To help remove 5C FireWire encryption If you’re looking for a job, then my title is probably a let down. Usually the FCC is running around doing stuff that pisses me off, but every once in a while… If you’re trying to record HD with something like a MythTV then you know how much of [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2007
Vista Won’t Remember Network Passwords?
Thursday, February 22, 2007
I keep most of my media on a centrally located MythTV box running Linux. I can share stream music to iTunes on my Mac by running mt-daapd and howl on my Linux box. With Windows XP, everything worked even better; all I had to do was access my music via a Samba share. Unfortunately with [...]
Add a Network Location’s New Location
Thursday, February 22, 2007
You just plunked down that chunk of change for Vista and can’t find the option to add a network location. In order to add a network location, like that site you always ftp in to, double click “My Computer,” right click and select, “Add a Network Location.” Ahh, doesn’t that feel better?
Microsoft Makes Changes To WGA
Thursday, February 22, 2007
As of yesterday WGA for Windows XP now labels your software genuine, non-genuine, or not sure. According to the Register, The opt-in software is available for download from www.microsoft.com/genuine/. It will then be rolled out in Automatic Updates over “the next several weeks or months”. The software will be updated every 90 to 120 days. [...]
2nd ‘Dirty’ Bomb In Iraq
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Last Wednesday terrorist in Baghdad blew up a truck carrying chlorine gas. At least five people were killed and more than 55 were suffering from possible chlorine exposure. On Tuesday, a bomb planted on a chlorine tanker left more than 150 villagers stricken north of the capital. More than 60 were still under medical care [...]
Talk About Brain Drain…
Thursday, February 22, 2007
I’ve never heard of this blog, and I haven’t actually investigated the article. Take what’s written with a grain of salt. Three-quarters of 400 al-Qaeda members, “came from the upper or middle class. Ninety percent came from caring, intact families. Two-thirds had gone to college; two-thirds were married; and most had children and jobs in [...]
Doesn’t That Make It Kinda’ Useless?
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
I’m really not making this up! Vista’s Problem Reporting app just “reported” that it’s not working! I’m not sure if this indicates that Vista is more reliable than XP, or just as crazy as XP.
Skype Adds Business Ratings?
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
In an odd move, Skype’s newest beta (for Windows) includes something called SkypeFind. SkypeFind is a business-recommendation and rating system built right in to the Skype client. While Skype gained popularity through word of mouth it’s a stretch to believe that the method it gained popularity will also apply to an Internet-based rating system.
Game Console Power Consumption
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
While I don’t think this is going to help someone make a decision, it’s not bad to know either. The power consumption of the latest generation of gaming consoles gets tested. Power consumption during game play, DVD playback, standby, and idle were all tested. Link via digg