After an extended power outage forced me to work from my netbook, I realized it’s time for me to get a proper laptop – and this is what I ended up with.
Desktop Madness Vol. 100
The 100th “Desktop Madness” post features wallpaper images based on my favorite drink – coffee!
The Quest for the Perfect Media Player – or, Why I Love my Apple TV
I’ve long struggled to find the perfect media device for my home – something that can bring together the vast collection of digital media that I have saved mainly on my desktop computer. For a while, I thought Microsoft’s Windows Media Center Extender idea was going to be the answer. So I bought one (made… Continue reading The Quest for the Perfect Media Player – or, Why I Love my Apple TV
A Second Look at Windows 8
Not too long ago I took the final RTM (release to manufacturing) edition of Windows 8 for a spin and shared my thoughts about it. Well, just the other day I took the plunge, ensured my backup was up-to-date, popped the DVD in and upgraded my computer. (Yes, upgraded – I did not do a… Continue reading A Second Look at Windows 8
The Hidden Worlds in our Own Backyards
So recently I took a little photowalk along the river behind my condo complex. As I was setting out, I noticed a path heading in a direction I’d never seen before, and I decided to take it. Right away I was rewarded with seeing some deer prints in the sand beside the river, which is… Continue reading The Hidden Worlds in our Own Backyards