Category Archives: Gadgets

Gmail POP SSL certs for Symbian / Nokia phones

Posted on June 18, 2006 by kevin

Connecting to Gmail’s POP (POPS) server always caused a certificate warning on my Nokia E61 Symbian based phone. The solution is to add Google’s Gmail root SSL certificate to the phone. First check the SSL cert that gmail is advertising. … Continue reading →

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MacBook Pro getting closer…

Posted on June 6, 2006 by kevin

Date/Time Activity Location Details Jun 7, 2006   2:18 AM Int’l shipment release   INDIANAPOLIS, IN    Jun 6, 2006   2:02 PM Departed FedEx location   ANCHORAGE, AK       12:48 PM Arrived at FedEx location   ANCHORAGE, AK      … Continue reading →

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Time to switch? – Thinkpad vs. MacBook Pro – Part IV

Posted on June 5, 2006 by kevin

The wait is over. I’ve decided to order my MacBook Pro. See the details below. Lenovo decided to drop Linux as a focus for the Thinkpad line. The lack of a well supported Linux/Unix distro further adds reason to move … Continue reading →

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New Toy – Panasonic 42" Plasma

Posted on April 1, 2006 by kevin

Panasonic 42″ Diagonal Plasma HDTV with Built-In ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners and SD Memory Card Slot Deep Blacks, Bright Whites, and 29 Billion Colors The realism of a TV’s image is strongly linked to its contrast ratio, and this plasma features a … Continue reading →

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Origami To Launch @ CeBIT

Posted on March 4, 2006 by kevin

Microsoft’s Origami which many are calling the iPod killer is planned to launch at CeBIT. YouTube has a good video which explores some Origami features. The official Origami site is a page right out of Apple’s book. Just enough hype … Continue reading →

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