Technology

The tablet PC’s ascent into the mainstream market as a basic computing and internet access device of choice was a rather abrupt one, if you’re an adherent of the idea that the Apple iPad was the true catalyst for its ascendancy. I’m not writing about who started the tablet computer revolution, so let’s keep going towards my point. Up until …

Custom wooden keyboard keys now let you enjoy an organic element when using your computer. Currently available only for Apple keyboards, Lazerwood Keys produces custom wooden keyboard kits. The keys provide the tactile beauty of wood, in either walnut or cherry, and were created to perfectly compliment Apple’s extended desktop USB keyboard.  However, this package takes some nimble fingers and …

How Sony’s New Patented Technology Will Stop The Creation Of Second-hand Games If you are like me, if you are able to get a movie, or game or piece of music second-hand, you will go out and find it. That’s why I really appreciate places like Gamestop, EB Games, and second-hand stores. They offer pre-owned and discounted games and accessories …

Human Rights Watch (www.hrw.org) has released a report that states that governments should pre-emptively ban fully autonomous weapons, because of the danger they pose to civilians in armed conflict. These futuristic weapons, sometimes called “killer robots,” will self-assess danger and risk, and can choose to fire on targets without human intervention. The 50-page report, “Losing Humanity: The Case Against Killer …

It ain’t new, in fact, it’s a blast from the past. The Legacy Power Wagon is a living, driving legend. Artisan auto mechanics at Legacy Classic Trucks, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, handcraft each truck. They are for serious collectors, who want to own a symbol of the ruggedness and integrity of America’s West. Well over 1,000 hours of loving labor …

Here’s an interesting snow shovel. While traditional snow shovels require bending and lifting heavy piles of snow, with little or no assistance, this wheeled unit uses adjustable leverage and your own body weight to reduce strain and effort. The large wheel provides stability, and creates a see-saw lifting action that scoops the snow, reducing strain on your back. It can …

The USB Typewriter For all you older people that are afraid of computers, we have found a great keyboard gadget to make you feel less intimidated. The USB Typewriter looks and feels just like a manual typewriter, and can be used with a PC, Mac and even an iPad (you’ll need a connector to use it with an iPad though). But, …

This is a new website domain name email scam for us here at The Northern Star, so we want to warn our friends who have websites about it. After doing some research, here is what we found: “basically, you get an unsolicited email from a company claiming to be a domain registrar in China (it is usually China) that says …