Tag Archives: Geek

It’s tough to use a computer with no display

Posted on 2008-12-18 by frank

The screen on my work computer, a Macbook Pro, has died for a 2nd time. The first time, I sent it to Apple as we had no local Apple Authorized Service Center, and they returned it to me with my … Continue reading →

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Is the light on, on, or off?

Posted on 2007-11-28 by frank

This morning as Finley and I left the house for a cool and brisk morning walk, I noticed the cabin lights in our Honda Odyssey were on. I went back in for the keys, opened the front door, and looked … Continue reading →

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Core Image-based image editors

Posted on 2007-10-01 by frank

A gaggle of sub-$100 image editors written atop Core Image: DrawIt – $49 LiveQuartz – Free ChocoFlop – Free Acorn – $39.95 Image Tricks – $14.95 Pixelmator – $59 I haven’t spent time on any of these but a comparison … Continue reading →

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Google 411

Posted on 2007-09-26 by frank

Scott recently mentioned Google had a free mobile 411 service. Yesterday I tried it out on a couple of local places. You can say “Map it” when you get the results, and they send you a text message containing the … Continue reading →

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meta-blogging

Posted on 2007-06-23 by frank

Succinct, easy-to-follow directions on using diff and patch to upgrade WordPress.

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