Archive for 2008

GMail Desktop Studio v1.0 Released - Coupon For Code and Coffee Readers

My company BlueCrestStudios, is proud to announce our latest product release GMail Desktop Studio. For my loyal Code and Coffee readers, I am releasing the coupon code “CODECOFFEEGMAIL” which will give you 40% off your order with us. We are very proud of the new product, and are all excited since we use GMail in [...]


Mobile Me, Leave Me Alone!

Most of you know by now I am a (relatively) happy new iPhone owner. I have been meaning to do a write up about the phone and my experiences as a new customer, but I wanted to give it some time and have the new gadget smell and hype wear off.
Most of you also know [...]


30Threads.com Launches at Raleigh Blogger Bash Last Night

Last night at Edge Office 30Threads.com launched in beta mode in front of 50 or so local blogger’s. The “Blogger Bash” had an excellent turn out, good food, and free swag. Wayne Sutton and Ginny Skal did a great job organizing the event. The sponsors were fantastic, and the press seem to be flowing well [...]


Kevin Rose, Shave Your Head For Charity!

Gary has come up with an interesting idea for charity. The idea is very simple: Gary calls out someone to shave their head for charity, and Gary will pay $300 to a charity of his choice. It is every one’s responsibility to bombard that person, and pressure them into actually shaving their head. Once successful, [...]


Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 Released

I am all about helping out companies with beta testing, and I really appreciate it when users do the same for us. However I only have one Windows Home Server, and it has my life on it in digital format. Needless to say, I am not going to risk that over a beta.
So today [...]


Local Conversations Interview

I was recently interviewed by Wayne Sutton for Local Conversations. Overall I feel the interview went well, and I hope that some of the topics we talked about can come to fruition.
My thanks to Wayne for the opportunity.


Apple and AT&T Not Handling iPhone 3G Sales Well

So eight days ago I ordered my new iPhone 3G, and before even getting my iPhone in my hands I am already a frustrated Apple user. Not the best way to stick your foot in the Apple pool for the first time to see how it feels.
When I ordered my iPhone AT&T said 7-10 days. [...]


I Ordered My 3G iPhone Yesterday

As promised, I ordered my 3G iPhone yesterday. Should be in my hands within 10 business days. I am really looking forward to it. I really want to start developing some iPhone Applications, and potentially crossing over to the land of Mac at least part time.
I want to take this time to let Microsoft know [...]


Create Backups of Firefox With MozBackup

Recently my hard drive went out on my Laptop. Instead of pulling a backup, I decided it was time for a fresh install of Vista. There is really nothing that I do not mind setting up from scratch other that Firefox. Like many, I have Firefox the way I want, with what extensions I want, [...]


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Kill a Whole Tree of Birds With Digsby

I came across Digsby earlier today, and have been playing around with it all morning. Digsby is a IM client for all of your IM networks, much like Pidgin, Trillian, etc. However, Digsby also does your social networks like Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter. If that were not enough, it will also do your email: Live [...]