Internet Lodge of Research Blog

I’ve been looking for a company that keeps a backup of my data for a reasonable cost and I believe I found it – Carbonite.

Carbonite.com

I did my “due diligence” read all the reviews and then took the 15 day test drive and it worked like a charm.  So I dug DEEP into my pocket and paid $54.95US for a year’s subscription and a year of peace of mind should my house burn to the ground etc.  It took quite a few days to upload my initial backup but then I am stuck on a slow connection as Telus doesn’t give a very good service to Airdrie.

To my friends (if any exist) – If you decide that this MAY BE for you, drop me an email ’cause then I will recommend you and I will get three extra months free and you will get one extra month free.  Make sure you email me BEFORE you register and download the trial version or we will both miss out.

Apple has released their new iPad - digital reader, content reviewer, and wireless pad targetted at those of us who want a computer for the couch or the coffeeshop without all the functionality of a full laptop. At only $500USD, it may fill that niche.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12519_7-10442905-49.html

Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage lived in England from 1791 to 1871.  Did he invent the first modern computer?

http://www.computerhistory.org/babbage/

http://royal.pingdom.com/2009/12/11/retro-delight-gallery-of-early-computers-1940s-1960s/

There are actually 3 web sites to check out this handy device for making free phone calls in Canada and US:

http://www.magicjack.com free US number only but can call within Canada free

http://www.themagicjack.ca free US number or pay more to get a Canadian number

http://www.canadianmagicjack.ca upgrade from US MagicJack or get Canadian ATA box

These devices will work anywhere in the world that you have a high-speed internet connection.

Barnes and Noble Nook

Many of us are looking for tech goodies to purchase for our families (and maybe ourselves!). CNet offers one of the best run-downs on the latest tech items; categorized by type & budget and with good reviews that tell the features you will want.

http://reviews.cnet.com/

(The Barnes and Noble ‘Nook’ shown here demonstrates that popular eBook readers will soon be coming with colour – maybe you don’t want to buy that black & white-only Kindle yet!)