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Facebook Names and Privacy Concerns

So there’s this new application out there — you may have heard about it — it’s called “The Facebook.” I jumped on briefly when Rob was doing some developing and wanted me to do some testing with him. I know people who are deeply involved with their Facebook accounts but I didn’t really think of […]

Posted by16punchesNovember 4, 2007November 13, 2007Posted inOrganizing, Web Applications8 Comments on Facebook Names and Privacy Concerns

Intelligent Gmail

I’m blown away. Something that *should* be, actually *is*. Say for instance you have a gmail address with a “.” (dot) in it, say for example sixteen.punches@gmail.com. If someone sends mail to that address — or the same address but does not include the dot the mail will find you at the right address. Sixteenpunches@gmail.com […]

Posted by16punchesOctober 4, 2007October 4, 2007Posted inGoogle, Organizing, Web Applications2 Comments on Intelligent Gmail

Other obscure file types

I wrote a while back about my struggles opening .docx files. Though not exactly obscure, they were new at the time and presented an unnecessary headache when all I wanted to do was read the document. Today I was presented with another new-to-me file extension: .hqx Some other people who also received the document complained […]

Posted by16punchesSeptember 6, 2007Posted inHellmares, Mac, OrganizingLeave a comment on Other obscure file types

Awesome Krzr phone

My new Krzr K1 cell phone has arrived. I bought it on ebay for a lot less than I would have paid if I’d gone through tigerdirect. I didn’t want to extend my contract with my cell phone service provider either although that would have gotten me a deal. Other reasons for going ebay: the […]

Posted by16punchesApril 25, 2007April 25, 2007Posted inCell phones, GadgetsLeave a comment on Awesome Krzr phone

Firefox Plug-in for Tiny Url

I want a Firefox tinyurl plugin to save me from having to go to the tinyurl site every time I want to share a ghastly url. It’s a pita every time I want to post a longish link in a forum or email. I found TinyUrl Creator so I’ll give it a try. If you’ve […]

Posted by16punchesApril 25, 2007November 13, 2007Posted inHellmares, Organizing, Web Applications

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