Anti-Virus software and activation: Why free just might be better than paid

My poor experience with Kaspersky de-activation on licenses I bought. Directly from them. And why free anti-virus has better uptime and is cheaper.

VLC Mac Stutter – the fix

Addressing stutter on the Mac using VLC 1.x, with a screenshot to help along the way.

The TomTom XL 330 S GPS

A brief look at the TomTom XL 330 GPS, and a link to more detailed info.

The Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS

Peeking at the Garmin 255W GPS with some brief details and a link to a longer review.

Make Maya 2009 use a multi core cpu

Maya has a habit of using only 50% of your CPU’s power. By tweaking a couple settings, you get often get it to use the full 100%.

Mac OS X Drivers for the HP Color LaserJet 1600

Trying to get the LaserJet 1600 working on Mac OS X isn’t a simple plug-and-play experience, though it is possible.

VMWare Fusion 2.0.1 vs Parallels 4.0.3810 – Windows GAMING on the Mac.

I take a look at Fusion 2 vs Parallels 4 when it comes to games, and see how they both fare.

Prime95 for Mac OS X

Trying to find Prime 95 for the Mac was a little tricky. After a fair bit of searching, I finally came across the download link.

Energizer CHDC-CA Compact AA/AAA NiMH Battery Charger Review

A review of the Energizer Battery Cooker. I mean… Battery Charger. No wait, I was right the first time.

How to share printers, files, and folders in Windows Server 2003 without requiring a login (user name and password).

Working through the security policies of Windows Server 2003 to do some simple file and printer sharing.

Kill A Watt P4400 Review

A short look at the Kill A Watt power device – an item that helps you check the power consumption of each of your devices.

Wake up and find you can’t move, breathe, or cry for help..?

My encounter with sleep paralysis.

Could a linux-based Google OS compete with Microsoft Windows?

Pondering the possibility of a Google-based operating system. Maybe one day?

Wireless High-Speed in Rural Manitoba

A look at the current (and limited) High Speed internet options in rural Manitoba.

Uh oh - Zenni lenses exposed to hot water

Cleaning eyeglasses without scratching

…because you wouldn’t want to clean glasses *with* leaving scratches, right?

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