Free Wifi at the New York Public Library

by jpreardon on October 19, 2005

This is not breaking news. Nevertheless, the New York Public Library offers free wireless internet access at many branches. The NYPL offers wired access and workstations at all branches as well.

Carl's Steaks

by jpreardon on October 8, 2005

Carl’s Steaks has gotten good reviews since it opened and I personally think they make a tasty cheesesteak. However, after what I witnessed the other night, Carl’s is off my list. One would expect the steak and onions in any (…)

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Treo 650 First Impressions

by jpreardon on October 5, 2005

Okay, I’m the last person on the planet to get a Treo but it’s new to me. The setup was fairly easy, although, I’ve had Palms before so I am used to the HotSync software and its idiosyncrasies. For example, (…)

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DYI Phone Activated Door Opener

by jpreardon on October 5, 2005

Engadget has a HOWTO for creating your own keyless entry system. For under a hundred bucks, you can build your own system and have doors buzzing in no time. As the commenters on Engadget point out, this project seems particularly (…)

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