Stark Insider two week review: Bollinger, Livermore, Loreto Bay and SouPerBowl blooper!
I missed getting our week in review out last week as we were up in Livermore and focused on more wine country adventures. And the down-to-earth, slightly folksy Livermore showed us a good time with plenty of wine tastings, barrel tours and fun times with friends. We also had...
Windows 7: My first impressions
So far the scuttlebutt on Windows 7 is positive. Overwhelmingly and surprisingly so.
After all, isn't this the same allegedly evil Microsoft that has tormented us poor computer users for years? I'd say sometimes deservedly so (using OS monopoly against Netscape to win browser wars) to other times unjustified (the...
Review: Superb CellarTracker cloud service catalogs your cellar, enhances life with wine
I see no reason why I would use any other system to manage my cellar then 'CellarTracker!'
The top 3 CES products worth waiting for (and 1 over-hyped to avoid)
With the Consumer Electronics Show behind us now, it's time to update our gadget lust lists. Or is it really? I mean when I review all the announcements and new products showcased at this year's show (which, not surprisingly, saw attendance plummet 25%) I don't see a whole lot...
MSI Wind review: Going places without breaking the bank or your back
I'm amazed at what you can get for $350.
Has Google dropped the ball, and missed the biggest market opportunity since search?
Technology disruptions cause huge market opportunities for companies savvy enough to pounce on them.
The latest is the so-called Netbook craze; small, low-priced portable computers that offer just enough power to check email and surf the web. They've grabbed headlines all week at CES in Las Vegas. Everyone is in...
This week in tech: Some of my thoughts on Macworld and CES
January is a favorite time of year for me. Two big events every year create all kinds of excitement with product announcements, technology visions and some pie-in-the-sky dreaming. Of course the two shows are Macworld and CES.
This year's Macworld in my view was a bust, but carried plenty of...
Slot car racing a 35 year old basement tradition at the Starks
Over the years the collection has grown to over a hundred different types from manufacturers such as Aurora AFX, Tyco and Life-Like.
HP dv5t laptop review: The first place to look for value and performance
Worthy of the HP name. A home run. Some minor quibbles, but so much to like I highly recommend it.
