Blog Hunting

Once in a while, you run across a good blog that tells you about some of those gadgets you just had to have. The first thing I noticed about “Today’s Gizmos, Gadgets & Tech” was the first post that had to do with a greenhouse that can be used in small spaces. Oh, how I could have used something like that a few years ago. I still might be able to right now even though I live in a house. That greenhouse would be ideal for someone living in an apartment in the city. If you love growing things, this is the deal for you. See? Great stuff on this blog.

The next post had my heart from the moment I saw it. There is a cat sleeping in what appears to be an old computer monitor. In fact, it IS an old computer monitor. Someone has hollowed out the monitor and made a kitty bed out of it. I LOVE IT!!! It’s an old IMAC case which they now call ecofriendly because it can house a cat with ease. It’s a great way to use something already on hand. One thing. Don’t use the spouse’s or the sibling’s still usable monitor for this, huh?

The third post on the page has what I can only describe as looking like a jellyfish but, in reality, it’s a game station that is made for girls. It’s a game station disguised as a necklace. WOW! That is totally weird. But this blog is worth your time for those really great gadgets, gizmos and stuff you really want.

Searching for a blog to talk about today, I ran across one that is called SoftFreebie which has free software downloads. Yes, we are definitely watching cautiously these days because you never know when some bug is going to infect your computer. But this particular blog has some terrific free software to show you.

The first thing I saw was a download for ZoneAlarm. Now, I do realize that this is not the top of the line firewall but it IS a good one. I know because I use this one myself. I happen to believe that we do need a good firewall. SoftFreebie tells you about the subject, what it can do and gives you the download link.

In addition to ZoneAlarm, they also give you other possible firewall programs to use. I found this blog to be informative, easy to use and up-to-date! I really liked them because they presented the information so that people could easily understand it, something that I totally appreciate. There are far more of us challenged people than there are the techies.

Having run across this blog, I have to talk about it at least a little bit. My husband is able to build and maintain a PC. He has done so a few times. On the other hand, I am a complete klutz when it comes to such things. I am computerly challenged. Oh, I can do a download, upload and such things but to put together a PC…not really going there. At least I wasn’t, until now.

I found this great blog, The Hardware Reviews, that has the basic instructions WITH PICTURES!!! on how to build a PC for yourself. You get a step by step guideline to assembling the various individual parts. (No matter what, I would have leftovers!!) And with a little help by way of the net to get definitions of the words used, you are on your way to having a beautiful machine up and running in no time. Now is a great time to go to “How To Assemble And Build A PC” and get the info you need. This is a keeper!