Gewirtz is a former professor of computer science, has lectured at Princeton, Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford, and has been awarded the prestigious Sigma Xi Research Award in Engineering. He is the author of four books including Where Have All The Emails Gone? and The Flexible Enterprise.

Earlier in his career, he held the unusual title of "Godfather" at Apple, was an executive at Symantec, and served on the board of the Software Entrepreneurs Forum (now SDForum) in the heart of Silicon Valley.

David is the creator of ZENPRESS, a breakthrough technology for Internet magazine production. He is also the lead developer of the MySQL and SQLite database extensions for the open-source Frontier Kernel project and has designed embedded database technology used by more than 2,000 companies, universities, and government agencies.

An accomplished author and photographer, David is also an entertaining and electrifying speaker. His commentaries on technology, industry, and emerging nations have been broadcast into more than 40 countries (all in their own unique translations) by Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty.

Weaving a tapestry of art, industry, politics, and technology, he brings a unique and powerful perspective to all his audiences. Known for their clarity and insight, his articles reach nearly a million people worldwide each week.

You can contact David at david@ZATZ.com or visit his personal Web site at http://www.Gewirtz.com. In addition to the articles below, you can find his complete bibliography at http://www.Gewirtz.com/biblio.

Published articles
The following 631 articles by David Gewirtz have been published in ZATZ magazines.

What to do if the LotusScript debugger won't single-step over code
If you've been attempting to debug LotusScript, particularly a piece of LotusScript with shared fields, you may have noticed that the Notes debugger itself needs a little debugging. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2009]

When the debugger won't debug hidden code that isn't hidden
Looking carefully at your workspace, you notice a strange little message in the status area: "Debug request ignored. Source code hidden." You're in Notes and you've enabled the debugger. Now, you attempt to debug a form or view action. It looks like your code executes, but the debugger is nowhere to be found. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2009]

How to separate email accounts and still manage them
How can you separate your various email accounts so they go into a separate email inbox for each address? That's the question reader Stephan Helgesen asked us, and we answer in depth in this week's OutlookPower. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2009]

How not to screw up when you send email
Mistakes made while emailing could go from bad...to really bad. As it turns out, two of our favorite developers, Sanjay Singh of Standss and Mike Sperry of Software have developed a number of Outlook add-ins that are designed to help out. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2009]

Can Outlook run when it's not running (and other mysteries)?
A reader asks about getting Outlook to display alerts when Outlook itself is closed. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2009]

Incident report: denial of service attack against ConnectedPhotographer.com
You may have noticed that Connected Photographer has been offline for the past few days. It's back, and what happened makes for quite a story. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2009]

Incident report: denial of service attack against ConnectedPhotographer.com
You may have noticed that Connected Photographer has been offline for the past few days. It's back, and what happened makes for quite a story. [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2009]

Incident report: denial of service attack against ConnectedPhotographer.com
You may have noticed that Connected Photographer has been offline for the past few days. It's back, and what happened makes for quite a story. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2009]

Incident report: denial of service attack against ConnectedPhotographer.com
You may have noticed that Connected Photographer has been offline for the past few days. It's back, and what happened makes for quite a story. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2009]

How to make Outlook launch an app at a specific time?
Is it possible to use Outlook to start another application at a specific time? Read on, and learn more. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2009]

How to convert a PST file from an old format to a new format
Reader Jim Bush adds to the overall confusion about over-sized PST files with his questions about converting an Outlook 2002 file to Outlook 2003 or Outlook 2007 format. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2009]

Why your Outlook rules might be client-only, and how to fix them
In this helpful article, David Gewirtz explains when a rule is assigned as client-only, and how you can control where your rules run. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2009]

Troubleshooting poor performance between Outlook and ACT! 2009
Well, we're definitely not ACT experts here at OutlookPower, but we can get you started on some good, general, problem solving techniques. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2009]

An open letter to Palm CEO Ed Colligan about finding the win-win position
Are you out of your fracking mind? Let's see. Happy developer. Makes fun little product that celebrates your new direction. Your own existing customers like it. What do you do? Do you feature them on your home page? Do you celebrate what they're doing? No, of course not. You send a cease and desist letter. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, March 2009]

Adobe's CS4 Master Collection is the Full Monty
Having all your dreams come true in the middle of a Thursday afternoon is a strange experience. It happened when I reached into my reviews in-box and pulled out Adobe's Creative Suite 4 Master Collection. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2009]

Reformatting contacts before moving from Excel to Outlook
In this article, we look at how to build custom Excel formulas that will format contact information properly before moving them to Outlook. It's often a good idea to consolidate all your contacts in one place and as Outlook users, the place we most often like to keep our contacts is in the Contacts module of Outlook. Sometimes, though, getting contacts into Outlook is a bit of a challenge, especially if the originating data isn't in the perfect form. [OutlookPower Magazine, March 2009]

What to do when attachments won't get through
In this article, we help a reader find out how to make sure attachments get delivered. Reader Kelly Hinnenkamp asks us about sending attachments to a particular user. Apparently, most attachments are delivered just fine, but one user just doesn't get his attachments. [OutlookPower Magazine, March 2009]

As we prepare for Lotusphere, IBM's market share grows
Every year, we mark the tradition of Lotusphere. For those of us who've been there nearly every year since it began (I missed the year I got married), Lotusphere isn't just a business gathering, it's an annual chance to see some of our favorite people. Lotusphere is also a chance to be inspired and it's where we go to test the waters, to get a feel for how the overall Lotus market is doing. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2009]

Lotusphere 2009 first impressions
In this quick article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz discusses his first impressions of Lotusphere 2009. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2009]

Filled inbox made me lose 7 day of emails
We've got two letters from readers concerned about their email. In the first, Jen Kaye wonders if there's any way we can find her missing messages. In the second, Lillie Weeams asks why a shared mailbox doesn't seem to work right. [OutlookPower Magazine, January 2009]

Watch your back: avoid becoming a victim of holiday scams
We originally ran this article in OutlookPower Magazine back in 2005, after Hurricane Katrina hit and everyone was in a more giving mood. However, given our current economic times, the scammers are back in full-force and it's perhaps even more relevant today. It's interesting, and sad, that a publication like OutlookPower has to spend so much time talking about scams and how to protect yourself. But email is a mass communication tool and with anything that has mass effect, you have people doing good and people doing not so good. Email certainly has provided enormous benefits to vast numbers of people, but it also creates risks. In this time of holiday celebration, many of us share goodwill, while others seek to tap into that goodwill for nefarious gain. So, before you start thinking about giving, make sure you watch your back. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2008]

So long 2008, and thanks for all the phish
Reaching out and picking and choosing cultural references with abandon, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz wishes everyone a happy 2009. Even though this is an end-of-year blessings article, it's also important. David lists 10 important online safety tips that could help you make 2009 a safe and successful year. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2008]

Watch your back: avoid becoming a victim of holiday scams
We originally ran this article in OutlookPower Magazine back in 2005, after Hurricane Katrina hit and everyone was in a more giving mood. However, given our current economic times, the scammers are back in full-force and it's perhaps even more relevant today. It's interesting, and sad, that a publication like OutlookPower has to spend so much time talking about scams and how to protect yourself. But email is a mass communication tool and with anything that has mass effect, you have people doing good and people doing not so good. Email certainly has provided enormous benefits to vast numbers of people, but it also creates risks. In this time of holiday celebration, many of us share goodwill, while others seek to tap into that goodwill for nefarious gain. So, before you start thinking about giving, make sure you watch your back. [Connected Photographer Magazine, December 2008]

So long 2008, and thanks for all the phish
Reaching out and picking and choosing cultural references with abandon, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz wishes everyone a happy 2009. Even though this is an end-of-year blessings article, it's also important. David lists 10 important online safety tips that could help you make 2009 a safe and successful year. [Connected Photographer Magazine, December 2008]

So long 2008, and thanks for all the phish
Reaching out and picking and choosing cultural references with abandon, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz wishes everyone a happy 2009. Even though this is an end-of-year blessings article, it's also important. David lists 10 important online safety tips that could help you make 2009 a safe and successful year. [DominoPower Magazine, December 2008]

So long 2008, and thanks for all the phish
Reaching out and picking and choosing cultural references with abandon, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz wishes everyone a happy 2009. Even though this is an end-of-year blessings article, it's also important. David lists 10 important online safety tips that could help you make 2009 a safe and successful year. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2008]

Watch your back: avoid becoming a victim of holiday scams
We originally ran this article in OutlookPower Magazine back in 2005, after Hurricane Katrina hit and everyone was in a more giving mood. However, given our current economic times, the scammers are back in full-force and it's perhaps even more relevant today. It's interesting, and sad, that a publication like OutlookPower has to spend so much time talking about scams and how to protect yourself. But email is a mass communication tool and with anything that has mass effect, you have people doing good and people doing not so good. Email certainly has provided enormous benefits to vast numbers of people, but it also creates risks. In this time of holiday celebration, many of us share goodwill, while others seek to tap into that goodwill for nefarious gain. So, before you start thinking about giving, make sure you watch your back. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2008]

Please treat the White House computers like crime scene evidence
Because many of the computers remaining from the Bush Administration may contain evidence of missing email messages, they are, in effect, crime scene evidence. In this important document, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz implores the incoming Obama administration to treat any White House computers they encounter as forensic evidence, rather than old office equipment. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2008]

How to stay in business in 2009 (and some new site features)
What are the strategies and tactics you can begin to deploy NOW that will help keep you afloat in these incredibly uncertain times? What are ten things you can begin to do right now, this month, this week, even this morning that will combat the financial crisis blues and ensure that your bottom line is more line than bottom? Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz discusses an upcoming webinar that'll answer these questions, introduces two new site features, and even shows you how you can find ten tips for staying safe online. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, November 2008]

How to stay in business in 2009 (and some new site features)
What are the strategies and tactics you can begin to deploy NOW that will help keep you afloat in these incredibly uncertain times? What are ten things you can begin to do right now, this month, this week, even this morning that will combat the financial crisis blues and ensure that your bottom line is more line than bottom? Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz discusses an upcoming webinar that'll answer these questions, introduces two new site features, and even shows you how you can find ten tips for staying safe online. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2008]

Lotus Awards deadline extended one week
Winning a Lotus award is a big thing. It could be just the boost your business is looking for, and it's a point of pride for those companies that win. If you've been thinking about submitting your solution for the 2009 Lotus Awards, you're in luck. The deadline for the awards has been extended by one week. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2008]

It's still a small world
I originally published "It's a small world" in DominoPower back in 1998. It was the story of a female Notes administrator who was most unfairly treated, late one night at Newark airport on the eve of Thanksgiving. I'm reprinting it now, exactly 10 years later, in honor of Thanksgiving, that woman, Notes and Domino people everywhere, our new President-elect, and the American people. It may still be a small world, but maybe - just maybe - we're growing up. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2008]

How to stay in business in 2009 (and some new site features)
What are the strategies and tactics you can begin to deploy NOW that will help keep you afloat in these incredibly uncertain times? What are ten things you can begin to do right now, this month, this week, even this morning that will combat the financial crisis blues and ensure that your bottom line is more line than bottom? Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz discusses an upcoming webinar that'll answer these questions, introduces two new site features, and even shows you how you can find ten tips for staying safe online. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2008]

Security alert: don't install Flash or Acrobat from Web sites
Now that America has decided its new President, the dark underbelly of society has come up with a new social engineering scam designed to separate you from your money, infect your computers, and turn your technology against you. I know. Happy thoughts. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2008]

Dell tech support asks us for tech support
Here at ZATZ, we really like Dell computers and the people we've met at Dell on the editorial side have been quite nice. We've given a number of Dell products some very high reviews. We've also been Dell customers, paying full price for some nice Dell products. However, we think there should be a special place in Hell reserved for Dell tech support. In fact, one of the reasons we buy far fewer Dell products than we once did was due to the truly horrid support experiences we've had with offshored Dell support techs. So, when an email came in to OutlookPower from a Dell support tech, our first reaction was to delete it, mock, and otherwise be relatively rude. However, the message began with the phrase "Respected Sir". And we thought, "OK, here's someone who's doing offshore support for Dell who's actually trying to help a customer. Let's encourage that." [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2008]

How to stay in business in 2009 (and some new site features)
What are the strategies and tactics you can begin to deploy NOW that will help keep you afloat in these incredibly uncertain times? What are ten things you can begin to do right now, this month, this week, even this morning that will combat the financial crisis blues and ensure that your bottom line is more line than bottom? Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz discusses an upcoming webinar that'll answer these questions, introduces two new site features, and even shows you how you can find ten tips for staying safe online. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2008]

Thriving in a changing economy, understanding the economic upheaval
Many of you know that some years back Editor-in-Chief David wrote a pretty well-received book called The Flexible Enterprise, which was all about how businesses can manage and thrive in a changing economy. Over the past week, we've gotten a bunch of letters from readers asking about how all the economic fuss we've been experiencing will affect their jobs, their businesses, and the world of tech. In this important article, David shares with you some background that can help you understand the situation better. He also provides some coping strategies that will help you make it through this thing and come out solid on the other side. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2008]

Toaster oven redux
Back in December, David wrote a somewhat brutal review about the GE Halogen toaster over. The thing burned him, and he was determined to burn it right back. What's interesting about this isn't that the boss had a grudge against an oven. What's interesting is the strange fascination this article seems inspire with readers the world over. We've gotten an almost never-ending stream of letters about this review and this oven. Since nothing beats a warm toasty bagel for breakfast (except orange danish), we thought we'd share with you a representative sampling of the letters (two more showed up today). [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2008]

Thriving in a changing economy, understanding the economic upheaval
Many of you know that some years back Editor-in-Chief David wrote a pretty well-received book called The Flexible Enterprise, which was all about how businesses can manage and thrive in a changing economy. Over the past week, we've gotten a bunch of letters from readers asking about how all the economic fuss we've been experiencing will affect their jobs, their businesses, and the world of tech. In this important article, David shares with you some background that can help you understand the situation better. He also provides some coping strategies that will help you make it through this thing and come out solid on the other side. [Connected Photographer Magazine, October 2008]

How to win a Lotus Award
Each year, we see a few stand-out submissions, a few middle-of-the-road submissions, and a few companies who seemed to just "phone it in". Each year, some of the applicants seem to go out of their way to not win an award. If you work for a Lotus business partner and want to make sure all your hard work isn't recognized or appreciated, there are some simple tricks you can follow, and I'll discuss them in this article. I'll also discuss what it takes to win. [DominoPower Magazine, October 2008]

Thriving in a changing economy, understanding the economic upheaval
Many of you know that some years back Editor-in-Chief David wrote a pretty well-received book called The Flexible Enterprise, which was all about how businesses can manage and thrive in a changing economy. Over the past week, we've gotten a bunch of letters from readers asking about how all the economic fuss we've been experiencing will affect their jobs, their businesses, and the world of tech. In this important article, David shares with you some background that can help you understand the situation better. He also provides some coping strategies that will help you make it through this thing and come out solid on the other side. [DominoPower Magazine, October 2008]

Fighting back against cybercrime
In this all-new book review shootout, we put five books to the test. Read on to learn how Crimeware: Understanding New Attacks and Defenses by Markus Jakobsson and Zulfikar Ramzan, Internet Forensics by Robert Jones, Phishing Exposed by Lance James, Aggressive Network Self-Defense by Neil R. Wyler, Bruce Potter, and Chris Hurley, and Insider Threat: Protecting the Enterprise from Sabotage, Spying, and Theft by Eric Cole and Sandra Ring stand up to our editorial review. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2008]

Thriving in a changing economy, understanding the economic upheaval
Many of you know that some years back Editor-in-Chief David wrote a pretty well-received book called The Flexible Enterprise, which was all about how businesses can manage and thrive in a changing economy. Over the past week, we've gotten a bunch of letters from readers asking about how all the economic fuss we've been experiencing will affect their jobs, their businesses, and the world of tech. In this important article, David shares with you some background that can help you understand the situation better. He also provides some coping strategies that will help you make it through this thing and come out solid on the other side. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2008]

Another missing email solution, this time due to Work Offline
One of the most common questions we get here at OutlookPower is "Where's my email?" We thought we'd seen all the permutations of this problem after six years publishing the magazine, but we were wrong. What was worse, the person who wasn't getting her email wasn't a mere reader. Oh, no. The person who wasn't getting her email (at least, not all of it) was Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' wife. One does not ignore one's wife's complaints for too long... [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2008]

Automatically building a safe-senders list can save you a lot of time
Here's a quick tip that'll save you a bunch of time. If you use the Junk E-mail feature within Outlook, you can easily increase the system's accuracy and reduce the number of false-positives, all by checking one checkbox. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2008]

An interview with Philippe Cohen on Notes/Sharepoint coexistence
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Philippe Cohen, Vice President of Software and Solutions at Mainsoft. In this in-depth interview, Phil will help us understand the juggernaut that's SharePoint and what it means for Lotus IT professionals. Mainsoft has also built on of the first commercial plug-ins for Notes 8 and 8.5, and we get some very interesting insights into their experience using the Eclipse framework. [DominoPower Magazine, September 2008]

Some tips for finding missing Outlook Express files
Mike and Judy (oh, I so hope Mike's nickname is "Punch") wrote us in the hopes of finding some lost Outlook Express email messages. This article provides some tips that might help them find those messages. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2008]

The coming cyberwar
In addition to his job here at ZATZ, David Gewirtz is also the Cyberterrorism Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals and a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security International. As you probably know, Russia has attacked Georgia (Tblisi, not Atlanta) with tanks and troops. However, before the physical attack, there was a cyberattack against many of Georgia's online resources. First indications seemed to imply the cyberattack originated as a Russian offensive, while later analysis by some sources dispute that, claiming that "script kiddies" are behind the assault. David wrote this article for the current issue of Counterterrorism. Given the timing of the Georgia attack, we felt it'd also be of interest to our Computing Unplugged and OutlookPower readers and are reprinting it here with permission. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2008]

Notes, Domino, and the indomitable spirit of the Lotus community
What an amazing week this has been for DominoPower and the Lotus community. This week, we got to see the full power and majesty, emotion and intensity, love, anger, and passion of our extended family -- all brought together to discuss an issue of deep concern to us all -- the future of our shared profession. [DominoPower Magazine, August 2008]

How to make rules stop processing
This week, we have a question from Mike Cottle. He's baffled about how to stop processing rules. For once, the answer is easy and quite doable. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2008]

The coming cyberwar
In addition to his job here at ZATZ, David Gewirtz is also the Cyberterrorism Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals and a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security International. As you probably know, Russia has attacked Georgia (Tblisi, not Atlanta) with tanks and troops. However, before the physical attack, there was a cyberattack against many of Georgia's online resources. First indications seemed to imply the cyberattack originated as a Russian offensive, while later analysis by some sources dispute that, claiming that "script kiddies" are behind the assault. David wrote this article for the current issue of Counterterrorism. Given the timing of the Georgia attack, we felt it'd also be of interest to our Computing Unplugged and OutlookPower readers and are reprinting it here with permission. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2008]

Analysis: Spying Chinese temptress steals senior Brit's BlackBerry
Oh boy! Here we go again. Another senior government official has had his BlackBerry stolen by another foreign intelligence agency. But this time, it's not an American official. According to the U.K.'s The Sunday Times a senior aide to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown had his BlackBerry stolen by Chinese intelligence agents while on a trip to China. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, July 2008]

U.S. government agencies' cyber-security and record-keeping worse than previously thought
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is the audit, evaluation, and investigation arm of the United States Congress. This month, the GAO released a 74-page report entitled "National Archives and Selected Agencies Need to Strengthen E-Mail Management". After reading the report, we made three key observations. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has completely abdicated responsibility for investigating records management in the U.S. government, putting all U.S. government record-keeping at risk. The four agencies investigated by the GAO aren't doing all that bad by government standards, but by corporate standards, oh boy! And, it wouldn't be a new article with a new security risk, this time there's a whopper at the Department of Homeland Security and another at the Federal Trade Commission. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2008]

Analysis: Spying Chinese temptress steals senior Brit's BlackBerry
Oh boy! Here we go again. Another senior government official has had his BlackBerry stolen by another foreign intelligence agency. But this time, it's not an American official. According to the U.K.'s The Sunday Times a senior aide to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown had his BlackBerry stolen by Chinese intelligence agents while on a trip to China. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2008]

Eight things you need to know about your Outlook configuration
No matter whether you're going to do the fixing or finding, or call up a smart buddy, you're going to have to know certain details about your Outlook configuration. Write these down, commit them to memory, or know how to find them. After all, on the day you lose all your email, it'd sure be nice to know how to get it back. [OutlookPower Magazine, July 2008]

U.S. government agencies' cyber-security and record-keeping worse than previously thought
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is the audit, evaluation, and investigation arm of the United States Congress. This month, the GAO released a 74-page report entitled "National Archives and Selected Agencies Need to Strengthen E-Mail Management". After reading the report, we made three key observations. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has completely abdicated responsibility for investigating records management in the U.S. government, putting all U.S. government record-keeping at risk. The four agencies investigated by the GAO aren't doing all that bad by government standards, but by corporate standards, oh boy! And, it wouldn't be a new article with a new security risk, this time there's a whopper at the Department of Homeland Security and another at the Federal Trade Commission. [OutlookPower Magazine, July 2008]

Uninstalling Outlook and Office when they don't want to be uninstalled
Reader Stuart is having problems uninstalling Office. In this tip, we show you some quick resources you can use to force Office to completely remove itself from your system. [OutlookPower Magazine, July 2008]

Analysis: Spying Chinese temptress steals senior Brit's BlackBerry
Oh boy! Here we go again. Another senior government official has had his BlackBerry stolen by another foreign intelligence agency. But this time, it's not an American official. According to the U.K.'s The Sunday Times a senior aide to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown had his BlackBerry stolen by Chinese intelligence agents while on a trip to China. [OutlookPower Magazine, July 2008]

My tech trek to ICCA mecca
A few months ago, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz was invited to give the Saturday afternoon keynote address at the 31st Annual Independent Computer Consultants Association National Conference in Washington, D.C. With all the work he'd done on White House email, it seemed appropriate to address some of the nation's leading computer consultants in the cradle of our democracy. This is his trip report [Computing Unplugged Magazine, June 2008]

The ongoing battle between cable TV and TiVo
Are cable television companies purposely or inadvertently sabotaging their customers' TiVo installations? This question came to mind a few weeks ago when our local cable company performed an "upgrade" that virtually disabled TiVo personal video recorders. In this article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explores that question as the basis for a case study on industry flexibility. He also looks at specific solutions for problems being encountered, and possible solutions for the industry as a whole. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, June 2008]

My tech trek to ICCA mecca
A few months ago, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz was invited to give the Saturday afternoon keynote address at the 31st Annual Independent Computer Consultants Association National Conference in Washington, D.C. With all the work he'd done on White House email, it seemed appropriate to address some of the nation's leading computer consultants in the cradle of our democracy. This is his trip report [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2008]

My tech trek to ICCA mecca
A few months ago, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz was invited to give the Saturday afternoon keynote address at the 31st Annual Independent Computer Consultants Association National Conference in Washington, D.C. With all the work he'd done on White House email, it seemed appropriate to address some of the nation's leading computer consultants in the cradle of our democracy. This is his trip report [DominoPower Magazine, June 2008]

My tech trek to ICCA mecca
A few months ago, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz was invited to give the Saturday afternoon keynote address at the 31st Annual Independent Computer Consultants Association National Conference in Washington, D.C. With all the work he'd done on White House email, it seemed appropriate to address some of the nation's leading computer consultants in the cradle of our democracy. This is his trip report [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2008]

Great Outlook training from YouTube (of all places)
In this week's ten-minute tip, we manage to provide you with an incredibly helpful tip and, somehow, also include mention of David Hasselhoff, cats, and a beverage. We've just got it that way. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2008]

Scorched earth
It's been a rough couple of days. We're OK, but the Florida fires got close. Real close. Like probably about a hundred yards away close. The pool house in our development caught fire. A fire-rescue trailer at the school across the street caught fire, and no matter where you go, there's scorched earth. Literally. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2008]

Scorched earth
It's been a rough couple of days. We're OK, but the Florida fires got close. Real close. Like probably about a hundred yards away close. The pool house in our development caught fire. A fire-rescue trailer at the school across the street caught fire, and no matter where you go, there's scorched earth. Literally. [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2008]

The White House email controversy: it's time for a Special Prosecutor
These have not been good weeks in our cause to repair the systemic problems with White House email. This week, we have a judge who's directing the White House to look in many of the wrong places. We have a White House CIO who claims that asset management is a new invention, so it's tough to keep track of those pesky hard drives. We also have a White House who can't account for any email messages at all during the months of the initial Iraq invasion. And we have a Congress who's decided we don't need any real form of record management for another four years. Sadly, officials in Washington are not making the situation any better. In fact, it's getting worse. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2008]

Scorched earth
It's been a rough couple of days. We're OK, but the Florida fires got close. Real close. Like probably about a hundred yards away close. The pool house in our development caught fire. A fire-rescue trailer at the school across the street caught fire, and no matter where you go, there's scorched earth. Literally. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2008]

The White House email controversy: it's time for a Special Prosecutor
These have not been good weeks in our cause to repair the systemic problems with White House email. This week, we have a judge who's directing the White House to look in many of the wrong places. We have a White House CIO who claims that asset management is a new invention, so it's tough to keep track of those pesky hard drives. We also have a White House who can't account for any email messages at all during the months of the initial Iraq invasion. And we have a Congress who's decided we don't need any real form of record management for another four years. Sadly, officials in Washington are not making the situation any better. In fact, it's getting worse. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2008]

