Hey, been looking for a web-based replacement for Visio? Well look no further, there is one and it’s called Gliffy. Its a nice tool for diagramming and creating flow charts or floor plans, or network drawings. Neat stuff to add to your web-office arsenal, and highly recommended by yours truly – I’ve been using it for a few weeks and it fills my needs completely.
You can learn more about Gliffy here.
There is quite a thread of discussion of the upcoming Microsoft Windows Home Server accumulating over at Tailrank. From the little information I’ve found on the device, it is designed to be a central repository at home for files and backups.
Mainly destined to be a media-file storage device, I wonder if this really makes as much sense as everyone thinks it does. Without a simple (as in automatic – not even one click), offsite backup solution that would keep a copy of the consumer’s files in case the server drives failed. Otherwise, the liability of file loss is simply being moved from the PC to another device.
As far as a local cache of extremely large video and audio files, it may be of use for people trying to go “all digital”. It would also me of use to all the users that have any amount of family videos that they want to back up and keep online for viewing.
Personally, I’m not really sold on the idea of a home server – I don’t see the need. Though I will admit that even as little as 8 months ago, I would have thought differently.
What are your thoughts?
Via: Tailrank – Windows Home Server will live in your closet, simplify your life
We’ll I’m back on IM again. You can find me on the following instant messenger systems:
I’m not connected all the time, but you may find me from time to time. I’m currently trying to keep contacts to just friends, family, and coworkers, so you’ll have to email me to find out what accounts I’m using for each.
Personally, I’m still disgusted with the feature overload of Windows Live Messenger – the simplicity of GTalk is much better. My main goal of getting back into IM was to stick to, well, instant messaging and not all the other features.
I’m not sure that many would. The biggest use of a home server would be for storing recorded video in its original high-quality state.
Most consumers don’t know what they would need a server for and those that have moved into recording or watching video content are using services like SlingBox or Orb. These types of services allow them to watch live TV over the Internet from anywhere with a broadband connection.
What else would consumers use a server for? Let’s try some ideas:
Well, I can’t come up with much more in the time I have, but you get the drift. A year ago, I still would have thought this was a great idea, but now I think MS would be better served coming up with better Vista licensing plans for consumers with multiple computers – Office too!
Via: Neowin.net – Microsoft to unveil Windows Home Server at CES
Here is a great new service that I found – FLV Online Converter! The trick it does is convert a YouTube (or similar service) video into a downloadable file in the format of your choice! A screen cap of the conversion process is at right.
Although I’m a strong believer in online services, this is one neat tool that I’ll recommend to people who need an offline version of a YouTube video.
Of course, a prudent person would observe the rights of copyrighted material – right?
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Completely.
Without fear.
Live it with Love, compassion, empathy, tolerance and joy.
Treat every person with the kindness, respect and dignity they deserve by the very virtue of being a human being.
Out riding this rainy, wet spring. Got 1,000 miles on the clock with more to come this season. #IMRG #IndianMotorcycle
Watching early seasons of #GoldRush. Fun seeing @GoldrushRick in season 3! Hope his new season is off to a good start!
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