Archives for the ‘MyFive’ Category

MyFive: Favorite Technology Quotes

I've always loved quotes, and I have found that often times, they make you stop for a minute to think about what was really said. I tend to enjoy humorous quotes most, but there are a few serious ones out there that are interesting. Today's "MyFive" is simply a collection of some of my favorite quotes that relate to computers and technology. If you have a favorite, feel free to share...

December 22nd, 2007
MyFive: Favorite Technology Quotes

MyFive: Must-Have Gadgets for the Holidays

The holidays are right around the corner and and sitting at the top of many die-hard geek's wish lists are techy type gadgets. Instead of pointing out the obvious "must-have's" like the iPhone, an iPod, a Wii or a Playstation, we'll take a look at five of the not so obvious gifts.

December 16th, 2007
MyFive: Must-Have Gadgets for the Holidays

MyFive: Where to Go When You’re Bored

After you've read all of the news on CyberNet and you find yourself bored with nothing to do, what to you do? Play a game, surf the net, chat? Today I'm sharing five places where you can go on the web when you're bored (that aren't social networks).

December 12th, 2007
MyFive: Where to Go When You’re Bored

MyFive: Most Popular Searches on eBay

Ever wondered what people search for most on eBay? Thanks to eBay pulse, you can find out! eBay Pulse is a daily snapshot of current trends on eBay. You can view the overall most popular, or you can select a specific category. Today we'll look at both the most popular all around and then we'll take a look at some of the categories that might interest you like computers, cameras, and more.

December 2nd, 2007
MyFive: Most Popular Searches on eBay

MyFive: Top 5 Most Wanted Products This Week!

With all of the popular products available this holiday season, I was wondering what the five most wanted were.  Any guesses? My guesses included the Wii, the iPhone, and maybe an iPod. I just came across CNET users' weekly top 20 most products which gives us an idea of what people have on their wish lists. So here's the top 5 most wanted gadgets for the week of November 18th.

November 21st, 2007
MyFive: Top 5 Most Wanted Products This Week!

MyFive: Amazing Paintings Created in Photoshop

It's truly amazing what kind of art that digital artists are able to create.

November 13th, 2007
MyFive: Amazing Paintings Created in Photoshop

MyFive: Open Source for Dummies

If you haven't seen of, or at least heard of the "Dummies" books, I don't know where you've been living! Ever since the first "For Dummies" book hit the shelves back in 1991, they've been a huge success. At this point they cover nearly any topic possible, focusing on ones that are complex, confusing, or intimidating.

November 8th, 2007
MyFive: Open Source for Dummies

MyFive: The Best "Tiny" Features in Vista

Recently I've been paying close attention to the people who say that Vista sucks for what they feel are valid reasons. Sometimes they say that the operating system has issues working hardware inside of the custom-built PC, and that's something I definitely understand. Or maybe there is a program that they can't live without that doesn't run quite right...I understand that, too.

November 3rd, 2007
MyFive: The Best "Tiny" Features in Vista

MyFive: Online Mapping Service Alternatives

Online mapping services have come a long way over the last several years, and now there are numerous good options available. MapQuest is probably one of the most well-known services out there, thanks largely in part to the fact that they entered the online mapping world before some of the other major services that we know and use today.

October 24th, 2007
MyFive: Online Mapping Service Alternatives

MyFive: Most Energy Efficient Gadgets

With all of the gadgets that you have around the house it may seem impossible to find any that are energy efficient. It's almost hard to imagine what a house would be like without the constant humming of electronics and the glowing LED's that light up the rooms at night, but you can give some of that up in favor of energy efficient gadgets!

October 15th, 2007
MyFive: Most Energy Efficient Gadgets

MyFive: Most Popular Cameras on Flickr

Flickr has grown into one of the most popular photo services on the web with 12,000 photos served each second.

October 14th, 2007
MyFive: Most Popular Cameras on Flickr

MyFive: Good iPod Alternatives

Not everybody has nor wants to jump on the iPod bandwagon so that they, like millions of others, can waltz around with their signature white headphones. If you're one of those people that refuses to get an iPod but you're still wanting a digital media player, there are plenty of great alternatives. Here are just five of the many available.

October 7th, 2007
MyFive: Good iPod Alternatives

MyFive: Making Firefox Better

Almost all of our MyFive articles up until now have been about things that we like, but we also want to use this as a way to discuss improvements to applications, websites, and more. It will kind of be like our Opera article where I wrote about things I would like to see in the browser.

October 4th, 2007
MyFive: Making Firefox Better

MyFive: Most Expensive Computer Accessories

So you just got paid and you've got some money burning a whole in your pocket? It would be silly of you to waste that money on unimportant things like food, rent, or gas. Don't worry, today we're going to show you the true meaning of life through the eyes of a geek. So bust out your checkbook, because we've got some deals for you!

September 26th, 2007
MyFive: Most Expensive Computer Accessories

MyFive: Best NES Accessories and Features

The original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was a monster with its 2KB of RAM, and it rocked out with a 256x240 resolution. It's hard to believe that such a good system was ever taken off of store shelves, but I guess that's the lifecycle of technology.

September 21st, 2007
MyFive: Best NES Accessories and Features

MyFive: Making Use of Opera’s Speed Dial

One of the new features that Opera 9.2 introduced is called Speed Dial. It's essentially like a customizable homepage except that this takes screenshots of websites, and then places a thumbnail of them aligned to a grid for easy access.

September 16th, 2007
MyFive: Making Use of Opera’s Speed Dial

MyFive: Reasons to Love Microsoft Office 2007

With Microsoft's "Ultimate Steal" program launching today, I thought it was appropriate to base today's "MyFive" on Office 2007! Here are five reasons why I love the new Microsoft Office 2007.

September 12th, 2007
MyFive: Reasons to Love Microsoft Office 2007

MyFive: Best Vacations for Geeks

What makes a vacation great for a geek probably includes high-speed Internet, but it doesn't have to end there. Here's my list of the best vacation destinations for Geeks!

September 9th, 2007
MyFive: Best Vacations for Geeks

MyFive: Online Bargain Shopping

Sometimes finding a great deal online is like trying to win something out of a claw machine. The key is knowing how to beat the claw machines, and there are some techniques that can let you walk away a winner (watch the video at the end of this post).

September 4th, 2007
MyFive: Online Bargain Shopping

MyFive: Reasons StumbleUpon Rocks

MyFive is a new feature here at CyberNet where we list off five things about anything we decide deserves being listed! To get the ball rolling this week, I’ve got a list of five reasons why StumbleUpon rocks! It’s one of my favorite social sites and a great way to waste pass the time by when you’re bored or have a few minutes to spare.

September 1st, 2007
MyFive: Reasons StumbleUpon Rocks