2023-01-11 04:09
As mentioned in my survey of bolt-action pens, I decided to buy The Right Choice Painting Company’s bolt-action pen.
Just as I was finishing that post, the pen arrived.
Here’s my… Read More
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2023-01-11 04:09
Intro
This post will introduce you to the world of machined bolt-action pens, first explaining why I care about them, then describing my desires and biases, and finally giving overviews of a… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Things that have excited me lately:
WakeMate – $50 and you might sleep better. It tracks your sleep patterns and wakes you between REM periods. It seems most useful for heavy sleeper… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Clash of the Titans really doesn’t deserve the bad reviews it’s getting. If you like mythology at all, you’ll probably like it. They did take a few liberties with the story… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Quick tip – Not all Linux-based operating systems wake from suspend mode when you use your keyboard. To enable that feature, do this:
echo USB0 > /proc/acpi/wakeup
You can add that… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Important note if you have Intel 4965 wireless (the card used in the Dell XPS m1330, for example) – the Linux drivers for this card do not work well with “Afterburner” mode… Read More
2016-01-26 07:10
I’m a programmer and a gamer, so I spend most of my day using a keyboard and mouse. I haven’t had serious issues with repetitive strain injury, but my hands and forearms do… Read More
2016-01-17 17:19
In an effort to simplify, I’ve moved the site yet again, this time to the much simpler hosted version of WordPress run by Automattic. I had been maintaining the site on a Linode for ye… Read More
2010-02-07 03:17
In the spirit of my previous Exherbo review and guide to fixing an Ubuntu crash, let’s do the same for Fedora!
I was growing a bit tired of the development lag in Crunchbang Linux and… Read More
2009-12-30 02:24
I’m pretty excited about Go, the new programming language from Google. It’s been my obsession over the last few weeks, and I think if you’re a programmer, you should learn… Read More
2009-12-14 19:38
Tim Pope is generously matching donations between now and Christmas on any of his Github projects. All money goes to Vim’s charity, ICCF Holland, that helps children in Uganda. Thank… Read More
2009-09-23 15:02
This is a continuation of part 4 of my energy drink reviews, a special on ABB.
Adrenalyn Stack – Berry Energizing: 7/10
First you get a strong blast of berry flavor, but unfortunately… Read More
2009-09-14 16:24
American Body Building was nice enough to send over a case of their energy drinks to review. I guess I’m an “authority” on energy drinks now. (Sweet.) See part 1, part 2… Read More
2009-09-14 15:45
Mini-review: Inko’s White Tea Energy. 7/10. I appreciate that it’s all-natural, but it’s slightly too bitter for me. You definitely won’t get jitters from its tea… Read More
2009-07-19 03:03
American Body Building sent me a case of energy drinks to try out because of my prior reviews. So far – very impressed. I’ll post a series of reviews as I work through the diff… Read More
2009-04-27 15:51
This is a continuation of parts one and two of my energy drink reviews. I’m trying to find an energy drink to keep me productive at work without too much sugar.
Sobe Power: 8/10
This… Read More
2009-04-14 12:37
This is a continuation of part one of my energy drink reviews. I’m trying to find an energy drink to keep me productive at work without too much sugar.
Arizona Green Tea Energy Drink… Read More
2009-04-08 20:38
This is the next entry in my series of short reviews. Today: energy drinks.
The goal: I want a drink that will keep me conscious and productive at work, without having too much sugar. I&rs&hell…Read More
2009-03-30 17:25
I prefer a lot of small reviews to a few big reviews. So, I’m reviewing seven types of Clif Bars in the same vein as the batches of Wii game reviews I did earlier.
My goal: a tasty, r… Read More
2009-03-07 14:57
Exherbo is a Linux distribution led by a small team of opinionated developers. It’s lean, to say the least, but when they give you a solution for something you can believe it’s… Read More
2009-01-21 18:25
Today is SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY. Go appreciate a squirrel. Give them a rib roast with acorn topping. They are superior beings.Posted in Life Read More
2009-01-05 03:54
I recommend Raymond Smullyan’s The Tao Is Silent if you want to think about ethics or metaphysics.Posted in Reviews Read More
2009-01-04 04:03
Sometimes I fall into the trap of reading about programming and not programming. I can’t always find an interesting project to work on, even though I know there are a sea of opportuni… Read More
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