Sep 10
3

Not Dead: Not Yet Anyway

Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated…I think!

LOL
I can’t believe it’s been 7 months since I last blogged here…what happened to the time?
What happened IN that time?
My daughter got married…
My son & daughter in law had a baby (our first grandchild)…
This weekend my wife and I will celebrate 28 years of marriage…and YES, TO EACH OTHER!
Windows 7 came out…and forever changed the face of Windows and put an end to the curse that was Vista. (Apparently, others would have you believe that Vista was never any good, didn’t work for anyone, etc…but I found that I didn’t have-nor do have-a problem with any of the Vista based machines at work or home. Ah the power of HYPE, eh?)
Everything else seems to pale in comparison to these events but honestly, I was just saying to my friend the other day how often I’m coming
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Sep 10
3

new PS3 news

September 1st, a new system software update (version 3) will be available for the PlayStation 3 (via “System Update” on the XMB/XrossMediaBar). It will add screens for “What’s New” in the PlayStation Store, and recently played games on the XMB.

The price of the 80 GB PS3 is now $299, and the 160 GB version is $399 because…

The newest PS3 will be in stores September 1 for $299 with a 120 GB hard drive. Per Sony, “…users will not be able to install other Operating Systems to the new PS3 system”.

Some new titles upcoming (from SCE Worldwide Studios) are:
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
EyePet
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Heavy Rain
God of War 3
MAG
ModNation Racer
and Gran Turismo 5.

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May 10
3

memory for your mother, for Mother’s Day


Mother’s Day is Sunday (May 9th). Lexar is suggesting that you consider giving portable memory storage (for data) as a gift…

At first thought, it may not seem like a great idea…but, hold on: it’s something she can keep things on and take with her anywhere she goes. She can put important information on it, like a will and health records. Pictures and videos can be available for her to show-off. And, she can copy some music files so she can listen to them.

They can be very stylish. For example, Lexar has drives available in different colors and sizes:

 

“…It also serves as a fashionable accessory and comes with a key chain hole so it can be easily tethered onto a key ring, attached to a backpack, or hooked to a purse or briefcase…”

To enhance it as a gift, I thought you can: purchase a USB drive…copy files to it that she will love (pictures, audio recordings, and videos of and from family)…and then give it to her on Mother’s Day. With a tissue, because there’s a good chance she might think it’s so sweet she’ll shed a tear or two…

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Apr 10
29

Yeti USB microphone review

“You have a package…and it’s ‘heavy’…”

So, I’m thinking I need to warm-up to keep from pulling a muscle…until I saw the box was 10 inches tall, and 5 to 6 inches wide on the sides. It only weighed about 3.5 pounds. (Based on the description by others, maybe we Americans really do need to exercise more…)

“Look, ma…it’s a Yeti!”

(in my best Marlin Perkins voice)
“The Yeti…or, ‘Abominable Snowman’…is a mythological creature. An ape-like cryptid said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet. The names Yeti and Meh-Teh are commonly used by the people indigenous to the region…” (Thanks, Wikipedia.)

However, the “Yeti” I received from Blue Microphones connects via USB. And, it’s got “toys”.

“The Yeti is the most advanced and versatile multi-pattern USB microphone available anywhere. Combining three capsules and four different pattern settings…THX Certified…”

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“THX certifies products for your entire home entertainment experience.”

“THX Certified Multimedia Products are designed and engineered for PC gaming and multimedia on the desktop.”

“…A rigid THX testing process ensures the fidelity of the recording always remains true to its source, allowing you to accurately capture voice-overs, interviews and other sound elements with confidence…”

* Ultimate recording and playback fidelity: Superior design, quality and rigorous lab testing by THX affirms the best possible recording and playback fidelity.

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On the front of the microphone there is a mute button, and a volume control for the headphone jack which is at the bottom of the microphone.

At the rear is a gain control, and the pattern selector for:
Omnidirectional (picks up sound equally from all directions)…
Stereo mode (left and right)…
Cardioid (for recording sound directly in front of the microphone)…
and Bidirectional (the microphone picks up sound at the front and rear of the microphone).

Omnidirectional and Stereo modes should give better quality, because the other two modes are attempting to “reject” sound.

