Digital Bits Tech ColumnDigital Bits is a published computer and technology column with a focus on information and education. It's written by Andy Kaiser.Used and free textbooks online save money- December 24, 2006 Many textbooks or their equivalents are available online. Some are free, others are available used at steep discounts. One advantage of a world-spanning information source like the Internet is it introduces the "have-nots" to the "haves". College textbooks don't need to be (and shouldn't be) relegated to just your local campus bookstore and student body.http://www.andybrain.com/archive/textbooks-online.htm Network neutrality a polarizing issue- December 17, 2006 Network neutrality owes a good portion of its popularity to Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). His misunderstanding of what he was talking about inadvertently brought to light a confusing but important issue.http://www.andybrain.com/archive/network-neutrality.htm Verizon Wireless moving fast: EV-DO and BroadbandAccess- December 10, 2006 For those holding Verizon phones, look at your phone's signal information. Some of you may see a new icon on your phone, near the signal strength meter. It'll say "EV" or "EV-DO".http://www.andybrain.com/archive/ev-do-broadbandaccess-verizon.htm Make your own Karaoke and a cappella songs- December 3, 2006 Remove lyrics and vocals from music for free with little effort.http://www.andybrain.com/archive/karaoke-and-a-cappella-creation.htm |