Since its birth, most people in the later generations tend to view Facebook as another wacky website where their children and their grandchildren go to hang out and do nothing with their lives. However, I hate to inform you later generations that this is not really the case (anymore). While that assumption may have been true for Myspace (since it was the first social network to go big, thus making it a version 1.0 product with bugs), Facebook is a much different story. Here’s why.
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Netflix Pop-Under Ads – Annoy Instantly
August 3rd, 2010
Jabloggy reader Karen recently submitted the question: “Pop-up blockers usually do not come up on my computer, however, Netflix and some others always seem to be able to open a window and get through. How can I prevent this?” Fortunately, I’ve had the same problem and I feel your pain! So how do we remedy this annoying issue with pop-up ads that can bypass pop-up blockers?
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Wireless Series (Part 3): Why Is Your Tongue Blue?
July 26th, 2010
This is the final segment of my three part Wireless Technologies series. Today’s wireless technology is called Bluetooth. Despite how suggestive the title might be, Bluetooth is not the condition that you get when you enjoy a blue popsicle or blueberries. However, if your tongue could turn blue from using Bluetooth technology, wouldn’t that be the coolest thing ever?! 
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Wireless Series (Part 2): You Got Some Sweet Wi-Fi…
July 22nd, 2010
Welcome to Part 2 of Jabloggy’s Wireless Series! Today’s topic covers a technology that is pretty popular these days: Wi-Fi. You’ve heard about it. You’ve seen the signs in the windows of local restaurants and other establishments promoting free access. You might even have a Wi-Fi network in your own home. But what is it man?!?!
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Wireless Series (Part 1): The Three Gees
July 7th, 2010
First of all, the title should NOT be confused with the Bee Gees, a popular disco group from before I was born (HA!). ANYWAY, this article is the first of a three part series that I like to call Jabloggy’s Wireless Series (catchy, huh?). This and the two articles to follow will cover some raw basics regarding three of the most popular wireless technologies in use today: 3G, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
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This Megabytes!
June 26th, 2010
This post should be one that you keep handy for reference. I’ve been approached with questions a lot in the past about “what is a megabyte” or “what is a gigabyte”. While I may not be able to break those answers down to the most tiny deal (because to be honest, I don’t think I could tell you anyway!), I can give you a break down as to how “mega”, “giga” and all those other bytes relate to each other.
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