Scorched earth
It's been a rough couple of days. We're OK, but the Florida fires got close. Real close. Like probably about a hundred yards away close. The pool house in our development caught fire. A fire-rescue trailer at the school across the street caught fire, and no matter where you go, there's scorched earth. Literally. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2008]

The worrisome implications of the Mexican theft of White House BlackBerry devices
Our ongoing story about the security of White House email took a strange turn on Friday, proving some of the national security concerns I've been discussing to be true in a particularly tangible and unfortunate way. What makes this topic so troubling, of course, is the serious national security breach that may have occurred. But there's more to the story, including issues of the relationship between the United States and Mexico, and even how racial stereotyping may have contributed to spinning this story in a way that may be obscuring the true magnitude of the possible damage to our national security. [DominoPower Magazine, April 2008]

The worrisome implications of the Mexican theft of White House BlackBerry devices
Our ongoing story about the security of White House email took a strange turn on Friday, proving some of the national security concerns I've been discussing to be true in a particularly tangible and unfortunate way. What makes this topic so troubling, of course, is the serious national security breach that may have occurred. But there's more to the story, including issues of the relationship between the United States and Mexico, and even how racial stereotyping may have contributed to spinning this story in a way that may be obscuring the true magnitude of the possible damage to our national security. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2008]

The White House email controversy: hearings spotlight disturbing IT practices
Last week, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held hearings into the missing White House email messages. After watching the three hours of hearings and reviewing the various supporting transcripts, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' first impression can be summarized in three words: what a mess! Editor's note: We originally ran this article last week in OutlookPower, but due to certain editorial calendar priorities, couldn't run it until this week in DominoPower. >. Even so, certain explosive elements of the OutlookPower article were picked up on by members of our Lotus community and a bit of a small storm ensued. Read on for the full article that started the fuss, and some updated information about what's been happening since. [DominoPower Magazine, March 2008]

The White House email controversy: where have all the computers gone?
In the melange of technology and politics that describes the story of the White House email controversy, there is yet another chapter. In our latest plot twist, the White House CIO claims that email messages from 2003 to 2005 either can't be produced because they're not missing, because the computers they were on have been destroyed, or because it's too hard to find them. In this article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz digs in and provides a detailed analysis and point-counterpoint to the White House's response, along with exploring a key element that all of the parties to this controversy seem to be missing. And, sadly, he's also uncovered at least two new serious security risks at the White House. Read on. [DominoPower Magazine, March 2008]

How to email yourself reminders so they get your attention
As you may have noticed, there aren't a whole lot of options in Outlook for customizing how reminders display. If you want to make sure you notice your reminders, there are really two available approaches you could take. In this article, David Gewirtz explores those options. [OutlookPower Magazine, March 2008]

The White House email controversy: where have all the computers gone?
In the melange of technology and politics that describes the story of the White House email controversy, there is yet another chapter. In our latest plot twist, the White House CIO claims that email messages from 2003 to 2005 either can't be produced because they're not missing, because the computers they were on have been destroyed, or because it's too hard to find them. In this article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz digs in and provides a detailed analysis and point-counterpoint to the White House's response, along with exploring a key element that all of the parties to this controversy seem to be missing. And, sadly, he's also uncovered at least two new serious security risks at the White House. Read on. [OutlookPower Magazine, March 2008]

How to unlock your iPhone (and what it all means)
Unless you've been under a rock, you've heard about the iPhone. You've probably also heard terms like "unlocking" and "bricking" applied to this handy, if pricey gadget. What's it all mean? Is Apple purposely destroying phones? If you want to add software to your phone, are you voiding your warranty? What if you want to switch carriers? We asked wireless expert Shawn Zade to explain it all. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, February 2008]

The White House email controversy: hearings spotlight disturbing IT practices
On Tuesday, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held hearings into the missing White House email messages. After watching the three hours of hearings and reviewing the various supporting transcripts, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' first impression can be summarized in three words: what a mess! [OutlookPower Magazine, February 2008]

More power to Forbidden LEGO
Nothing beats sifting through months of Congressional testimony to make the prospect of building a ping-pong shooting machine virtually irresistable. This was the opportunity facing me when the book Forbidden LEGO arrived at Computing Unplugged for review. What happens if you marry a power drill to a LEGO kit? This and other questions are answered in this wonderful article. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, January 2008]

A perfect 10: celebrating 10 years online
On December 23, 1997, we wrote our first news story. We wanted to get in a week of practice and testing before we went live. On January 1, 1998, PalmPower Magazine went live and we published our first issue online. This week, we reached a huge milestone: 10 years of continuous publishing online here at ZATZ. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, January 2008]

A perfect 10: celebrating 10 years online
On December 23, 1997, we wrote our first news story. We wanted to get in a week of practice and testing before we went live. On January 1, 1998, PalmPower Magazine went live and we published our first issue online. This week, we reached a huge milestone: 10 years of continuous publishing online here at ZATZ. [Connected Photographer Magazine, January 2008]

Prominic.NET, a hosting provider that will actually reduce your stress level
Anyone who's ever had to manage a rack of servers knows just how much of a headache dealing with ISPs, hosting providers, and co-lo providers can be. We certainly do. And, with one exception, dealing with ISPs and hosting providers could be characterized by a non-stop series of seemingly unnecessary headaches. The one exception is our current co-location provider, Prominic.NET. In this review, we share with you our good experiences with Prominic.NET. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2008]

A perfect 10: celebrating 10 years online
On December 23, 1997, we wrote our first news story. We wanted to get in a week of practice and testing before we went live. On January 1, 1998, PalmPower Magazine went live and we published our first issue online. This week, we reached a huge milestone: 10 years of continuous publishing online here at ZATZ. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2008]

The White House email controversy: the concern over recycled backups
Even though our book is finally out, that doesn't mean the story of White House email is over. Far from it. In fact, this week saw a number of new developments in Washington. In this article, David Gewirtz gives you an overview of the latest developments as well as my analysis. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2008]

A perfect 10: celebrating 10 years online
On December 23, 1997, we wrote our first news story. We wanted to get in a week of practice and testing before we went live. On January 1, 1998, PalmPower Magazine went live and we published our first issue online. This week, we reached a huge milestone: 10 years of continuous publishing online here at ZATZ. [OutlookPower Magazine, January 2008]

The White House email controversy: the concern over recycled backups
Even though our book is finally out, that doesn't mean the story of White House email is over. Far from it. In fact, this week saw a number of new developments in Washington. In this article, David Gewirtz gives you an overview of the latest developments as well as my analysis. [OutlookPower Magazine, January 2008]

A perfect 10: celebrating 10 years online
On December 23, 1997, we wrote our first news story. We wanted to get in a week of practice and testing before we went live. On January 1, 1998, PalmPower Magazine went live and we published our first issue online. This week, we reached a huge milestone: 10 years of continuous publishing online here at ZATZ. [WebSpherePower Magazine, January 2008]

You can help bring security and safety back to White House email
This has been a very exciting week for us here at ZATZ. After many long months of work, ZATZ Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' book Where Have All The Emails Gone? is now available. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2007]

Consumer Alert: Do not buy the GE Halogen toaster oven
This isn't a vacuum cleaner, but it sucks. This isn't a fan, but it blows. This isn't a dog, but it bites. Wow, who knew GE could make something so sucktacular? I'm talking about the GE Halogen toaster oven. This thing is firing ass on all cylinders. It's dangerous, it's annoying to operate, and it works poorly. It's also the most expensive toaster oven Wal-Mart sells and you should not buy it. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2007]

You can help bring security and safety back to White House email
This has been a very exciting week for us here at ZATZ. After many long months of work, ZATZ Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' book Where Have All The Emails Gone? is now available. [Connected Photographer Magazine, December 2007]

You can help bring security and safety back to White House email
This has been a very exciting week for us here at ZATZ. After many long months of work, ZATZ Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' book Where Have All The Emails Gone? is now available. [DominoPower Magazine, December 2007]

You can help bring security and safety back to White House email
This has been a very exciting week for us here at ZATZ. After many long months of work, ZATZ Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' book Where Have All The Emails Gone? is now available. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2007]

You can help bring security and safety back to White House email
This has been a very exciting week for us here at ZATZ. After many long months of work, ZATZ Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' book Where Have All The Emails Gone? is now available. [WebSpherePower Magazine, December 2007]

Get with the gratitude
Thanksgiving is upon us here in the United States. While the true history of Thanksgiving is subject to some controversy (isn't pretty much everything, these days?) there are certain elements of the modern Thanksgiving celebration we can all take to heart -- even for those of you who don't live in these United States. We discuss those in this article, and end with a must-read caution for anyone going out and buying stuff on Black Friday. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, November 2007]

Get with the gratitude
Thanksgiving is upon us here in the United States. While the true history of Thanksgiving is subject to some controversy (isn't pretty much everything, these days?) there are certain elements of the modern Thanksgiving celebration we can all take to heart -- even for those of you who don't live in these United States. We discuss those in this article, and end with a must-read caution for anyone going out and buying stuff on Black Friday. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2007]

Get with the gratitude
Thanksgiving is upon us here in the United States. While the true history of Thanksgiving is subject to some controversy (isn't pretty much everything, these days?) there are certain elements of the modern Thanksgiving celebration we can all take to heart -- even for those of you who don't live in these United States. We discuss those in this article, and end with a must-read caution for anyone going out and buying stuff on Black Friday. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2007]

Recovering lost email from Outlook Express
We're always a little bummed when we get an email from a reader asking for help with lost email. First, we get so many messages that sometimes it can take us a long time to get to an individual letter. Second, there's often not a lot that can be done. Sometimes, though, we can help. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2007]

Get with the gratitude
Thanksgiving is upon us here in the United States. While the true history of Thanksgiving is subject to some controversy (isn't pretty much everything, these days?) there are certain elements of the modern Thanksgiving celebration we can all take to heart -- even for those of you who don't live in these United States. We discuss those in this article, and end with a must-read caution for anyone going out and buying stuff on Black Friday. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2007]

Trapped in Carbonite?
In space, no one can hear you scream. Apparently, the same is true if you're Han Solo and you're trapped in carbonite. It's the whole trapped in carbonite theme that made us very curious about Carbonite, a company that does Internet-based backups. Their offer is compelling. Unlimited backup for $49.95 per year. But, we wondered, if you back up your data to Carbonite, would you then be trapped there? Just how unfortunate might the name Carbonite be? [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2007]

An interview with PC industry pioneer Bill Lyons
A little over a year ago, we ran an interview with AXS-One's Marie Patterson on email storage and retrieval. Normally, we don't like to run more than one executive interview from a company with any frequency, but when we had the opportunity to interview AXS-One CEO Bill Lyons, we jumped at the chance. Bill is a true PC industry pioneer. Back in the olden days, when the "big three" were Microsoft, Lotus, and Ashton-Tate (remember dBASE IV?), Bill Lyons was CEO of Ashton-Tate. He also was CEO of Parc Place Systems. Many of you might not have heard of Parc Place, but that was the company form to commercialize SmallTalk, a technology out of XEROX Parc that's influenced personal computers in so many different ways. So, when we had the chance to sit Bill down and pick his brain, we took it. Here, then, is our interview with Bill Lyons. [DominoPower Magazine, October 2007]

A quick tip that'll block bajillions of unsolicited messages
Ahhhh! What a great week. My junk mail load has dropped so much that I've regained almost an hour a day. And all it took was one little configuration change to our mail server (and reading a manual). [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2007]

Two essential Outlook 2007 books
If you're getting started with Outlook 2007, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz reviews two must-have books that'll help you out. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2007]

Powerful data exporting from Outlook
If you're interested in exporting data from Outlook, the normal Outlook export functionality might not do it. In this helpful article, we highlight some great (and free) resources that'll really help you get the job done. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2007]

Palm performs Foleo mercy killing
Palm has just announced that they've cancelled their ill-advised Foleo laptop wannabe before it will ever ship. And we say "about time". [Computing Unplugged Magazine, September 2007]

We're going to Disneyworld with Photoshop CS3's Black & White filter
Adobe Photoshop CS3 has a neat new feature. It's an adjustment called Black & White and it works quite nicely as an adjustment layer. What's neat is this new feature gives you a lot more control over black and white images than you ever had by just desaturating or converting an image to grayscale. [Connected Photographer Magazine, September 2007]

The White House email controversy: the final questions
This is it. This is our final article on the White House email controversy (barring any new news from Washington, of course). It seems only fitting then, that we began our series with the question "Where have all the emails gone?" and we end this series with the questions that, in the main, remain to be answered. [DominoPower Magazine, September 2007]

The White House email controversy: the final questions
This is it. This is our final article on the White House email controversy (barring any new news from Washington, of course). It seems only fitting then, that we began our series with the question "Where have all the emails gone?" and we end this series with the questions that, in the main, remain to be answered. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2007]

Hands on with the (somewhat infuriating) Apple TV
The Apple TV is Apple's first set-top box, designed to play your iTunes movies and music through your TV and home entertainment system. Like most Apple products, it's both impressive and disappointing, inspired and crippled. We love it, but we're not sure we like it. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2007]

Don't be mockin' our articles
Sometime life imitates art and it gives me the excuse to be insufferable and mock one of our readers. While I don't always get to mock readers, I often feel that the best way to respond to a mock is with one of my own. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2007]

Editing photos can be a Picnik
What if you could make some simple photo changes without installing anything on your computer? Or, what if you want to resize, crop, or do a little retouching while you're at school, in a library, or someplace else where you're using someone else's PC? Now, with a fun little Web site called Picnik, you can. [Connected Photographer Magazine, August 2007]

The White House email controversy: understanding the root causes
We started this investigation asking the same question Senator Patrick Leahy and Representative Henry Waxman asked: where have all the emails gone? However, after five months of very in-depth research, we've come to the conclusion that the missing email messages are the least of our concerns. In this critical article, we provide our analysis of the priorities that need to be considered. We look at the root causes for the problems with White House email and lay the groundwork for what will be our final recommendations. [DominoPower Magazine, August 2007]

The White House email controversy: our formal recommendations
In this critical article, we provide our final analysis of our investigation into White House email. We make a series of six important recommendations. This is the article you need to read if you want this problem to be fixed. [DominoPower Magazine, August 2007]

The White House email controversy: understanding the root causes
We started this investigation asking the same question Senator Patrick Leahy and Representative Henry Waxman asked: where have all the emails gone? However, after five months of very in-depth research, we've come to the conclusion that the missing email messages are the least of our concerns. In this critical article, we provide our analysis of the priorities that need to be considered. We look at the root causes for the problems with White House email and lay the groundwork for what will be our final recommendations. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2007]

The White House email controversy: our formal recommendations
In this critical article, we provide our final analysis of our investigation into White House email. We make a series of six important recommendations. This is the article you need to read if you want this problem to be fixed. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2007]

How to get a hundred bucks back from your overpriced PlayStation 3
Apparently, Sony has decided that being dead last in the next generation console wars is a loss of face. Perhaps selling a game console for $599 wasn't such a hot idea. On July 9th, Sony dropped the price to $499, leaving the console expensive, but no longer mind-blowingly expensive. Here's where we've got good news for you recent purchasers. Read this article to find out how you can get $100 back, as long as you act fast. Right now, fast. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, July 2007]

The White House email controversy: a historical perspective
It may seem that our story of the controversy over White House email is unique to the George W. Bush White House. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, controversy over how the White House uses email dates back almost as far as email's very existence. In this fascinating (and slightly disturbing) article, we take you through White House email and the White House's attempts to hide email records for the past 25 years. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2007]

The White House email controversy: prepare to be freaked out
As Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz dug deeper into how the White House manages email, knowing what he does about how email works, the tiny little hairs on the back of his neck started to stand up. As he started to think about the implications from the perspective of our country's security, he realized this was no longer simply about some missing email messages. Unchecked, some really, really bad things could happen. Prepare to be freaked out. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2007]

The White House email controversy: a historical perspective
It may seem that our story of the controversy over White House email is unique to the George W. Bush White House. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, controversy over how the White House uses email dates back almost as far as email's very existence. In this fascinating (and slightly disturbing) article, we take you through White House email and the White House's attempts to hide email records for the past 25 years. [OutlookPower Magazine, July 2007]

The White House email controversy: prepare to be freaked out
As Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz dug deeper into how the White House manages email, knowing what he does about how email works, the tiny little hairs on the back of his neck started to stand up. As he started to think about the implications from the perspective of our country's security, he realized this was no longer simply about some missing email messages. Unchecked, some really, really bad things could happen. Prepare to be freaked out. [OutlookPower Magazine, July 2007]

The White House email controversy: migrating from Notes to Outlook
We continue our analysis of the White House email controversy by looking at the what might have happened to the alleged 5 million missing messages. A key factor may have been a migration from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Outlook in 2002 or 2003. Read this article for our technical analysis and to learn about some of the freaky questions we've turned up in the process. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2007]

The White House email controversy: help us find those missing messages
Over the past few weeks, we've been talking a lot about the problems with email at the White House and what's broken. We've talked very little about possible solutions to the problem. Between our OutlookPower and DominoPower magazines, we probably reach more active Notes/Domino and Outlook/Exchange experts than any other organization. In this article, we're calling on you, asking for your help in coming up with some possible solutions to the many problems we've uncovered. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2007]

The White House email controversy: why does Karl Rove keep losing his BlackBerry?
Karl Rove, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, is one of the most powerful people in Washington. He conducts a vast amount of political and official business via his BlackBerry. He also apparently regularly loses his BlackBerry. Why do we here at ZATZ have this scoop when everyone else missed it? Read our special report to learn what else is disturbing about White House email in this latest article of our special report series. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2007]

The White House email controversy: migrating from Notes to Outlook
We continue our analysis of the White House email controversy by looking at the what might have happened to the alleged 5 million missing messages. A key factor may have been a migration from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Outlook in 2002 or 2003. Read this article for our technical analysis and to learn about some of the freaky questions we've turned up in the process. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2007]

The White House email controversy: help us find those missing messages
Over the past few weeks, we've been talking a lot about the problems with email at the White House and what's broken. We've talked very little about possible solutions to the problem. Between our OutlookPower and DominoPower magazines, we probably reach more active Notes/Domino and Outlook/Exchange experts than any other organization. In this article, we're calling on you, asking for your help in coming up with some possible solutions to the many problems we've uncovered. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2007]

The White House email controversy: why does Karl Rove keep losing his BlackBerry?
Karl Rove, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, is one of the most powerful people in Washington. He conducts a vast amount of political and official business via his BlackBerry. He also apparently regularly loses his BlackBerry. Why do we here at ZATZ have this scoop when everyone else missed it? Read our special report to learn what else is disturbing about White House email in this latest article of our special report series. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2007]

If you're going to doctor a photo, don't forget the shadows
While doing our detailed forensic analysis of the White House email controversy, we bumped into a very strange story that has a doctored photo at its core. We're not going to put you through the full story of the email controversy, but we thought you'd get a kick out of the wacky photo retouching aspect of it. [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2007]

'Deep Mail' on the White House email controversy
It appears we may have our own Deep Throat on our hands, as we continue our investigation into the White House email scandal. After we published our second article, we got an interesting email from someone with a very anonymous Gmail account. Having no self-control ourselves, we've nicknamed him "Deep Mail". Here are his letters to us. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2007]

The White House email controversy: a detour into mob journalism
We continue our technical analysis of the White House missing email controversy. Earlier, we learned that the President's staff uses at least two domains for email: EOP.GOV for official business and GWB43.COM for political business. Last week, we explored GWB43.COM for clues into the White House email infrastructure and came up with some disturbing questions. This week, we take a strange detour into mob journalism as we continue to dig for the truth. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2007]

The White House email controversy: the nightmare scenario
Since we've been following the path of the GWB43.COM domain name through SMARTech, and we know that Karl Rove and 21 other White House officials, abiding by the Hatch Act, run political email through GWB43.COM and SMARTech, we thought it best to look at the national security implications of this practice. In this article, we'll also look at questions of BlackBerry security with a security expert and the nightmare scenario compliance with the Hatch Act might inadvertently cause. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2007]

The White House email controversy: an archiving plan only FEMA could love
We continue our exploration into the missing White House emails we've all been hearing about. Aren't these emails archived? How do they manage their mail flow? Do they have an archiving system? For that, we turn to the White House itself. In this article, we'll learn what White House spokesfolk Dana Perino and Tony Snow have been saying about the topic. After listening to them and reading the transcripts of press briefings in-depth, we've got with even more questions than we started with. And the shakes. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2007]

The White House email controversy: can email messages just disappear?
We continue our analysis of the White House email controversy by looking at the what might have happened to the alleged 5 million missing messages. In this article, we're going to look at how many messages may be missing and then deconstruct some of the damning statements made by the loyal opposition. Don't worry, though. While this week it'll look like we're mostly picking on the Democrats, fear not. Next week, we'll be asking tough questions of the White House about why they chose to migrate email systems in the middle of a build-up to war. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2007]

'Deep Mail' on the White House email controversy
It appears we may have our own Deep Throat on our hands, as we continue our investigation into the White House email scandal. After we published our second article, we got an interesting email from someone with a very anonymous Gmail account. Having no self-control ourselves, we've nicknamed him "Deep Mail". Here are his letters to us. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2007]

The White House email controversy: a detour into mob journalism
We continue our technical analysis of the White House missing email controversy. Earlier, we learned that the President's staff uses at least two domains for email: EOP.GOV for official business and GWB43.COM for political business. Last week, we explored GWB43.COM for clues into the White House email infrastructure and came up with some disturbing questions. This week, we take a strange detour into mob journalism as we continue to dig for the truth. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2007]

The White House email controversy: the nightmare scenario
Since we've been following the path of the GWB43.COM domain name through SMARTech, and we know that Karl Rove and 21 other White House officials, abiding by the Hatch Act, run political email through GWB43.COM and SMARTech, we thought it best to look at the national security implications of this practice. In this article, we'll also look at questions of BlackBerry security with a security expert and the nightmare scenario compliance with the Hatch Act might inadvertently cause. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2007]

The White House email controversy: an archiving plan only FEMA could love
We continue our exploration into the missing White House emails we've all been hearing about. Aren't these emails archived? How do they manage their mail flow? Do they have an archiving system? For that, we turn to the White House itself. In this article, we'll learn what White House spokesfolk Dana Perino and Tony Snow have been saying about the topic. After listening to them and reading the transcripts of press briefings in-depth, we've got with even more questions than we started with. And the shakes. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2007]

The White House email controversy: can email messages just disappear?
We continue our analysis of the White House email controversy by looking at the what might have happened to the alleged 5 million missing messages. In this article, we're going to look at how many messages may be missing and then deconstruct some of the damning statements made by the loyal opposition. Don't worry, though. While this week it'll look like we're mostly picking on the Democrats, fear not. Next week, we'll be asking tough questions of the White House about why they chose to migrate email systems in the middle of a build-up to war. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2007]

SnagIt is a completely insane screen capture program
Over the years, we've reviewed bundles of bundles and sweet suites so many times, it sometimes feels like our heads are about to explode. We've reviewed office suites, graphics suites, media management suites, and even game suites. But, until now, we've never reviewed a screen capture suite like SnagIt. This isn't feature creep, it's feature diarhea. It slices, it dices. As Crazy Eddie would have said, this product is insaaaaane! We'd expect to have product with this many features when reviewing Photoshop, but not a frickin' screen capture program. [Connected Photographer Magazine, April 2007]

Portraiture can make you beautiful
"Make me beautiful." Every photographer has heard this at least once. For those of us who've taken many fashion or glamour photos, we've heard it a lot. Enter Portraiture, a $169 Photoshop plug-in from. Portraiture can help you get the most out of your portraits with the least amount of work. Is it worth your money? Read the review to find out. [Connected Photographer Magazine, April 2007]

Is Photoshop Elements good enough?
In light of Adobe's recent release of Photoshop CS3, many readers are wondering whether they need to spend upwards of $650 for the new program. Of course, if you've already got Photoshop CS2, the $195 upgrade is something of a no-brainer. But what if you're considering buying your first editing program? Should you spring for the full monty and buy Photoshop? Or is Photoshop's little brother, Photoshop Elements, good enough? [Connected Photographer Magazine, April 2007]

What cameras are the most popular?
It's perhaps the most common question we get asked -- and one we hate answering. With a big pile of new cameras coming out each week, it's almost impossible to keep track of which is which. Of course, if a photo magazine like Connected Photographer can't keep track of all the new cameras, who can? In this helpful article, we spotlight some very interesting ways to find out what cameras other photo enthusiasts love to use. [Connected Photographer Magazine, April 2007]

An interview with Roger Matus on email archiving and retrieval
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Roger Matus, CEO and co-founder of InBoxer, Inc. In this very timely in-depth interview, Roger helps us understand some of the issues involved in making sure your organization's email is archived and can be found in the event of a legal situation. [DominoPower Magazine, April 2007]

Technical analysis: the White House email controversy
Over the past few weeks, it's come to America's attention that some emails from the White House have gone missing. As the publisher of two of the largest publications dedicated to email and electronic communication, OutlookPower Magazine and DominoPower Magazine, ZATZ is investigating this issue. Our goal is to make clear the technical elements of the discussion. We are strictly publishers of technical information, so we're going to do our best to completely avoid the political discussion. [DominoPower Magazine, April 2007]

