Archive for March, 2008
Tips to fix your soaked cell phone
Since I’ve been talking a lot about cell phones lately I figured I’d share some knowledge I gave to a co-worker that saved her Blackberry the other day. I got a call on Monday from Kristen, She apparently had dropped her Blackberry in the bath tub while it was filling with water. The Cellphone was [...]
Drug Deal on Google Maps Street View
This dealer probably has no idea what Google Map’s Street View is but if he ever discovers this: 3912 S Vincennes Ave (approximate address) he will realize the streets is watching, literally. That is epic. If you are having trouble viewing the page, heres a screen shot of a drug deal in progress caught by [...]
DVD Ripping and Burning
Several months ago I wrote a tutorial How to burn copyrighted DVDs. It was a very simple, basic explanation of how to copy a DVD that was Copyrighted. Lifehacker has recently posted a far superior article: Turn your PC into a DVD ripping monster that covers pretty much everything I had mentioned in my original [...]
Hoppy Easter !
Happy easter to everyone that celebrates it, although it’s not a very positive photo, it definitely made me laugh.
Powerful effects for your website
Here’s a collection of 10 powerful AJAX effects to enhance your web page’s interface. All of which are fairly easy-to-implement and feature how-to tutorials that will guide you during implementation. There comes a point in time where we want to improve our website’s interface or provide a captivating experience that our users will remember.
Prolong the Life of your Laptop Battery
It’s impossible to avoid the life of any lithium battery declining over time. Eventually your laptop that once ran on battery power for 3+ hours will only last under an hour before you need to connect the power adapter. I recently purchased a new MacBook Pro and have been researching the best ways to prolong [...]
Walmart Linux Experiment Fails
Middle America Rejects Wal-Mart Linux Experiment.[via wired] This really wasn’t what our customers were looking for, says a Walmart spokeswoman
Screen Sharing with iChat on OS X Leopard
Traditionally I would only use AIM for an internet messenger. That was before I had a MacBook running OS X Leopard. Apple’s MacBook line comes with a built in camera called iSight, which naturally would allow you to video chat with another person that has the required equipment. Tonight I found one of the most [...]
Gov. Spitzer Linked to Prostitution Ring
read how Eliot Spitzer (Governor of NY) has been caught up in a prostitution ring [via NYtimes] I have acted in a way that violates my obligation to my family and violates my or any sense of right or wrong, said Mr. Spitzer, who appeared with his wife Silda at his Manhattan office. I apologize [...]
BestBuy's PSP on Laptops FTW
If you’ve ever bought electronics from BestBuy odds are the sales person pitched their PSP (product service plan) to go along with your purchase. I use to work in retail and was required by my employer to do the same. On most things I wouldn’t recommend actually spending the extra dough for the ext. warranty, [...]