Did you Know Computer Programming was invented by a Girl?

by Brandon Wirtz

Little know fact for all those girls who think computer programming is just for geeky guys.  Computer programming was practically invented by a countess.
In a world of men, for men, and made by men, there were a lucky few women who could stand up and be noticed. In the early nineteenth century, Lovelace Augusta Byron [...]

Filed under : Computers, PCs, and Macs

Authority according to Google

by Brandon Wirtz

Getting found is not only about having the right stuff on your page, but also having the right people to link to you.  So if you want to really boost your own page rank you need to get one of these guys to link to you.  Good luck, with very few exceptions these sites don't [...]

Filed under : Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Autism, ADHD, and the Silicon Valley Savant Syndrome (Asperger's syndrome)

Autism, ADHD, and the Silicon Valley Savant Syndrome (Asperger's syndrome) by Brandon Wirtz

Asperger's Syndrome has a lot of names, but the symptoms are the same, bright and intelligent children with social anxiety bordering on anti-social behavior that amaze and astound in so many math, spatial relations, or music fields but have trouble playing with other kids, focusing on things that are not their strong suit, and often [...]

Filed under : Industry News, Life Hacks

Microsoft builds security program on nCipher

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Software giant Microsoft Corp. has said it plans to use hardware security modules (HSMs) and time stamping technology from encryption specialist nCipher plc (Cambridge, England) to protect its software. Full Story

Filed under : Industry News

7 percent of 100 year olds have played a video game

by Brandon Wirtz

100-YEAR-OLDS POLLED ON SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL AGING;
STAYING ENGAGED AND IN TUNE WITH THE TIMES ARE KEY THEMES OF SECOND ANNUAL 'EVERCARE 100 @ 100 SURVEY'

Reality TV, MTV, Video Games and iPods Make the List
Healthy Lifestyles Include Better Diets and No Cigarettes; Starbucks and Fast Food are Okay
Memory Ranks as More Important Than [...]

Filed under : Gaming