The White House email controversy: who runs GWB43.COM?
We continue our technical analysis of the White House missing email controversy. Last week, we learned that the President's staff uses at least two domains for email: EOP.GOV for official business and GWB43.COM for political business. This week, we explore GWB43.COM for clues into the White House email infrastructure. We've come up with some disturbing new questions. [DominoPower Magazine, April 2007]

Why won't my email download automatically?
This week, we've got two questions: one about why send/receive no longer works automatically and another about exporting email dates. The good news is we can answer the first question. The bad news is that we don't have a good answer for the second question. Such, of course, is life with Outlook. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2007]

Technical analysis: the White House email controversy
Over the past few weeks, it's come to America's attention that some emails from the White House have gone missing. As the publisher of two of the largest publications dedicated to email and electronic communication, OutlookPower Magazine and DominoPower Magazine, ZATZ is investigating this issue. Our goal is to make clear the technical elements of the discussion. We are strictly publishers of technical information, so we're going to do our best to completely avoid the political discussion. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2007]

Microsoft improves Outlook 2007 performance
We've been covering some of the performance issues regarding Outlook 2007 and summarized a bunch of reports in our recent article "Outlook 2007: a cautionary tale". This week, I received the following letter from Michael Affronti, Microsoft Office Outlook Program Manager with news on an Outlook 2007 performance upgrade you can download immediately. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2007]

The White House email controversy: who runs GWB43.COM?
We continue our technical analysis of the White House missing email controversy. Last week, we learned that the President's staff uses at least two domains for email: EOP.GOV for official business and GWB43.COM for political business. This week, we explore GWB43.COM for clues into the White House email infrastructure. We've come up with some disturbing new questions. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2007]

Dremel, Dremel, bo-bemel, banana-fanna-fo-femel, fe-fi-fo-memel...Dremel!
Back in December, we included a number of helpful Dremel tools in our holiday gift list articles. However, it was pointed out that we've never formally reviewed or rated the various tools we discussed in those articles. Dremel-style tools are incredibly useful around the computing shop. Here, then, is our formal review of three cool tools. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, March 2007]

Will the Unotron Washable Wireless Keyboard sink or swim?
Nothing, well almost nothing, is more compelling to boys of any age than destroying things, especially if you know you're not going to get in trouble doing it. With that in mind, you can begin to understand our excitement when the Unotron Washable Wireless Keyboard showed up for review. To us, the word "washable" doesn't mean what it means to normal people. To us, the word "washable" means "OK to sink and drown". Read this review to find out if the Unotron Washable Keyboard managed to swim...or sink. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, March 2007]

More gotchas from ClickArt products
Back in February, we ran an article, "ClickArt contains 1,200,000 images you can't use", that described how Broderbund's ClickArt 1,200,000 product contains both misleading marketing and unreasonable usage restrictions. Upon running the article, we got a number of interesting letters from readers. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2007]

Bring out your inner Van Gogh with Snap Art
If you've ever used Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, most likely you've played with the filters. Even more likely, you've tinkered with the various painterly effects that have long come with both programs. Back when Photoshop first came out, these were the cat's meow. Amazingly, you could take a run-of-the-mill picture and turn it into something that seemed like you had an artist's talent. Into this reality comes Snap Art, from Alien Skin Software. Snap art updates the Photoshop artsy-fartsy plug-ins for the modern world, adding ten new artist-like effects. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2007]

How to add an add-on spam filter to Outlook Express
Even more fun than letters that are quick and concise are those where the answer's right on the Web page in question. Here's a question on managing spam with Outlook Express. [OutlookPower Magazine, March 2007]

Outlook 2007: a cautionary tale
Excellent software is hard to create and big software products are even more of a challenge. So it comes as no surprise that Outlook 2007 is having its growing pains. But what about now? Should you upgrade now? Unfortunately, we're getting steady reports of degraded performance, not increased performance. This could be a deal-breaker. [OutlookPower Magazine, March 2007]

Moving contacts from Excel into Outlook
A reader asks, "Is there any way to import an Excel File containing names, email addresses (and phone, fax and address) information directly into Outlook to create individual contact address files?" But, of course. It's pretty easy, too. [OutlookPower Magazine, March 2007]

Getting to know how RFID works
What is RFID, really? What are the advantages and issues? In our quest to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the topic, we've been very fortunate to enlist the help of Martyn Mallick, one of the leading experts on RFID technology. This is the second of three articles where we have the pleasure of talking to Martyn and learning all about RFID. If you're interested in emerging technologies, this is a series you won't want to miss. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, February 2007]

Real-world privacy implications of RFID
Over the past few weeks, we've been very fortunate to enlist the help of Martyn Mallick, one of the leading experts on RFID technology. This week, we'll discuss the real-world implications of RFID, including privacy, tracking, embedded tags, and more. This is truly a fascinating conclusion for a very informative series. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, February 2007]

Playing with my Wii
That title sounds so bad. After having it sit in a box for five days while he worked on various publishing deadlines, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz finally hooked up his very own, personal Wii gaming system. This article contains his first impressions. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, February 2007]

Imagine if George Washington was God
Imagine if George Washington was still alive today. Imagine that even though he was born in 1732, he was still hale and hearty and large and in charge 275 years later. Unrealistic? Farfetched? Frickin' crazy? Well, of course. Nothing like this could ever happen. Or could it? [Computing Unplugged Magazine, February 2007]

ClickArt contains 1,200,000 images you can't use
We don't like to write negative reviews. We'd rather have the company fix the problem and then tell you about products you should buy. But when a company goes out of its way to snooker our readers, we need to let you know. In this case, the company is Broderbund, the product is ClickArt 1,200,000. Don't buy this product. [Connected Photographer Magazine, February 2007]

How having your own Web site can help you promote your photos
Here at Connected Photographer, we like to bring you information straight from leading experts on various photographic topics. This week, we had the opportunity to interview Andy Patrick, a social entrepreneur and CEO of liveBooks, a resource for photographers. In this interview, we'll cover issues ranging from how you can promote your photography to how we can all save the planet. Never say we don't think big. [Connected Photographer Magazine, February 2007]

Inside the liveBooks photo portfolio service
Last week, we had the opportunity to speak with Andy Patrick, a social entrepreneur and CEO of liveBooks, a resource for photographers. We learned about how you can promote your photography to how we can all save the planet. This week, we continue our interview letting him dive deep into liveBooks. You'll learn both how it might help you promote your own photography and learn more about the inner workings of the site itself. [Connected Photographer Magazine, February 2007]

Daylight Savings Time changes and Lotus products
We interrupt our regular programming for a special announcement. As you know, we've been analyzing the Lotusphere 2007 announcements in substantial depth, and we've got a lot more analysis to come. However, Daylight Savings Time has been moved forward three weeks, to March 11. As you might imagine, this has all sorts of implications. Howard Greenberg of The Learning Continuum Company, a longtime friend of the magazine, has been studying this issue in some depth. Read this article to learn what you can do to prepare. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2007]

Defend yourself from phishing
A recent study reported that 63 percent of phishing attacks are targeted from three major Web sites: PayPal, eBay, and Bank of America. These top Web sites signal dollar signs for cyber-criminals as many people unknowingly open and use the links contained inside phony emails. This week, we had the opportunity to interview Adam Schran, an Internet and PC security expert on what constitutes "phishing" and how you can defend yourself. [OutlookPower Magazine, February 2007]

Lots and lots of open PST files
Reader Rich Cunard wants to know if he can have lots of open PST files to get around a corporate-imposed 500MB limit. Read on for our recommendation. [OutlookPower Magazine, February 2007]

Understanding RFID
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is both a fascinating and controversial technology. It came to the general public's awareness in discussions about embedding RFID tags in clothing, to track the purchase of clothing items in stores. The general paranoia from that, of course, is the idea that RFID could be used to compromise individual privacy -- a new version of Big Brother is watching you. What is RFID, really? What are the advantages and issues? In our quest to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the topic, we've been very fortunate to enlist the help of Martyn Mallick, one of the leading experts on RFID technology. Over the next three articles, we'll be talking to Martyn and learning all about RFID. If you're interested in emerging technologies, this is a series you won't want to miss. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, January 2007]

Making Notes and Domino work with SharePoint and .NET
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Proposion Software's Peter Burns. In this in-depth interview, Peter helps us understand SharePoint and .NET and how Lotus developers can better coexist with software from the Redmond giant. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2007]

Understanding SharePoint and .NET migration issues
We continue our interview with Proposion Software's Peter Burns. This week, we discuss some of the technical aspects of implementing the migration product as well as his company's relationship with Microsoft. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2007]

Lotus is alive and well, thank you very much
In this important pre-Lotusphere editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz refutes the claim that "Lotus is now a forgotten division of IBM". [DominoPower Magazine, January 2007]

When should you upgrade to Outlook 2007 and Vista?
With Vista and Office 2007 coming out soon, should you upgrade right away? Both Office 2007 and Vista will be available for you to buy on January 30th. What should you do? Read on to find out. [OutlookPower Magazine, January 2007]

How to delete old calendar entries in one shot
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A developer's perspective on Outlook 2007
As we move forward into integrating Outlook 2007 into our lives, we'll be exploring the new software from a wide variety of perspectives. In this interesting interview, we've had the opportunity to talk with Deva Hazarika, founder and CEO of ClearContext Corporation, a maker of a popular organization add-on to Outlook. Deva's been hard at work updating the ClearContext Information Management System, but took a few minutes to answer OutlookPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' questions about Outlook 2007 from the developer's perspective. [OutlookPower Magazine, January 2007]

Super-expensive gifts for the rich and excessive
This year, we're doing things a bit differently. Rather than just the dull recitation of popular products, we've turned to the ZATZ editors, to a bunch of experts in the Internet Press Guild, and to a bunch of tech gaming enthusiasts, my own gaming buddies in the Iron Phoenix gaming community. Together, we've put together a series of articles that take you from the wildly super expensive to the incredibly cheap. From the taste and style of a Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR to the incredibly sad $1.99 English Soldier Mini Massager Vibrator (yep, it's sex toy). To feed your inner Bill Gates, we defined the super-expensive category as anything from about $5,000 up to, well, absolutely no top end. You ain't gettin' it, but you can dream. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2006]

Expensive (but worth it) gifts for the truly worthy
So, no one's going to buy you that Bugatti Veyron you're dreaming of, eh? Well, perhaps you're loved enough to merit a gift that's just expensive ($500-$5,000), rather than something in the millions. If you're looking for geek toy love, you've found the right place. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2006]

Nice gifts for givers on a $50-500 budget
Bummed that the WestBay yacht is going to someone else this holiday season? Dejected that no one would share Alienware love with you? Perhaps you're still moderately worthy. Here's our $50-500 gift guide. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2006]

Cheap and disturbing gifts under $50
Couldn't find a Wii? No one going to buy you that fancy laptop? Someone else is going into space with Virgin Galactic? There's no need to fret. No matter how down on your luck you are, we can find a fun, inexpensive, or completely weird and possibly insulting gift for you. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2006]

Looking forward to 2007
Another year is coming to an end, which of course means another year is about to begin. Funny how that works. As the new millenia turns one year older, our thoughts turn to the happenings of the past year and wishes for the year to come. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2006]

Producing and printing your own 2007 photo calendar
We continue our 2007 photo calendar project by creating the actual calendar. As you'll recall, we've already selected 13 images to be used for each month, plus a cover. Next, we learned about proper image formatting and created the cover image. In this final installment, we'll upload the images to CafePress and show you how the whole calendar came together. [Connected Photographer Magazine, December 2006]

Looking forward to 2007
Another year is coming to an end, which of course means another year is about to begin. Funny how that works. As the new millenia turns one year older, our thoughts turn to the happenings of the past year and wishes for the year to come. [Connected Photographer Magazine, December 2006]

Deleting corrupt icons may save your Notes database
A few weeks ago, in "Before you reinstall the Notes client, try this", we discussed some ways to clear up problems dealing with mail files. In response, Marleen Overkamp, a senior application developer with Exedra Solutions in The Netherlands, had some interesting suggestions. [DominoPower Magazine, December 2006]

Looking forward to 2007
Another year is coming to an end, which of course means another year is about to begin. Funny how that works. As the new millenia turns one year older, our thoughts turn to the happenings of the past year and wishes for the year to come. [DominoPower Magazine, December 2006]

A quick trick for deleting enormous amounts of junk email
Ever wanted to clear out your Junk E-Mail folder quickly. Here's an interesting technique that's bound to make your day. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2006]

More ways to delete junk email quickly and easily
Last week, in "A quick trick for deleting enormous amounts of junk email", we wrote about a trick we use for quickly deleting the large mounds of junk mail we get regularly. As you might have expected, this is a hot topic and we got a bunch of letters and questions. In this article, we go through the letters and answer them as best as we can. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2006]

Looking forward to 2007
Another year is coming to an end, which of course means another year is about to begin. Funny how that works. As the new millenia turns one year older, our thoughts turn to the happenings of the past year and wishes for the year to come. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2006]

Is voting security in Florida still a problem?
Today is Election Day here in the United States. As a registered voter, I did my duty and went down to my local polling place, and cast my vote. It was, without a doubt, the most disturbing voting experience I've ever had. In particular, we had issues of both inappropriate electioneering and a complete lack of privacy. Our interest here at Computing Unplugged was initially the touchscreen machines, since this is a computing technology that touches on our coverage areas. However, we're also interested in the optical-scan systems, since they, too, are managed by computers and computing technology. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, November 2006]

Privacy, not machines, was the big voting issue last week
Last week, I discussed my personal dismay at the privacy violations I saw at my voting place. I asked readers to tell us about their experiences, and we got a number of fascinating comments from here in America and as far away as Australia. Read on to the end, because Bernard Bolch's comment about mandatory voting in Australia is fascinating. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, November 2006]

Making money taking real estate photos
Last week, we ran an interview with Web designer and photographer Kelly Thomas. In that installment, we talked about taking 360 degree real estate photos. In this installment, we continue to talk with the fascinating Kelly, but about how to make money. As topics go, you gotta like that! [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2006]

Permanently turning off the automatic Adobe Photo Downloader
We're very big fans of the new Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 product. There is one complaint, though, we have about Elements. It's really just a nit, and it's easy to fix. When you install Elements, the program installs something called the Adobe Photo Downloader. By following these instructions, you can quickly reclaim almost 2MB of your system's RAM. It's not a huge amount, but every little bit adds up. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2006]

Creating your own 2007 photo calendar, step-by-step
This year, we decided to illustrate the use of print on-demand technology by demonstrating the creation of our first Connected Photographer calendar. In addition to the printing on-demand process, we'll show you how you can offload the fulfillment process (taking, packing, and shipping orders). To accomplish this, we used CafePress, a service that specializes in one-off production. In this article and the next few, we'll take you through the process of selecting the images, setting up the online store, and creating the calendar. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2006]

Images and a cover for your own 2007 photo calendar
We continue our 2007 photo calendar project by preparing the images for publication. As you'll recall from last week's article, we selected 13 images to be used for each month, plus a cover. In this article, we'll learn about proper image formatting and create the cover image. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2006]

DocLogic and optimizing the UI in Domino applications
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This is the second part of our interview with Marek Szymanski and Scott Tomlinson of DLI.tools. Marek's the Product Development Director and Scott's their Marketing and Alliances Director. In this in-depth interview, Scott and Marek take us through their DocLogic product and help us understand how they approach the development of an intuitive user interface for Domino applications. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2006]

Developing an intuitive UI for Domino applications
OK, so we can definitely talk a lot. But when we get an interesting Business Partner into a discussion where key developers are tell us their inside secrets, we figure it's good to listen. We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This is the third (and final) part of our interview with Marek Szymanski and Scott Tomlinson of DLI.tools. In this third installment, Scott and Marek help us understand how to create an intuitive interface and discuss the process of developing for ND7. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2006]

A sneak peek at Vista's Windows Mail, Windows Calendar, and Windows Contacts
The name Outlook Express will go away when Windows Vista ships. Instead, there's going to be a free email client called Windows Mail. For a sneak peek at Windows Mail, plus Vista's Windows Calendar and Windows Contact, read this interesting article. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2006]

The great Windows Vista antivirus war
Is Symantec trying to force Microsoft to create Vista security holes simply so they could sell more copies of their antivirus program? That's what some claim. But what's the truth? What's really going on? There are always two sides to every story and this one seemed no different. To get to the bottom of the issue and try to derive a better understanding, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz decided to speak with both Symantec and Microsoft. He had the opportunity to conduct exclusive interviews with Cris Paden, Manager on the Corporate Communication Team at Symantec and Adrien Robinson, Director of Communications, Microsoft Security Technology Unit. This is our special report. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2006]

Readers clock in on Microsoft v. Symantec
Our Special Report last week on the antivirus wars between Microsoft and Symantec generated a bunch of interesting letters to the editor. We've chosen three for your entertainment and edification. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2006]

Incredibly cheap iPod stand
So you've just spent your last few Benjamins on one of Apple's slick new iPods. Now, though, you want to accessorize your lovely new songbird. When even the least expensive iPod goody costs a good twenty dead presidents, how can you get your bling on and still have a few bucks left over to buy the latest Battlestar Galactica download off iTunes? In this fun article, we'll show you a Wacky iPod Accessory that costs less than four dollars. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2006]

Preparing for the impending IE7 release
Like a hurricane on the horizon (which, fortunately, we've managed to avoid this season), Internet Explorer 7 is getting closer and closer. In fact, if reports are to be believed, IE7 is about the make landfall in the next few days -- and it's coming to your PC whether you want it or not. In this important article, we show you how to prevent it from automatically installing. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2006]

Taking 360 degree real estate photos
Here at Connected Photographer, we like to bring you information straight from leading experts on various photographic topics. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Kelly Thomas, a Web developer and entrepreneur who's managed to make money from real estate photography. His specialty is setting up virtual tours. In this interview, he tells us how he does it. [Connected Photographer Magazine, October 2006]

Preparing for the impending IE7 release
Like a hurricane on the horizon (which, fortunately, we've managed to avoid this season), Internet Explorer 7 is getting closer and closer. In fact, if reports are to be believed, IE7 is about the make landfall in the next few days -- and it's coming to your PC whether you want it or not. In this important article, we show you how to prevent it from automatically installing. [Connected Photographer Magazine, October 2006]

Insights into workflow with Scott Good
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Scott Good, President of Teamwork Solutions. In this in-depth interview, Scott helps us understand workflow applications, gives us some deep background on the history of Notes, and looks forward to the upcoming Hannover release. [DominoPower Magazine, October 2006]

Preparing for the impending IE7 release
Like a hurricane on the horizon (which, fortunately, we've managed to avoid this season), Internet Explorer 7 is getting closer and closer. In fact, if reports are to be believed, IE7 is about the make landfall in the next few days -- and it's coming to your PC whether you want it or not. In this important article, we show you how to prevent it from automatically installing. [DominoPower Magazine, October 2006]

Integrating AJAX and RSS into Domino applications
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Marek Szymanski and Scott Tomlinson of DLI.tools. Marek's the Product Development Director and Scott's their Marketing and Alliances Director. In this in-depth interview, these gentlemen help us understand document management, AJAX, RSS, and more. In fact, we started off with our usual 10 question interview and the discussion got so in-depth we wound up with more than 20 questions -- and an interview that will span both this week and next week's issues. [DominoPower Magazine, October 2006]

Sending sound in Outlook after SP2
OutlookPower reader John Dunigan has an interesting complaint. Microsoft has disabled certain sound functionality in Outlook 2003 SP2. That's because the sound capability was written as an ActiveX control and ActiveX control is great, big, open security nightmare. But John wants sound back. We have some ideas. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2006]

Preparing for the impending IE7 release
Like a hurricane on the horizon (which, fortunately, we've managed to avoid this season), Internet Explorer 7 is getting closer and closer. In fact, if reports are to be believed, IE7 is about the make landfall in the next few days -- and it's coming to your PC whether you want it or not. In this important article, we show you how to prevent it from automatically installing. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2006]

How to backup your rules
Your rules are not stored in your .PST file. If you want to move your rules from one install to another, you'll need to back them up. This article will show you how. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2006]

Microsoft Office Outlook vs. free email choices
Although most of us are pretty familiar with Microsoft Office Outlook and Outlook Express, there are still some people out there who are confused by the similar names. With the upcoming release of Office 2007 and Windows Mail, there's bound to be even more confusion. In this article, we'll help you get a handle on what's what. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2006]

Escalade your iPod with the Corgi iCar
Corgi recently introduced a unique approach to iPod speakers. Their iCar is a Cadillac Escalade that "flashes, jumps, dances, and pumps up the volume" in tune to the iPod's music. Just how good or bad is this thing? You'll have to read our review to find out. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, September 2006]

Is the iCush the perfect iPod accessory for your iTush?
In the last installment of our Wacky iPod Accessories series, we reviewed a $39.95 product that we described as "tacky, crappy, cheesy, and disappointing". Before we pulled it out of the box, we fully expected to give the $99 HoMedics iCush, a digitally-enabled massage pad, a similar beating. We were very, very wrong. Read this article to find out why. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, September 2006]

A no-cost way to learn some LotusScript
We've reviewed a many of the Lotus courses offered by The Learning Continuum Company (TLCC) over the years. In each case, the course reviewed got excellent ratings. When we found out they were offering some training for free, it was a no-brainer for us to share that information with you. [DominoPower Magazine, September 2006]

Good project ideas from the Microsoft Outlook Ideas Book
We get a lot of books in for review here at ZATZ. Most of them aren't for Outlook, though. So, when The Microsoft Outlook Ideas Book came in, we had a lot of ideas. This is an interesting book. Read our review to find out if it's for you. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2006]

Where Outlook hides its secret stuff
Ever wonder where Outlook stores all its information? You might think it's in the PST file, but Outlook actually drops its load all over your hard drive. If you're saving, backing up, or recovering files, it's probably a good idea to know where to find all of Outlook's droppings. In this article, we'll clue you into the secret locations you might not know about. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2006]

When all else fails, rebuild your profile
Outlook is a complex beast and when something fails, it's often difficult to figure out what's going wrong. In this article, we'll take a look at a weird problem one of our readers experienced and how, when all else fails, you might want to turn to Outlook's profile to fix the problem. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2006]

When anti-spam programs corrupt your profile
Last week, we ran an article entitled "When all else fails, rebuild your profile". In it, we attempted to answer Ian Steptoe's answer about why his POP3 email settings seemed to be continually corrupted. Ronald Goers, an engineer at XEROX, sent us the following, very interesting insight. He's noticed that anti-spam programs sometimes muck with Outlook's profile settings. For details on what's happening, you'll have to read this article. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2006]

Why are we giving BPL all this coverage?
By now, everyone who regularly reads Computing Unplugged has noticed that our summer editorial has been devoted to a single topic. We've been devoting our article-level coverage to a single, apparently obscure topic called broadband-over-powerline, otherwise known as BPL. Why? In this article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explains why this issue is important for us all to understand. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2006]

An expert's analysis of BPL
If you've been following our Broadband-over-Powerline (BPL) coverage these past weeks, you can see we've come up with more questions than answers. As part of our attempt to expose all sides of this issue, we've been looking for true experts who can help us understand the issue. As part of that research, we turned up Glenn Elmore. We're very grateful for Glenn in helping us understand this issue in far more depth than we've been able to thusfar. As a radio amateur and a BPL researcher, Glenn's getting us answers as close to the core of the problem as we think we're going to be able to find. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2006]

Inside the ARRL's objection to BPL interference
When we first began our coverage of Broadband-over-Powerline (BPL), members of the ham radio community who also read Computing Unplugged made sure we understood that there's actually a controversy here, an important one. As we began to research the topic further, one organization's name kept coming up over and over: the American Radio Relay League, better known as the ARRL. After some back and forth dialog, Allen Pitts, Media and Public Relations Manager for the ARRL, agreed to be interviewed by Computing Unplugged. What follows is that interview. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2006]

A BPL manufacturer responds to all the complaints
Poor Chano Gomez! When he pitched us an interview on Broadband-over-Powerline (BPL), little did this BPL manufacturer know that he'd be touching off a firestorm of debate. Two months and more than a dozen articles later, Chano's graciously consented to another interview, this time to answer the charges against BPL from its detractors. We have to give special "props" to Chano. Not only did he agree to step up and answer some tough questions, he also did so while on vacation in Europe. So, special thanks go out to him for taking the time to help us understand this issue more fully. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2006]

Computing Unplugged passes judgement on BPL
Is BPL the helpful key to nearly universal high-speed Internet access or a technology that could cripple our critical radio frequency infrastructure? This is the question that Computing Unplugged Magazine set out to answer. This article contains the result of our in-depth analysis. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2006]

A line of camera bags you'll probably never buy
In this strange, little review, we take a look at a very sweet line of camera bags worthy of a 4-star review. It's just that you're probably never going to buy them, even though you should. Sadly, while you and I live in 2006, the company selling these products is pretty much stuck back in 1986. [Connected Photographer Magazine, August 2006]

Create your own Mac-like gel effects
My buddy Steve loves Macs. They're all he can talk about. All you need to do is simply say the word "Mac" and he's off on a run, telling you exactly what he thinks of them. Given his enthusiasm for all things Macintosh, you can understand how he was excited by a site that he discovered that helps you make "those really cool Mac OSX gel styles that are really popular right now." [Connected Photographer Magazine, August 2006]

