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5 FREE Ways to Share Really Large Files Online

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Picture a pilot attempting to land a 747 jumbo jet on an aircraft carrier. That’s a pretty good analogy when it comes to trying to send really large files online. But let’s face it. With the advent of ever evolving technologies the internet has become less about communicating and more about sharing . . .

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Set Up Your Own Pseudo Picture Sharing Service

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I am sure everyone remembers earlier this year when TwitPic changed its terms of service for the picture sharing website and the mess that came out of that.  Ultimately it came down to who owns your pictures or has any rights associated with them.  Personally I want to own my . . .

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@WinObs Tweeted Links for 27 October 2011

NPP Being Readied for Launch Source: NASA Image of the Day How to Ask Questions on Twitter… And Get Answers Source: AllTwitter 52 percent of kids under 8 use mobile devices Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines Dell reveals Windows 7-based Latitude ST tablet Source: Neowin.net How to get and install offline updates . . .

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Redbox Announces Fee Increase for DVD Rentals

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I have just received a notice that Redbox is about to increase daily rental charges for all DVD’s.  Interesting that it comes across in an email right before the weekend and takes effect on Monday, 31 October 2011.

They have posted a short FAQ at this page to explain how the . . .

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Sneaking A Peek At The Future of Productivity

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Technology is always evolving.  If we had seen a video of how we used technology, say 20 years ago, which showed us the access and connectivity we enjoy today we might have thought it was science fiction.

Now let’s take that time frame down to the next 5 to 10 years and . . .

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Windows Phone Insider App for Windows Phone 7.5 Mango

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If you have not had a chance to track down the Windows Phone Insider App let me introduce you to it right here.  The app, developed by Microsoft, brings you fresh content in several categories that will help you as you learn and use your Windows Phone handset.

As I said . . .

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