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BRING POST OFFICE INTO YOUR COMPUTER
You simply place your envelope or package on the PROmail and select from a variety of delivery methods such as First Class, Priority, Express and International Mail. Rates are automatically calculated and the special encrypted postage stamp is thermally printed (no ink needed) on the self-adhesive label. The PROmail can also be used without a computer via its Insta-Stamp feature. Since Federal Regulations prohibit private ownership of mailing devices, the unit must be leased and returned to Neopost when service is terminated. Neopost offers different start up promotions so check their web site for details at www.simplypostage.com Software for your cat
Shed a light on your screen
www.onetech.com (877) ONETECH |
| Craig Crossman is a McClatchy-Tribune newspaper columnist writing about computers and technology. He also hosts the nation's longest running nationally syndicated radio talk show on computers and technology, Computer America, heard on both the Business TalkRadio Network® and the Lifestyle TalkRadio Network®, weeknights at 10PM Eastern time. Visit his website at http://www.computeramerica.com |
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If
you're tired of having to go to the Post Office to buy stamps and weighing
packages to get shipping information and rates, then you might want to
check out Simply Postage from Neopost. The PROmail is an integrated
electronic scale and printer that fits in the palm of your hand. It
connects to your Windows based computer via a serial or USB connection and
comes with easy to use software that lets you download postage from the
Internet, track postage usage and maintains a complete name and address
record keeping system.
If
you're both a computer owner and cat lover, CyberPounce has got some
software for you. That's right. CyberPounce is entertainment software for
your cat. According to the company, CyberPounce has been "lovingly
crafted by game software experts under the watchful eye of a leading
animal behaviorist specializing in felines." Basically, the idea here
is to make your computer display images and sounds that will attract your
cat to your computer. But I have to wonder if that's something you really
want to do. After all, having Frisky walk all over your keyboard and
screen while depositing hair and dander everywhere might not be the best
thing for your computer. Still, CyberPounce really does seem to do all it
claims. For you nonbelievers, visit the CyberPounce web site where you can
watch videos of playful cats batting the computer screen and mouse and
generally having a great time wreaking havoc with your precious computer.
CyberPounce comes with over 40 sounds, computer toys and animations plus a
screen saver that will keep your cat purrfectly happy. $14.95.
We
all know that reading a book in poor lighting is bad for your eyes. Well
the same holds true for your computer screen. Using your screen in a dark
room can tire your eyes in no time flat. If you find yourself using a
screen in a poorly lit room, check out the Eclipse Computer Light from
OneTech. The Eclipse is designed to fit squarely on top of virtually any
computer screen. The Eclipse's flat reflector tilts to divert the light
straight down at the optimal angle and illuminates the entire face of the
monitor as well as your keyboard. This effectively reduces and softens the
glaring contrast between the light that comes from the screen and the rest
of the room. If you find yourself burning the midnight oil in front of
your computer, you'll find that an Eclipse is a great way to shine a
little light on the subject. $39.95