BRUCEB NEWS
Try The Online Versions Of Word, Excel, And Powerpoint
I’m going to suggest something crazy. I want you to try using the online versions of Word and Excel. Did you know there were online versions of Word and Excel? A lot of people don’t know they exist. Not only do they exist, but – dare I say it? – they’re pretty...
TRACKING SANTA
If you have Google Earth installed, then clicking on this link will allow you to track Santa Claus as he delivers presents around the world. at 3:00pm PST, he's travelling from...
GOOGLE ZEITGEIST 2005
Google Zeitgeist studies the aggregation of search queries for the year and comes up with some interesting lists - top news searches, top gainers in 2005, top shopping searches....
GOOGLE BUYS STAKE IN AOL, SELLS SOUL
Google's agreement to purchase a five percent stake in AOL was widely reported, but I missed the important detail: as part of the deal, Google agreed to start putting...
G-FORCE STOCKING STUFFER
If you're looking for a stocking stuffer for a music lover, consider G-Force, which integrates with most computer music players and creates stunning visuals to accompany the...
DELL WIDESCREEN MONITOR
Dell's 24" widescreen monitor is possibly the most satisfying product I've ever purchased. The difference in crispness and readability between this and the old CRT is far greater...
MSN MESSENGER ENCARTA BOT
Here's an interesting thing to do with MSN Messenger. Add the Encarta bot, encarta@conversagent.com, to your contact list, then ask a question. If the answer can be found in an...
EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES AND BACKUPS WITH WINDOWS ONECARE LIVE
If you're not backing up your computer, you're not alone - but the backup utility in Windows OneCare Live should be on your mind. The price is low, the software is easy to use,...
WINDOWS ONECARE LIVE
Microsoft's antivirus program, Windows OneCare Live, is now open for general beta testing by anyone running Windows XP with Service Pack 2. Go to the Live.com web site...
RIAA BANS TELLING FRIENDS ABOUT SONGS
In the news today: "LOS ANGELES-The Recording Industry Association of America announced Tuesday that it will be taking legal action against anyone discovered telling friends,...
CYBER MONDAY
The retail industry built the day after Thanksgiving into a cultural icon as "Black Friday" - the must-shop day when consumers are meant to feel a nearly physical need to get to...
VIRUS OUTBREAK
Update your virus definitions and stay away from e-mail attachments! There's a new virus out there, the "SOBER" worm, that's generating an unusual amount of virus-laden e-mail...
QUICKTIME INSTALLATION
Quicktime has a special place in my heart, along with America Online and RealPlayer, for its annoying and nonstandard installation routine. Here's a blog that provides a pretty...
SONY ROOTKIT OFFICIALLY MAINSTREAM NEWS
Sony is having a bad month. They're still trying to sweep the whole thing under the rug, but their malware has even hit the comics page.If you haven't been following this, here's...
QUICKBOOKS PRO 2006
Intuit has been working on an improved interface for Quickbooks for years, and the result just hit the shelves this week. The first review is very positive and it's the first...
PANEXA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF READING SAFETY INFORMATION
The web can be a valuable resource for researching heavily advertised pharmaceuticals. Case in point: the ads for Panexa may look tempting, but it's a clear example of how...