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Podcasting on the Horizon?

A few years and websites ago, I recorded a couple podcasts about Synergy and Google Earth. My podcasting ventures never took off for a variety of reasons:
1. I was using CRT monitors, which are notoriously bad for pointing cameras at.
2. My cameraman / interviewer was using a handheld videocamera with no tripod, so the video [...]

Installing Visual Studio 2008 Beta (Codename: Orcas)

There must be a clause somewhere that I missed during my customary thorough examination of the EULA… Free? Professional? Maybe it’s just because it’s Beta 2… dunno. But sweet. Google “Orcas” to find it. Dev tools ftw.

The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease

Following up on The Saga of the Comcast Internet Connection, yet another Comcast Technician was sent to my house today.
As some of you will recall, Comcast bought Adelphia in late 2006. Comcast has replaced everything from my network to the backyard cable tap. The house is filled with brand-new coaxial cabling, and we’re on our [...]

Comcast Situation Escalates

As many of you know, I’ve been having trouble with my Comcast Internet connection since Comcast bought Adelphia sometime in late 2006. This post follows up on my progress, or lack thereof.
Yesterday, a Comcast Technician arrived for a service call and replaced the exterior coaxial cable and placed us on a different port on the [...]

Google 411: You’ll Never Dial 411 Again

You’ll Never Call 411 Again! Google has just released Google 411, a free replacement for the crappy 411 you’re currently using. Call 1-800-GOOG-411 (800.466.4411) from any phone. Much like Google Local Search, it will accept a ((city && state) || zip code), and any search term. For example, on Google Local Search you might search [...]

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