Let’s get a few assumptions out of the way: 1. You have an iPod 2. You use iTunes 3. You haven’t quite figured out all of the features of either one I’m not saying I know it all – far from it, actually – but I do like to play around in the software and • Read More »
Archives: Geek
Familiar photo(s)
December 21, 2008 | By Patrick | No Comments | Filed in: Christmas, Geek.Greetings new visitors! Since I added a not-so-subtle reference to this blog on our Christmas card photo collage, I’m hoping a few more people check it out. To that end, I guess I should post here regularly over the holidays to keep you wanting more, right? First things first, I thought I’d start out with • Read More »
Let me Google that for you
December 15, 2008 | By Patrick | No Comments | Filed in: Geek.Did you ever get a question from someone that they could have easily answered for themselves with a simple Google search? I saw this on an episode of Tekzilla recently. When someone asks you a question, type it into letmegooglethatforyou.com. A link is created showing an animated example of how to key the same question • Read More »
We have a new record
December 14, 2008 | By Patrick | No Comments | Filed in: CMS, Geek, HKS.At least in our family, Hannah is the new record-holder for number of text messages sent during a single billing period. As you may recall, Clare topped the family list last month with over 4,000 outgoing text messages. Not to be outdone, Hannah sent 5,055 messages during this latest billing period. Holy guacamole, Batman! Because • Read More »
Dimple Pride
December 9, 2008 | By Patrick | No Comments | Filed in: Geek.Came across this video today and thought I’d pass it along. Why do dimpled golf balls fly farther and straighter? This is a supercomputer simulation showing the details. (click image for video) It’s probably more than you want to know, but still cool. Add spin to the equation and I’m sure it gets completely out • Read More »