Tuesday, April 10, 2007
useful tech stuff
Slate talks about Google Office Suite but no mention of Open Office, which I use for the very few times I need to create a document at home
use Photoshop's background eraser tool at swissmiss
Adobe Labs color palette picker, at Craftzine
Microsoft ladies laptop totes, at Popgadget, reminds me of the interesting but ultimately boring Microsoft Lifestyle Store
to buy: Bitter Films on DVD
Fontifier, at Cool Hunting
cord identification made easy, at Popgadget, looks easy to DIY as well
how to photograph your home at Apartment Therapy LA
use Photoshop's background eraser tool at swissmiss
Adobe Labs color palette picker, at Craftzine
Microsoft ladies laptop totes, at Popgadget, reminds me of the interesting but ultimately boring Microsoft Lifestyle Store
to buy: Bitter Films on DVD
Fontifier, at Cool Hunting
cord identification made easy, at Popgadget, looks easy to DIY as well
how to photograph your home at Apartment Therapy LA
categories: technology
Thanks for these great links! I've bookmarked about half of them.
There are also very styling (but pricey) laptop bags I've had my eye on at Lin and Leo (http://www.linandleo.com/lapbag.cfm#) for a while. No affiliation, just an admirer.
Comment by Dr. B. — April 10, 2007 @ 8:45 am
I wish my home were as neat and organized as the one shown on Apartment Therapy. Here's hoping they have a room full of clutter that they keep closed when guests arrive.
Comment by Miss Sassy — April 10, 2007 @ 8:58 am
Bitter Films! DVD! Hoorah! Hoorah!
Comment by Jennie — April 10, 2007 @ 9:10 am
My work requires I have a pdf on one side of the screen and my indexing software on the other, so my laptop has a 17" screen - it was HARD to find a bag for it. I finally went with Tom Bihn - they have an outlet in the SODO area.
Comment by Patti — April 10, 2007 @ 9:15 am
I remember watching Bitter Films stuff in college, but I never knew where it was from. Thanks!
Comment by Chelsea — April 10, 2007 @ 9:58 am
The laptop tote that I got for free through work is almost more exciting than those Microsoft bags :) At least it has a bright green interior!
Comment by Carrie — April 10, 2007 @ 12:15 pm
I love the cord identification though I do think I will stick with my labelmaking ways for now.
Comment by Rebecca — April 10, 2007 @ 1:00 pm
Thanks for the link about the eraser tool. I never knew it could do this. I need to check out the rest of those tools that are in the back of the default ones to see what they will do. Thanks. This will be a time saver!!!
Comment by janet — April 10, 2007 @ 2:26 pm
I love Open Office. I haven't used Windows at home for almost 6 years. It feels great. I love your site!!
Comment by Devon — April 10, 2007 @ 3:55 pm
Y'all, what's the deal with laptop totes marketed to women? How come they have nasty, skinny little straps that dig painfully into your shoulders on the shortest trip to the coffee shop or across campus? Shall I pose the age-old question: are good looks AND comfort too much to ask for at once??
Comment by Lisa K — April 11, 2007 @ 4:01 am
Open Office is great. I've been using it for a long time too, and it keeps getting better every year.
Comment by Aran — April 11, 2007 @ 7:22 am
Saw you are watching Pride & Prejudice with Colin Firth. AWESOME! I own it and just watched it again over Christmas. On a snowy, spring day, it sounds like it is worth watching again today.
Comment by Miss Sassy — April 11, 2007 @ 7:30 am
Ugh! I downloaded Open Office once and just couldn't navigate it (too much Microsoft Office for me, I guess). I'm glad someone out there's taking advantage of it though!
Comment by Vincci — April 11, 2007 @ 4:37 pm