Remote Control Extender, convert your IR remote to RF. (1)

July 2nd, 2008 in Reviews, Technology

Are you sick of playing target practice with your remote controls? I tried several “remote control extenders”. Most of them relayed the infrared signal from one room to another. You still had to point the remote at the sensor and in most cases aim it. When I stumbled across the…

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CSS Naked Day (0)

April 9th, 2008 in Coding, Editorials, Technology

No my site isn’t broken… Today I am observing CSS Naked Day to help promote web standards.

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Old Technology Meets New (XBox HD DVD » Asus Eee) (1)

February 23rd, 2008 in Editorials, Gadgets, News, Technology

Just as the news that the Microsoft Xbox 360 external HD DVD drive was declared extinct, I found a use for it: load up my new Asus Eee with Windows XP.

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Webmasters: Don’t forget about DNS… (3)

January 30th, 2008 in Editorials, News, Technology

The Domain Name System (DNS) is arguably the single most important part of the internet. Just think: If websites only had a numerical lookup… our Rolodex’s would be massively confusing.

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QOS for SOHO VOIP Solved, Tomato Firmware (12)

January 24th, 2008 in Guides, Technology

One of my biggest challenges setting up my Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Voice Over IP (VOIP) network has been related to Quality of Service (QOS). Have you ever been on a VOIP call and had people complain that you sound like you are in a tin can?

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Funny IT Voicemail, “That Projector Stinks” (1)

January 17th, 2008 in Random Thoughts, Technology

This is a classic… “Matt, Hi it’s rob. I wanted to give you an update on the power point projector that we loaned out. We haven’t used it yet, and there is a reason. Um… Before, we were going to use it for a client presentation, we had a supplier come in and borrow it … “

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Hello World; new server, theme, content, collaboration (1)

January 16th, 2008 in Coding, Editorials, News, Technology

If you are reading this post, the migration is complete. As promised, an all new site, with all new content.

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Google Chart API, Wow! (1)

December 21st, 2007 in Coding, News, Technology

I have always been a sucker for statistical eye candy. Last week Google launched their chart APIs. I have always done charts client-side with a java applet or SWF application. Server-side solutions where always Read More »

How Projects Really Work (0)

December 20th, 2007 in Editorials, Technology

This is an oldie, but a goodie… Read More »

My very own Wiki playground (0)

December 12th, 2007 in Coding, News, Random Thoughts, Technology

If you haven’t already noticed, I added a new section to the site. My very own wiki, where I can organize my links, references and important information. I have many uses for it in mind, we will see if it ever Read More »