Category Archives: Technology

My First Computer

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Taminar

My first home computer was a VIC-20 when I was in high school, circa 1980-1981. The monitor was a small TV I had in my room. I had a cassette tape drive for storing programs. I went through the handbook … Continue reading →

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Secrets of Finding Family Through DNA

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Taminar

You’ve gotten your DNA results, but something’s missing. Where is your family tree? Where is the list of your famous relatives, proven by science? That’s gonna take some work. Yes, my friend, genealogical research is the first secret of finding … Continue reading →

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The Science of DNA Heritage

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Taminar

You’ve sent in your spit or your swab, and now you’re waiting on the DNA company to send you your results, to tell you who your family is and where you came from. When the results come in, you’ll get … Continue reading →

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Not Again! Credit card info stolen for the third time!

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Taminar

UPDATE: Who’d’ve thought Navy Federal Credit Union would be so stupid?! I realized tonight that my new, more secure chip-and-pin card that I started using in February had the same account number as they issued me in October. So, whereas … Continue reading →

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Using Twitter for News

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Taminar

Digital Trends posted some tips on how to use Twitter to get your daily news. Their article left out one good idea: Use lists to help you find the headlines you’re looking for. I have lists for local media, national … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Blu-ray Player

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Taminar

I have to have a Blu-ray player so I can get the newest release of Star Wars. We’ve been putting off investing in Blu-ray (well, in the beginning it was because of the format war). Now, though, prices are coming … Continue reading →

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I’m really angry at Sony

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Taminar

First, unidentified hackers stole the database of Playstation members. I don’t have a Playstation. That didn’t affect me. Then, the hackers stole — and posted online — email addresses and passwords for people who’d entered a particular sweepstakes. Or maybe … Continue reading →

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Now I Want a Kinect

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Taminar

A few days ago, I watched the Star Wars Kinect demonstration at E4 (?) on Spike TV. Someone had it on in the kitchen when I went to heat up my lunch, and the timing was perfect! Just the idea … Continue reading →

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Comment to win an iPad

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Taminar

I’d love to have an iPad, but I can’t justify buying one. I’m entering to win, and you can, too. Just visit Robyn’s Online World and leave a relevant comment on any non-giveaway post that she made between April 12 … Continue reading →

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The Wine that Time Forgot

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Taminar

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities. 1 Timothy, 5:23 In the 21st century, you might hear a doctor recommend drinking a glass of red wine to help prevent cancer. … Continue reading →

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