The folly of WiFi cameras
What happens when you pair up WiFi networking with photography? Is it like oil and water or chocolate and peanut butter? Is anything really like chocolate and peanut butter? I mean, really? Take your protein pills and put your helmet on. Commencing countdown. WiFi, as we'll show, isn't the best use of your camera's silicon. [Connected Photographer Magazine, August 2006]

Kingston Technology and the future of flash memory
This month, we had the opportunity to interview Mike Sager, a VP at Kingston Technology, the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. Mike helped us explore two interesting issues: the future of flash memory and how Kingston supports its flash memory customers. [Connected Photographer Magazine, August 2006]

An interview with Phil Sheehy on mobilizing Notes applications
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Phil Sheehy, Vice President of Wireless Solutions at iEnterprises. In this in-depth interview, Phil will help us understand what's involved in mobilizing Notes applications. [DominoPower Magazine, August 2006]

Striking the mother load can remind us what's important
As developers and administrators, we often see our mail systems as never-ending lists of action items, user complaints, hand-holding, and ongoing maintenance. Sometimes we forget that our email systems can also be very special. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2006]

How to combine PST files
We've recently gotten a few letters about how to move your PST file data from one PST file to another. If you've been using Outlook for a long time, it's likely you've got an old-format PST file that has a 2GB limit in storage capacity. If you're running close to that limit, you might want to use the new PST format that became available with Outlook 2003. In this important article, we present a tutorial on combining PST files. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2006]

PST files, PR boneheads, and more rules than sense
This week, rather than provide one long answer to a particularly vexing Outlook problem, we've decided to gather up a few recent letters to the editor and present them for your reading pleasure. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2006]

What to do when Outlook won't send or receive
What do you do if Outlook won't send or receive. One of our readers had this problem and we've got a few possible solutions. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2006]

Understanding broadband over powerline technology
Broadband technology is changing at a wildly accelerated pace. Whether it's EvDO technology in your new Treo 700p or WiFi in your local coffee shop, it's clear Internet access is leaving POTS (Plain Ol' Telephone System) connections behind. One of the most exciting areas of innovation is broadband over powerline (BPL) technology, which distributes high-speed Internet connectivity over your household powerlines. We examine BPL in-depth this week in a detailed, exclusive interview with Chano Gomez, one of the leading experts on this technology. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, July 2006]

Implementing broadband over powerline
We continue our examination of broadband over powerline technology this week in the second part of our exclusive interview with Chano Gomez, one of the leading experts on this technology. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, July 2006]

The broadband over powerline controversy heats up
Wow! All I can say is "Wow"! We ran what seemed like a perfectly innocuous interview with an expert on what seemed like a perfectly innocuous topic: broadband over powerline (BPL). It seemed like the perfect no-brainer: more broadband, no extra wires, and high-speed Internet to countries with no other infrastructure. Apparently, not everyone agrees. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, July 2006]

Create a forward-looking feel with a blend
This week, we look at how to use Photoshop to create an interesting blend effect to merge two pictures together, creating a special mood. [Connected Photographer Magazine, July 2006]

Amazing art with Microsoft Paint (of all things)
Can you use Microsoft Paint to create great digital art? We didn't think so either. But, apparently, you can. In this Site of the Month, we show you what one artist was capable of producing with this most-primitive of paint programs. [Connected Photographer Magazine, July 2006]

Viewing RAW images in the Windows Explorer
Most Windows users are familiar with the Windows XP Explorer, the file navigator that forms the basis of the Windows desktop interface. If you're a photographer who likes to take pictures in the RAW, you also know that the Windows Explorer thumbnail view can't render RAW images. Fortunately, there's a new little "PowerToy" that will update your Windows Explorer and make those thumbnails visible. It's free and this helpful article tells you how to get it. [Connected Photographer Magazine, July 2006]

A customer's perspective on Portal 6
We continue our popular series of interviews. This week, rather than interviewing a Business Partner, we had the opportunity to talk with an actual customer using Lotus technologies. Bill Jenkins is the Senior Director of Information Technology for UNICCO Service Company. UNICCO's a 19,000 employee, privately held services firm that uses Lotus technologies heavily within it's IT organization. We had a chance to talk to Bill about his impressions of Portal 6 and how UNICCO's using Portal and Lotus tech throughout the organization. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2006]

More resources for LSI_Info
A few weeks ago, we ran Mick Moignard's "LSI_Info: obscure but useful information in LotusScript", a neat little article explaining how to get additional status information in Notes. Reader Julian Robichaux sent us a message that adds a little more information to LSI_Info. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2006]

Inside a Notes consultancy
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. The DominoPower Interview series has become very popular, in part because it really gives Lotus professionals out there a deep and personal insight into many of the companies (and, more important, the people) that make up the Lotus professional community. Over the past year, we've gotten to know the team at Teamstudio and this week, we're able to learn more about what's going on with the company and some of the changes that have taken place recently. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2006]

Which reminder is screwing things up?
This is another in a long list of the same class of questions: my reminders are broken. We did a great article recently that goes over some of the best steps for fixing reminder problems. Since we published the article, we've come upon one other step you might want to take. Read this article for that magical command-line instruction. [OutlookPower Magazine, July 2006]

Red state vs. blue state software for your PDA and laptop
For whatever reasons (and they're twisted), we didn't manage to kill this article. So, it's in this spirit of newly discovered brotherhood (and grits, did we mention the grits?) that we bring you our review of red state vs. blue state software for your PDA. To be fair, we've discovered we really love grits, and, frankly, there's been no really good hate mail for months. And, with all the warmth made possible by a sunny Florida summer, we bring you Red vs. Blue, state edition. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, June 2006]

Kingston Technology and the meaning of U3
This month, we had the opportunity to interview Heather Skinner, an executive at Kingston Technology, the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. Heather was kind enough to help us understand a fascinating new technology called U3. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, June 2006]

The Treo TripKit contains everything but the kitchen sink
Are you one of those people who likes to buy all the accessories and goodies for a gadget? If so, we've got the product for you: the Palm Treo TripKit. Is it worth the $199 price? You'll have to read this article to find out. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, June 2006]

Using diagonal composition to give a photo impact
There are many great tricks for composing better pictures. In this article, we'll talk briefly about one of my favorite: diagonal composition. How the eye tracks an image often helps determine how the image feels. Remember, all photos are static, but not all photos need to feel static. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2006]

Fill the frame for maximum impact
One of our favorite tricks for turning what might be a ho-hum picture into a high impact picture is filling the frame. If you just move in close to your subject, your image will appear more compelling. This article shows you how you can create maximum impact by filling the frame. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2006]

Photo effect fun from the TwistingPixels Sampler
Whenever I talk about digital photography to "regular" people, I'm always asked if there's any way to do digital image effects without buying expensive software. That, of course, is what our Budget Photo Secrets series is all about. This week, we've got a very nice photo effects tool that's available for download from TwistingPixels, the TwistingPixels Sampler. Read this article to learn about all the cool effects it'll do. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2006]

More twisted effects from the TwistingPixels Sampler
We continue our survey of the twisted effects possible in the free Twisting Pixels Sampler product. This week, we talk about a few interesting effects and our impressions, overall, of the package. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2006]

Keep track of your backups with BackupTracker
This month, we spotlight a free, OpenNTF application called BackupTracker. If you want to keep track of your backups, this is a simple database you can download for free. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2006]

How to set Notes 7 to open in the Workspace
Are you an old school Notes user? Are you someone who's used Notes since Notes 3 or Notes 4 and has grown to love the traditional Workspace? Notes has certainly improved over the releases, but one of the things I've missed most about the newer releases was the Workspace. Oh, sure, it's in there (and so's pretty much everything else). But how do you set up Notes so the Workspace loads as your default screen, just like in the good ol' days? In this article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz tells you how. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2006]

10 bonehead mistakes PR people make when they send email
PR people often get a bad rap. To many editors, the folks pitching stories are annoyances, constantly trying to get an editor's attention for some useless story idea or another. But here at ZATZ, we've found that public relations professionals are, in the most part, key assets, helping us bring you the most complete and rounded stories possible. It would be far harder doing our jobs without the regular help we get from the great folks in PR. And so, knowing we truly value PR people, we bring you this article. It's not intended to poke fun at boneheaded PR mistakes. It's honestly actually intended to help our favorite PR professionals be more successful in using email as a communication vehicle. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2006]

Who knew PR email was this controversial?
Last week's Email Etiquette article, "10 bonehead mistakes PR people make when they send email" apparently awakened deep feelings among certain reader. In this installment of our Letters to the Editor column, we publish two letters from readers who found the material helpful and one really fun letter who found the article "deeply offensive". Seriously. You gotta stick around and read this one! [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2006]

The Sprint A920 phone: should you buy it, or a PDA smartphone?
We continue our battle of the phones with a review of a multimedia-equipped cellular phone, the Samsung A920 from Sprint. Over the past few months, we've reviewed the newest and hottest smartphones: the Palm Treo 700w, the Sprint PPC-6700, Verizon's variation on the theme, the XV6700, and compared them all to the venerable Treo 650. This month, we'll be looking at a few new devices, starting with the Samsung A920 phone profiled in this article, graciously provided to us by Sprint. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2006]

Treo 700p, E3, Halo 3, PS3, and taking a Wii
Hang onto your hats, boys and girls. We've got one heck of a ride for you. So much has happened this week in the world of gadgets that you're going to need to keep your tray tables up and your seat belts locked to hang on through our whirlwind tour. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2006]

Boostaroo's Revolution will boost your iPod's beat
The Boostaroo Revolution is a tiny, mini-amplifier designed to boost your headphone's volume. The manufacturer makes a number of claims regarding this $60 box. First, it claims it will boost the overall sound volume, helping you hear your favorite audio device better on airplanes, buses, and in other noisy environments. Does it work? You'll have to read this article to find out. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2006]

Save yourself some tech support hassles with Computing Unplugged
It's a holiday weekend here in the U.S. We all know what that means: extra work doing family tech support. Mom and Dad, Grandma and Aunt Lucy have all saved up their dumbest and most annoying tech support problems, just waiting for you to arrive and fix them. But, in the spirit of the Memorial Day, we'll take pity on all our readers who are in the trenches of the tech support war. For a short time, we'll waive our usual site-license fee and sign up your company, group, school, or organization en mass to Computing Unplugged at no charge. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2006]

Bring beauty into your day by visiting the Vietnam photography community
A picture really is worth a thousand words, especially if you don't understand any of the words. We recently received a letter from Pham Thanh Long, telling us about his Web site, the Vietnam photography community, what he claims is the largest photo Web site in Vietnam. [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2006]

A great, safe painting program for little kids (and dads)
A few weeks ago, we published an article about how to create romantic picture effects using a free software program. Now, with Mother's Day just behind us, it's only fitting that we talk about free software for the kids that may eventually arrive after some good romancing. [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2006]

Save yourself some tech support hassles with Connected Photographer
It's a holiday weekend here in the U.S. We all know what that means: extra work doing family tech support. Mom and Dad, Grandma and Aunt Lucy have all saved up their dumbest and most annoying tech support problems, just waiting for you to arrive and fix them. But, in the spirit of the Memorial Day, we'll take pity on all our readers who are in the trenches of the tech support war. For a short time, we'll waive our usual site-license fee and sign up your company, group, school, or organization en mass to Connected Photographer at no charge. [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2006]

An interview with Keith Vozel on AJAX and Web 2.0 acceleration
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Keith Vozel, Director of Marketing for Stampede Technologies, a company that specializes in what it calls Web 2.0 performance acceleration. This interview contains our first article-level editorial coverage of AJAX, an interesting new technology mash-up, so it's a worthy read. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2006]

Editing LDAP settings without the server running
Back in 2004, we published a couple of short articles about dealing with LDAP problems in Domino. Since then, we've gotten a regular stream of reader letters asking how to solve specific LDAP problems. One such letter is from Venkat Jayasankar, who wants to change LDAP settings without starting the server. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2006]

Save yourself some tech support hassles with DominoPower
It's a holiday weekend here in the U.S. We all know what that means: extra work doing family tech support. Mom and Dad, Grandma and Aunt Lucy have all saved up their dumbest and most annoying tech support problems, just waiting for you to arrive and fix them. But, in the spirit of the Memorial Day, we'll take pity on all our readers who are in the trenches of the tech support war. For a short time, we'll waive our usual site-license fee and sign up your company, group, school, or organization en mass to DominoPower at no charge. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2006]

What to do when reminders go kapooie
We once again revisit the problem of reminders in Outlook. In this article, we present a number of detailed steps you can take when your reminders go kapooie. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2006]

Save yourself some tech support hassles with OutlookPower
It's a holiday weekend here in the U.S. We all know what that means: extra work doing family tech support. Mom and Dad, Grandma and Aunt Lucy have all saved up their dumbest and most annoying tech support problems, just waiting for you to arrive and fix them. But, in the spirit of the Memorial Day, we'll take pity on all our readers who are in the trenches of the tech support war. For a short time, we'll waive our usual site-license fee and sign up your company, group, school, or organization en mass to OutlookPower at no charge. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2006]

Read your water meter, find a handheld cheaper and sweeter, and get HDTV sans satellite receiver
This week, reader letters take us all over, from HDTV on the roof, to the water meter, to anywhere a cheap PDA can go. This one's interesting, so read it and learn. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, April 2006]

Portable hard drive hit parade
Product shootout articles are more difficult to do than a single product review. It can often take a huge amount of coordination among manufacturers, PR reps, and our editorial team to get all the devices in and compare them side-by-side. Fortunately, we've managed to assemble an interesting collection of portable drives. Among our contenders is a drive that could have been great, but's a terrible failure do to a stupid marketing decision and two drives that rate perfect 5 out of 5 scores. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, April 2006]

Learn to fly RC planes and helicopters with RealFlight G3
If you've ever wanted to fly RC planes and helicopters, but were afraid of crashing your very expensive toys, you should check out RealFlight G3. In this in-depth review, we examine whether or not this program can get you in the air. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, April 2006]

Using RAW import to create cool color effects
A few weeks ago, we ran an article in Connected Photographer that reviewed the weird, little Lensbaby lens attachment for SLR cameras. In that review, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz used a sample image to showcase how the Lensbaby transformed the image into something more surrealistic. A bunch of you wrote in asking about the blue effect on the image. The answer is amazingly simple. This article will show you what we did. [Connected Photographer Magazine, April 2006]

A free program for creating black and white effects
One of the wonderful things about the world of software is that there are often free ways to accomplish what you want without spending money. Certainly, some of the commercial products might give you more control and options, but they're often harder to use as well. In this continuation of our Budget Photo Secrets series, we look at a free tool that creates black and white effects. [Connected Photographer Magazine, April 2006]

The story of the first photograph
It took tar, a pewter plate, and a full day worth of sun, but after years of work, Nicephore Niepce was finally able to take the world's first photograph. This is the story of that fascinating road to discovery. Somehow, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz manages to include Clint Eastwood, Battlestar Galactica, temperance, the goddess Athena, a pope, and porn. This ain't your Daddy's history lesson! [Connected Photographer Magazine, April 2006]

Romantic picture effects don't have to be expensive
In this continuation of our Budget Photo Secrets series, we look at a free tool that can help create a romantic image blend (and a lot more). [Connected Photographer Magazine, April 2006]

An interview with Marie Patterson on email storage and retrieval
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Marie Patterson, VP of AXS-One, a company that specializes in records management and compliance. While the topic of email storage and retrieval at first seems incredibly dry, once you read this interview, you'll be shocked at what could happen if you don't have good email storage and retrieval procedures in place. [DominoPower Magazine, April 2006]

Moving from ACT! to BCM
If you're an Outlook 2003 user, you may not realize you've got a very powerful business contact manager right at your fingertips. Microsoft's Business Contact Manager (better known as BCM) is a free add-on to Outlook, available to anyone's who owns Office 2003 Professional. Unfortunately, because BCM is a free download, it's virtually unsupported by Microsoft in terms of documentation and help. But that's about to change with an ebook by Lon Orenstein entitled Moving from ACT! to Microsoft's Business Contact Manager. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2006]

Writing a rule and a quick step into server programming
Do you want to create a funky Outlook rule that might talk to Web servers? Are you thinking about learning how to program? This article has it all. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2006]

Solving that pesky winmail.dat problem
What is winmail.dat and why is it annoying your email recipients? If you want to fix the problem, read this article. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2006]

Introducing the Computing Unplugged RSS feeds
By now, you've probably noticed the little RSS icons that appeared all over Computing Unplugged in the past month or so. In this article, we explain what it all means. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, March 2006]

PalmSource clarifies our coverage of Palm OS and ALP
Over the past few weeks, we've been covering the changes in the Palm OS and its apparent eventual migration into something called ALP. As is always the case when trying to understand something new and relatively poorly documented, we got some of our facts wrong. Fortunately, we've gotten some excellent clarification on ALP from two PalmSource executives who would know: Maureen O'Connell, Senior Director, Corporate Communications and David "Lefty" Schlesinger, Director, Core Tools and Technologies. These two comments provide some excellent clues about what we might expect in the future from PalmSource. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, March 2006]

PDA phone wars: the Treo 700w vs. the Treo 650 vs. the PPC-6700
If you're in the market for a PDA smartphone, you've got a lot of great choices. Here at Computing Unplugged, we've been tracking the war between Palm and Pocket PC devices since January of 1998, so when Palm came out with their first Pocket PC smartphone, we thought this event worthy of investigation. In this article, we're letting three leading devices shoot it out. The big news, of course, is Palm's Treo 700w, their first foray into the Pocket PC world and possibly a taste of the future of Palm handhelds. Another exciting device is the PPC-6700, Sprint's version of the amazingly powerful and versatile device we reviewed previously in its Verizon incarnation. Which should you buy? You'll be surprised. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, March 2006]

Disintermediation and the future of the photo industry
The photo industry is undergoing a radical transformation. Much of what was old school will be gone within a few years. Those who are still trying, desperately, to hang on to the good old days are getting more and more pissed off by those of us celebrating this brave new world of personal empowerment through photography. In this very interesting report, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz discusses what he learned at this year's photo industry tradeshow. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2006]

Should you adopt a Lensbaby?
Sometimes, being a reviewer is a tough job. Other times, it's easy. Being a reviewer is easy when the product you're reviewing clearly sucks, clearly rocks, or clearly fits into a particular box. Lensbabies, shown in Figure A, are not easy to review because they don't fit any clear category. So, should you get a Lensbaby? You'll have to read this review to find out. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2006]

Some quick shopping tips when buying your first digital camera
There's two parts to the problem of buying a camera, of course. What camera to buy? And, where to buy it? It's the second question that we're exploring today. In this article, we'll give you a few simple tips that could make the difference between having a camera you love and a camera you wish you hadn't bought. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2006]

How to destroy a hard drive (on purpose)
In this very special DominoPower article, we destroy hard drives, save drive motors, build wind chimes, and discover the power of rare earth magnets. It doesn't get more interesting than this! [DominoPower Magazine, March 2006]

A step-by-step guide to installing the Notes 7.0 client
A few years ago, we ran an article about installing the Notes 6 client. We honestly didn't expect it to be particularly popular, because most of our readers were pretty high-level IT folks. But, suprisingly, we got a relatively large number of "thank you" letters about the article. Apparently, our readers were using the article to save time. It turns out they were sending the article's URL to their users and telling their users to follow the steps, rather than making a "house call" for each new Notes install. So, now that Notes 7 is here, it's time to update the article for the new release. [DominoPower Magazine, March 2006]

Configuring Notes 7 as a POP3 client, step-by-step
This week, we continue our Notes 7 intro month with an article about how to configure the Notes 7 client as a POP3 email client. [DominoPower Magazine, March 2006]

How to hide fax numbers in Outlook
Reader John Montel beseeches the "OutlookPower Gods" for help on how to hide fax numbers. We turn to Outlook God Mike Sperry for a detailed and helpful answer, which you can read in this article. [OutlookPower Magazine, March 2006]

Making it easier to annoy your friends
Why must we mock those who love us? That's a fundamental life question we don't even come close to answering in this slightly twisted take on our usual OutlookPower Q&A. A reader wants to know how to send friends and family spam to his friends with a little extra effort. We mock him, then give him a potentially useful suggestion. [OutlookPower Magazine, March 2006]

Should you replace a perfectly good laptop?
According to Wikipedia, "Planned obsolescence is the conscious decision on the part of an agency to produce a consumer product that will become obsolete and/or non-functional in a defined time frame." In theory, planned obsolescence is bad, because the devices we paid a lot for are no longer functional. But, especially in the world of mobile technology, sometimes the devices we use work for a lot longer than might be practical. That's the subject of this article. In it, we ask the tough question: should you replace a perfectly good laptop? [Computing Unplugged Magazine, February 2006]

ID theft, data recovery, HDTV, Socom, megapixels, and more. It's letters time!
.SUMMARY [Computing Unplugged Magazine, February 2006]

Batteries, more batteries, and becoming a professional photographer
Ah, reader mail. We just love reader mail. Some days, we're told we're living gods. On other days, we're told to do better. No matter what, opening the Connected Photographer mailbag each day is an adventure. In the spirit of the week between Christmas and New Years, with all of you opening brand-spankin' new cameras, we present another installment of our fabulous Letters to the Editor series. [Connected Photographer Magazine, February 2006]

Understanding the parts of your camera
Here at Connected Photographer, one of the most common questions we're asked is what digital camera to buy. Before you buy your first digital camera, it's best if you really understand the elements of a digital camera and then the factors that go into your choosing one. In this article, we discuss are the various components that make up a digital camera. [Connected Photographer Magazine, February 2006]

Online video training with VTC
Imagine you could have access to an entire library of training resources on nearly any computer-related topic, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For $30 a month, that's what VTC offers. Is it worth the bucks? Read our review to find out. [Connected Photographer Magazine, February 2006]

Introducing the Connected Photographer RSS feeds
By now, you've probably noticed the little RSS icons that appeared all over Connected Photographer in the past week or so. In this article, we explain what it all means. [Connected Photographer Magazine, February 2006]

OpenNTF.org: a site devoted to open source Notes applications
We first mentioned OpenNTF.org back in 2002, in an article about the changing world of Domino development. After happily talking to many very nice, but slightly wacky OpenNTF T-shirt wearing developers at Lotusphere, we realized we'd never done an article specifically about this very useful resource. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2006]

Introducing the DominoPower RSS feeds
By now, you've probably noticed the little RSS icons that appeared all over DominoPower in the past week or so. In this article, we explain what it all means. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2006]

AOL, Yahoo and the rise of digital racketeering
What AOL and Yahoo are now doing is selling your inbox to the highest bidders. Those that are willing to pay to gain access to your inbox are suddenly "trusted" while those who don't pay the tax aren't. To read all about this new surge in digital racketeering, read this very important article. [OutlookPower Magazine, February 2006]

What to do when you've got 50 draft messages, plus more .pst questions
We've got more .pst questions. We always have more .pst questions. We've also got an interesting question about a guy who keeps tons of draft messages and wants to send them all at once. Is he practicing good email hygiene or not? Read this Q&A to find out. [OutlookPower Magazine, February 2006]

Introducing the OutlookPower RSS feeds
By now, you've probably noticed the little RSS icons that appeared all over OutlookPower in the past week or so. In this article, we explain what it all means. [OutlookPower Magazine, February 2006]

Introducing the WebSpherePower RSS feeds
By now, you've probably noticed the little RSS icons that appeared all over WebSpherePower in the past week or so. In this article, we explain what it all means. [WebSpherePower Magazine, February 2006]

How to protect yourself from identity theft
This month, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had the opportunity to conduct a follow-up interview with Wade Callison, discussing many of the more scary aspects of identity theft -- and what you can do to protect yourself. This is a must read interview. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, January 2006]

Battle of the iPod books
Laaaaaadies and gentlemen! Today we bring you one of the biggest, no-holds-barred battles of all time! Going at it with all they've got are seven of the all-time meanest, toughest, most informative iPod books you'll ever encounter. Which book will win? Which book will prove itself worthy of your hard-earned dollars and attention? Which book will score the knockout punch? It's a player book playbook and you're invited for a ring-side seat. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, January 2006]

Practicing safe eBay: what you don't know could hurt you
The eBay Survival Guide: How to Make Money and Avoid Losing Your Shirt, shown in Figure A, is a new book from No Starch Press by Michael A. Banks. This Q&A session is a first for Connected Photographer. In it, we don't mention photography at all. Michael's book isn't really about photography. But it is about protecting yourself and getting the most out of eBay. And eBay is certainly a hot topic among Connected Photographer readers. In this interview, Michael shares ways in which you can safeguard yourself while using eBay. While it's not photography, this discussion is important and we thought you should have the chance to read it. [Connected Photographer Magazine, January 2006]

Genuine Fractals vs. Enlarger PRO: which is better?
Back in July, we ran a review of Enlarger PRO, a program by Bearded Frog (a name still makes me chuckle) that uses fractals to help you enlarge your digital images and still retain some degree of sharpness. After the review ran, we got a number of reader letters asking us about a program called Genuine Fractals, perhaps the best known of the enlargement add-ons for Photoshop. In this article, we compare the two. The results will shock you. [Connected Photographer Magazine, January 2006]

Life's a bowl of photos
The photo bowl is a great conversation piece and conversation starter. It becomes a coffee table book of your life, a coffee table bowl. The photo bowl is appealing and inviting and in this article, you can learn how to make one of your very own. [Connected Photographer Magazine, January 2006]

