Calling all tech blogger wannabes!
Do you like web 2.0/software/webware/computers/gadgets? Can you write? Techno Mojo, is looking for a few (3) enthusiasts who can explain what tools they are discovering to enhance their digital lives and share them with readers from across the globe. If you’ve ever wanted to express your opinion on the things you enjoy, here is your chance! Contact me- mojodenbow[at]gmail.com
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Ever since I have had 2 monitors on my home computer and at work, I have been trying to find a free application that allows you to have different desktop wallpapers for each monitor. Well, I finally found one and I am impressed.
DisplayFusion from Jon Tackabury and Binary Fortress Software, is a free download. It not only manages to stretch and fit your screens width and height perfectly, you can even search Flickr for free photo wallpaper from any user!
On the left is a screenshot showing my 2 wallpapers merged together. The right screen displays the option to have 2 different wallpapers. My step-mother has expressed a lament that she has to choose which of her 2 grandchildren get photo wallpaper space and now she doesn’t have to play favorites! The awesome canoe photo is from an artist on Deviant Art but I couldn’t find the name again. The artist gets the credit, not me.
If you long for different eye candy on your screens, check out DisplayFusion.
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For a few years now, I have ingested ginormous amounts of content from the internet through RSS feeds I have subscribed to over 300 website’s RSS feeds. This prevents me from visiting each website individually and aggregates them into my feed reader of choice, which is currently Feed Demon. In the past I have tried most readers and really liked Bloglines and Google Reader. Feed Demon is paid desktop software while the other 2 are free web-based apps. But it is your choice in how you want to be served!
So what do I do with all 300 websites that generate on average 3 posts a day each? How does anyone assimilate and digest that much mental food? Let me clarify here: I don’t read ALL of them. In fact, I scan over a few posts to find anything of interest. When I do find something relevant and noteworthy, I’ll read it and use it. If I can’t use it then, I will flag or save that post for future reference. Think of it as a bookmark to go back to when you have the time or pass on the second helping, thanks.
Also, when flagging for future use, I will highlight a link and tag & save it to my Delicious bookmarks, again, insuring that I will see it and use it.
So when picking through the buffet of web content I chose the finest morsels, feeds that will enrich me and make my world more productive and fun. According to Feed Demon, my top ten feeds I pay attention to (this week) are:
1. Lifehacker
2. Mashable
4. Boing Boing
5. Webware.com
6. TechCrunch
8. The Terminal
10. Read/Write Web
If I want to see what is going on in the internets, I can view all of the aggregated Popular Topics from the past 48 hours (as of 9/26) according to all of my feeds.
1. MySpace launches free mobile service
2. Sketchcast blogging tool
3. Wordpress 2.3 released
4. Diigo social annotation tool
5. Microsoft plans to invest in Facebook
6. One Laptop Per Child
When feeds include audio or video podcasts, you can bet that they are either consumed on my desktop or transferred to my iPod so I can feed while on the go. Get your brain fed while you work out or commute to work!
That is one of the arguments for RSS feeds: Your news brought to you and consumed by you in the manner and times of your choosing.
Want to subscribe to the Mojo Network feeds that delivers content to you? Add this link from Combo Mojo to your feed reader and enjoy!
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I’ve talked a bit about mobile mojo here before, so I am looking forward to this event.
editor’s note: I’ll be drowning out the iPhone fanboys by listening to a few mp3’s and surfing the nets on my smartphone 
Chris Rue, Black Warrior Technology
Thursday, September 13, 2007 11:30am - 1pm
(Networking 11:30-noon; Program noon - 1pm)
McWane Science Center, Special Events Room
Free To Attend
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Chris Rue, President of Black Warrior Technology, will join us to talk about mobility, where it should go, and why you should care. We’ll discuss several platforms currently available, including PalmOS, BlackberryOS, Symbian, Windows Mobile, OSX, and the latest rumors from Mountain View.
Lunch will be provided by McWane Center for an additional cost. You may order a lunch from McWane for $10 or bring your own.
Parking is free in the McWane Center parking deck. Enter via the Special Events Center entrance, which is located in the northeast corner of Level C. Reserve your spot now!
I spend a lot of time on the internet. OK, make that a ginormous amount of time. I also contribute to the web frequently and in various fashions via text, photos, video etc. Even I can’t keep track of it all. I’ve found a way to pull more than a few of my content feeds together so people won’t HAVE to visit my websites, just this one. Yay!
Introducing, Combo Mojo: http://mojodenbow.tumblr.com/
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Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple complex
Last year I had the chance to vote on the new 7 Wonders website to replace the old and busted seven wonders of the world. This past week they announced the new seven and my choice, Angkor Wat, wasn’t on there. How can Rio’s statue of Christ the Redeemer beat this out?
So it got me thinking…what are some wonders of the my tech world?
Since I am an early user/adopter of new web-based technology and services, it is very difficult for me to try something and stick with it in my everyday web usage. These are the exceptions and my seven wonders of the tech world. There are more of course, but it wouldn’t fit the theme very well, would it?
What are your seven wonders? Add them in the comments!
Recently I have been invited to test more than a few pieces of exclusive software & web applications. Some are enough to make you turn your head while others just make you wish you should have kept on going without looking.
I’ll have full write-ups & reviews soon, so stay tuned. In the mean time, here is what I am testing/suggesting:
Grooveshark is a P2P music share site for DRM-free MP3s. Once the uploader is installed, you can load files to the web component SUPER fast. From the web you can download/play music with their online player and socialize. This site looks like it has/will have some good audio mojo!
Veoh is another hot little desktop/webware application that allws you to record online video like you would record television with your DVR.
8Apps is (currently) a suite of 3 web-based applications to help organize your work including the very nicely done Handshake which connects your contacts and helps you make more. Orchestrate will help with collaboration and Blueprint assists in your project/time management.
Gleamd is a kind of “why bother”? Not impressed with it’s people search function so far. It also has a very pronounced “in-crowd” or popularity factor. Are we in high school again? I’d go with Spock, if I had a choice. Oh, I do.
Like I said previously, once these apps are tested properly, I’ll give a more detailed review. Until then, enjoy your day!
Hiatus, holiday, interval, break, gap or time-off. Either way you can synonym-ize it, I’m doing it. There are many time influencers going on right now and I am choosing my prioirties accordingly.
Let me encourage you to read all of the other great tech & web 2.0 sites out there!
Check out the other Mojo sites like Go Mojo & Photo Mojo. Most of all, thank you for your daily readership. We’ll be back and adding to the conversation soon.
