Pockets Loaded - Update
Posted April 24th, 2008 by ianI've reduced my load (for my day job) by a little bit. I recently acquired a new fancy phone with Web and Email capability.
Pockets Loaded
Posted February 2nd, 2008 by ianWhen you work in the Information Technology field, it's easy to get loaded down with digital devices.
Windows Vista Activation Error
Posted December 30th, 2007 by ianToday I was attempting to create a "base image" on a Dell desktop PC, which would be copied to a number of other computers on the school network. These computers are brand new Core 2 Duo systems which will have Windows Vista and Office 2007 installed.
Updating Drupal from 5.1 to 5.3
Posted November 6th, 2007 by ianI just had a heck of a time attempting to upgrade this site from Drupal 5.1 to 5.3.
Enough Toolbars?
Posted October 30th, 2007 by ianOnly five toolbars? This guy should (not) download more spyware!
Hacked by Virus
Posted October 30th, 2007 by ianViruses these days can do more than just spread.
They can also call home and completely compromise your local network.
Multi-Multi-Meters
Posted October 30th, 2007 by ianSometimes, electronics lab experiments can be frustrating. Especially when you have to make a current measurement, then replace a jumper. Then make a voltage measurement. Then make a different current measurement and replace a jumper. Then log the data. And do it all over again.
Solar Powered Amateur Radio Station
Posted October 24th, 2007 by ianMy home Ham station is inexpensive and it runs independently of the power grid.
There are four main parts of the setup.
Battery Analyzer
Posted October 23rd, 2007 by ianI was recently given a non-working battery analyzer, a LaMantia BA-402. After replacing a fuse, downloading the control software, and assembling a home-made temperature probe, I have a fully functioning unit.
