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Continue reading →: Zenphoto Password protect
How do I password protect my albums? « zenphoto forums. I haven’t used zenphoto in a while, but still like it mainly because it is file system based, so I can do big reorganizations of my 7,000 photos without painful user interface interactions. In this case, the main thing is…
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Continue reading →: Stocking stuffers for the perennially cold
Hey it’s freezing up here. So how do u keep warm? Pelonis. Not a super choice. The delonghi hmp 1500 is very popular on amazon $79 and is very small and light and not ugly like the oil filled radiator models. $69 at newegg. $64 at Walmart but out of…
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Continue reading →: Figuring out font type and color
I remember when figuring out a font was impossible, but now it’s easy, just myfonts.com/WhatTheFont or whatfontis.com by feeding it a jpeg of the font you don’t recognize and it popts it back to you. When you get a match, then you can see how to download it by typing…
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Continue reading →: Stocking stuffers for business professionals
When you get a new job, you have to look the part. Some good reviews at the Wirecutter: Filson Original Briefcase. This is such a cool looking vintage thing. The one from Apolis is really amazing. It is canvas leather and made from cotton from Ugandan farmers. How amazing is…
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Continue reading →: Stocking Stuffers for Home Theater Nerds
What a terrible time to love home theaters, we are the start of a big transition to 4K TV (4x the resolution of HD) and prices are literally crashing. The top models seem to be according to hdguru.com and soundandvision.com and their uhd reviews: Sony XBR65W900A. (TrustedReviews)he price is falling…
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Continue reading →: Stocking stuffers for do-gooders
Well if you care about the world, might as well put your money where your mouth is and also some cute local manufacturers; Apolisglobal.com. They source from around the world and help coops just about everywhere. Metamorphicgear.com. This is a Seattle company that recycles goods. Maybe not the prettiest but…
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Continue reading →: Stocking Stuffers for neat freaks
Well buying a vacuum cleaner might sound like the height of boooorrrringgg, but what if you have someone who really needs 🙂 Consumer Reports is usually a good source for this and the $30 a year subscription is well worth it. After looking there are other places, the best “stick…
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Continue reading →: Cyber Monday and Amazon deals
I had always thought that Amazon didn’t have any deals that include cash back. I was wrong. For certain stores, evrewards says ebates.com has them. 6% off for Toys for instance on top of the savings today. I’m so sorry I didn’t see this earlier! And its getting late but…
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Continue reading →: Windows 7 and Lightboost
Ok, I haven’t used a Windows machine in a long time, but here’s a tip. If you are lucky enough to have a fancy display like the ASUS 27 which is a 144 Hz monitor, then you can turn on Lightboost to get much less flicker and motion artifacts as…
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Continue reading →: Stocking Stuffers for People who love bugs
OK, I may regret it, but if you love bugs and other critters, you can’t live without: Sea Monkey Aquarium. Because brine shrimp are so cute.. Antsalive.com. The place to get ants and their habitats!