a blog about tech stuff – mostly.

  • Flippin’ Awesome Air Show

    Hope I’ll be able to go see one of these some time, just amazing!   Cameron Airshow 2014 from Aero Media Group on Vimeo.

  • Windows 10

    I think I want Windows 10, if only for the new Task Manager.  I know it’s there in Windows 8 / Server 2012 but everyone knows the OS wasn’t ready yet. This is the first time since Windows 7 that I’m actually excited interested about getting a new Windows OS installed on one of my computers.

  • Windows 10 Technical Preview – Installing in VirtualBox

    Here’s a quick guide to getting Windows 10 installed in a VirtualBox. Download the Windows 10 Technical Preview ISO from Microsoft (x64 used in this example) or from a torrent magnet link.

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  • Rokoding 480p DVD Settings

    This is originally from rokoding.com.  Their website is currently having some issues and I found a copy.  If anyone else needs these settings, they’re here!  Alternatively, maybe give the guy some money to pay for dedicated hosting.  I’m going to try to do so as soon as I can.

  • Some other great things about Google Apps

    There’s a few more things that are great about the Google Apps service!  I’ve listed a few in an earlier post, but this is a continuation of what the service can do for you: A custom email address is key to continue building your brand and it’s included when you setup your Gmail account. In addition to…

  • The Best Self-Hosted Alternatives to Popular Services

    Lifehacker re-post.  Good info for those who want to ditch public “cloud” services and make their own: http://lifehacker.com/the-best-self-hosted-alternatives-to-popular-services-1579866571

  • Adobe Flash Player Offline Installers – N/M!

    If you want to download Adobe Flash Player without Adobe’s additional software or the online installers, go here to find the individual exe’s and msi files for all browser types: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/distribution3.html Edit – Don’t bother. Adobe isn’t publishing these files anymore, you have to sign up for a distributor license in order to use them…

  • Need to hire someone to help you fix something?

    Give Thumbtack a try! It’s a website that I found that allows you to offer your services or find someone that can help you with a problem or project in your area.  I haven’t successfully been able to provide any services yet, but I believe I’ll be able to do so very soon. Check them…

  • Ice Storm Destruction – 2014

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