Tag: DISASTER

Over the weekend, large corporations have been scrambling to offer support to the devastated north east of Japan, where a tsunami destroyed towns and farmsteads and looks set to claim over 10,000 lives. Google, as always, was the first to respond with a Google Person Finder for Japan. There is now a full Google Crisis Response page for the earthquake and tsunami, which is full of extensive ...

It's very simple, short and sweet -- in true Google style -- and in this case that's a very good thing. Person Finder: Chile Earthquake lets you search a database of records, or submit details of someone you have information about. If you're yet to hear from a friend or family member in Chile, go search. If you're in Chile right now and you have information about survivors, or victims, please ...

...when her computer crashes. Jason's writeup of PMS Buddy inspired me to write a sort of Public Service Announcement. Since I'm sure a lot of our loyal readers are "the friend that knows about computers," I thought I'd share some programs that I should've used long before my wife's hard drive took a dirt nap. Prepping a close one's computer for a catastrophic event is kind of like stockpiling ...

PC World has put together a round-up of ideas to save you from the worst things that could happen to you. These end-game scenarios include: Your computer won't boot You just told off the CEO in an e-mail and instantly regret it No PCs show on the network Your identity has been stolen! Your Net connection is dead You're being sued by the RIAA/MPAA Your device just got doused ...