When Notes email goes MIME-crazy
A reader wants to know about why the Lotus Notes client seems to be MIME-crazy. And we introduce the DominoPower Answer Team. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2006]

Lotusphere fun facts
Ah, Lotusphere. It's that special time when most of the Lotus technical community runs away from the cold and seeks out sunny Orlando. DominoPower, of course, will be at Lotusphere in force. In this great article, we tell you the secrets behind a shady firm called Tomahawk Properties, why you shouldn't pack too many shirts, and where to find the JAMFests. It's all in this article. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2006]

Getting on the jazz at Lotusphere
It looks like the jazz is back in the Lotus biz. This Lotusphere rocked! Everyone we talked to was pumped, excited, and optimistic. After a bunch of years of downer reports coming from Lotusphere, it's really good to see the mojo on the move. In this short trip report, we summarize some of the more interesting announcements. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2006]

Create musical joystick mash-ups with the StikAx
This could have been such a great product. If you're a fan of TV, you're probably familiar with "Saturday Night Live" and the show's Not Ready for Prime Time Players. While the StikAx has an enormous amount of potential, it too isn't ready for prime time. For our review of this very interesting, yet flawed device, read this review. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2005]

The inside story of Sereniti, a new wireless router company
We recently had the opportunity to meet Wade Callison. Wade is bringing a new wireless router product to market and we thought it'd be interesting to go inside a new company and learn what goes into developing a product like a home network router. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2005]

Bit depth in JPEG images
A few weeks ago, we responded to a question about bit depth. A reader wrote in with a far more comprehensive reply, which we're publishing here. [Connected Photographer Magazine, December 2005]

Getting a RAW deal and curing those WMD blues, it's all about the new year!
Ah, reader mail. We just love reader mail. Some days, we're told we're living gods. On other days, we're told to do better. No matter what, opening the Connected Photographer mailbag each day is an adventure. In the spirit of the week between Christmas and New Years, with all of you opening brand-spankin' new cameras, we present another installment of our fabulous Letters to the Editor series. [Connected Photographer Magazine, December 2005]

An interview with IBM's Chris Lamb on WebSphere Portal SOA
In this question and answer session, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz speaks with Chris Lamb, IBM's Worldwide Market Manager for IBM WebSphere Portal. David and Chris discuss Service Oriented Architectures and why SOA is important, so read on to learn more. [DominoPower Magazine, December 2005]

An interview with Nigel Cheshire on Notes software integrity
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This week, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had the opportunity to interview Nigel Cheshire, CEO of Teamstudio, a company that specializes in developer tools for Lotus Notes and Domino. [DominoPower Magazine, December 2005]

The definitive, year-end, Girl Scout cookie, Lotus Notes interview
In the interests of the holidays, where cookies and cakes stuff us all, we're excited to be able to interview Greg Samuels of Interbake Foods and Mark Ramos of Granite Software. Interbake's interesting not only because the yummy products they produce, but because they've managed to interconnect Notes and Domino servers with Microsoft messaging systems. In this interview, we'll explore that connection. [DominoPower Magazine, December 2005]

Weird and quirky Outlook behaviors, solved
We've gotten quite a backlog of reader questions, so I thought I'd take two of the "weird, quirky" variety and take a shot at answering them. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2005]

What causes the out of memory or system resources error?
Last week's weird and quirky article was so popular, we've got more. Of course, when you're talking about Outlook, you're bound to touch on weird and quirky pretty darn soon. We have some more, in this helpful article about system resources, or the lack thereof. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2005]

How to avoid becoming a victim of holiday scams
It's interesting, and sad, that a publication like OutlookPower has to spend so much time talking about scams and how to protect yourself. But email is a mass communication tool and with anything that has mass effect, you have people doing good and people doing not so good. Email certainly has provided enormous benefits to vast numbers of people, but it also creates risks. In this time of holiday celebration, many of us share goodwill, while others seek to tap into that goodwill for nefarious gain. So, before you start thinking about giving, make sure you watch your back. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2005]

Depth of color and his and her photo albums
Connected Photographer regularly gets a ton of reader questions. We try to answer them, but with thousands of messages a day coming in, I'm sure we miss a bunch. We've had a long list of backlogged Letters to the Editor, so we decided we'd knock out two of them today. They may answer your questions as well. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2005]

An interview with David Engasser on Lotus Notes calendaring
Last week, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had the opportunity to learn more about the Notes developer's perspective from David Engasser, Software Development Manager for Logic Springs Technologies, a well-known Lotus Lotus Business Partner. Although recently at DominoPower, most of our interviews have been with senior IBM executives, we've been wanting to shine the light of editorial coverage on the intrepid Notes and Domino developers who make the Lotus community as strong as it is. In this in-depth question and answer session, David Engasser discusses calendaring in Notes and Domino. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2005]

An interview with Sam Rifaey on Notes and Domino migration
We continue our series of interviews with Lotus Business Partners. This week, I had the opportunity to interview an old friend, Sam Rifaey, founder of SoftQuest, a company that specializes in migration software for Notes. Given the release of R7, Sam's perspective is particularly relevant. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2005]

More thoughts on huge .pst files (and what to do about them)
Last week, we ran "What to do when your .pst file is too big". In it, our OutlookPower Answer Team guru Francine Otterson gave guidance about .pst files growing to about 2GB. Our own editorial staff decided to add some "knowledge" to the article by pointing out that a Microsoft Knowledge Base article showed how Outlook 2003 could take your .pst file to 20GB. Ah, but a little knowledge is dangerous. This week, we provide some important cautions. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2005]

How to cc someone when assigning tasks
.SUMMARY [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2005]

Send us your tired, your poor, your corrupted .pst files yearning to be read
One of the nice things about reaching a large audience is that we sometimes learn about products from our readers. After running our series on large .pst files, I got the following letter from Jean-Paul Peretz. It's very intriguing, so we're reprinting it here. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2005]

An in-depth interview with Sprint Nextel and the future of GPS telephony
Nextel's a very interesting firm, especially now that it's merged with Sprint. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz recently had the opportunity to interview Rob Consolazio, a senior executive at the firm, about business applications of mobile GPS telephony. You'll notice that most of the company references in this interview refer to Nextel, rather than Sprint Nextel. That's because the interview took place just before the firm's name changed to Sprint Nextel. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2005]

Palm OS developers speak out on the Palm OS
This week, we've been hard at work at the bigger story: all the changes with Palm and the Palm OS. Last week, in "The continuing mystery that is Palm, Inc.," we looked at some of the core issues with Palm's changes. One of the biggest issues, of course, is how the Palm developer community will fare after all the dust settles. We asked five developers five key questions. Will there be new Palm OS software? The answers are in this article. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2005]

When you use the History Brush, you're painting with the past.
Photoshop and its little brother, Photoshop Elements, are amazing tools. They're also amazingly complex. In fact, you can use Photoshop for years without ever tapping its full potential. In our new Photoshop Secrets series, we're going to take one small feature of Photoshop per article and help you understand what it does. This week, it's the History Brush. [Connected Photographer Magazine, October 2005]

Learn more about privacy, identity theft, and anonymous browsing
Here at OutlookPower, we've considered safe computing to be a very important area of our coverage. One of the more interesting aspects of safe computing are the related questions of anonymity and identity theft. Lance Cotrell makes a product known as Anonymizer and is an expert on both of these topics. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had the opportunity recently to learn more about anonymous computing directly from Lance. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2005]

Understanding mailing performance
Recently, one of our old friends, Jack Schember of Melissa Data, sent us a question about mailing list performance. In this interesting article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz answer's Jack's question with some helpful tips and, well, math. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2005]

The continuing mystery that is Palm, Inc.
So, Palm is going to produce what is essentially a Pocket PC phone. Palm also sold off the Palm OS, which was its primary differentiating factor. Does that mean the Palm OS is dead? Should you stop buying Palm PDAs? Should you stop developing software for the Palm OS? Read Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' analysis to learn what we think. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, September 2005]

Fixing HTML display problems in the Notes 6 client
If you're having a problem with HTML display in your Notes 6 client, this article has some great tips that'll help you resolve the problem once and for all. [DominoPower Magazine, September 2005]

ND7 ships: the inside scoop
Our first editorial mention of Lotus Notes and Domino 7 goes back to February 2003, when a technology called "NextGen" was discussed at that year's Lotusphere. Since then, we've been talking about ND7 on and off, culminating in last month's special ND7 feature issue. Finally, today, IBM has officially announced that the product is shipping. In this important article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz discusses some of the insider information he picked up from senior IBM executives about the ND7 release. [DominoPower Magazine, September 2005]

When it comes to email forwarding, sharing isn't always caring
Like everyone else on the planet with an email account, you, too are getting these forwards. You may also be guilty of sending them. So then, let's talk about the issue of email forwards and the fragile social fabric of relationships. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2005]

There's a scammer born every day
Before we begin our story, we want to be clear: this is must read article. Hurricane Katrina was a devastating disaster. Like many of you who weren't in harm's way, we felt an almost overwhelming need to help, to do something. The generosity of Americans and our friends in other countries is nothing short of astounding. Unfortunately, another group of people watched the disaster. These folks didn't feel an overwhelming need to help. These folks sought to feed on the generosity of those who care. These people are the phishers. If you're not careful, these phishers could do you considerable harm while you seek to do good. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2005]

Dear Diary: Ugly cow, killing ducks
In this first of four articles, intrepid Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explores World of Warcraft. Read on to learn about him, his ugly cow, and the ducks that must die. No real ducks were harmed in the writing of this article. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2005]

Dear Diary: Naked cow butt
Intrepid Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' exploration into the wild, wonderful, wacky World of Warcraft continues. Read this week's installment to understand why we're starting to worry about his diminishing grasp on any sense of right or wrong? [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2005]

Dear Diary: You can't strip naked when you're dead
It's getting worse. As we continue our report into the World of Warcraft, we begin to worry more and more about the sanity of our Great Leader of All Things Editorial. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2005]

Forgive me Diary, for I have sinned.
Our adventurous Editor-in-Chief has finally left Kalimdor for long enough to write a proper review of World of Warcraft. Is it worth your money and time? You'll have to read his review to find out. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2005]

From New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida
Over the past week, we've gotten a number of concerned emails and voice mails, most of which we haven't yet been able to return. No, we haven't been swallowed by a sea monster. Instead, we've been moving -- from North Brunswick, New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida. For the exciting story, read this article. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2005]

We develop some instant photo answers
We get lots of photo-related questions from readers. Often, if we have anything resembling a useful answer, we repay some old karma debts and just type out a quick reply. While of the questions are pretty interesting, it's usually the case that neither the question nor the answer is enough to justify a full article. This week, we've collated three that were lying around our mail folder. [Connected Photographer Magazine, August 2005]

Should you try to protect your images?
A few weeks ago, we ran a number of letters-to-the-editor that were interesting, but didn't justify a full article. This week, we've got an interesting letter from reader David Jonah that brings up some thoughtful issues about whether it's a good idea to protect your images online. [Connected Photographer Magazine, August 2005]

Weird and wacky iPod photo hacks
But just because the iPod photo is a poor image display device doesn't mean it isn't getting use. In fact, it's a wildly popular device. And, with wild popularity comes wild and wacky "hacks" that change how the device is used. In this article, we seek out some of the weirder and wackier hacks and spotlight them for your twisted amusement. [Connected Photographer Magazine, August 2005]

Digital scrapbooking and all that jazz at Scrapjazz
Recently, we've had more and more readers request increased coverage of scrapbooking in Connected Photographer. It seemed to make the most sense for us to kick off our coverage of this topic with a Site of the Month that itself seems to have many resources for scrapbookers. [Connected Photographer Magazine, August 2005]

From New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida
Over the past week, we've gotten a number of concerned emails and voice mails, most of which we haven't yet been able to return. No, we haven't been swallowed by a sea monster. Instead, we've been moving -- from North Brunswick, New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida. For the exciting story, read this article. [Connected Photographer Magazine, August 2005]

A look at R7's new debugging and troubleshooting tools
As we look forward to Notes and Domino 7, we're looking at bigger and bigger projects. Fortunately, Release 7 is going to provide us with even more and better troubleshooting tools. In this article, we take a first look at what you can expect. [DominoPower Magazine, August 2005]

A first look at DB2 integration with Domino Designer 7
One of the most intriguing features of the upcoming Notes/Domino 7 release is support of IBM's DB2 database as a data store. We find this very exciting because this allows developers to natively support both the traditional Notes NSF files as well as directly access DB2 databases. This important article shows you how some of this integration is accomplished in the Designer 7 interface. [DominoPower Magazine, August 2005]

A quick look at R7's new @Commands and @Functions
If you're a LotusScript developer, one of the best parts of any new major release are the new @Commands and @Functions. In this article, we'll look briefly at one important new @Command and five new @Functions. [DominoPower Magazine, August 2005]

From New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida
Over the past week, we've gotten a number of concerned emails and voice mails, most of which we haven't yet been able to return. No, we haven't been swallowed by a sea monster. Instead, we've been moving -- from North Brunswick, New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida. For the exciting story, read this article. [DominoPower Magazine, August 2005]

IBM answers your tough R7 questions
Back in June, we told you we had a special and unique opportunity to pass along your questions about R7 to IBM Lotus executives. We promised we'd publish answers to those questions at a future time. That time is now. In this very special article, IBM Lotus executives Ed Brill and Rob Ingram provide answers to some of your toughest questions. [DominoPower Magazine, August 2005]

Anatomy of a dead-drop: email spycraft gone bad
So, what happens when one of your favorite submarine novelists misses the boat when it comes to describing technology? When it's a summer and you're moving and it's sunny outside, you grab onto his error with all your might, because otherwise you'd need to think up another story idea. In this eventually informative article, we tell you what the writer got wrong and what it might mean for your own secret dealings. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2005]

Slide on over to Slipstick for some great Outlook resources
Have you ever had one of those experiences where you thought you did something, but never did? For us, this happened recently when we thought we'd long ago given Slipstick.com our OutlookPower Site of the Month award. After all, we link to some area or another of Slipstick nearly as often as we link to our own magazines. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2005]

From New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida
Over the past week, we've gotten a number of concerned emails and voice mails, most of which we haven't yet been able to return. No, we haven't been swallowed by a sea monster. Instead, we've been moving -- from North Brunswick, New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida. For the exciting story, read this article. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2005]

From New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida
Over the past week, we've gotten a number of concerned emails and voice mails, most of which we haven't yet been able to return. No, we haven't been swallowed by a sea monster. Instead, we've been moving -- from North Brunswick, New Jersey to Palm Bay, Florida. For the exciting story, read this article. [WebSpherePower Magazine, August 2005]

Please stop clicking on the monkey: a Q&A on home networking security
In this latest Q&A, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz speaks with Jim Doherty and Neil Anderson, authors of "Home Networking Simplified". [Computing Unplugged Magazine, July 2005]

Let's play taps for Tapwave
.SUMMARY [Computing Unplugged Magazine, July 2005]

Photographing small objects for eBay without a close-up lens
If you sell things on eBay, you know that physically small items often sell for good money, especially if they're collectable. You also know that displaying a picture of what you're selling is an important tactic, since the photo (or photos) gives buyers a much better sense of the actual item you're selling. But what if you don't have a macro lens or a camera that's got a close-up or macro mode? This article will tell you how to take great close-ups of small objects even if you don't have a macro mode. [Connected Photographer Magazine, July 2005]

Printing poster-sized digital images, an exclusive Q&A
Here at Connected Photographer, we like to bring you information straight from leading experts on various photographic topics. This week, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had the opportunity to interview Steve Kozel, President of Pixel Outpost, a company that specializes in creating poster-sized prints from digital images. [Connected Photographer Magazine, July 2005]

Enlarger PRO improves the quality of your digital enlargements
Enlarger PRO is designed to help you enlarge your digital images and still retain some degree of sharpness. This is not a simple problem and software that does this requires some very complex algorithms. If you'd like to know how well it works, you'll have to read the article. [Connected Photographer Magazine, July 2005]

A walk back through Notes history
As we get ready for the Notes/Domino 7 release this fall, it seems appropriate to take a walk back through memory lane to Notes and Domino past. The history of Notes goes back far farther than the early 1990s. In fact, Notes goes all the way back to the Plato Notes system of 1973, a time before there were servers and clients and even, really, a time before personal computers. To learn more about Notes history, read this month's Site of the Month. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2005]

Get your grubby hands on Workplace Designer today
Have you been trying to figure out just what the heck Workplace is? If so, you're not alone. Even though we've run interviews and nearly daily news stories on the Workplace line of products and solutions, it seems DominoPower readers are still quite baffled by what, exactly, Workplace is. Read this article to learn how you can download your very own free copy of Workplace Designer 2.5 and take it out for a spin. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2005]

Understanding mobile customer relationship management
Here at OutlookPower Magazine, we like to bring you information straight from leading experts on various unplugged topics. This week, I had the opportunity to interview James Wong, co-founder and president of Avidian Technologies, a company that makes Prophet 2004, an interesting contact and sales management product for Outlook. [OutlookPower Magazine, July 2005]

Redirect for Outlook can get the right message to the right person
Recently we became aware of an Outlook add-in that provides a redirection feature for Outlook. It's from MAPILab, is very easy to use and works quite well. This review provides all the details. [OutlookPower Magazine, July 2005]

A free tool to resize eBay and blog pictures
Last week, we showed you a great Microsoft Office tool for preparing your images for eBay or your blog. This week, we're going to show you another Microsoft tool that's even easier to use -- and is completely free. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2005]

Two free photo manipulation programs
In response to our recent photo management articles using some "found" Microsoft software, we got a letter in this week, from reader Alicia Carla Simpson: "If you are really looking for a great program for resizing, you can't beat Irfanview, especially not with a Microsoft product. PhotoFiltre is also a great little program, very easy to use. Both are free, neither has anything to do with Microsoft. Check them out and have fun." In this article, we do just that. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2005]

A real-life Bible Code: the amazing story of the Codex Sinaiticus
Buried deep within the brittle, crumbling pages of the Codex Sinaiticus may well be hidden answers to questions that have haunted historians and religious scholars for centuries. In this fascinating article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz discusses how digital imaging is helping search for a real-life Bible Code. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2005]

Combat the rainy day blues with your digital camera
It turns out, you can have fun with your camera whether you're outside photographing some wonderful nature scenic or inside, photographing something unexpected. This story is about being creative, trying new things, and looking for new perspectives. After reading it, you, too can have rainy day fun with your camera. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2005]

An interview with David Marshak on Real-time Collaboration
In this question and answer session, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz speaks with David Marshak, IBM Lotus' Senior Product Manager for Real-time Collaboration. The two Davids discuss real-time and mobile collaboration, so read on to learn more. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2005]

What do you want to know about ND7?
This week, we're doing this a little different. Normally, we publish great tips and articles about how to use Notes, Domino, and the other Lotus technology. Usually, the information flow is from us to you. This week, we need you to talk to us. That's because we've been working with IBM's product management team on a special, exclusive ND7 interview. They've agreed to answer a whole bunch of your deep, probing, tough questions about ND7. Read this article to find out more. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2005]

The ol' port 25 telnet test
Have you ever tried to send or receive email and had it fail? Sure, we all have. What do you do now? For many of us, we just wait a while and try again, to see if the server's back or the problem goes away. This article provides some useful tips that actually help you learn what's going on. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2005]

An introduction to Outlook rules
A few weeks ago, we ran a piece about building a full email "application" using Outlook rules. While some of you found it very helpful, many of you found it somewhat over your head. Apparently, not everyone understands what rules are in Outlook. This article should help remedy that. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2005]

Building your first rule, a step-by-step guide
Last week, we discussed what rules were and, basically how they worked. This week, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz goes into detail, taking you step-by-step through creating your very own rule. After reading this article, you'll no longer be able to say you don't know how to create a rule in Outlook. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2005]

A first look at the LifeDrive
There are two things you need to know about palmOne's newly announced LifeDrive handheld PDA. One, it's got a 4GB hard drive (3.85GB is useable by you), and two, it's $499. Although we haven't yet gotten our hands on one of these beasties for an in-depth review, we did get a special pre-announcement briefing this week, which gave us enough information to form first impressions. To be honest, my strongest first impression is that I wish they didn't play it so safe. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2005]

What a picture is worth
Be prepared to give up the next three to four hours. In fact, if you can't spare hours out of your day right now, you probably should avoid reading this article. We've found Worth1000.com, our Site of the Month for May. [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2005]

Microsoft Office Picture Manager is an eBay and blogging wonder
If you're interested in a tool to crop, resize, and prepare images for eBay or your blog, Microsoft Office Picture Manager may be all you need. Read our review to find out. [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2005]

Building a complete rule-based application
With all the mail we all get, it's becoming more and more important to use all the tools available to us to manage that flow. One very powerful and somewhat misunderstood tool we Outlook users have at our disposale is the rules engine. In this article, we show you how I use the rule feature of Outlook to manage a very specific application. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2005]

Saving your negatives in a digital world
Digital cameras and scanners are amazing equipment, and many of us have moved beyond film. But film cameras still often take better pictures than digital cameras, and film is likely to be with us for quite a while. So what do you do in order to both preserve your images and save space at the same time. In this piece, Connected Photographer Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz gives us his take on how to do both. [Connected Photographer Magazine, April 2005]

The positives of negatives
In this helpful and fun article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz talks about reader responses to last week's "Saving your negatives in a digital world" article, makes some recommendations for buying a slide scanner, and recommends some great articles for further reading. [Connected Photographer Magazine, April 2005]

An interview with IBM's Akiba Saeedi on Workplace Collaboration
In this question and answer session, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz speaks with Akiba Saeedi, Manager of Workplace Collaboration products at IBM. Akiba gives us an introduction to the Workplace Collaboration Services and details how it might be able to help your organization, so read on to learn more. [DominoPower Magazine, April 2005]

Should photographers care about the iPod photo?
We recently had a chance to look at the new iPod photo, introduced by Apple last year and updated last week in 30GB and 60GB models. As photographers, should you care? In this no-holds-barred review, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz will let you know. It ain't pretty. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2005]

The Dell Axim X50v: an ideal laptop replacement for photographers
We've never discussed using a PDA as a laptop replacement for digital photography. Frankly, until recently, we didn't consider PDAs up to the challenge. But with the release of Dell's Axim X50v Pocket PC and a piece of software called PhotoViewer, we think the PDA can finally become an indispensable asset for the digital photographer on the road. This article shows you why. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2005]

Using found objects as budget backdrops
A few weeks ago, we ran a product review that featured the Dell Axim X50v as what we called the ultimate photographer's PDA. While there was certainly interest in the Axim itself, a surprising number of you were also curious about what we used as backdrops and props for the article's photos. Apparently, one picture captured quite a lot of attention -- but not as a PDA. Instead, readers wanted to know about the backdrop. This article will explain how you can find budget backdrops and put them to use. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2005]

How IntelliVIEW can save your head from exploding
IntelliVIEW claims to provide data-mining, viewing, and querying capabilities, all from within Notes. The makers of the product claim that non-technical users can get at Notes data, using this tool. Is it all that the marketing folks claim? You'll have to read this review to find out. [DominoPower Magazine, March 2005]

Using channels to get the best black and white from your color images
Over the past month or so, we've been talking more and more about creating black and white photographs from color originals. While you can certainly desaturate an image, one of our favorite techniques is to choose among the various color channels and use the best-looking channel as the basis for a black and white image. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz describes how that's done in this article. [Connected Photographer Magazine, February 2005]

Four Linux books that'll get you going
With more and more interest in Linux and with IBM's increasing investment in open source technologies, we've been getting a steady stream of reader questions about migrating to Linux. Questions have ranged from the very basic "What does Linux mean to me?" to the hands-on usage questions, all the way to questions like, "Can Linux be secure enough for my organization?" This month, we've selected four books that can help you answer these questions, get started with Linux, and learn how various Linux services and resources compare with their Windows server counterparts. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2005]

Four books about fighting spam
It's a new year, starting bright and cheerful and full of junk in your email box. In past issues, we've shown you tools for fighting back against bad email. This month, we're going to take a look at four interesting books that'll give you more information. [OutlookPower Magazine, February 2005]

How Elvis entered the building and CES went out the window
As always, your esteemed ZATZ editorial staff was on the case, prepared to cover CES in full. Unlike in previous years, uh, something happened on the way to the convention center. You see, Denise Amrich and David Gewirtz -- the two co-founders of ZATZ Publishing -- got married. And, yep, CES went out the window. To make things even more interesting, Elvis is part of the story. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, January 2005]

How Elvis entered the building and CES went out the window
As always, your esteemed ZATZ editorial staff was on the case, prepared to cover CES in full. Unlike in previous years, uh, something happened on the way to the convention center. You see, Denise Amrich and David Gewirtz -- the two co-founders of ZATZ Publishing -- got married. And, yep, CES went out the window. To make things even more interesting, Elvis is part of the story. [Connected Photographer Magazine, January 2005]

Lotusphere 2005 expectations
There's a lot we all look forward to each year, just before our annual pilgrimage to the warm, welcoming arms of Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the warm welcoming spirit that's Lotusphere in Orlando. There's no better way to prepare for next week's big event than to talk to some of the most interesting people in the Lotus community and have them share their thoughts and expectations for Lotus, Lotusphere, and 2004. Here's what they had to say. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2005]

