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I received an email from my sister that said:

I have a webcam which I never thought was bad but whenever I video-chat with anyone they always say it’s grainy and the picture is not very good.  So, I was planning on getting a new one and was wondering what to look for.  Is expensive always better?

Great questions!  There are two major concerns with a webcam (other than price) – Frames and Resolution.  However, before you think about buying something new, consider the following options.

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I was listening to skullcrusher island (a song) today and thought I’d share.  Here is the second verse, just to give you a taste…

I made this half-pony half-monkey monster to please you
But I get the feeling that you don’t like it
What’s with all the screaming?
You like monkeys, you like ponies
Maybe you don’t like monsters so much
Maybe I used too many monkeys
Isn’t it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?

Something about this video just appeals to my mood right now and the description of a monkey-pony makes me think of the Iphone.  I heard about it first on Mental Floss, a blog that makes a nice change for the normal techie gibberish.  Anyway, here is the video.

Enjoy!
~ab

I know that YouTube video you received from your buddy at work was hilarious.  In fact, you’ve probably received so many at this point, that YouTube is synonymous with humor and/or embarrassment.  However, do you want to hear a little known secret about YouTube?  It’s not just for videos of cats riding on Roombas.  There are quite a few educational videos that could help you ace your next test, impress your friends, checkout faster at the supermarket or simply catch up on things you might have missed in school.

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Sometimes, I just want to share.  The monotony of always talking about technology, day in, day out, drives me to YouTube and sometimes, once in a rare while, I stumble on something that is … glorious.  Here is my Thanksgiving gift to everyone.

Happy Healthy Peaceful and Safe. ~ab

I’m going to make a few assumptions – I assume that you are no longer using VHS tapes.  I’ll assume that your children don’t play an Atari console with fake wood paneling.  Moreover, I’m going to take it for granted that you’ve probably purchased one of these “cellular” phones.  Come on, you’ve evolved.  Admit it.    Now it’s time to take the next step – online video is waiting for you and it’s very, very good. Read more »