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  • Final Move from MT 2.661 to MT3

    Learning Movable Type: TypeKey Authentication for Comments. I thought I was done, but it turns out there is a ton of work to be done. MT 2.661 blogs are *not* automatically converted to MT3.0. There is a boatload of work to do as covered in Elise.com and also in “Anzi”:http://www.anzidesign.com/archives/000443.html You can see this because…

  • Final Fix for Blackberry 7230, Windows XP SP2 and Outlook 2003

    Well its taken forever to figure out how to fix the various problems. There are lots of postings. I basically got the install problem to work with XP SP2, but I’ve been unable to synchronize because when I go to the Desktop Manager and choose Intellisync/Configure PIM/Address Book/Choose/Browse, I don’t get an folder enumerated. Also,…

  • Quantum String Costume

    Calvin wants to be a quantum string for Halloween (I know, the acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree). So we need a picture of a quantum string for the front of his sweatshirt (black of course) and the equations on the back. Here are the places to look for photos of strings: * “Cosmic…

  • Portable Speakers

    Need one of these portable speakers for presentations. Got an el cheapo Radio Shack thing for $40, but it is incredibly heavy and you have to bring two speakers. That’s because it uses 4C batteries each and is very bulky. The reviews for portable speakers absolutely stink from the mainstream sites, but “Ipod lounge”:http://www.ipodlounge.com/reviews_more.php?id=5016_0_6_0_C seems…

  • Coolest Bluetooth Headset

    Since we are getting all kinds of new phone stuff, might as well try Bluetooth headsets. I’ve never liked them because they are so gigantic, but a little trolling shows this Bluespoon to be pretty amazing. Just 10 grams and not expensive. There is a big brother that has a DSP in it that costs…

  • Need MMC for Nokia 6620

    MMC vs. SD and “Flashcards.co.nz”:http://www.flashcards.co.nz/knowlege-base/mmc-card-vs-sd-card.html. We are getting Nokia 6620 for various demonstrations and need a big memory card. It takes MMC, but I’ve never understood the difference with SD until now. Basically SD is newer and has a higher transfer rate, but has some mysterious copy protection scheme. They are the same shape, so…

  • Hosting Your Blog

    Hey if you are thinking of getting a blog, go hang out with Mark over at “tqbloghosting”:http://www.tqbloghosting.com/. I’ve been working with him for two years now and he’s great. We have about a dozen blogs all running on his servers.

  • Trek 5900 Headset Fix

    _David Diamond wrote me pointing out that the 5900s from 2000-2003 had a problem where the headset was not loctited down so they are sticky. Its a little complicated to fix, but he has the procedure. Trek will fix under warranty too apparently. Here are his fix-it notes or maybe take it to your local…

  • More on the NSLU2 Delayed Write Problem

    _More on the delayed write problem from Erik who is struglling like me to get the thing to work_ I bugged tech support at Linksys and they suggested turning off write caching on the local disc of the machine doing the writing to the NSLU2, disable all software firewalls, and if that doesnt work try…

  • WMV on DVDs and Photo on a DVD

    _Great questions from my buddy Dan about how to get formats back and forth_ Say Rich, what’s the best way to: # Burn .WMV files onto a DVD in DVD format? # Produce a photo slide show video? Well, there is the best way and there is the easiest way. So, easiest way answers are…