Scenario:
After configuring your router or computer with the OpenDNS nameservers, you can no longer:
a) connect to WHS through the client console
b) establish a connection between two systems running KaVoom! KM
Last week I upgraded three of my systems to the newest Windows 7 RC (build 7100). After doing so, I realized that the Netflix Movie Player would no longer install because it isn’t compatible with Windows Media Player 12.
It appeared my options were to either hack a rollback to WMP11 or switch over to the Netflix Silverlight player. I had purposely been avoiding the latter because of all the [negative] [feedback]. Additionally, once you opt-in to use that player, you can’t revert your account back. So you’re stuck with it, whether you like it not.
Several weeks back I purchased an ‘Easy and Fun TouchKit’ for my Acer Aspire One and finally got around to installing it two days ago. I purchased the kit off of ebay for $95 plus $25 shipping, but you could also purchase it directly from the FidoHub website.
The touchscreen kit features a solderless design, so installation was fairly uncomplicated (with exception to wire management). I video taped the install process, divided it up into three parts and uploaded them to YouTube. A link to each video is included below for anyone who would prefer a visual guide to work with as well.
I finally got around to softmodding my old xbox last night in order to run XBMC on it. It is something I’ve been wanting to do for at least a year now, but had procrastinated on because I thought it would be more complicated than it actually was.
I initially made the attempt last week, but because I didn’t have an Action Replay kit (the reader or memory card) – I followed another tutorial that outlined how to use a USB flash drive with a homemade xbox-to-usb cord for transferring the Linux os & game save exploit needed to perform the softmod.
Until this past year, I’d always been a Windows user. Unlike a lot of die hard geeks, I don’t think Microsoft is evil incarnate nor do I feel there is anything wrong with a company wanting to make a profit from their products. However, because I have a curious mind and enjoy putzing around on my systems, I started exploring a few different Ubuntu-based Linux distros several months back. Initially it started with Xubuntu on a system I was building for my 3 year old. All of the hardware was pretty old, so I wanted OS that was lightweight and had minimal system requirements.
The following is a list of eBook readers that are currently available, or will be soon. I’m mainly putting this together for my own reference as I search for the perfect reader. The inspiration came from MobileRead Wiki, which provides a more comprehensive comparison matrix of these readers, though I wanted to maintain my own list for personal reference.
Because some of these readers are actually re-branded versions of the same device hardware (though may have different firmware), I’ve grouped them together by the hardware manufacturer. I will be adding to this list over time, so it is a work in progress.
Reading is one of those small indulgences that I would almost rather lose a limb than have to give up. When I’m stressed with work or life in general, loading up my eBook Reader and losing myself for a day or two almost always puts my mind right again. Although dedicated eBook Reading devices have been around for awhile, they still don’t seem to be as well-known or mainstream as they deserve to be. However, eBook popularity is definitely on the rise , so I think there is going to be a wider array of device options available to consumers over the next couple of years.
eBookwise 1150
I currently use a low-cost eBookwise 1150 for 99% of my reading needs. It has flaws but essentially does what I wanted it for. Before making that purchase, I’d struggled for at least a month or two as to whether or not I should opt for a higher-priced e-Ink device [2] instead. Living in the middle of nowhere as I do, walking into a store for a hands-on demonstration wasn’t an option. Instead, I watched dozens of YouTube videos and read every review I could find on all of the models available at the time.