Google has just released their first public beta for Google Chrome, a brand new web browser based on the Webkit codebase. Currently, only Microsoft Windows is supported with an available download, though there are links to register for updates for Linux and OS X.

For a detailed, though entertaining, explanation on why the company is working on their own web browser, visit the Behind the Open Source Browser Project comic.

Exactly how much of an impact the release of yet another web browser will have is still undetermined, but if any company can make it big, it would probably be Google.

The 2008 Democratic National Convention has just passed and the Republican National Convention begins this week, which means there will be a fair number of speeches you may have wanted to listen to, but just couldn’t find the time.

If you have an iPod or iPhone, Apple is making most of those speeches freely available for download through iTunes. Selected speeches from the 2008 DNC convention are already up, and the RNC should soon follow.

If you’re a member of the audio book club Audible.com, the Election 2008 links on the main page will take you to the same content.

I had an opportunity to speak with Steve Mullen of the Startup BizCast about technology for different types small business owners.

Steve was interested in advice I could give to the three types of owners he identified as the highly-mobile “road warriors”, the flexibility-seeking “home office owners” or the multi-user supporting “small office owners”.

I also had an opportunity to remind all business owners about the importance of both security software, such as antivirus and antispyware protection, as well as data backup solutions, both on-site and online.

The podcast can be listened to via Steve’s website at StartupBizCast.com.

April and August are both “Recycle Your Computer Month” in Cuyahoga County, so residents with unwanted computers, monitors or printers may want to visit the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District website in order to find out where to bring their equipment for safe handling and disposal.

The website answers many frequently asked questions about the program, including what happens to any private data on the hard drive with any computer you bring in.

I had a chance today to speak with Fox 8’s Morning Show team again today as part of their “Tech Know” segment. This time I explained how to cut down on power use by your computer and its accessories.

I recently came across the Quick and Dirty Tips family of podcasts and wanted to recommend them to anyone looking for a few short, but helpful series to add to their daily podcast listening.

Just a sample of their titles:

• Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
• Get-It-Done-Guy Quick and Dirty Tips to Work Less and Do More
• Legal Lad Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Lawful Life
• Modern Manners Guy Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Polite Life
• Small Biz Tech Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Growing Your Business with Digital Tools

The episodes are usually under ten minutes in length, but extremely helpful. Check them out!

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