Here’s hoping this Facebook email thread needs no real intro: —–Original Message to Facebook—– From: Virginia Culler To: xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: PRIVACY-BUGS: “Wallster” app — spam/worm User id: xxxxxxxxx Description of problem: I received a message from an alleged Facebook app called “Wallmaster”, informing me that a picture from my profile had been used on xxxxxxx.com.… Continue reading Daisy saves the day!
Category: tech
Google Chrome
I’ve wondered for the past couple of years why Google didn’t have a Web browser, and I guess now I know… they were working on it, just not talking about it. Chrome is their brand-spanking-new, just-released-yesterday browser that’s built by design for today’s Web, which is heavier on applications than when the Internet first came… Continue reading Google Chrome
City Market gets political
Not exactly the first time, but still. This was pause-and-shoot worthy. Especially given that these days, the mere mention of Sarah Palin’s name is a standalone punchline. Even the women on the skincare and makeup forum I frequent had to take a stab. Anyway. On a political note, Imaginary Readers, allow me to introduce you… Continue reading City Market gets political
Sound Transit beats
I feel like I’m in a Volkswagen commercial. I’m sandwiched between two other bus commuters who were previously both yammering loudly. But they finally shut up and both started listening to music. And for the past two-ish tracks, we’ve all been subtly tapping our feet/fingers/neighbors in PERFECT TIME with each other. Aww, Loud White Tapper… Continue reading Sound Transit beats
Yet another reason Apple is awesome
Grant’s video iPod recently suffered a broken headphone jack, but he was eight full months out of warranty coverage. Still, he took it to the Apple store to see what could be done, and they gave him a new one on the spot. Their reasoning? “It looks fresh out of the box [because you’ve always… Continue reading Yet another reason Apple is awesome
Yet more iPhone tech dilemmas
This time, I’m trying to figure out how to make my new iPhone Bluetooth Headset function with Ventrilo, the chat program our guild uses during WoW raids. (Yeah — tech geek meets gamer nerd, I know. But does anyone know the answer to this?) I was told by a Best Buy employee with gamer cred… Continue reading Yet more iPhone tech dilemmas
What’s the name of your mother’s father’s favorite pet?
OH MY GOD. I am SO FRUSTRATED with security questions lately! Guess that’s my fault for doing my banking online, but holy crap. This last round, I literally DID NOT KNOW THE ANSWER to any of the available remaining questions for my FIFTH required security thingamabob. So what did I have to do? MAKE UP… Continue reading What’s the name of your mother’s father’s favorite pet?
Best spam EVER
So good, I’m plugging him for free. But you gotta click on the image to view the full size with text details. Go nuts, Imaginary Readers. Hi Virginia, This is shameless commercial plug for a new product, hopefully, however, it is just creative enough for you to appreciate. We just introduced a new line of… Continue reading Best spam EVER
Swnt elom m iphon
So I don’t mean to be one of those people. Really, I don’t. I’m just in love with the fact that I finally have a gadget that’s gloat-worthy. But the last thing I want to be is one of those iPhone snobs, ya know? (Too late, I know.) So one of the first things I… Continue reading Swnt elom m iphon
Futuristic Sidewalk Art
Check out this sidewalk chalk I spotted at Target the other day. I tell ya, these kids of ours are getting spoiled. Not only does it have nicely-pointed, bi-color sticks (with secondary and even tertiary colors, as opposed to the old-school pink, blue and yellow), but they’re apparently 3-D. Yep, you just put on your… Continue reading Futuristic Sidewalk Art