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Yet Another Way to Pass Along the Contents of Your Computer

NY Times

Some computer files are too big to email or take time to burn to a CD. FlashDiscs, manufactured by Memorex, are USB flash drives that hold 16 megabytes of data and can be easily transferred from person to person.

But Would the Laptop Survive a Trip Over Niagara Falls?

NY Times

For all you that are accident prone, or have two left feet, you should wrap your laptop in the OtterBox.  This durable carrying case can protect laptops from damage.

Discovery's Streaming Video Comes to Google Earth

Wall Street Journal

If you are familiar with Google Earth, a popular satellite mapping software, you will be happy to hear that you can now view streaming video clips that are attached to popular landmarks.

Going beyond the alphabet: New HP Keyboard Frees User From Western Model

San Jose Mercury News

HP has invented a new keyboard pad that will allow users who read and write languages that don’t translate well into a western alphabet to complete typing tasks much easier. 

eBay's Bid For Impatient Shoppers

BusinessWeek

EBay, by the end of April, will introduce eBay Express, where consumers can buy items immediately rather than waiting for them in an auction format.