trivial Pursuit: the Bluetooth Edition? Whichever the case, the Bluetooth SIG has you covered thanks to...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2008 12:34 PM by jkOnTheRun

Filed under: Computing tech, cool stuff

Build a USB extension with phone jacks and wire

Ever need to extend the physical range of a USB device from a computer but you just didn't have a long enough USB cable and no quick way to run out for one? Me neither, but let's forget the odds of this situation simply because it's a cool little hack!...

Published Mon, Sep 09 2008 8:27 PM by jkOnTheRun

Filed under: Computing tech, cool stuff

Create a wireless PAN with Centrino 2 and share data on multiple devices

One of the challenges we mobile folks face daily is connecting our devices to work together and share data. Sometimes we use wireless Bluetooth connections but with many peripherals, we have to pull a USB cable out of the gadget bag. What a shame that we can't use the WiFi...

Published Mon, Jul 07 2008 10:16 AM by jkOnTheRun

Filed under: Computing tech, mobile tech, cool stuff

Vista Sidebar Gadget provides drop-and-drag "Run as..." function

Microsoft's TechNet magazine had a great Elevation PowerToys article this month; these tools are used to run applications with elevated security privileges as needed. Aside from nice tools to run apps as another user or the Local System, I saw this nifty Elevation Gadget for my oft-unused Windows Sidebar. You...

Published Mon, May 05 2008 1:54 PM by jkOnTheRun

Filed under: Computing tech, cool stuff, Freeware of the Moment

How to save $100 or more on a Vista license

I can't confirm this money-saving method because I have a full Vista license already, but Computerworld mentions a way for Windows 2000 and XP users to get Vista with SP1 at up to $110 less than buying a Vista license alone. Apprently, if you purchase a Vista SP1 upgrade DVD...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2008 11:43 AM by jkOnTheRun

Filed under: Computing tech, cool stuff

Lenovo's new facial recognition- it's not new!

Lenovo has been all over the CES demonstrating their new consumer notebooks and we've covered them a bit here on jkOnTheRun. One of the coolest technologies that these IdeaPads come with is the facial recognition technology that is used to securely log users into the systems. It works like this,...

Published Tue, Jan 01 2008 9:04 AM by jkOnTheRun

Filed under: Computing tech, cool stuff, CES 2008

Warner Crocker's geek weekend

Fellow Tablet PC MVP Warner Crocker has been under the weather but like a true geek he hasn't let that keep him from several interesting geek projects around the house. Warner got himself an iMac to use for his desktop system, a move I predict he will be very happy...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2007 8:34 AM by jkOnTheRun

Filed under: Computing tech, cool stuff

Apple is listening- iPodSkine rumored

I told you recently that Apple has my bet for producing a real handheld computer that can break into the mainstream and help me get my work done in a form that simply works. I discussed that my view of Apple and their ability to control the design and production...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2007 3:06 PM by jkOnTheRun

Filed under: iPhone, Computing tech, mobile tech, cool stuff

MagicMouse- 3D peripheral you can take with you

The lowly computer mouse hasn't changed very much over the years. Sure they come in all sizes and colors but they basically do what they've always done, point to stuff on the screen and click to make something happen. Some innovative people have produced 3D mice over the years but...

Published Tue, May 05 2007 7:56 AM by jkOnTheRun

Filed under: Computing tech, mobile tech, cool stuff

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Bluetooth SIG launches useful gadget guide

Build a USB extension with phone jacks and wire

Create a wireless PAN with Centrino 2 and share data on multiple devices

Vista Sidebar Gadget provides drop-and-drag "Run as..." function

How to save $100 or more on a Vista license

Lenovo's new facial recognition- it's not new!

Warner Crocker's geek weekend

Apple is listening- iPodSkine rumored

MagicMouse- 3D peripheral you can take with you