Stephen Kennedy's Rants

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I got an email today from Sirius Canada indicating that we can finally listen to our radio subscriptions across the Internet! This is something that US subscribers have been able to do for some time and was expected in Canada last spring. That day is here!

If you are a Sirius subscriber and have not received an email yet, contact Sirius customer services to get your login account ID and password!

Another great free tool that I have found and use on a regular base is found at http://www.logmein.com

They offer a free service that allows you to remotely access your PC securely from anywhere on the internet. While Windows XP Pro has remote desktop, one of the really great things about this tool is it allows you to set up multiple pcs behind a router without having to open a port on your firewall for everyone. It works on XP Pro, as well as home and windows 2000. I also use it to access pcs that are on networks for monitoring the network itself. The best thing about it is that it is a free product. No gimmicks.

If you need to access your pc or multiple pcs on your network I would suggest downloading this product and give it a try.

Stephen

This is something really cool that a client introduced me to yesterday. Go to www.stumbleupon.com and sign up for a free account and download the tool bar. When signing up enter some of your interests. Once the toolbar is installed and you are all set up, click on the stumble button. It will take you to a random website that is related to yoru interests. You can refine your criteria by clicking on the thumbs up or thumbs down buttons on the tool bar.

 I have been playing a little bit with it today and have found a number of sites with cool utilities and information I knew nothing about.

I encourage you to give it a try!