May 25, 2007
May 24, 2007
May 14, 2007
Instructions to the residents of Mountain View
Dear residents of Mountain View:
If you're trying to use your home Wi-Fi network and your Windows XP computer keeps connecting to a different network with a stronger signal:
1a. Right click on task tray icon corresponding to your wireless connection, choose "View Available Wireless Networks"
-OR-
1b. Start / Settings / Network Connections / Wireless
2. Click "Advanced..."
3. Select the "Wireless Networks" tab
4. Click "Advanced"
5. Uncheck the box "Automatically connect to non-preferred networks"
6. Click "Close"
7. If any networks appear under "Preferred networks" that you don't want to use, select them and click "Remove"
8. Click OK
9. Enjoy your home network
Alternatives:
a. Don't use Windows XP.
b. Use a Mac.
c. Use Linux.
d. Use (cough) Vista.
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If you're trying to use your home Wi-Fi network and your Windows XP computer keeps connecting to a different network with a stronger signal:
1a. Right click on task tray icon corresponding to your wireless connection, choose "View Available Wireless Networks"
-OR-
1b. Start / Settings / Network Connections / Wireless
2. Click "Advanced..."
3. Select the "Wireless Networks" tab
4. Click "Advanced"
5. Uncheck the box "Automatically connect to non-preferred networks"
6. Click "Close"
7. If any networks appear under "Preferred networks" that you don't want to use, select them and click "Remove"
8. Click OK
9. Enjoy your home network
Alternatives:
a. Don't use Windows XP.
b. Use a Mac.
c. Use Linux.
d. Use (cough) Vista.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
May 01, 2007
March 23, 2007
February 17, 2007
Run Vista Legally Without Activation (For Awhile)
Use Vista without activation for up to 120 days, rather than the default 30.
When you get to the 30th day, just run
When you get to the 30th day, just run
slmgr -rearm and you get another 30 days. You can do this 3 times.
February 09, 2007
Freakish traffic intersections
ATTAP Unconventional Arterial Intersection Design shows you how lucky you are not to live in a place where they have the dreaded Continuous Flow Intersection.
February 07, 2007
January 30, 2007
Video of the day (audio required)
I'm not sure if I should watch Auch Zwerge haben klein angefangen.
January 23, 2007
Camera autofocus test chart
Here's a handy and free test chart that you can use to test the autofocus of your camera and lenses.
(via Ian L)
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(via Ian L)
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January 16, 2007
Goodbye, Rich
My friend Rich Girerd died this morning after a long struggle with cancer. Rich was the first friend I made when I came to California with my former employer. Always active, always outgoing, and a brilliant mind too. We'll miss you, Rich, and look forward to seeing you again when our time comes.
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
January 15, 2007
Radio Licensing Scam Alert
I just got a letter from "Business Radio Licensing" of 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA, telling me it was time to renew a radio license that I hold. They charge a mere $180 for this service. For a $85 license that can be renewed instantly by credit card at the FCC Universal Licensing System, or by mail direct to the FCC, what value are they providing? Smells like a scam to me.
They appear to accept email at info@businessradiolicensing.com, but their web site isn't set up yet.
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They appear to accept email at info@businessradiolicensing.com, but their web site isn't set up yet.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
January 08, 2007
December 03, 2006
November 19, 2006
Music from video sampling
"All the sounds are the actual audio from the original video tape. No alterations has been made other than basic timeline editing. I can neither play the drums nor the piano".
November 18, 2006
November 15, 2006
Uncle Mark's gift guide and almanac 2007
Gift suggestions, and some random useful tips. Last year he recommended the 20Q ball for kids. Spot on. This year looks good too (and the 20Q ball makes a repeat appearance).
Splice - Meet. Mix. Mashup.
(Warning: gratuitous use of Flash all over the place)
Collaborate on music (or nonmusic) through the power of web two point oh.
Collaborate on music (or nonmusic) through the power of web two point oh.
November 07, 2006
You, too, can complain like a pro
My complaint about Mr. Johnny Whatsisname, Sr.
I realize that everyone is entitled to his opinion, and I respect this. I also hope that you will all respect mine as you read this letter. But before I continue, allow me to explain that knowledge is the key that unlocks the shackles of bondage. That's why it's important for you to know that not only does Mr. Johnny Whatsisname, Sr. expand, augment, and intensify the size and intrusiveness of his claque, but he then commands his apparatchiks, "Go, and do thou likewise." Doesn't he ever get tired of calling everyone an ornery heretic? Mr. Whatsisname is right about one thing, namely that fear is what motivates us. Fear of what it means when the most inconsiderate four-flushers you'll ever see herald the death of intelligent discourse on college campuses. Fear of what it says about our society when we teach our children that Mr. Whatsisname's opinions represent the opinions of the majority -- or even a plurality. And fear of overbearing scroungers like Mr. Whatsisname who take away our sense of community and leave us morally adrift. He recently went through a pessimism phase in which he tried repeatedly to dissolve the bonds that join individuals to their natural communities. In fact, I'm not convinced that this phase of his has entirely passed. My evidence is that Mr. Whatsisname will do everything in his power to wage an odd sort of warfare upon a largely unprepared and unrecognizing public. No wonder corruption is endemic to our society; Mr. Whatsisname plans to acquire power and use it to indoctrinate the most nasty crybabies I've ever seen. The result will be an amalgam of mindless prætorianism and profligate statism, if such a monster can be imagined. In closing, all that I ask is that you join me to stop Mr. Johnny Whatsisname, Sr. and tackle the multinational death machine that he is currently constructing.
I realize that everyone is entitled to his opinion, and I respect this. I also hope that you will all respect mine as you read this letter. But before I continue, allow me to explain that knowledge is the key that unlocks the shackles of bondage. That's why it's important for you to know that not only does Mr. Johnny Whatsisname, Sr. expand, augment, and intensify the size and intrusiveness of his claque, but he then commands his apparatchiks, "Go, and do thou likewise." Doesn't he ever get tired of calling everyone an ornery heretic? Mr. Whatsisname is right about one thing, namely that fear is what motivates us. Fear of what it means when the most inconsiderate four-flushers you'll ever see herald the death of intelligent discourse on college campuses. Fear of what it says about our society when we teach our children that Mr. Whatsisname's opinions represent the opinions of the majority -- or even a plurality. And fear of overbearing scroungers like Mr. Whatsisname who take away our sense of community and leave us morally adrift. He recently went through a pessimism phase in which he tried repeatedly to dissolve the bonds that join individuals to their natural communities. In fact, I'm not convinced that this phase of his has entirely passed. My evidence is that Mr. Whatsisname will do everything in his power to wage an odd sort of warfare upon a largely unprepared and unrecognizing public. No wonder corruption is endemic to our society; Mr. Whatsisname plans to acquire power and use it to indoctrinate the most nasty crybabies I've ever seen. The result will be an amalgam of mindless prætorianism and profligate statism, if such a monster can be imagined. In closing, all that I ask is that you join me to stop Mr. Johnny Whatsisname, Sr. and tackle the multinational death machine that he is currently constructing.
November 05, 2006
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