Microsoft recently began to beta their replacement for One Care called Micrsoft Security Essentials ( MSE ).

While downloads for the beta have officially been cut off, there are a few other sites on the net you can find it on, just make sure you download the right one for your operating system as there are different versions for Windows XP and Windows Vista/Windows 7, and both also have 32bit and 64 bit variations.

Now, lets take a look at what this looks like once it’s installed:

Read the rest of this entry »

Ever find yourself needing between 18′ and 200′ of 550 lb test paracord? Do you like bracelets and/or belts? If yes, you should check out Survival Straps. ThinkGeek sells em too, but they’re a dollar cheaper from the manufacturer’s site, plus they have more colors and rifle slings, for those of us that use rifle slings as belts.

Hit the jump for more info and some pictures.

Read the rest of this entry »

For those that don’t use Google Calendar, why not?

Yes, I know I’m just linking to another article, but it’s got some great info:

http://net.tutsplus.com/articles/web-roundups/20-tools-to-make-the-life-of-a-web-developer-easier/

Well at least now we know what makes Japanese cars so damn reliable!

With Apples announcement of the iPhone 3GS, lots of AT&T customers that had upgraded from the original iPhone to the iPhone 3G last July were anxiously awaiting the pricing to be announced from AT&T.

Now, before I get into what happened after that, lets go into a little history of the iPhone.

Read the rest of this entry »

by a backdrop at the Tony awards.  Let the hilarity ensue.

A delightful romp into the life of a student who finds him self on the wrong side of the tracks, and by “delightful romp” I mean living hell and by tracks I  mean 20,000 volts of tasery goodness.

Anyway: