Once in a while, something comes up that makes you say “wow”. For me, the WowWee Rovio Wi-Fi Enabled Robotic WebCam is a real tempting purchase. If you’re planning to take a vacation this holiday season, you might just want to consider getting the Rovio to keep track of what’s happening at home.
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What’s the most important thing about a personal computer? Well, for me, it must keep running and help me get my work done. On a day to day basis, I use an Apple iBook. In this day of commodity PCs, what makes one PC different from another? If I’m forced to choose a PC, I would probably get a Dell. There’s a story behind that, of course.
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Where do you do your electronics shopping? For me, I am buying more and more things online. I would go to a normal shop to look at equipment and for some touch and feel, but then I would go online, do some price comparison, and purchase from the store that gives the best deal.
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Where do you back up your data? For me, I have multiple backup options. I usually scan important documents to my computer. For documents which are work in progress (for example, work, budgets, blogging materials or an article), I will keep copies in a thumb drive.
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Are you familiar with GPS? GPS (Global Positioning System) has some things in common with the Internet : both were created in part through the US Department of Defense, both were initially intended for military use, and both are much more successful than their creators ever imagined.
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While traveling to new places is always interesting, you do want to remain safe. If you are in a new city for just a short time and want to do some exploring, it’s best not to just “wander around”. You should have a plan to visit the few “must-see” places in the shortest time possible, using the safest routes. You might also want to look at possible exit or evacuation routes in event of an emergency.
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If have done any traveling by air in recent years, I’m sure you’ve met with metal detectors. Metal detectors are beginning to appear in many more places such as courtrooms, office buildings and even night clubs and schools. They may pose a minor annoyance to us as a visitor, but if you’re in charge of security in a facility, then metal detectors make your job a bit more easier.
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Do you know what’s happening around your home? With the rising rate of crime, it is quite a challenge to keep your house secured. I am away from my house most of the time (think 12-14 hours each day). Three or four times a year, I am away for days at a time for business trips or vacations.

One way to keep an eye (or really, a “virtual eye”) on your home while you are away is to install a surveillance home camera. The prices of web cameras (“webcams”) have fallen down quite a bit over the last few years, making it more affordable than ever. You could connect your webcam to a local server (usually your PC) or even directly online to a remote server (if it has built-in wireless, for example).
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There are many different ways for you to backup your computer. It doesn’t really matter how you do it, as long as you do it. Here’s what I do with my important documents:
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The hurricane season is in full effect, and it’s not just affecting the US. If you need a computer that’s tough enough to survive, then consider A Hurricane Proof Computer. Daniel Foster, a Louisiana native and hurricane survivor, shares with us some practical tips for securing your computer. He also discusses options on what to do, whether you bring your PC with you, or leave it at home.
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