What it comes to image editing, for either web or print, Photoshop is arguably the king of the roost. But let’s face it–Photoshop is darned expensive, and has a learning curve shaped like Mount Everest. Not to mention that you have to actually have it installed on the machine you’re working on. Unless you’re a… Continue reading What if you don’t have Photoshop?
Category: software
Unsticking Glue
This week I’m chatting about a web application called Glue . I look at a good number of web applications, and some are useful. Unfortunately, Glue is not one of those. The premise of Glue is that it “shows you things that you’ll like based on your personal tastes, what your friends like, and what’s… Continue reading Unsticking Glue
Cloud computing
What does weather have to do with computers? Well, not much, actually. But cloud computing is a term that has gained in the buzz department recently, although it has actually been around for several years. “Cloud computing” is really just a metaphor for doing your work entirely online. In computer network diagrams, the Internet is… Continue reading Cloud computing
Signing in with ONE account
One of the most common complaints I’ve heard about using various web services and social networking sites is the need for multiple accounts; multiple user names, multiple passwords, multiple things to forget. Who hasn’t used those handy “Forgot your password?” links at least once (or fifty) times? The dream of many web users is the… Continue reading Signing in with ONE account
Is your library coded?
Well, I am. See that 2-dimensional code to the left? That code contains the following information about me: First & last name Email address Web site URL Phone number Physical address, including country of origin All that is in there? What is it for? And why would you use it? That thing is called a… Continue reading Is your library coded?
[GUEST POST] Everything you ever wanted to know about spyware & adware (but were afraid of the answers)
Shawn Walsh is the Technology Analyst for NEO-RLS. What are spyware and adware, anyway? Spyware is any technology that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge. Adware is any software application in which advertising banners are displayed while the program is running. How did I get this on my computer?… Continue reading [GUEST POST] Everything you ever wanted to know about spyware & adware (but were afraid of the answers)
[GUEST POST] Escaping the Brand Trap: Moving Beyond Big Name Software
George Lenzer is a Computer and Network Manager at Cleveland Public Library and blogs at alt.think. Do you exclusively use big name household products like toothpaste, laundry detergent and tissue paper? Not very likely, since they almost always are more expensive than their generic or store-branded counterparts…and generics are often just as good. Then why… Continue reading [GUEST POST] Escaping the Brand Trap: Moving Beyond Big Name Software