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August 16th 2007
Tags: FYI

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Caution: Vista and ZoneAlarm Don’t Mix

Before I dived into the world of Windows Vista, I had been using ZoneAlarm firewall and I was quite pleased with it. However it wasn't available for Vista when I first switched over. I tried the newest version of ZoneAlarm right when it became available for Vista. When I installed it ...

June 10th 2007
Tags: nerdy

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Gone Vista

Well, I successfully made the switch to Vista. I'm going to post my experience with the whole process; however I will say that thus far I am very happy!

January 22nd 2007
Tags: Grinds My Gears

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Vista Signature Edition

Not only does Microsoft have the lockdown as the defacto operating system for PC's. They expect us to shell out more money for a limited edition "signature" version of windows. It doesn't seem to limited since there is going to be about 20,000 copies of it. I guess they don't want ...

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May 9th 2008
Tags: Weird, video No Comments

Those Whacky Indians Throw Babies Off the Roof. Seriously.

I don't know what to say.

May 9th 2008
Tags: Dave III, Pictures No Comments

A few more pictures of my nephew

His Baptism

May 7th 2008
Tags: nerdy No Comments

FIOS installed, here is the speed test

I just got my Verizon FIOS Internet and Cable. I went to speedtest.net and ran a test. That's 15,489 kb/s down and 13,601 kb/s up. I did test with my MacBook Pro over WiFi connect to the Verizon wireless G router. I should be getting 15 kb/s up, I'll have to test ...

May 7th 2008
Tags: General One Comment

Shows That I DVR

So I'm sitting here waiting for the Verizon guy to come and install my FIOS Internet and TV. So I need to make a list of what shows I have set to record on my old DVR. Please note, many of these shows are my girlfriends! Entourage 30 Rock Three Sheets South Park Heroes The Office Law ...

May 4th 2008
Tags: FYI 2 Comments

The Key to Kick-ASS Coffee

No matter what brand of coffee you buy or how you brew it. The way you grind it has a lot to do with the quality of coffee that you're gonna get. About two years ago I started to really get into drinking good coffee. I was thinking about getting ...