Posts from category IT&C

What is a Technology Evangelist and how to become one

Technology Evangelist, a term I've heard this year, made me investigate it a little, to see what's really about. The Wikipedia explanation is pretty short but straightforward, but there's always more to add about it so here's my view on this. Let's start with the origin of the evangelist, which is

How computers affect our health

Can you remember the last day when you haven't used your computer? Or the last week when you didn't touch the keyboard? I'm pretty sure you can't, as computers entered our lives fast and we are now used to use them every day. All this sounds ok, but I'm guessing you don't know what health problem

Windows logos and startup sounds evolution

The next clip is pretty much self explanatory. It's a collection of login/boot screens and startup sounds of Windows operating systems from first edition to Vista.  Source

IT question: Is is possible to connect trough VPN from inside the network you’re connecting to?

This is the question that bothers me today. Is it possible to connect trough VPN (Virtual Private Network) from inside the network you're connecting to? I know it's a little dumb, to say the least, but I found an analogy to prove I'm demanding something which has sense. Imagine you're stuck locked i

Greenpeace says Apple iPhone not so green

These days the word of mouth is green, of course related to environment and pollution. Apple is a company that (almost) everybody loves, but today they've made themselves a very powerful enemy, Greenpeace, the biggest environment protector. They've posted a short video on Youtube showing that Apple

MTube UMPC – preview gone wild

I was an IT journalist for some time now. Even if now I don't do that anymore, I still have some automatisms left, like checking RSS feeds everyday. That's how I've came across a MTube UMPC preview, done by someone at UltraMobileLife. If you don't know yet what a UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) is look no fu