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Blur the Casa Google!

houselurIn an effort to further protect privacy and maybe avoid litigation,  the good folks at Google have announced that users have the option of requesting blurring of their Home which may appear on the Google Street Views. An Algorithm is in effect which can automatically  blur faces and licence places and if the blurbots at Google Maps miss your mug, you can request Google Maps to Blur you.

The Same can now be done with property such as Homes, RV’s. Planes, Boats etc. The sad thing about this, if you wanted to look at a childhood home on Google StreetView, former place of work or even the Exes house to see who they are dating now – this might be impossible if the owner of the home request the Blur! Check out more of what Google will do for you

http://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/privacy/

Andy TaylorLeave a commentComputers, Consumer Electronics, Data Retrieval, Dell, TechtalkRadio, , ,

Nice to Know its There!

restoreIt’s been a while since I have worked with a “Rack System” or computer that comes from a manufacturer such as Dell or HP. Most of the time when I am working on a system it may be one I have built or am in the process of building. When I do build a system, the customer receives the Windows disc and not a partition on the hard drive for recovering.

I know over the years the idea of a few CD’s or even the massive amount of 1.44 Floppy’s have gone the wayside. This is frustrating to the consumer that re installs the computer often and wants to have the physical discs. I have liked the way laptops have used the special partitions that allow an easy F Key combo usually and  restore the computer to factory specs. Many computer manufacturers have started to do this with desktops however to have your own recovery disc, you need to sit with a backup and create one when your system arrives.

I recently worked on a Dell Inspiron 3847 and was pleased to see the install of a back up and recovery program which allowed me to have the system make a Bootable USB Drive with Restore capabilities. Very Handy and finished rather quickly in making this bootable which can be stored away for a later date!

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Laplink’s Anniversary present to You! Today Only! (05/15/2014)

pcmoverboxedI’ve been using Laplink software since the Dos Days and always loved how easy it is to use and complete the task at hand! Celebrating the 31st Anniversary – Laplink is giving away PCmover® Image & Drive Assistant for free for 24 hours only May 15th 2014.

PCmover Image & Drive Assistant is software that can automatically transfer files, settings, and even applications from an old hard drive or image to a new PC without overwriting anything. With the End of Windows XP support and many users wanting to bite the bullet and migrate to Windows 7 or 8.1 – PCmover and Drive Assistant make it possible in many cases to eliminate the need to re-install programs!

With this very nice Anniversary gift to you, Laplink’s is including its 24/7 Free Transfer Assistance. Have an issue or question during the transfer, a certified PC migration expert can be available over the phone or remotely with just one simple call at no cost.

We’ve been testing out PCmover Ultimate and have been impressed at the ease of use and results with the program. Get the full picture with this free software to download for no cost during the 24 hour celebration at http://www.laplink.com/31anniversary.

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No – Say it Isn’t So!

A Big Moment on The Feud!
A Big Moment on The Feud!

I always like to check out what some of the Top Trending Videos are on YouTube so I have an idea of what people might be talking about at the office. For many many years, the idea of “Water Cooler Talk” came from some wacky comment a morning radio DJ made on his morning show. I was one of those Radio DJ’s that constantly hoped to deliver the “Water Cooler Talk”

It seems safe to say that Water Cooler Talk now comes from Social Networking such as Facebook, Tumblr or YouTube. This Water Cooler feature you are about to see is courtesy of The Family Feud.

I am a huge watcher of the show and can only cringe when I see this fast money challenge segment!

 

 

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The New Star Wars Band?

College Humor.Com has posted a Video that has musical artist trying out for the new Star Wars Cantina Band. Look for appearances from Rick Springfield, Mark McGrath, Jordin Sparks, Chris Daughtry aka Chris Darthtry and one of our favorites Weird Al.  Check out the Video below and visit the College Humor page for extra footage and more of the story behind the creation! Good Fun, and yes – College Humor partnered with LucasFilm and YouTube to make this happen.

http://www.collegehumor.com/post/6967804/the-star-wars-cantina-band-auditions