Hello Everyone,
I hope you enjoy this approximately 50 minute episode of the 1970s CBS Mystery Theater radio drama, “The Damned Thing”, published here as a Candle Shore Podcast.
I sincerely hope you enjoy the damned thing.
Hello Everyone,
If you’re like me, you enjoy getting a forecast of your local weather conditions. This can be especially useful in areas where severe weather patterns are forming.
While I enjoy all of the wonderfully creative and entertaining Smartphone Apps, I really just want the bottom-line information; that is why I prefer receiving data via text message alerts. The weather Channel (weather.com) provides such a service and I strongly recommend that, if you live in the USA, you make use of it.
SERVICE DESCRIPTION Read the rest of this entry »
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The following comes to us from CNET:
Mark
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE GOOGLE+ PRIVACY SETTINGS
After several Facebook privacy scares, many have flocked to Google+ for better security, selective posting to “Circles,” and a fresh start in social networking. But if you’re not careful, you might make the same privacy mistakes on Google+. Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Everyone,
Fast becoming my favorite Mac OS X Lion VoiceOver compatible Dashboard widget is one that allows me to quickly search for US businesses via the Yellow Pages.
WIDGET DESCRIPTION:
Use this Dex widget to search and find Local Businesses in the Dex Yellow Pages Directory Listings Phone Book. Use the Dex widget to search and find local businesses in the United States, complete with Maps & Reviews. Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Everyone,
The following comes to us from LifeHacker.com
Mark
HOW TO SHARPEN A KITCHEN KNIFE
by Alan Henry
A dull knife is a cook’s worst enemy, and easily the most dangerous tool you can have in your kitchen. Thankfully, keeping your knives in good condition to use isn’t terribly difficult, and you probably already have the tools required to do it. Read the rest of this entry »
Hello All,
Tired of seeing every single application on your Mac showing up in Apple’s new Launch Pad view on your OS X Lion system? Use Launch-Pad Control and remove the madness.
From the developer:
Already upgraded to Mac OS X Lion? Yes? Well then you certainly know Launchpad, the “home for your apps” like Apple says. Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Everyone,
One of my favorite features in Microsoft Outlook is the ability to view only upcoming (active) appointments in the calendar.
Apparently, Apple does not think I need this feature in the latest version of iCal. (grimace)
While there are certainly some very fine third-party applications that will allow me to see only upcoming appointments, I am of the opinion that less is better; therefore, I resist installing such applications unless absolutely necessary. Besides, there is no guaranty that said third-party applications, for which I may have to pay a premium, will be VoiceOver (Apple’s software screen reading solution for the blind and low vision) accessible. Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Everyone,
The following article, by the Automobile Club of Southern California will explain how potholes are formed and how to protect your vehicle against them.
Mark
POTHOLES: CAUSES AND PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
While many of us have come across a pothole, we still ask questions like, what causes potholes; how do I avoid them once they appear; who should I report a pothole to for repair; or, if the vehicle is damaged by a pothole, can I recover the repair costs? Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Everyone,
Recently, I was involved in an automobile accident involving three vehicles. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. After we all determined that no life-threatening damaged was suffered, the driver and passenger of one of the cars involved had no idea how to proceed.
The following article, by the Automobile Club of Southern California will answer many questions as to what you should do when involved in an automobile accident.
Mark
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT?
In the event you are involved in an auto collision, first take a deep breath and carefully survey the scene around you. Evaluate your condition; are you injured? Can you safely exit your car? Collect your thoughts before you act, and keep tensions under control. Make sure you turn the engine off and turn off any accessories (like headlights) that are not necessary. Most importantly, be polite and do not accuse anyone of causing the accident. Keeping a cool head and carefully exchanging information will allow you to meet your legal obligations while preserving your legal rights and options. Also, keep the thought in the back of your mind that sometimes an “accident” is no accident. Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Everyone,
The following instructions from SimpleHelp describes how to add your contact information to the OS X Lion login and lock Screens in case someone finds your lost Macintosh.
Mark
HOW TO ADD CONTACT INFO TO THE OS X LOGIN AND LOCK SCREENS
1.
Select the “Apple Button” from the Menu Bar. Select System Preferences… from the list. Read the rest of this entry »