How Elvis entered the building and CES went out the window
As always, your esteemed ZATZ editorial staff was on the case, prepared to cover CES in full. Unlike in previous years, uh, something happened on the way to the convention center. You see, Denise Amrich and David Gewirtz -- the two co-founders of ZATZ Publishing -- got married. And, yep, CES went out the window. To make things even more interesting, Elvis is part of the story. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2005]

How Elvis entered the building and CES went out the window
As always, your esteemed ZATZ editorial staff was on the case, prepared to cover CES in full. Unlike in previous years, uh, something happened on the way to the convention center. You see, Denise Amrich and David Gewirtz -- the two co-founders of ZATZ Publishing -- got married. And, yep, CES went out the window. To make things even more interesting, Elvis is part of the story. [OutlookPower Magazine, January 2005]

How Elvis entered the building and CES went out the window
As always, your esteemed ZATZ editorial staff was on the case, prepared to cover CES in full. Unlike in previous years, uh, something happened on the way to the convention center. You see, Denise Amrich and David Gewirtz -- the two co-founders of ZATZ Publishing -- got married. And, yep, CES went out the window. To make things even more interesting, Elvis is part of the story. [WebSpherePower Magazine, January 2005]

Avoid Exchange Hell by using the C drive
In our last "Hell" article, we talked about how having multiple domain controllers can keep you out of Exchange Hell. There's another tip that will also reduce your chances of going straight to Exchange Hell. This time, it involves installing Exchange on the C drive. Read to find out why. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2004]

SyncMaster 910t: a pivoting LCD monitor that's perfect for photo editing
How often have you had a tall picture that you needed to edit? You can never seem to see the entire picture at once. But with a pivoting monitor, you can see the entire image the way it's meant to be seen. We review a great LCD monitor that pivots. What makes this one special? Put simply, it's the quality of the image and the low price. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2004]

Add a second monitor without adding a second monitor
We've recently discovered an amazing piece of software that seems to violate the space/time continuum. It allows you to add a real, honest to goodness second monitor, without adding a second monitor. You've just got to read this article to understand. [Connected Photographer Magazine, October 2004]

Choosing an entry-level camera
Over the past months, we've been getting in a ton of letters from readers. Frankly, we've just been too lazy to dig through them all and turn them into our standard Letters to the Editor column. However, this week, I've been busy enough on other topics that I haven't gotten around to writing my usual column and a good letter will do just the trick to get me out of my article's due blues. This one's about what camera to choose. [Connected Photographer Magazine, October 2004]

My thirteen days in Exchange Hell
In the story of Dante's Inferno, Dante finds himself lost in a dark wood and threatened by wild animals that block his path. The ghost of the poet Virgil appears to him and tells him the only way out is through Hell itself. Reluctantly, Dante agrees to make this journey. This nearly perfectly describes Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' thirteen days attempting to restore an Exchange backup after a serious crash. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2004]

Avoid Exchange Hell by having multiple domain controllers
Learn from our mistakes. In this article, Editor-in-Chief details some important lessons learned about having a second domain controller from his Thirteen Days in Exchange Hell. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2004]

A subjective introduction to HDTV
We're starting a new Getting Started With HDTV series in Computing Unplugged Magazine. We begin our comprehensive coverage of HDTV with this article, a subjective overview of HDTV from the perspective of a new viewer. Is HDTV for you? Read Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz' article for the answer. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, September 2004]

Geek out the vote!
When you think about technological innovations, you might think about computers, cellular phones, or even rockets. Yet none of these innovations have changed the world like the simple concept we've grown to know as voting. No matter who you support or what your cause, that single, simple action of voting connects you to free people throughout the world, back through history, and forward into an unknown, but hopeful future. This article announces a special program that should encourage you to get out, register, and vote. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, September 2004]

How to make sure your frames hang perfectly level on your wall
Once you try to hang your frames on the wall, there's always this dance where you put in the nail, set the frame on it, and step back three steps to see if it's level. Then you step forward, tweak it a bit, and do the dance again. Turns out there's an incredibly better way. Read this article to find out how to make your life easier. [Connected Photographer Magazine, September 2004]

Geek out the vote!
When you think about technological innovations, you might think about computers, cellular phones, or even rockets. Yet none of these innovations have changed the world like the simple concept we've grown to know as voting. No matter who you support or what your cause, that single, simple action of voting connects you to free people throughout the world, back through history, and forward into an unknown, but hopeful future. This article announces a special program that should encourage you to get out, register, and vote. [Connected Photographer Magazine, September 2004]

Mi Picasa, su Picasa
Want a free picture album program? Look no further than Picasa, now owned by Google. It's a nice little program that's just like pretty much every other nice little album program, except this one's free. Read this review by Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz and learn how you can download your copy. [Connected Photographer Magazine, September 2004]

Geek out the vote!
When you think about technological innovations, you might think about computers, cellular phones, or even rockets. Yet none of these innovations have changed the world like the simple concept we've grown to know as voting. No matter who you support or what your cause, that single, simple action of voting connects you to free people throughout the world, back through history, and forward into an unknown, but hopeful future. This article announces a special program that should encourage you to get out, register, and vote. [DominoPower Magazine, September 2004]

High Impact Email 3.0 will help your email get attention
High Impact Email 3.0 helps you create, well, high-impact email messages. This is a very full-featured product that offers a lot of value. For our very full, comprehensive review, you'll have to read the article. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2004]

You Perform gives you fifteen powerful add-ins for Outlook
If you've ever wanted to add functionality to Outlook, you might want to look at You Perform, a program that adds fifteen powerful add-ins to Outlook. To find out all about them, you'll have to read this review. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2004]

Geek out the vote!
When you think about technological innovations, you might think about computers, cellular phones, or even rockets. Yet none of these innovations have changed the world like the simple concept we've grown to know as voting. No matter who you support or what your cause, that single, simple action of voting connects you to free people throughout the world, back through history, and forward into an unknown, but hopeful future. This article announces a special program that should encourage you to get out, register, and vote. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2004]

Geek out the vote!
When you think about technological innovations, you might think about computers, cellular phones, or even rockets. Yet none of these innovations have changed the world like the simple concept we've grown to know as voting. No matter who you support or what your cause, that single, simple action of voting connects you to free people throughout the world, back through history, and forward into an unknown, but hopeful future. This article announces a special program that should encourage you to get out, register, and vote. [WebSpherePower Magazine, September 2004]

Six months later with the palmOne Tungsten T3
Product reviews often talk about new products but don't let you know how these gleaming goodies stand up to the test of time. Our Six Months Later series does. In this series, we look at products after they've been used in real-world situations for at least six months. This month, we look at the palmOne Tungsten T3 to see if how well it withstood the test of time. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, August 2004]

Meet the Answer Team
With the help of the fine members of the San Diego Outlook User Group, OutlookPower is launching a new series: Ask the Answer Team. If you've got Outlook or Exchange-related questions, these are the folks to ask. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2004]

More on WebSphere and Apache
Back in January, we ran an article about running WebSphere with Apache. You can read it at http://www.webspherepower.com/issues/issue200401/00001204001.html. Some folks were obviously digging around the back issues, because we've gotten a couple of comments that may be useful to other readers. [WebSpherePower Magazine, August 2004]

The Dell Axim X30 vs. palmOne's Zire 72, Tungsten E, and Tungsten C
While die-hards fans will always choose their favorite OS, we decided to pit the brand new Dell Axim X30 line against palmOne's line of handhelds. The results were not nearly as clear-cut as we expected. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, July 2004]

The $0.69 budget backdrop for perfect eBay product photos
Do you want to take great product photos for your eBay auctions? If so, we've got the easiest, least expensive method you'll ever find. Read this article for the details. [Connected Photographer Magazine, July 2004]

Digital Photography Hacks
We review Digital Photography Hacks, a new O'Reilly book written by Derrick Small. Is it as good as some of the other O'Reilly books? You'll have to read the article to find out. [Connected Photographer Magazine, July 2004]

We review Special Edition Using Lotus Notes and Domino 6
Written by occasional DominoPower contributor Jeff Gunther and Randall Tomura, Special Edition Using Lotus Notes and Domino 6 is a monster of a book. It clocks in at over 1,200 pages and is a good number of pounds. If you'd like to learn why we've awarded this book our coveted 5 out of 5 rating, read this article. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2004]

More fun with LDAP
Want some more great LDAP tips? This article has some answers and a great link to even more LDAP goodness. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2004]

ACT! Outlook integration problem solver
Outlook and ACT! have always had a somewhat cordial relationship, but with ACT! 6.0, the integration between ACT! and Outlook got much more tightly coupled. This article will show you how it works and some steps you can take when you encounter problems. [OutlookPower Magazine, July 2004]

Finding your way with the Pharos Pocket GPS Navigator
In this review, we review the Pharos Pocket GPS Navigator. Will it help you find your way? You'll have to read this article to find out. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, June 2004]

The Navman PiN Pocket PC with built-in GPS
Navman, one of the best known makers of GPS technology, just announced a brand-new device: the Navman PiN, a Pocket PC handheld with a built-in GPS. We've had ours here at Computing Unplugged for a few days, so we've got some early impressions. Read this article to learn what we think. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, June 2004]

Tagging along on a small-object product shoot
In this interesting article, Editor-in-Chief talks about a product shoot used for another ZATZ Magazine. Come on along for the ride! [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2004]

PhotoRecovery can save your lost photos
We kick off our Buried Gold series, which looks for special and unique values buried within product suites, with PhotoRecovery, a product buried within Paint Shop Photo Album 5 Deluxe Edition that can recover your lost photos from memory cards and your hard drive. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2004]

The dark side of photo suites
Last week, in introduced you to a nice little program called PhotoRecovery. It came as part of Paint Shop Photo Album 5 Deluxe Edition from JASC, bundled in the little mini-suite. This week, we find out more about the product, and learn that an out-of-date version of the product was included in the bundle. Read on for some more lessons from the dark side. [Connected Photographer Magazine, June 2004]

A foolproof way to avoid the nasty summer sun
It's summer. And you know what that means: the big blue room and that bright yellow round thing. No matter how much you might want to hide in your cave, somehow, you're going to have to go outside. You need a foolproof excuse, and we've got it. Read this article to learn a foolproof way to avoid the nasty summer sun. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2004]

Do you have the blues?
As you may know, when Outlook is first installed, it defaults to sending text out that's colored blue. This oh-so-self-indulgent article will tell you how to change the color back, Jack. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2004]

A first look at the Nintendo DS and Playstation Portable
At this week's E3, we had correspondents on the floor at E3, reporting back on the two biggest announcements relevant to Computing Unplugged readers: the new Nintendo DS and Playstation Portable devices. This article has the details. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2004]

Staying on the right side of the law, and the inevitable grammar nit
This week, we've got a thank you for James Booth's wonderful Photography Basics series, as well as this month's inevitable letter from a reader pointing out our lack of basic grammar skills. [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2004]

Mastering Digital Photography and Imaging
We review Mastering Digital Photography and Imaging, a new Sybex book written by Peter K. Burian, who's known as the co-author of the National Geographic Photography Field Guide. This nicely produced book is intended to demystify the world of digital photography and imaging. [Connected Photographer Magazine, May 2004]

What are your favorite Notes and Domino myths?
Anything that has wide use or notoriety eventually develops a degree of mythos attached to it. Myths, urban legends, and rumors often abound. week, in OutlookPower, we're running a great article about seven of Outlook's more enduring myths. This got us thinking: what about the greatest Notes and Domino myths? What are the interesting urban legends, myths, misconceptions, and stories about Notes and Domino? [DominoPower Magazine, May 2004]

What to do when your LDAP port's already in use
We've gotten this question a few times from readers in the past month. They've installed Domino on a Windows server, and while the Domino server itself works, they're getting a strange error about LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) not working. In this tip, we'll explain what's going on and how to implement a workaround. [DominoPower Magazine, May 2004]

Lookout, there's incredibly fast mail searching ahead
This month, we review Lookout, a product that can instantly search all your email. Is it really as good as it seems. Read this article and find out. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2004]

The strange case of when Outlook notes won't synchronize to a Pocket PC
Our buddy Steve was telling us about a problem he solved the other day, and we thought this one needed to be documented. Jason, a mutual friend, had just bought his first Pocket PC. By judicious use of conduits and Outlook, he'd managed to transfer everything over from his Palm Desktop to Outlook, and from Outlook down to his Pocket PC. To find out what's going on, read this article. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, April 2004]

Spring forward with palmOne's new color handhelds
PalmOne today announced their latest introductions to their line of handheld computers, the Zire 31 and the Zire 72. The Zire 31 is a color PalmOS handheld coming in at an aggressive price of $149, while the Zire 72 is the company's replacement for their quite popular Zire 71, introduced in April of last year. While we haven't yet had time to put these little jewels through their paces, this article will give you an overview of what's new -- and whether you should care. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, April 2004]

How to open a secret view that shows all the user name variations on your Domino server
The $Users view is a hidden, secret view that displays all the names in the Person documents, plus all of the user name variations, first names, last names, common names (CN), distinguished names (DN), short names, and soundex names. In this helpful article, we show you how to find it. [DominoPower Magazine, April 2004]

More on the $Users view
This week's reader letter comes to us from Robert Sernowski, who comments on our article on the Domino $Users view [DominoPower Magazine, April 2004]

Setting up Domino to handle virtual email domains
Now that Domino is much more Internet email savvy, you might be tempted to use it as your full-on main Internet email SMTP server. For many of us, that means Domino now has to manage virtual Internet domains. You'll learn how to setup Domino to manage virtual domains in this helpful step-by-step article. [DominoPower Magazine, April 2004]

Using Business Contact Manager with Exchange
Office 2003 introduced a new, very interesting feature for those who need to stay in touch with their business relationships: Business Contact Manager (or BCM). Ufortunately, BCM is explicitly not supported for those users who get their email via an Exchange server. As a result, if you're an Exchange user, you're not going to be able to use BCM. Until now. Read this helpful article to learn how you can work around this restriction and take advantage of BCM for yourself. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2004]

OutlookPower's exclusive interview with Microsoft on their anti-spam fight
Microsoft recently announced a series of powerful anti-spam initiatives. OutlookPower wanted to make sure we really understood Microsoft's plans and intentions, so last week, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz held a fascinating email interview with George Webb, shown in Figure A, Microsoft's Business Manager, Anti-spam Technology and Strategy Group. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2004]

Adjusting background distortion
Last week, we awarded ImageAlign Pro our Plug-in of the Month award. That's a tool that'll help you adjust your images to correct lens distortion. But at $199, it's not for everyone. This week, we show you a few simple tricks to fix up your own images using some simple transforms in Photoshop. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2004]

Placing a logo on an irregular surface with displacement maps
We're going to purposely distort one image to make it fit on another. Our goal is simple: we want to put the Connected Photographer logo on a jacket, making it look like it was silk screened onto the jacket originally. This technique, which makes use of a technique called displacement maps, is ideal for any situation where you want an image to conform to an irregular surface. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2004]

Frame Fit will fit your budget
No one ever said photography would be cheap, but at least there are some ways we can keep the cost down. One of our friends recently turned us on to an online merchant that sells frames for pretty low prices. This merchant is our Site of the Month for March. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2004]

Creating interesting textures from scrap pictures
Every so often, I want a text to use as a backdrop for some project. Here at ZATZ, I'll often need a background for our cover images on the home pages of the magazines. While you could buy texture CDs from a variety of vendors, sometimes it's fun to create your own out of your own pictures and a few simple filters. This article shows you how. [Connected Photographer Magazine, March 2004]

A step-by-step guide to installing the Notes client
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz recently did a fresh Windows install on a new desktop machine. As part of that enormously enjoyable process, he had to reinstall my Notes client. As he did so, he realized that in all the time we've been publishing DominoPower, we've never run a step-by-step set of instructions for doing a Notes client install. This article rectifies that. [DominoPower Magazine, March 2004]

Configuring Notes as a POP3 client, step-by-step
This week, we continue back-to-basics month with an article about how to configure the Notes client as a POP3 email client. [DominoPower Magazine, March 2004]

Kudos, great analysis, and juvenile behavior
Last week, we ran an article entitled "WebSphere and Workplace and Notes, oh my!" Apparently, the thoughts Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz put down in this article inspired some strong responses, both good and bad. [DominoPower Magazine, March 2004]

Raise the Red Flag: WebSphere goes to China
Technology sometimes makes for strange bedfellows. Such is most definitely the case when you look at IBM's new support for the WebSphere platform on Red Flag Linux. In this important article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz looks at the issues involved in this new form of globalization. [WebSpherePower Magazine, March 2004]

WebSphere, grid computing, and China
China's Ministry of Education has started using grid computing technology to hook up universities across that vast country, making it possible for vast networks of computers to work together on research, scientific, and education projects. IBM tells us that this is one of the world's largest grid computing implementations, linking more than 200,000 students and faculty across more than 100 universities. This important article explains what that all means. [WebSpherePower Magazine, March 2004]

Use WebSphere to develop Java applications for Palm handhelds
Did you know you could use WebSphere to develop applications that'll run on Palm OS handhelds? The combined Palm, Inc. and Handspring, now known by the very silly palmOne name, has announced general availability of an ARM-processor-optimized Java runtime for end users. [WebSpherePower Magazine, March 2004]

Correcting lens distortion with ImageAlign Pro
This month, we're giving our Plug-in of the Month award to ImageAlign Pro, a product that can make a necessary, but very tedious job much easier. Read this article to learn more. [Connected Photographer Magazine, February 2004]

Pictures from the 'Sphere
Last week, when we filed our very short report from Lotusphere, we promised you a lot more coverage and a lot more pictures from Lotusphere 2004. In this issue, Senior Technical Editor Mick Moignard provides a detailed analysis of the various announcements (and a behind the scenes perspective). Meanwhile, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz was busy with my digital SLR, and below are some more pictures from the show. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2004]

WebSphere and Workplace and Notes, oh my!
There's a lot of FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) being flung around about our old friends, Notes and Domino. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz takes a look at IBM, the company, to give you some perspective. This important article gives you five things you should think about as you plan your future. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2004]

SmoothWall Corporate Server 3.0: an enterprise firewall for under $1,000
In this enterprise-aimed review, we look at SmoothWall Corporate Server 3.0, an enterprise firewall for under $1,000. It has some very powerful features, but to find out if this is a solution for your company, you'll have to read the full review. [OutlookPower Magazine, February 2004]

Accessing remote AS/400 databases using JTOpen
If you're running a relatively complex Web site, at some point you're going to need to perform remote queries of databases running on remote machines. Over the past few weeks, we've gotten a number of requests about accessing AS/400-hosted databases from a WebSphere machine, remotely. This short article will point you to JTOpen and get you started. [WebSpherePower Magazine, February 2004]

Are you a hotshot or not?
Do you have a knack for explaining tough concepts in an easygoing manner? Do you want access to the insiders, the newest products, and the juiciest trends? Do you like getting free goodies and then finding all the nooks and crannies of what makes them work? If so, consider writing for WebSpherePower Magazine. This article tells you how to get started. [WebSpherePower Magazine, February 2004]

Mapping properties in WebSphere Commerce Suite
This week, we've got a great tip for those of you using WebSphere Commerce Suite, and who want have independent access to your own property file. [WebSpherePower Magazine, February 2004]

10 great sites for WebSphere professionals
Every day, we meet more and more interesting folks working in the WebSphere community. This week, we thought we'd take a few minutes to give you a tour of some of the more useful resources you can take advantage of. [WebSpherePower Magazine, February 2004]

A simple introduction to J2EE
This week, we're beginning a series of articles that'll run every few weeks about the basics of WebSphere. We're finding more and more readers interested in WebSphere, but still somewhat confused what it really does and is. Because the WebSphere Application Server supports J2EE, we're going to start off by providing a short intro to J2EE. [WebSpherePower Magazine, February 2004]

Are you being technopatronized?
This month we ran a story about women buying technology. One of our authors suggested that even though women buy much of the gear, they're often technopatronized. Are you? [Computing Unplugged Magazine, January 2004]

Mystical lighting, tint, tone and color effects
This month, we're giving our Plug-in of the Month award to two Auto FX plug-ins that work really well together: the Mystical Lighting and Mystical Tint Tone and Color plug-ins. Read this article to learn why. [Connected Photographer Magazine, January 2004]

Safeguard your precious photos
Make sure you backup your precious photos. This helpful tutorial will show you how. [Connected Photographer Magazine, January 2004]

Sharing Adobe Photoshop Album catalogs
Are you interested in cataloging photos both on your PC and on your laptop using Photoshop Album? We went to Adobe and learned how to do it. Read this interesting article for the details on a really interesting (if slightly cumbersome) technique. [Connected Photographer Magazine, January 2004]

The best two bucks you'll ever spend
This week, our illustrious editor shares with you a two-dollar item that'll make your life easier and could save your expensive lenses from damage. [Connected Photographer Magazine, January 2004]

Sphere and romance in Orlando
Are you excited about Lotusphere next week? Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz is, and this article tells you all about it. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2004]

IBM moves forward with Domino and Workplace
DominoPower's editors met with some amazing developers and very cool IBM staffers. In the coming weeks and months, we'll be sifting through everything we've learned and publish it here. While at the show, we took a ton of great pictures. We'll save lots of good news, pictures, and information about the exhibitors and attendees for next week. For now, I'll show you some pictures the folks we met with and give you a quick overview of what we discussed. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2004]

How to share your .PST files
Every three or four months, we're asked how to share .PST files. In this helpful article, we explain why you shouldn't. [OutlookPower Magazine, January 2004]

Readers share tips about .PST files
Last week, we ran a fun, little article entitled "How to share your .PST files." Of course .PST files aren't meant to be shared, which was the end conclusion of the story. In the intervening week, we've gotten a number of interesting and helpful responses, tips, and suggestions. [OutlookPower Magazine, January 2004]

WebSphere Best Practices Zone
If you're developing systems using WebSphere, it makes sense that best practices should have a substantial share of mind. To that end, IBM's developed a WebSphere Best Practices Zone, which provides a collection of best practices for administering WebSphere Application Server. [WebSpherePower Magazine, January 2004]

Integrating Apache with WebSphere on the same box
It's possible to run WebSphere Application Server and Apache on the same box. This article by Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shows you the few quick steps you'll need to get it up and running. [WebSpherePower Magazine, January 2004]

Enabling admin when running a portal server from WSAD
As part of your development process, you'll probably want to test custom themes and skins in Portal Toolkit. However, if you're like most folks, you might find yourself stuck, unable to access the administration interface when you run the portal server from WSAD (WebSphere Studio Application Developer). This quick tip shows you where to find a magic checkbox that'll make it all work. [WebSpherePower Magazine, January 2004]

Celebrating flight across the years and across the magazines
This article is the introduction to our series honoring 100 years of flight. It's repeated in each of our magazines this month. Be sure to read the fifteen special articles across all our magazines for some amazingly powerful stories in honor of this special anniversary. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, December 2003]

Creating cheesy holiday vignettes for free
It's the holiday season, when the slush outside is frightful, and smelly kids are supposed to be delightful, and in that warm and smarmy spirit, I bring you a free utility that will help you create vignettes until the cows come home. [Connected Photographer Magazine, December 2003]

Celebrating flight across the years and across the magazines
This article is the introduction to our series honoring 100 years of flight. It's repeated in each of our magazines this month. Be sure to read the fifteen special articles across all our magazines for some amazingly powerful stories in honor of this special anniversary. [Connected Photographer Magazine, December 2003]

10 useful stocking stuffers under $100 for your favorite photographer
In this article, we'll help you find ten great, useful holiday gifts for your favorite photographer, all under $100. [Connected Photographer Magazine, December 2003]

Celebrating flight across the years and across the magazines
This article is the introduction to our series honoring 100 years of flight. It's repeated in each of our magazines this month. Be sure to read the fifteen special articles across all our magazines for some amazingly powerful stories in honor of this special anniversary. [DominoPower Magazine, December 2003]

Celebrating flight across the years and across the magazines
This article is the introduction to our series honoring 100 years of flight. It's repeated in each of our magazines this month. Be sure to read the fifteen special articles across all our magazines for some amazingly powerful stories in honor of this special anniversary. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2003]

OutlookPower reviews Visnetic Mail Server 6.0
OutlookPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz believes he owes the folks from Deerfield.com an apology. He's been using -- relying on -- their Visnetic Mail Server now for well over six months, and he pretty much forgot all about it. This review is the story of a product that's worked so well, he forgot to write the review. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2003]

Celebrating flight across the years and across the magazines
This article is the introduction to our series honoring 100 years of flight. It's repeated in each of our magazines this month. Be sure to read the fifteen special articles across all our magazines for some amazingly powerful stories in honor of this special anniversary. [WebSpherePower Magazine, December 2003]

Introducing the Your First Digital Camera audio workshop
It became clear that there was a need for a comprehensive course in what, exactly, a digital camera is, what it can and can't do, and guidance in how to purchase the right one. Rather than providing a set of reviews for cameras that change each week, we decided to create a program to help you truly understand digital cameras, how they work, the tradeoffs involved in any purchase, and how to get the most productivity and enjoyment out of them. Learn about our new audio workshop in this article. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, November 2003]

How to start clean with a new Palm handheld
There are some simple ways to install a new Palm Desktop and handheld. Usually you do a HotSync operation with the old handheld, install the new desktop (often right over the old one) and then do another sync. Unfortunately, this often brings some old carry-overs, ghost files from the old machine to the new machine. If you want a fresh install, with just your old data and no "ghosts," read this important article. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, November 2003]