Available on the bottom is a threaded mic stand mount. (Sweet!) On one side of that is a Mini-USB jack, and the 3.5mm headphone jack on the other.

A ten foot USB cord is included.

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When I plugged the microphone into a computer that has Windows Vista as its operating system, the microphone was installed, and it works. End of review.

I mean…that’s it. At this time, I have nothing else to report. Other than I’ve been keeping it very close to me when I sleep. And a baseball bat nearby…

I love it. Get it…use it. I plan on doing so…you will be hearing from the Yeti. And me.

http://www.bluemic.com/yeti/

http://www.facebook.com/bluemicrophones

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Apr 10
22

free software to access HFS/Mac file systems

For a limited time, Paragon Software is giving free licenses for HFS for Windows:

“HFS for Windows enables the use of Mac-formatted partitions in Windows operating systems…

“…Windows cannot read from and write to HFS+ partitions. This limits the ability to exchange or share files between Windows and Mac OS X file systems…

“Paragon HFS for Windows is designed to provide full (read and write) access to HFS+ partitions. It can be installed on all versions of Windows…”

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“HFS for Windows, the only software that lets you read Apple iPods, Macs and iPad data from a Windows PC…

“If you have an iPod you may probably know that it contains all your music inside some sly hidden folders. When you attach your iPod (excluding Touch models) to the system it can be seen as a simple Removable Flash Drive…”

Even if you don’t need it now, do consider that having this software might be very helpful in the future…

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Apr 10
15

Stoplight Clock to keep the kids in bed

I have a friend who posted on a social networking service that, as most kids do, his daughter will awaken and get out bed before she should…until he purchased a particular clock.

“…toddlers know their colors and understand that red means stop and green means go…When the red light is on, kids will understand that it is still time to sleep. When the green light turns on, kids will know that it is time to get out of bed. A digital clock and optional beeping alarm function are also included as well as a nightlight feature that can be used separately.”
To keep time constant in the clock due to a power outage, it needs two AA batteries (which are not included).
The clocks are also available from Lillian Vernon, Amazon, and One Step Ahead.
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Apr 10
8

updates coming for the iPhone (and iPod Touch)

Apple has announced a new operating system…or “update”, if you will…to the iPhone and iPod Touch. It will not work with ALL models of iPhones and the iPod Touch.





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Apr 10
8

the windows are closing on Windows (XP and Vista)

Support is ending for some versions of Windows.






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Mar 10
4

DON’T PRESS F1!!!

There have been reports of attacks on computers from the internet via Internet Explorer…
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“Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability…on supported versions of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 through the use of Internet Explorer…”
Affected Software
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Service Pack 3, and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems, and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
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“On Friday 2/26/2010, an issue was posted publicly that…an attacker…could convince a user to visit the web page and then get them to press the F1 key in response to a pop up dialog box….
“Anyone believed to have been affected can visit: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx and should contact the national law enforcement agency in their country. Those in the United States can contact Customer Service and Support at no charge (for computer security related issues) using the PC Safety hotline at 1-866-727-2338 (PCSAFETY). Customers outside of the United States can visit http://support.microsoft.com/international to find local support information.”
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“…Windows 2000 and Windows XP are impacted…Windows 2003 Server is also impacted…With this issue, it is possible for a malicious web page to display a dialog box which will trigger the execution of arbitrary code when the user presses the F1 key. The prompt can appear repeatedly when dismissed, nagging the user to press the F1 key. Platforms are affected regardless of the Internet Explorer version installed.”
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Feb 10
19

additional charge for online play of used games

The IGN (Imagine Games Network) website has posted an interview with the Hardware Marketing Director of Sony Computer Entertainment America, John Koller.
The future of purchasing used games, and needing to pay additional fees afterwards for online play, was discussed…
John Koller: “…As with many programs, we’re investigating future opportunities…
“…We will continue to explore this as an opportunity for the platform going forward…
“…We’re continuing to take proactive steps in the fight against piracy and believe this new initiative will be of benefit to the gaming industry.”
IGN: How will fans react to this anti-piracy feature?
John Koller: “From our research, this will be received quite positively…
You have been warned.
Before you purchase any game, new or used, check to see if you will be allowed to play online for free.
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