Have you been trying out your digital camera tips? If so, I would love to hear about your great photos. But if you missed those article, or even if you want a quick review, check below for a list of last week’s blogs.
Here is the Computing Blog Week in Review for August 18th through August 24th.
August 18th
In yesterday’s article about Sweetie Tags, I introduced you to these great little graphic pieces that can be used as part of your signature. Mama2riley, also known as Melissa, granted me an interview. This is the second part of that interview, and it tells all about what inspires Melissa, how you can get a Sweetie Tag, and some general tips about making your own.
August 20th
Computing Review: August 11th Through August 17th
With summer wrapping up, I have been trying to capture as many of those carefree summer moments as possible with my digital camera. The weather has been cooler this month, and I can’t believe that school will be starting soon. I will definitely miss my oldest child, since he will be starting first grade and be gone all day.
Is Artificial Life Just Around The Corner?
Here is a bit of interesting technology news. We have heard about artifical intelligence, but how about artifical life?
August 21st
Digital Camera Tips: Taking Multiple Shots
One of the great things about using a digital camera, is that you can easily take multiple shots of the same subject. This can work well for you. Since there is no waste, as with film, you have more opportunity to get that great shot.
August 22nd
Digital Camera Tips: Photographing Scenery
This summer, we have been taking a lot of photos of scenery lately, since we have been on so many family summer adventures. Scenery doesn’t move, so it should be easy to photographing with your digital camera, right? Well, Yes, and no. Scenery is usually easy on you when you want to get a sharp photo, especially if you use a tripod, but scenery can be present its own set of issues, too. When you take scenery pictures with your digital camera, they can sometimes wind up looking very flat and uninteresting.
August 23rd
Rumor has it that the iPod is in for the next revolution on the Apple agenda. Reports are coming in about a possible special media event to be held by Apple sometime in September. During that event, industry analysts predict that four new Apple iPods will be introduced, each based on the successful Mac OS X operating systems.
Dell Cancels Colorful New Notebooks
You may remember I reported on how Dell would be offering some colorful new notebooks to its lineup in an effort to capture some of the home PC market. Well, it seems that the “clumsy” company is now scrapping the idea, even after orders have come in to the company.
August 24th
Turning Your Car Windshield into a Desktop?
Microsoft recently submitted a patent application for a very interesting application that appears to be a way of turning your car windshield into a sort of computer desktop. The patent application calls the device an “Adaptive heads-up user interface for automobiles.” The application also includes some drawings that clearly represent an automobile windshield that contains a sort of overlaid interface.