Help celebrate the First Flight Anniversary with your articles and pictures
December 17, 2003 marks the 100-year anniversary of the Wright Brothers' historic 59-second powered flight. This is an event that truly heralded a change in our society. I'd like to honor that flight (and the accomplishment of the two brothers who stuck to their project through all the ups and downs) by running a series of articles about flight in the December 14th issue of each of the ZATZ magazines. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, November 2003]

David's guide to surviving Thanksgiving (and some computer stuff)
Our fearless leader tells us how he became fearless about Thanksgiving celebrations. If you're celebrating Turkey Day with your family, you owe it to yourself and your family harmony to read this article. Oh, and he also talks about some computer stuff as well. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, November 2003]

Your first digital camera
This article first appeared in Computing Unplugged and kicked off a firestorm of interest in digital cameras. After talking with readers and getting hundreds of letters, we decided to move up our schedule for Connected Photographer Magazine and launch now. This article started it all. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2003]

What the heck is a megapixel?
When choosing a digital camera, most people start by thinking about the number of megapixels they'll need. But what are megapixels and how does that measure determine what camera you should choose? Read this article to find out. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2003]

Introducing the Your First Digital Camera audio workshop
It became clear that there was a need for a comprehensive course in what, exactly, a digital camera is, what it can and can't do, and guidance in how to purchase the right one. Rather than providing a set of reviews for cameras that change each week, we decided to create a program to help you truly understand digital cameras, how they work, the tradeoffs involved in any purchase, and how to get the most productivity and enjoyment out of them. Learn about our new audio workshop in this article. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2003]

Megapixels and digital storage media
This week, we're going to finish up our discussion of megapixels and your first digital camera with a short discussion of those little memory cards upon which you store your images. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2003]

Understanding how image compression works
In this issue, we're going to look at some important concepts of image compression that you'll need to know in order to understand how to capture and save images at the best quality. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2003]

Megapixels and cropping
No discussion of digital cameras (or any camera) can really be complete without talking about cropping. In this helpful article, David Gewirtz shows you how to plan for cropping in your digital camera purchase. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2003]

Welcome to Connected Photographer Magazine
Whether you're producing snapshots for your family or professional shots for clients, or even pictures for yourself, connections, both Internet and interpersonal, pervade every aspect of picture taking, production, and creation. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz welcomes you to the new magazine. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2003]

Punch up your image with saturation
For many folks, tools like Photoshop are daunting with all their options. So it's nice when you can find a quick and easy trick that'll give you a lot of results from a single command. A quick saturation adjustment is just such a trick. [Connected Photographer Magazine, November 2003]

Help celebrate the First Flight Anniversary with your articles and pictures
December 17, 2003 marks the 100-year anniversary of the Wright Brothers' historic 59-second powered flight. This is an event that truly heralded a change in our society. I'd like to honor that flight (and the accomplishment of the two brothers who stuck to their project through all the ups and downs) by running a series of articles about flight in the December 14th issue of each of the ZATZ magazines. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2003]

Collaborating with the collaborators
One of our readers is running an interesting conference on December 2 about collaboration technology. ZATZ Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz will be there and you might also want to attend. Read this article to find out more. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2003]

Domino Unplugged plugs into the blog world
In this month's site of the month, we look at a well-written Domino-based blog. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2003]

Help celebrate the First Flight Anniversary with your articles and pictures
December 17, 2003 marks the 100-year anniversary of the Wright Brothers' historic 59-second powered flight. This is an event that truly heralded a change in our society. I'd like to honor that flight (and the accomplishment of the two brothers who stuck to their project through all the ups and downs) by running a series of articles about flight in the December 14th issue of each of the ZATZ magazines. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2003]

Help celebrate the First Flight Anniversary with your articles and pictures
December 17, 2003 marks the 100-year anniversary of the Wright Brothers' historic 59-second powered flight. This is an event that truly heralded a change in our society. I'd like to honor that flight (and the accomplishment of the two brothers who stuck to their project through all the ups and downs) by running a series of articles about flight in the December 14th issue of each of the ZATZ magazines. [WebSpherePower Magazine, November 2003]

Megapixels and cropping
No discussion of digital cameras (or any camera) can really be complete without talking about cropping. In this helpful article, David Gewirtz shows you how to plan for cropping in your digital camera purchase. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2003]

Palm's triple play
In this article, we review three new Palm handheld and go into detail about each model. Each model is quite nice, and we were most pleasantly surprised by the pricing, which is in tune with the rest of the handheld industry and provides good value for the money spent. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2003]

Understanding how image compression works
In this issue, we're going to look at some important concepts of image compression that you'll need to know in order to understand how to capture and save images at the best quality. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2003]

Megapixels and digital storage media
This week, we're going to finish up our discussion of megapixels and your first digital camera with a short discussion of those little memory cards upon which you store your images. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2003]

A moving view of the California fires
In the panoply of natural disasters, fire has got to be one of the most terrifying -- and yet most beautiful at the same time. I've always been something of a pyro, a fire bug, and so my awareness of the fire's incredibly destructive nature would conflict with my artist's appreciation of the epic beauty inherent in the flames. In this Site of the Month, we send you to a site that's right in the middle of the event. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, October 2003]

More information than you could possibly imagine
While we try to get to know each and every advertiser, we don't always get to see everything they're doing. That's why this month's OutlookPower Site of the Month came as such a pleasant surprise. Melissa Data, a company that gives away ContactZone, a great, free address verification utility for Outlook, also has an amazing "lookups" resource page. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2003]

Are you into robots?
Are you into robots? If so, and if you can write, consider submitting an article to Computing Unplugged. We want to add more coverage of robotics to the magazine, but we need some serious "robot geeks" to help get us started. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, September 2003]

Your first digital camera
This week, we're kicking off a series of short articles about buying your first digital camera. I recently had a discussion with a friend who was buying a digital camera as a gift. From that discussion, I realized that digital cameras are still quite a mystery to many folks. This week, we answer whether you should buy a sub-$100 camera and how much you should expect to spend. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, September 2003]

What the heck is a megapixel?
When choosing a digital camera, most people start by thinking about the number of megapixels they'll need. But what are megapixels and how does that measure determine what camera you should choose? Read this article to find out. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, September 2003]

Lotusphere registration is open
IBM has just told us that registration for the eleventh consecutive Lotusphere will open on Tuesday, September 30, 2003. Lotusphere 2004 will once again be held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL from January 25 - 29, 2004, and will feature current and future Lotus software products and solutions. For customers and partners, Lotusphere is an opportunity to meet face to face with Lotus technology experts and obtain an exclusive look at new products. It's also a great chance to hang out with buddies you haven't seen for a year! [DominoPower Magazine, September 2003]

What do you do when your ISP hijacks your email return address?
What do you do when your ISP hijacks your return address? Read this important article to for some ways around ISP return-address hijacking. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2003]

What to do when Outlook won't let you resend a message
Sometimes Outlook won't let you resend a message, saying "You do not have the permission to send the message on behalf of the specified user." This helpful article will show you how to get around this problem. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2003]

Welcome to WebSpherePower Magazine
Welcome to the Power Magazine for IBM WebSphere Professionals at WebSpherePower.com. We've been working on launching WebSpherePower for almost a year now. As with all software-related projects (even those that just cover software), there were delays. But, now, finally, we're shipping our very first issue of WebSpherePower Magazine and I'm thrilled. [WebSpherePower Magazine, September 2003]

Dual NICs and Exchange exports
Back in October, we ran a very popular piece called "Network Manager Challenge," which asked readers to help us figure out a strange behavior of Exchange. We were recently reminded of that challenge when a reader sent us an update with some more insight. In addition, we pose two new challenges for our intrepid (and often brilliant) readers. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2003]

BgInfo: an essential tool for server admins
Have you ever used a piece of software for so long, you just took it for granted? I have. In fact, the one I've got in mind right now is even free. It's called BgInfo and it does one thing very well. BgInfo takes key system information and turns it into a background image for your computer. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2003]

Get your blog on
Weblogging, or "blogging," as it has become better known, has taken the Web world by storm. It's spawned its own little subculture, complete with celebrities and gadflies, and has been covered widely, if tolerantly, by the journalistic community. But, as was the case with the Web, and even earlier with radio and television, blogging has, at its core, serious communications done in a new way. Blogging has reached the Lotus world as well. This helpful article will get you started in the world of Domino and Notes-related blogs. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2003]

Lotus acquires Aptrix, announces Lotus Workplace Content Development
IBM today announced the expansion of the Lotus Workplace product portfolio. Lotus will now offer a Web content management solution called Lotus Workplace Content Development. This offering is made possible by today's acquisition of Aptrix, an Australian-based Web content management vendor and long-time IBM business partner. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2003]

A quick call for writers
Wanna be famous? Consider writing for DominoPower Magazine. We've got a bunch of great writers contributing to DominoPower, but we're also stealing some of our technical experts to help us launch the forthcoming WebSpherePower Magazine. As a result, we've got some great opportunities for you to contribute to DominoPower. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2003]

Let's try this again
Imagine, if you will, working for months and months to launch a brand-spankin' new publication. You work hard, but it's worth it because once it's launched, you can sit back and look proudly at a job well-done, read all the letters of encouragement and support from readers, and take a well-deserved break. That was the way it was supposed to happen with Computing Unplugged. The reality was a bit different. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, June 2003]

A quick call for writers
Wanna be famous? Consider writing for Computing Unplugged. Details are in this article. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, June 2003]

PalmPower is now Computing Unplugged Magazine
Welcome to Computing Unplugged, the magazine of untethered technology, the magazine of unwired wonders, the magazine of unplugged possibilities. PalmPower Magazine is now Computing Unplugged Magazine. Read this editorial by Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz to learn more about what waits those who pull unplug and connect. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2003]

Wirelessly connect to your Xbox using the Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge
In this interesting article, our own David Gewirtz reviews the Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge. He also clearly explains where this device fits into your network and why it might be useful to you--especially if you're trying to wirelessly connect your Xbox or TiVo to the rest of your network. [Computing Unplugged Magazine, May 2003]

Fighting against junk mail
This week's tip was inspired by a letter from a reader, who asks for help fighting back against junk mail. [OutlookPower Magazine, May 2003]

Ode to the shift key
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz waxes poetic about how the shift key can help you delete items. [OutlookPower Magazine, April 2003]

The great port 80 conspiracy
This is the one where our maximal leader tells you a story about networks, cable companies, phone companies, coffee, and chocolate. If you've been curious about the state of the DominoPower network for the past few months, this "server-side chat" will definitely interest you. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2003]

Getting more organized: a New Year's resolution you can actually keep
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz is making his list of New Year's resolutions. One of his resolutions is to become more organized and he might have the tool to help him do it. [OutlookPower Magazine, December 2002]

What not to do when sharing email files on a network
What would happen if you have three computers networked together and you placed a .PST file on the networked drive so you can access your Outlook mail from each computer? Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz lets you know in this tip. [OutlookPower Magazine, November 2002]

Network Manager Challenge: solving Exchange's requesting data problem
A few weeks ago, we issued the Network Manager Challenge. The rules are simple. We post a problem, you send in your answers. Here's a recap of the problem and the winning answer. [OutlookPower Magazine, October 2002]

A good ACT! and some bad bull
This week, Editor-in-Chief David Gewitz takes a look at how you can sync ACT! 6.0 and Outlook. He also lets you know about a program that alters your outgoing mail signatures. [OutlookPower Magazine, September 2002]

The morbid fascination that is Palm, Inc.
David Gewirtz compares his long-standing morbid fascination with Apple to his more recent morbid fascination with the mystery that is Palm, Inc. [PalmPower Magazine, September 2002]

The morbid fascination that is Palm, Inc.
David Gewirtz compares his long-standing morbid fascination with Apple to his more recent morbid fascination with the mystery that is Palm, Inc. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, September 2002]

Food-for-thought week
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz takes a look a couple of resources that might help your business communications. [OutlookPower Magazine, August 2002]

Format URLs correctly
It's time for another one of those tips that seems way too obvious, but can be way overlooked. Here's a tip that's a lesson learned the hard way. [OutlookPower Magazine, June 2002]

Calibrating David's crystal ball
One year ago, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz outlined his predictions for the Palm OS in 2001. In this month's editorial, he looks back on those predictions to see just how many came true, and he offers some new predictions for 2002. [PalmPower Magazine, January 2002]

Big solutions from tiny SD cards
Recently, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz has been giving a lot of thought to the tiny little SD card, a highly secure stamp-sized flash memory card. The more he thinks about it, the more excited he gets. When you read this article, you will too. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, January 2002]

Thinking outside the box with NLP
Have you ever wanted to find tools that went beyond normal management consulting techniques, tools that could help you manage your mental, emotional, and physical states of wellbeing, help you communicate more effectively, be a better salesperson, and be better able to establish rapport with those around you? Read this article, you just might find what you're looking for. [PalmPower Magazine, December 2001]

Be all you can be
Normally, we at PalmPower devote our December issue to the choosing of gifts for the holidays, and thereby do our part to honor the link between commerce and celebration. But this year, we've decided to take a different approach from years past. [PalmPower Magazine, December 2001]

How to save 90% on business travel using your handy Palm handheld
In today's challenging economy, cost cutting has become more and more necessary. Many companies have cut down drastically on business travel, but if you are going to be traveling on business, one way you can do your part is to keep an eye on what you spend. In this timely article by Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz, you'll learn how using a Palm wireless handheld may be able to save you up to 90% on your business travel communications costs. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, December 2001]

Another look at Xircom's 802.11b Wireless LAN Module
Since this issue of PalmPower's Enterprise Edition is devoted to wireless networking, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz figured it'd be valuable to take a look at one of the newer and more interesting products to reach the market: the Xircom 802.11b Wireless LAN Module. In his review, he shares his own experiences using this wireless solution and provides new insights. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, December 2001]

Keeping calm, keeping sane, and what comes Rnext
The economy, terrorism, Anthrax, planes crashing, unemployment...the stress is getting to us all. In his editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shares some ideas on how you can manage your own stress level and find some peace of mind in troubled times, plus there's a new beta of Rnext in town which should brighten everyone's day. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2001]

PalmPower interview: how PricewaterhouseCoopers is helping mobilize business
Last month, we talked with Palm CIO Marina Levinson about Palm's own internal mobile infrastructure, called Palm@Enterprise. PricewaterhouseCoopers played a key role in developing the Palm@Enterprise technology. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had the opportunity to sit down with Jesus Mantas, a Partner in the High Technology Practice with PricewaterhouseCoopers, to learn more about how PwC is helping mobilize business. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, November 2001]

You can take it with you
We've completed a full year of PalmPower's Enterprise Edition and this issue marks the first issue of our second year. So, please join editor-in-chief David Gewirtz in wishing the magazine a Happy Birthday. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, November 2001]

Still processing after all these days
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shares his views on the recent tragedy, how it relates to technology, and where we go from here. [PalmPower Magazine, October 2001]

PalmPower interview: inside Palm's own mobile infrastructure
In the August 15 issue of CIO magazine, Palm received the prestigious CIO-100 Award for Innovative Business Practices and Services. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had the opportunity to sit down with Marina Levinson, Palm's Vice President and CIO (Chief Information Officer), to learn the inside scoop about Palm's own mobile infrastructure. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, October 2001]

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
All of us at ZATZ are deeply saddened by tragedies in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania and we extend our sympathies and condolences to those affected. On the day of the disaster, and for the two following days, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz posted commentaries about the crisis to our news pages. Those commentaries are contained in this solemn editorial. [DominoPower Magazine, September 2001]

Investing in Palm handhelds: a return on investment analysis
When making a purchasing decision, especially on a company-wide basis, you must evaluate your Return on Investment. In this article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explores the entire ROI issue as it pertains to Palm handhelds. He offers a number of real world examples of companies that have seen enormous ROI benefits and provides several guidelines to follow when trying to figure out what your ROI might be before you invest in Palm handhelds. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, September 2001]

Investing in Palm handhelds: readers tell their own stories of ROI results
In trying to get a solid handle on the Return on Investment issue for Palm handhelds, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz realized that getting ROI accounts directly from readers, in their own words, would be an excellent way to showcase ROI. In this article, he shares the empirical evidence he's gathered from a number of PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition readers just like you. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, September 2001]

Part 2: inside the Sprint PCS wireless computing strategy
We continue our fascinating interview with Jay Highley, Vice President of Business Marketing at Sprint PCS. Jay shares with us more details on Sprint PCS's relationship with Palm, Inc. and gives us a look into the future of mobile computing. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, September 2001]

Investing in Palm handhelds: understanding total cost of ownership
Before you can determine your Return on Investment, you need to figure out how much you're investing. In other words, how much is this stuff going to cost? In this article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz will take you through the steps necessary in determining the Total Cost of Ownership of Palm handhelds in your corporation. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, September 2001]

Big savings only for PalmPower readers
In his editorial this month, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz will let you in on a cool new opportunity to save on the Palm OS-related goodies you're after this summer. [PalmPower Magazine, August 2001]

Petty greed on a grand scale
Over the past few months, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz has become aware of certain behaviors and actions that have the potential to impact most of us on a grand scale. In this month's editorial, he details these scourges of the Internet and operating systems, and issues some calls to action. This is an important article to read if you want to continue to enjoy the benefits of the Internet and computers in future years. [DominoPower Magazine, July 2001]

Together, maybe we really can change the world
There's important business to discuss in this month's editorial from Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. Not only is long-time employee Heather McDaniel embarking on an exciting 400-mile bike journey to raise money to help find a cure for AIDS, but it's also time to announce the winner of last month's DominoPower Scavenger Hunt. [DominoPower Magazine, June 2001]

Together, maybe we really can change the world
There's important business to discuss in this month's editorial from Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. Not only is long-time employee Heather McDaniel embarking on an exciting 400-mile bike journey to raise money to help find a cure for AIDS, but it's also time to announce the winner of last month's PalmPower Scavenger Hunt. [PalmPower Magazine, June 2001]

Palm reading: an analysis of Palm, Inc.
Over the past few weeks, Palm has been receiving a lot of press, inspired in part by the companies' recent announcements that it has lowered its fourth quarter outlook and that it has ended its merger agreement with Extended Systems. However, through a careful look at all the facts, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz has determined in this industry analysis that Palm and its products are both still great investments. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, June 2001]

I'll show you mine if you show me yours
Recently, we undertook a rather intense analysis of our log data. We were able to find out, with a startling degree of accuracy, how many of you are out there and where you probably work. We felt a comprehensive understanding of this readership would help us better focus our editorial content to meet your needs and interests. In his editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shares some of what we learned. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, June 2001]

PalmPower Interview: inside SAP's Mobile Business strategy
Mention enterprise solutions and you're going to hear the name SAP, the third largest software company in the world. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had the opportunity to sit down with Howard Beader, SAP's Director of Mobile Business, for this exclusive PalmPower Interview. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, June 2001]

Integrating Lyris ListManager with Domino
Lyris ListManager falls into the high-end category of list servers, able to handle hundreds of thousands to millions of messages. When the opportunity to look at ListManager arrived, we decided to try it out on the biggest mailing list flow we could find: ours. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz discusses the integration of ListManager with Domino and our experiences using the product. [DominoPower Magazine, April 2001]

The April Fool's article that never was
To many, the sudden turn-around in the economy may sound like an enormous April Fool's Day joke on all of us. Unfortunately, it's no laughing matter. That's why, in this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz is putting aside his planned discussion of the fictional DVD Springboard module to talk about the weightier issues of what's going on at Palm, what's going on in the economy, and how we're going to move forward as a populace. [PalmPower Magazine, April 2001]

I love it when a plan comes together
All three ZATZ publications are now equipped with search engines so that you can more easily access the vast wealth of resources stored in our back issues. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz details the long struggle that went into making this possible. [DominoPower Magazine, March 2001]

I love it when a plan comes together
All three ZATZ publications are now equipped with search engines so that you can more easily access the vast wealth of resources stored in our back issues. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz details the long struggle that went into making this possible. [PalmPower Magazine, March 2001]

Selling on enterprise time
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz ponders the phenomena of "enterprise time" and the ways this requires hardware and software developers to re-think the way they do business. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, March 2001]

Lotusphere through the digital lens
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz took the company's digital camera down to Lotusphere and tried to capture the feel of the show, from the sessions, through the halls, to what it was really like to be there. For those of you who attended, this will be a fond reminder of great times. And for those of you who didn't manage to get to Orlando, let this fun article be the motivation for you to make your reservations for Lotusphere 2002. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2001]

DominoPower's Best of Lotusphere 2001 Awards
Roll out the red carpet and strike up the band. It's time for the DominoPower Best of Lotusphere 2001 Awards, presented by Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz and Senior Technical Editors Dan Velasco and Richard Echeandia. Find out who takes home the prize in such categories as Best Session, Most Original Booth, and Coolest Schwag. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2001]

Lotusphere exhibits and exhibitionists
There was a lot to see and do at this year's Lotusphere convention. We met a lot of friendly folks down in Orlando who graciously posed for our cameras (and a few who chased us down begging to have their pictures taken). In this article we present our gallery of Lotusphere exhibitors and share a little of what we learned during our journey around the showroom floor. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2001]

A more perfect HotSync interface
Do you like the HotSync interface? Do you think it could be better? Do you wish for more compatibility among devices? So does PalmPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. In this trend-setting article, he outlines PalmPower's call for a new, standardized HotSync interface. It may be key to the next step in the growth of the Palm economy. [PalmPower Magazine, February 2001]

How to use Palm Desktop v4.0 with your Handspring Visor
An interesting thing happens when Handspring Visor users install Palm Desktop 4.0. They can no longer HotSync! This is exactly what happened to PalmPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. Fortunately, however, he found a solution. Whether or not you've already installed Palm Desktop 4.0, the solution in this important article will work for you. [PalmPower Magazine, February 2001]

Elvis in Orlando
DominoPower's editorial team will be down at Lotusphere in force, and they'll be looking for worthy recipients of the prestigious DominoPower Best of Lotusphere Awards. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz offers some tips on how your company can get our attention. As for Elvis...you'll have to read the article. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2001]

I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that
As PalmPower kicks off its fourth year, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz reflects on why the predictions science fiction writers like Arthur C. Clarke had for the year 2001 failed to pan out. He then offers his own predictions for what the New Year will have in store for the Palm economy. [PalmPower Magazine, January 2001]

The evolution of enterprise computing
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz takes you for a trip back to 1983 to look at the way computers evolved from MIS-controlled mainframes to personal, desktop machines. He then fast forwards to today and speculates on how handheld computing will revolutionize the way we do business in the new millennium by further empowering the individual. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, January 2001]

The beauty and the beast
There is a battle taking place in the United States over who will win the presidency. Just under the surface of this conflict, another battle is raging over the perception of technology, as lawyers, pundits, and politicians argue about whether machines are really more accurate than humans at counting votes. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz weighs in on both of these issues as he considers the beast of this nation's conflicting ideologies versus the beauty of America's particular brand of democracy. [PalmPower Magazine, December 2000]

Real world opportunities for pervasive computing
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz considers the many advantages that will come about as pervasive computing technology enters into common, everyday use. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, December 2000]

PalmPower interview: inside IBM's pervasive computing strategy
On November 1, 2000, Palm, Inc. and IBM announced a new relationship to develop enterprise solutions together. Given that IBM is the "Big Kahuna" of enterprise computing companies, we thought it'd be fascinating to learn how IBM views handheld computing in the enterprise. We're thrilled to be able to bring you David Gewirtz' in-depth, exclusive, very open interview with Jon Prial, Director of Marketing and Strategy for IBM's Pervasive Computing Division. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, December 2000]

Is Notes a virus?
Just when he thinks he's out, it pulls him back in. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explains how once the Notes virus infects your resume, it's impossible to get free of it. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2000]

Introducing PalmPower's Enterprise Edition
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz introduces you to the brand new PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition. [DominoPower Magazine, November 2000]

Introducing PalmPower's Enterprise Edition
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz introduces you to the brand new PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition. [PalmPower Magazine, November 2000]

Understanding the sales process
Selling is a complicated process, but like any process, it's made up of clearly defined steps. In this excerpt from his book, The Flexible Enterprise, David Gewirtz outlines his view of the science of selling and highlights a number of Palm applications that can help you achieve the goals of each step. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, November 2000]

Welcome to PalmPower's Enterprise Edition
In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz introduces you to the brand new PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition. [PalmPower Magazine Enterprise Edition, November 2000]

The one where my TV crashed
There used to be a joke that asked "If you combine computers with televisions, how will consumers react when their TVs crash?" When Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz's TV crashed, however, it was no longer a joking matter. In this month's editorial, he considers how the old idea of interactive TV has morphed into a not-yet-mature, but compelling, solution [DominoPower Magazine, October 2000]

PalmPower interviews Al Gore
Presidential candidate Al Gore is known to be an active Palm device user, wearing it most days on his belt. PalmPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had the opportunity to ask Mr. Gore a few short questions. We're proud to bring you the results of this exclusive interview with the candidate. [PalmPower Magazine, October 2000]

Don't stop thinking about tomorrow
Deep down, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz would kinda like to be President of the United States because he wants his own naval fleet. However, since there's little chance he'd survive the background check even if he could convince all of PalmPower's readers to pencil him in, he's decided to endorse a real candidate. Find out who and why in this month's editorial. [PalmPower Magazine, October 2000]

