Saw this today and thought it was classic: Part of diagnostics is spending time figuring out not only what the problem is, but also sorting through what it isn’t.
Browsing Posts published in June, 2010
Diagnostics
June 30, 2010
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Java – it must be caffeine free
June 28, 2010
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A lot of folks look at Sun’s “Java” engine as a most wonderful, empowering tool. I, however, shudder each time that little red coffee cup appears on my screen. Why do I react that way? It’s because in my experience, Java is problematic. There are tons of versions, none of which really are compatible with [...]
20 Combinations Of Animals Riding Other Animals
June 25, 2010
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I guess some people have a lot of free time, making stuff like this. Anyway, some of mine got spent looking at these goofy pictures. The payoff was a smile on my face. A couple of examples:
Build Your Own Multitouch Surface Computer
June 24, 2010
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How cool is this? This is a doable project which gives you a really neat toy when you are done. Be the first on your block to have the fabled “microsoft table” – on a budget! Build Your Own Multitouch Surface Computer | Maximum PC
New! Check out the weather page
June 23, 2010
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I added a weather page so you can easily see what the current weather & forecast is in Lake Arrowhead. Of course, that’s the location you’d care about, right? The link is in the top right hand corner of the window, next to “Visitor Map”
Illegal Aliens – the Arizona controversy
June 23, 2010
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I’m quite appalled at the controversy raging over Arizona’s new tougher illegal alien laws. First, for those of you who don’t know; I was not born in the US. I was born in England. My family emigrated to Canada, and a few years later, to the US. We did all our paperwork and so forth, and we [...]
Save gas – use Coke & Mentos!
June 21, 2010
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Tired of spending too much money on gasoline for your car? These guys have an alternative! http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid46203253001?bclid=46211877001&bctid=89637870001
Redneck Words of Wisdom
June 18, 2010
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REDNECK WORDS OF WISDOM – These should be useful to trot out on unsuspecting folks at the next quiet meeting you attend
Apple and Microsoft's Tug of War – Interesting
June 16, 2010
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Apple and Microsoft’s Tug of War – from NYTimes.com It’s interesting to mouse-over the various “i” (information) icons on the chart to see what happened with the respective companies at different times.
Powermat – a cool accessory for your phone
June 15, 2010
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Here’s a cool phone accessory I ran across: Powermat USA There are two classes of devices that can be used with this charger. Supported devices (iPhone, iPod, BlackBerry, etc) are provided with a replacement back cover which contains the wireless interface. All other devices have to use a small square interface with a mini-usb connector [...]
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