Saturday, April 30, 2011
Installing an SSD on your mac couldn't be easier, but the results are even more impressive
If you are obsessed with getting the maximum value out of your computer and want better performance without the expense of new machine, first make sure you are maxed out on RAM, then upgrade to a solid state harddrive (SSD). Solid state implies that there are no moving parts, so instead of your regular hard disk spinning to access information, SSDs go right to the source. I have noticed Microsoft products to be about 4-5 times faster on launch and quit. My machine starts and shuts down about 3-4 times as fast. Overall performance is great and I would highly recommend this upgrade path before buying a new machine.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Plugging in your flat screen
Did you ever try to hook your laptop up to a flat screen tv, but couldn't see the input jacks because the tv was on a fixed wall mount?
I ran into this problem the other week and found a solution. Take your camera phone or iPad, slide it behind the tv, shine a flashlight and take a picture so that you can see exactly where to plug in.
This works extremely well with front facing camera on an iPad. You can see the jacks when taking the photo...
I ran into this problem the other week and found a solution. Take your camera phone or iPad, slide it behind the tv, shine a flashlight and take a picture so that you can see exactly where to plug in.
This works extremely well with front facing camera on an iPad. You can see the jacks when taking the photo...
PVC Plumbing Proves Amateur Capable Clog Cleanup a Breeze
The first time I had to take apart the PVC plumbing underneath my bathroom sink was several years ago when my wife (then fiancé) had accidentally dropped her engagement ring down the sink when washing her hands. In five minutes, I was able to remove the u shaped PVC tube by hand to free her ring.
This time around, after 4 years of regular usage, the sink started clogging. After a few weeks the clog had turned into a full blown stoppage. I setup a bucket and turned off the water. I removed all 4 parts of PVC by hand then used an old toothbrush to wipe clean all pieces.
This was a very easy project and I would encourage you to do the same when the time comes.
This time around, after 4 years of regular usage, the sink started clogging. After a few weeks the clog had turned into a full blown stoppage. I setup a bucket and turned off the water. I removed all 4 parts of PVC by hand then used an old toothbrush to wipe clean all pieces.
This was a very easy project and I would encourage you to do the same when the time comes.
Friday, April 15, 2011
How to get a refund of your iPhone or iPad Apps
http://cnettv.cnet.com/refunds-iphone-ipad-apps/9742-1_53-50087858.html
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Shock Wave Rotor: Modern adaptation of the Combustion Engine Leads to 3.5x Greater Efficiency
http://news.discovery.com/tech/new-car-engine-sends-shockwaves-through-auto-industry-110405.html
"central inlets are blocked off, building pressure within the chamber, causing a shock wave that ignites the compressed air and fuel to transmit energy"
"the generator is 3.5 times more fuel efficient than typical combustion engines"
"central inlets are blocked off, building pressure within the chamber, causing a shock wave that ignites the compressed air and fuel to transmit energy"
"the generator is 3.5 times more fuel efficient than typical combustion engines"
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