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T-Mobile G2 (Google Ion) Review: Most Improved Award – “Not only does the T-Mobile G2/HTC Magic/Google Ion phone improve on original T-Mobile G1 in just about every way, it manages to do it while cutting down significantly on the size. The only thing it doesn’t have going for it is a hardware keyboard….” University to [...]
You Asked: With most stock trading happening electronically, why are there still people on the floor of the NYSE? — Matt, St. Paul, Minn. Marshall Answered: If you were to go back in time 75 years and go to the New York Stock Exchange, here is how a stock trade would happen: 1) You would [...]
A quick scan of the news is often enough to confirm that we’re living in the end times: melting ice caps, failing economies, nuclear weapons tests and celebrity gossip covering all four top spots on the Yahoo front page. But hey, if you’re like me, you distract yourself with something else and get on with your life. Today, however, the news out of China is that they have a cat with wings.
So, I’m guessing you’re wondering what Ben and I have been talking about on iTunes over the past several days? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In fact, each Friday you can stop by my blog to get a quick synopsis of the past week’s podcast topics. Here’s what you can expect to find on High Speed Stuff right now…
Google announced Google Wave this week. Its goal is to completely replace email as we know it with something much better. In this video you get a complete description of the product and its goals. But if you just want to see the demo it starts at 7:30. More info: – Google Wave: A Complete [...]
Hello, good people of the SYSK Nation. What a fun week here at HQ. Dr. Clark and I covered a couple of cool topics — propaganda and spontaneous human combustion.
You Asked: Why does the atmospheric temperature drop with increased altitude, when we’re actually moving closer to the sun? — Sethu, Chennai, India Marshall Answered: Let’s say you get in a small airplane and you fly from sea level to 10,000 feet. If it is daylight outside, it is true that you are now 10,000 [...]
If you rent an apartment, you’ve probably been told at some point that renting (rather than buying) is the equivalent of throwing money away. In actuality, the economics of whether it’s better to buy or rent depend on where you live. But there is one instance where renters stand to lose out on money that is rightfully theirs: the security deposit. That’s the check you wrote to your landlord when you signed the lease as collateral against any damage you might do to the apartment. Do no harm, and you should get that money back.
Your first step to reclaiming your renter’s deposit comes before you even move in: Request a walk-through with your landlord. Many landlords require this step anyways, but don’t let them move you through too quickly. Bring a camera and document any examples of wear and tear or damage that already exists. Put all of this in writing and have your landlord sign off on it.
Today, U.S. President Barack Obama presented remarks about the nation’s cybersecurity policies and infrastructure. He said that America’s cyber infrastructure was a strategic national asset and a national security priority. While he mentioned he would create a new cybersecurity coordinator position (also known as the Cyber Czar) within his administration, he did not go so far as to name his choice. But he did lay out some of the responsibilities this new team member will have.
You Asked: How do wireless routers work? — Daryl, Orlando, Fla. Marshall Answered: A wireless router is two things. It is a wired router. Computers can connect to the wired router by plugging in network cables. And it has a radio that allows laptops and other computers to connect wirelessly to the router using WiFi. [...]
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