Deleting old WordPress database entries from MySQLThe downside to installing WordPress plugins is the junk often left behind in the database when you remove them. Here’s what I came across (and removed) in mine. |
![]() | The best H.264 / x264 settings for HandbrakeA somewhat brief list of some quick-and-dirty “best” advanced settings for Handbrake, based on v0.9.3. |
![]() | Reducing the Northbridge temps on the MSI X58 PRO-E motherboardThe northbridge on the X58 PRO-E is notorious for getting hot. I walk through the process of pulling the heatsinks and applying new paste to bring those temps down. |
![]() | Antec Sonata III case reviewI look at the Sonata III with a comparison against the old piano-finish variant. |
MSI GT735 Notebook and Windows 7 64-bitBringing the MSI GT735 from Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit. |
![]() | VLC Mac Stutter – the fixAddressing stutter on the Mac using VLC 1.x, with a screenshot to help along the way. |
2.4Ghz vs 5Ghz, D-Link DWA-160 short review, a kink, and the fixA look at the DWA-160, with a deeper focus on the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz aspects. |
Migrating CPanel awstats from one host to anotherThe downside to relying on AWSTATS for statistics tracking through WHM is that if you move to a new host, it can take some manual work to get that data transferred. Here’s how I did it. |
![]() | Mac OS X Drivers for the HP Color LaserJet 1600Trying to get the LaserJet 1600 working on Mac OS X isn’t a simple plug-and-play experience, though it is possible. |
The Fix – DarkStar One crashing in Windows 7DarkStar One was crashing in Windows 7. The solution involves deleting and installing some new files, but isn’t too challenging. |
Darkstar One – getting to OdiaIn DarkStar One, I was stuck trying to figure out how to get to Odia. Took a little searching, but I finally found it. |
![]() | The lapping test – reducing temps by lapping a CPU’s heatspreader & heatsinkLapping a CPU – the process. |
Prime95 for Mac OS XTrying to find Prime 95 for the Mac was a little tricky. After a fair bit of searching, I finally came across the download link. |
![]() | Intel E2140 + ASUS P5B-VM SE overclockingA look at overclocking the E2140, and results! |
![]() | Optical SPDIF out on a Soundblaster Audigy 2A detailed pinout and instructions for using SPDIF via the Audigy 2. |
![]() | LED’s in an instrument clusterThe power savings by using LED bulbs in a vehicle can be substantial. But how about replacing the small bulbs in an instrument cluster? |
From regular to LED bulbs – How much of a power savings can you expect?I measure the current pulled by regular automotive bulbs, and then by their LED replacements. The difference in power draw is substantial. |
Rub a dub dub, 3 men in a tub (actually a boat).A brief, but fun riddle that involves transporting 3 people in the shortest number of trips possible. |
USB hub review – the i-rocks CRYSTAL IR-4300 4-port USB 2.0 powered hubI grabbed my first ever USB hub – the i-rocks IR-4300 and gave it a whirl. Pictures, specs, and instructions are included. |
Here’s a fun one… Vista drivers for the Samsung ML-1210 printer (shared over a network)Installing the ML-1210 on Vista, and over a network is a painful combination. I managed to do it, but it took a lot of trial and error. You’ll see why. |