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Adobe Reader 9.0 includes it’s own Download “helper” by rodtrent

Now, what do I need this for?  Seems like Adobe hasn’t learned their lesson in including additional crapware with their products.  I opted out of the Google browser toolbar, like I always do...
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Subscribing to an RSS feed is nuts! by rodtrent

I go to subscribe to a feed today and am smacked straight in the face with the following list of options… This is out of hand!  Someone should really reconsider how easy this technology is versus...
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Google turns adSense into potential smut distributor by rodtrent

How far is Google willing to go sell advertisements? Google and Creator of ‘Family Guy’ Strike a Deal While, “Family Guy” can be funny at times, there’s a part of the show that doesn’t sit well with me...

Time Warner has a busy signal for customer service? by rodtrent

Anyone that uses Time Warner for Internet, Cable, and Digital phone – have you noticed how the service has gone downhill dramatically over the last 6 months? Time Warner pushed out a digital cable box...
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Business 101: How to lose your customer base in 1 easy step by rodtrent

Time Warner Cable tests metered Internet service We must keep in mind that this is the same company that thought purchasing AOL was a good idea.

WorldWideTelescope disses Silverlight? by rodtrent

Looks neat. http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/ What happened to Silverlight????? As soon as you hit the main page, you are confronted (yes, I did say "confronted", or should I say "bullied"...
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I can always tell when it's time to restart Outlook by rodtrent

If I leave MS Outlook 2007 open too long, it starts to act screwy. First, it starts to become unresponsive – making the rest of the computer slow, too. Then, content in the Preview Pane either updates...
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Here's a Spam I haven't seen before... by rodtrent

Thought this one was funny enough to share… =============== Dear Member, Your PayPal account has expired. You must renew it immediately or your account will be closed. If you intend to use this...

Amazon.com Unbox and Zune by rodtrent

Why, oh why, do the mobile files (which are in .wmv format) from Amazon.com’s Unbox download service, not work on the Microsoft Zune? You can view the mobile files in the Zune PC software and in...
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Why is it always my fault? by rodtrent

Have you ever noticed that when something is wrong with your Internet connection, that your ISP thinks it’s your fault immediately? I had an issue last night where I could not access anything that...

What good is the USPS tracking system? by rodtrent

I’m tracking a package through the US Postal System. I was given a tracking number, much like you get from UPS and FedEX. But, have you noticed that the USPS tracking number does nothing for you...

Gmail has turned into a turd by rodtrent

Interesting rant in the forums: http://www.myitforum.com/forums/m.asp?m=170719

Is DHL the worst delivery company out there? by rodtrent

I think so. At least, they are in my area. They delivered my new Microsoft MVP kit today. I saw them pull up. Waited by the front door for them to ring the doorbell. Instead of seeing a DHL delivery man...

Media hype worked for Apple, why didn't it work for Palm? by rodtrent

One has to wonder why media hype is causing geeks everywhere to line up in front of Apple and AT&T stores to purchase an iPhone , while Palm’s “secret” Foleo didn’t receive...
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Surface computing. Great new technology, or just another way to spread germs? by rodtrent

Microsoft’s Surface computing looks and sounds cool — no question. But, can you imagine how many germs and viruses this thing will spread? This thing could start a whole new category of illness...

You can only be influential if you blog here... by rodtrent

That’s basically what they’re saying in their mission statement: "This website has been setup by a dedicated group of IT professionals that are passionate about technology and the ITPro...
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Funny stuff... by rodtrent

The software we use for the myITforum Wiki has a function in the Admin side of things that checks to see how long the service has been running. Here’s exactly what it says right now: ===========...
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$18.95 per computer for an Office toolbar? by rodtrent

I saw this today (the ToolbarToggle for MS Office 2007 ) and thought, hmmm…might be interesting. Then, I looked at the pricing. Single-user license: $19.95 2 to 9 computers: $18.95 per computer...
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Does Microsoft Outlook ever really shut down? by rodtrent

Microsoft Outlook has so many things running off of it — MSN Messenger, RSS feed reader (if you use one for MS Outlook), add-on apps, add-on toolbars, etc., etc. Outlook is a productivity application...
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Use Cingular? You can't sue them by rodtrent

"I received a disturbing notice from Cingular in my monthly bill ... stating that I had already agreed never to sue Cingular in a court of general jurisdiction, and also that I can never be a part of any...
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Finally -- someone else notices by rodtrent

Digg.com is in trouble… (now, how long have I been chimping about this?) Troubles in Diggville

News stories you'll never see on the Digg.com front page by rodtrent

Digg.com is a news site, but it’s also a fanboy site for Linux, Playstation, illegal downloads, Apple, and of course, Digg.com. Digg.com is really just one big blog where everyone posts things they...
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Complaining DOES work... by rodtrent

Good news for Anthony … FCC orders Time Warner to reinstate NFL Network

Two gripes about Digg.com by rodtrent

1. No Windows Mobile (PDA) formatted option. 2. The site is extremely slow from a Windows Mobile device.

Want continuing input into the products you use every day? Join the Microsoft.com Research Panel by rodtrent

As a member of the Microsoft.com Research Panel, you will be part of a community of technology and business professionals and software users who will provide Microsoft with valuable insight. Through your...
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Rob posts about this web site... by rodtrent

Rob’s post I just wanted to add that the site also has a RSS feed for new entries: http://www.ehow.com/about_us/rss_subscribe.jsp
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Thought it interesting... by rodtrent

Every time I chimp about Adobe Reader, I get a good volume of emails from folks who hate Adobe, too. How is Adobe able to keep the doc market when there seems to be very little support for them among customers...
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Meg and I were talking... by rodtrent

And, it’s safe to “chimp”. As a youngster, I remember Toto and Judy “chimplaining” at every turn. And, what really brings it back is the way both Toto and Judy “chimped”...

Have you ever noticed...? by rodtrent

Is it just me? Or, are the MS folks who are blogging ignoring the multitude of communities out there for their blogging posts? There’s much more technical and personal posts in the communities than...
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PSP in the house! by rodtrent

My oldest son has always been a great student. But, when he got a C on his mid-term report card for the first time in his life, I was a bit concerned. Alex is in a lot of Advanced classes (yeah, he’s...
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