That old time religion
Back on July 10, our news team ran a one-paragraph news item about a site that can download adult stories to Palm devices. We got letters. So, last month in our Letters to the Editor column we ran those letters. Well, wouldn't you know it, we got more letters! Somehow, in a publication dedicated to technical information on Palm devices, we managed to spark a discussion on free speech, the Internet, morality, and much more. Although a morality discussion is quite far afield for PalmPower, we've decided to reprint those letters here for you to think about and enjoy. [PalmPower Magazine, September 2000]

The battle over Napster
The only thing Napster grabs more of than MP3s is news headlines. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz examines the battle over Napster and what it means for the future of music, video, software, books, and any other form of digitized media. [DominoPower Magazine, August 2000]

I have a secret
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz has a secret, and he's not going to share it. At least not yet. In the meantime, he discusses the tools he's been using that allow him to work from a booth at Friendly's and momentarily channels Tom Brokaw for a Fleecing of America bit. [PalmPower Magazine, August 2000]

The battle over Napster
The only thing Napster grabs more of than MP3s is news headlines. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz examines the battle over Napster and what it means for the future of music, video, software, books, and any other form of digitized media. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, August 2000]

Welcome to Pocket PC Life Magazine
While Windows CE users will continue to enjoy their devices, with the release of the Pocket PC, Microsoft will be gradually de-emphasizing the Windows CE brand. And so, we find ourselves needing to change our branding as well. In this important editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz announces the evolution of Windows CE Power into the exciting, brand-spanking-new Pocket PC Life Magazine. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, July 2000]

Coming next month: Pocket PC Life Magazine
While Windows CE users will continue to enjoy their devices, with the release of the Pocket PC, Microsoft will be gradually de-emphasizing the Windows CE brand. And so, we find ourselves needing to change our branding as well. In this important editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz announces the evolution of Windows CE Power into the exciting, brand-spanking-new Pocket PC Life Magazine. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, June 2000]

How have we helped?
In this month's short editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz talks a bit about the process of developing a business plan for ZATZ:Pure Internet Publishing. Then, in a fit of shamelessness, he asks you to send him letters about how much you love DominoPower. [DominoPower Magazine, March 2000]

How have we helped?
In this month's short editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz talks a bit about the process of developing a business plan for ZATZ:Pure Internet Publishing. Then, in a fit of shamelessness, he asks you to send him letters about how much you love PalmPower. [PalmPower Magazine, March 2000]

How have we helped?
In this month's short editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz talks a bit about the process of developing a business plan for ZATZ:Pure Internet Publishing. Then, in a fit of shamelessness, he asks you to send him letters about how much you love Windows CE Power. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, March 2000]

Ode to our Senior Technical Editors
Here at ZATZ, we've been fortunate enough to attract four wonderful Senior Technical Editors, Richard Echeandia, Claire Pieterek, Jason Perlow, and Dan Velasco. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explains the role of Senior Technical Editor and just how these four key people help to make the journal a success. Whether you've ever wondered what Senior Technical Editors do, or you've just been concerned with growing your own career, you owe it to yourself to read this article. [DominoPower Magazine, February 2000]

Ode to our Senior Technical Editors
Here at ZATZ, we've been fortunate enough to attract four wonderful Senior Technical Editors, Richard Echeandia, Claire Pieterek, Jason Perlow, and Dan Velasco. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explains the role of Senior Technical Editor and just how these four key people help to make the journal a success. Whether you've ever wondered what Senior Technical Editors do, or you've just been concerned with growing your own career, you owe it to yourself to read this article. [PalmPower Magazine, February 2000]

Ode to our Senior Technical Editors
Here at ZATZ, we've been fortunate enough to attract four wonderful Senior Technical Editors, Richard Echeandia, Claire Pieterek, Jason Perlow, and Dan Velasco. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explains the role of Senior Technical Editor and just how these four key people help to make the journal a success. Whether you've ever wondered what Senior Technical Editors do, or you've just been concerned with growing your own career, you owe it to yourself to read this article. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, February 2000]

Welcome to the new millennium
Somehow, our intrepid leader managed to get Bill Clinton, Milli Vanilli, Karen Carpenter, cigars, loincloths, IBM, Eudora, pointy-eared Vulcans, flush-toilets, and Charlemagne all into one reasonably lucid editorial. What can we say? Read it and see if he somehow succeeds in pulling it off. [DominoPower Magazine, January 2000]

Welcome to the new millennium
Somehow, our intrepid leader managed to get Bill Clinton, Milli Vanilli, Karen Carpenter, cigars, loincloths, IBM, Eudora, pointy-eared Vulcans, flush-toilets, and Charlemagne all into one reasonably lucid editorial. What can we say? Read it and see if he somehow succeeds in pulling it off. [PalmPower Magazine, January 2000]

Welcome to the new millennium
Somehow, our intrepid leader managed to get Bill Clinton, Milli Vanilli, Karen Carpenter, cigars, loincloths, IBM, Eudora, pointy-eared Vulcans, flush-toilets, and Charlemagne all into one reasonably lucid editorial. What can we say? Read it and see if he somehow succeeds in pulling it off. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, January 2000]

Analysis of Palm and Handspring announcements
All the cards are now on the table. We've seen the Palm and Handspring announcements that should take us much of the way through the end of the year. But what does it all mean? In this important article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz puts the new announcements under his analytical microscope and puts it all into perspective. If you follow Palm Computing at all, you'll want to read this article right now. [PalmPower Magazine, October 1999]

David on WebTV, satellites, and Dreamcast
It's been a while since Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz had a nice one-on-one, he-writes, you-read sort of conversation with our readership. Wait no longer. In this column, David covers such diverse topics as WebTV service, Sega's Windows CE-based Dreamcast, and moving. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, October 1999]

It's not Y2K, it's stupidity!
Tonight, I decided to get on my soapbox. Hundreds of thousands of people read our publications. Maybe if we all started a "let's not be friggin' stupid" campaign, Y2K would work out fine. You're all pretty influential folks. Don't ignore your companies' Y2K efforts. Check into them. Make sure they're spending time making critical systems work and not screwing around being idiotic. Let's try not to put the fate of the world into the hands of a bunch of poorly-trained temps reading off a script. [DominoPower Magazine, September 1999]

Inside the world's first mobile magazine network
On Tuesday, August 17, 1999, ZATZ:Pure Internet Publishing (that's us!) and AvantGo, Inc. announced the availability of the world's first mobile magazine network, available mutually through ZATZ.com and AvantGo.com. This is the first time that a complete network of magazines has been made available for mobile device users. In this article, we'll take you through some of our experiences in setting up this capability, some of the design decisions we made, and some of the discoveries we made once the service went live. For you webmasters out there, this article will also help prepare you for implementing your own mobile delivery systems. [DominoPower Magazine, September 1999]

Inside the world's first mobile magazine network
On Tuesday, August 17, 1999, ZATZ:Pure Internet Publishing (that's us!) and AvantGo, Inc. announced the availability of the world's first mobile magazine network, available mutually through ZATZ.com and AvantGo.com. This is the first time that a complete network of magazines has been made available for mobile device users. In this article, we'll take you through some of our experiences in setting up this capability, some of the design decisions we made, and some of the discoveries we made once the service went live. For you webmasters out there, this article will also help prepare you for implementing your own mobile delivery systems. [PalmPower Magazine, September 1999]

It's not Y2K, it's stupidity!
Tonight, I decided to get on my soapbox. Hundreds of thousands of people read our publications. Maybe if we all started a "let's not be friggin' stupid" campaign, Y2K would work out fine. You're all pretty influential folks. Don't ignore your companies' Y2K efforts. Check into them. Make sure they're spending time making critical systems work and not screwing around being idiotic. Let's try not to put the fate of the world into the hands of a bunch of poorly-trained temps reading off a script. [PalmPower Magazine, September 1999]

It's not Y2K, it's stupidity!
Tonight, I decided to get on my soapbox. Hundreds of thousands of people read our publications. Maybe if we all started a "let's not be friggin' stupid" campaign, Y2K would work out fine. You're all pretty influential folks. Don't ignore your companies' Y2K efforts. Check into them. Make sure they're spending time making critical systems work and not screwing around being idiotic. Let's try not to put the fate of the world into the hands of a bunch of poorly-trained temps reading off a script. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, September 1999]

Inside the world's first mobile magazine network
On Tuesday, August 17, 1999, ZATZ:Pure Internet Publishing (that's us!) and AvantGo, Inc. announced the availability of the world's first mobile magazine network, available mutually through ZATZ.com and AvantGo.com. This is the first time that a complete network of magazines has been made available for mobile device users. In this article, we'll take you through some of our experiences in setting up this capability, some of the design decisions we made, and some of the discoveries we made once the service went live. For you webmasters out there, this article will also help prepare you for implementing your own mobile delivery systems. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, September 1999]

Introducing the new DominoPower channels
We've been hard at work adding all sorts of interesting enhancements to DominoPower Magazine. This month, we added channels. Now you can display the latest DominoPower news headlines and article topics on your own Web site, view them through Carmen's Headline Viewer, or read them on the My Netscape network. [DominoPower Magazine, July 1999]

Introducing the new PalmPower channels
We've been hard at work adding all sorts of interesting enhancements to PalmPower Magazine. This month, we added channels. Now you can display the latest PalmPower news headlines and article topics on your own Web site, view them through Carmen's Headline Viewer, or read them on the My Netscape network. [PalmPower Magazine, July 1999]

Introducing the new Windows CE Power channels
We've been hard at work adding all sorts of interesting enhancements to Windows CE Power Magazine. This month, we added channels. Now you can display the latest Windows CE Power news headlines and article topics on your own Web site, view them through Carmen's Headline Viewer, or read them on the My Netscape network. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, July 1999]

Never trust a browser on faith
This month, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz gets very specific about an HTML coding problem that could reach up and "byte" you on the…but you'll need to read this article to learn how to avoid making a very easy HTML mistake. [DominoPower Magazine, June 1999]

The magic number: $149
There's a new Palm device on the market. In the last few months, we've seen three new devices reach consumers. Breaking from the pack, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz makes the case that the big news might not be the newest Palm devices, but that you can buy a plain, ol' fashioned PalmPilot Professional for $149. Do you agree? Read his June editorial and share your opinion on the PowerBoards. [PalmPower Magazine, June 1999]

Make sure it's got a little 'Oooh' in it…
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz has somehow managed to include Dilbert, Howard Stern, Pauly Shore, tangerine iMacs, and the Palm V into his Windows CE Power editorial (an admitted stretch). After eventually getting on a serious track, he enters into an important discussion of product design and style. Want your product to sell? Make sure it's got a little 'Oooh' in it. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, June 1999]

Back to the future, software style
Part history lesson, part blast from the past, this month's editorial from Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz uses products from the past to inspire greatness in the future. This month, you'll get a great retrospective on software technology, learn a little about what worked really well in the early days of personal computers, and see how to apply the best of that time to software that runs on Palm devices. Whether you're a Palm Computing Platform software developer or an enthusiastic user, you'll gain some valuable perspective reading this article. [PalmPower Magazine, May 1999]

Back to the future, software style
Part history lesson, part blast from the past, this month's editorial from Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz uses products from the past to inspire greatness in the future. This month, you'll get a great retrospective on software technology, learn a little about what worked really well in the early days of personal computers, and see how to apply the best of that time to software that runs on Windows CE devices. Whether you're a Windows CE software developer or an enthusiastic user, you'll gain some valuable perspective reading this article. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, May 1999]

Some days it's just so good to be me
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz has been taking his megalomania pills again. They're big pills. Big, important pills. He's got a new, exciting magazine, a company with a new, exciting name, and he just won an award for Best Sales and Marketing Strategy from the New Jersey Technology Council. In other words, he's being insufferable again. He's also, vocally -- very vocally -- demanding a foot massage. It's just another month on that roller-coaster column we call "From the Editor-in-Chief". [DominoPower Magazine, April 1999]

Some days it's just so good to be me
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz has been taking his megalomania pills again. They're big pills. Big, important pills. He's got a new, exciting magazine, a company with a new, exciting name, and he just won an award for Best Sales and Marketing Strategy from the New Jersey Technology Council. In other words, he's being insufferable again. He's also, vocally -- very vocally -- demanding a foot massage. It's just another month on that roller-coaster column we call "From the Editor-in-Chief". [PalmPower Magazine, April 1999]

Welcome to Windows CE Power Magazine
Welcome to our newest publication: Windows CE Power Magazine. In his opening editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz takes you inside the publication and answers many of the tough questions he's gotten from Windows CE enthusiasts during the months prior to launching the journal. [Pocket PC Life Magazine, April 1999]

Lessons learned from CRISISWATCH.COM
One of the advantages of being an Editor-in-Chief is that many of David Gewirtz' personal experiences eventually become grist for the editorial mill. Last year he talked about his new car, his cat, and all sorts of other seemingly unrelated topics that, due to sheer editorial hubris, he managed to make relevant to the journal. Now he's trying to turn the CrisisWatch Web site and the Clinton impeachment trial into a relevant topic for DominoPower. Amazingly, he made it work. Since many of you are running your own Web sites, his experiences and lessons learned with CrisisWatch will most probably give you some great ideas for your new projects. [DominoPower Magazine, March 1999]

Palmistry and numerology: understanding branding
Welcome to our March, 1999 issue. This issue marks the first in which we'll be covering the new Palm V and Palm IIIx devices. In his editorial this month, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz talks about product naming and branding, discusses a letter he received from a developer about the Palm brand, and then ends by getting on his little soapbox and pontificating on the Palm V and Palm IIIx names. By the time he's done, we figure he'll have ticked off, annoyed, or otherwise offended just about everyone. It's a job. Somebody's got to do it. [PalmPower Magazine, March 1999]

Extracting values from multi-valued fields
This month, Managing Editor Denise Amrich, fresh back from Lotusphere, is writing an editorial on her experiences down there in warm Florida (it's supposed to snow and sleet here tomorrow). Given that, rather than writing his normal "From the Editor-in-Chief" editorial (and subjecting you to two editorials in one issue), Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz rolled up his sleeves and dived into a Notes programming tutorial. In this handy article, you'll learn about a series of powerful @Functions that will make your life much easier when dealing with strings and lists. [DominoPower Magazine, February 1999]

Pure Internet Publishing
It's a brand new year and change is in the air. In his February editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz showcases some of the major changes that are in store for PalmPower and Component Enterprises, the company that publishes PalmPower and DominoPower. If you want to be the first to know about the exciting news, read this article. [PalmPower Magazine, February 1999]

Lotusphere, PowerBoards, and me
Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz is on a tear this month. While two of his favorite editors are going to Lotusphere in warm Orlando, he's stuck in frigid New Jersey being a manager. So, for about a third of his wacky editorial, he rants about cold, Disney, and seat heaters. Then, eventually, he calms down and tells you why not going is the sign of an "innovative company" vs. a "company with an innovative founder". Plus, the new PowerBoards are rocking and, in a fit of actual lucidity, he takes time to honor our amazing volunteer PowerBoard hosts. [DominoPower Magazine, January 1999]

Products of the Year 1998
When we set out to do our first annual Editors' Choice Awards, it was in part because we had observed a number of new products for the Palm computer that were clearly exceptional. In this first section of the Editors' Choice Awards, called the Products of the Year, we show you the truly best of the best. [PalmPower Magazine, January 1999]

PalmPower Editors' Choice Awards - Cool Tools 1998
We continue our first annual Editors' Choice Awards with the Cool Tool Awards. These are those add-on products that smooth out the rough edges, make your Palm organizer more effective, make it more fundamentally capable, and make it more fun. [PalmPower Magazine, January 1999]

PalmPower Editors' Choice Awards - Fun Gadgets 1998
Welcome to the last key area of our comprehensive Editors' Choice Awards: Fun Gadgets. In Fun Gadgets, we recognize those products that are fun, are gadgets, or can be somehow tied into the category of Fun Gadgets (hey, some products are a tough fit!). In any case, we've got even more products that'll knock your socks off. So start reading. [PalmPower Magazine, January 1999]

PalmPower's greatest hits of 1998
January, it seems, is a month for accolades. After all, we've just completed our wide-ranging Editors' Choice Awards, honoring the best and the brightest of Palm computer add-ons. In keeping with this theme, we thought it would be fun to point out to you our favorite articles from the past year. We've covered some amazing material in the past year. If you'd like to take a walk down memory lane -- or catch up on what you missed -- you should read this article. [PalmPower Magazine, January 1999]

It's a small world
You might not expect social commentary in a technical magazine like DominoPower, but sometimes the real world asserts itself when you least expect it. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz dedicates this issue of DominoPower to a female Notes administrator who was most unfairly treated, late one night at Newark airport. [DominoPower Magazine, December 1998]

Take WebDrive out for a spin
At DominoPower, we try to be conscious of the "whole Domino" experience. We're beginning a new series called "WebMaster's Toolkit". In this series, we'll look at products that are not specific to Notes and Domino but may yet help you manage your Domino Internet site. These are products that we've evaluated and found most helpful, useful, and valuable. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz kicks off the series with WebDrive, a fabulous tool that will make any remote FTP site appear to be a local hard drive on your Windows 95/98 systems. [DominoPower Magazine, December 1998]

Our readers are so cool!
Welcome to the December 1998 issue of PalmPower Magazine. Amazingly, this issue marks the completion of our first year of publishing PalmPower! And what a year it's been. In this heartwarming, holiday editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz talks briefly about the first year of publishing PalmPower and then shares an uplifting story about how members of the Palm user community come together and help each other. Happy holidays to all! [PalmPower Magazine, December 1998]

Help us decide: do you want PowerBoards?
This is your chance for real involvement in decision-making at DominoPower. PowerBoards are our discussion boards. They've been astoundingly successful for DominoPower's sister publication, PalmPower, and now we're thinking about adding PowerBoards to DominoPower. But there are some challenges to overcome. And so, rather than just up and doing it, we're asking your opinion. Your vote will decide if DominoPower gets PowerBoards. [DominoPower Magazine, November 1998]

Netscape Communicator 4.5 security alert
This is an Official DominoPower Security Alert and as such, is a must read article. Netscape Communicator 4.5 is transmitting private URLs you and your users are accessing back to Netscape's corporate computers. To learn more about this troubling violation of privacy, you should read this article immediately. [DominoPower Magazine, November 1998]

Coming soon: the PalmPower Editors' Choice Awards
PalmPower Magazine will be publishing its First Annual Editors' Choice Awards in the January issue, available on January 2. Over the next two months, PalmPower's editors will be looking at all manner of fine hardware and software products, choosing the very best products we think you should consider using with your Palm device. In this short article, PalmPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz tells you how you can nominate your favorite products for this special honor. [PalmPower Magazine, November 1998]

The perils of online ordering
Here's public relations lesson 101: never piss off an Editor-in-Chief with hundreds of thousands of readers. He's always looking for great ideas for editorials and if you've managed to tick him off in a way he can use in an article, your company has just become the object lesson of the month. The month, the twin targets of David's ire are 1-800-Flowers and the Audio Book Club. He tried being an online consumer with both. Both screwed up big time, giving him great grist for the mill. The lesson: how weaknesses in your Web solution are no justification for lousy customer service. David also aims his attention at Amazon.com. His only complaint: they're way, way too easy to work with and, therefore, make it way, way too easy to buy way, way too much. [DominoPower Magazine, October 1998]

Massively distributed computing using computing fabrics
Never let it be said that the editors at DominoPower don't give you the juicy stuff. This one's hard-core computer architecture for the serious junky. In his fascinating article, Editor-in-Chief (and former professor of computer science) David Gewirtz gives you a tantalizing preview of the future of how vast networks of processors will connect. [DominoPower Magazine, October 1998]

Make an impression
A friend sent us a wonderful story via email. Normally, we wouldn't just reprint a story from an anonymous writer received over email, but this one is pretty special and we wanted to share it with you all. In his monthly editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shares this warm-hearted, uplifting story and relates it to the Palm experience.  [PalmPower Magazine, October 1998]

DominoPower to you!
We've been trying to find a way to describe our first month of DominoPower Magazine and the phrase that keeps coming to mind is holy cow! We may actually have become the leading Notes and Domino publication (in terms of readership) in that very short time. There's been an absolutely amazing response. It's clear that DominoPower struck a chord among Notes and Domino users worldwide. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shares what he's learned about DominoPower and you in our first thirty days. [DominoPower Magazine, September 1998]

Installing the Palm 2MB upgrade card
We covered the Palm III organizer in considerable depth in March. And we've talked about the 2MB Upgrade Card. But we've never really discussed, in detail, the techniques for upgrading a PalmPilot organizer to a Palm III device. Until now. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz bit the bullet and performed upgrade surgery on his own PalmPilot. The process turned out to be more difficult than expected. In this important article, David explains what went wrong and provides a very valuable, step-by-step procedure for reinstalling applications if the upgrade doesn't work on your first attempt. [PalmPower Magazine, September 1998]

Never say never again
DominoPower Magazine may seem like a deeply serious publication. And it often is. But there are times, like in this fine article by Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz, where there's a fine line between seriousness and, well, movie trivia. With a deft writer's hand, David mixes tasty old James Bond flicks, yummy references to Kim Basinger, and a chunky, chewy short history of Lotus Notes and Domino publications into a robust and flavorful appetizer for our Premier Issue. If you'd like to know more about how DominoPower came to be, you should definitely read this easily digestible article. [DominoPower Magazine, August 1998]

Why we built DominoPower the way we did
"Why isn't DominoPower built in Domino?" We're asked that constantly. The short answer is that we're editors and publishers using the same, pre-existing journal production system we use for PalmPower and other journals that are currently in production. This technology that we've built our business upon makes it possible for us to launch DominoPower. We love Domino and think it's awesome, so we wanted to do a publication in support of it. In this article, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz takes you inside DominoPower so you can learn more about why we built DominoPower the way we did. [DominoPower Magazine, August 1998]

Jeff & Donna's excellent adventure
We were as surprised as everyone else when Palm creator Jeff Hawkins announced his resignation from 3Com. When Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz got the news, he set up an exclusive interview with Jeff to get the whole story. The interview was fascinating, but what did it all mean? How will the departure of 3Com's visionary inventor impact the future of the Palm platform? How will it impact you? Will there be more cool toys? You'll need to read David's editorial to find out. [PalmPower Magazine, August 1998]

A more perfect Palm Desktop
Do you like the Palm Desktop application? Do you think it could be better? So does PalmPower Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. In this trend-setting article, he outlines PalmPower's recommendations for a new and improved desktop design. It's the Palm Desktop we all wish we had. Also, David bids a fond farewell to one overworked columnist and welcomes another. Plus, there's a great way to win a leather PalmPilot jacket, but you'll have to read this article before July 5th to find out how. [PalmPower Magazine, July 1998]

Are you being served?
This is the six month anniversary for PalmPower and Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz celebrates it by asking you for your opinion. In this month's editorial, "Are you being served?", he asks just that. Whether you think the journal is absolutely perfect (as, we know, most of you do!) or you feel some improvements could be made, this is an important article to read and respond to. We also send out a special "thank you" to 3Com and to our readers. Check it out. [PalmPower Magazine, June 1998]

Voice dictation saves the day
It's been a rough month for Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz. A broken arm is never fun. But the show must go on and writing must be done. In his monthly column, David shows you how a voice dictation program can be married with the Pilot Desktop. The solution is amazingly cool. You dictate, and to do items show up in the Pilot Desktop and are available on the PalmPilot at the next HotSync. [PalmPower Magazine, May 1998]

Cars, planes, and Palms, oh my!
Can the PalmPilot save you money when buying a car? This was the all-too-serious question Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz needed to answer. In this article, he tells you about how he loaded up his PalmPilot as both a defensive and offensive weapon in the war that is buying a new car, saving money, and not getting ripped off. [PalmPower Magazine, April 1998]

Is PalmPilot the next Macintosh?
The PalmPilot is inspiring the same enthusiasm among users as the Macintosh did in its early days. In his monthly editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz compares PalmPilot to the spirit of the Macintosh. He also introduces our first PowerBoard Host of the Month. [PalmPower Magazine, March 1998]

Palm III hardware, a detailed first look at the new design
Learn all about 3Com's new Palm III hardware in this in-depth special report. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz got to play with two of the very first Palm III device prototypes and shares with you the results of his extensive examination. This article also includes 13 exclusive, detailed photographs you won't see anywhere else. [PalmPower Magazine, March 1998]

Palm III software, a first look at Palm OS 3.0
Learn all about the software inside 3Com's new Palm III organizers in this in-depth special report. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz got to play with two of the very first Palm III device prototypes and shares with you the results of his extensive examination. This article also includes 16 screen shots captured live off a brand new Palm III device so you can really see it up close and personal. [PalmPower Magazine, March 1998]

What a month!
We've been trying to find a word to describe our first month of PalmPower Magazine and the word that keeps coming to mind is Yowzah! This has been an absolutely amazing four weeks. It's clear that PalmPower struck a chord among PalmPilot users worldwide. Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz shares what he's learned about PalmPower and you in our first thirty days. [PalmPower Magazine, February 1998]

Conducting a symphony of cats
PalmPower Magazine kicks off it's Premier Issue with this warm-hearted introduction. You'll get the inside scoop about starting the publication and you'll also learn how the great features of this site can help you get the most out of your PalmPilot organizer. [PalmPower Magazine, January 1998]