For many, the ability to drive represents a key milestone of freedom in America. The ability to grab the steering wheel and take your car across town or even across the country has been idealized as part of our society for more than three quarters of a century. Dan Neil of he Wall Street Journal explores…
How are university libraries adapting to a world in which students have wider access to information resources through services like Google and Wikipedia? Bill Mayer, University Librarian at American University in Washington, DC, discusses how institutions are serving the research needs of students and faculty today.
Brian Oberkirch, a web entrepreneur based in Louisiana, joins Chip to talk about the high-tech startup environment outside of Silicon Valley.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my search for podcasting software for Vista. I ended up trying a number of different pieces of software, including CastBlaster, Audacity, and Adobe Audition. Each of these programs has advantages and disadvantages that I found through testing. Ultimately, it came down to a decision between Audacity and Adobe…
I am amused by how often someone asks me what the next big thing will be in the Internet space. What’s the next Twitter or Facebook, they may inquire.
I love the iPad. I hate the iPad. That pretty much sums up my first five days with this new device. Apple has given me lots to like about it and to give me the glimmer of hope that I might be able to use it largely as a replacement for rather than a supplement…