So, I saw an IP lawyer yesterday about starting the patent process on a little invention of mine. Nothing major yet, just a sit down consultation on where to take things next. Looks like a provisional patent is the wayContinue reading… Inventing Stuff
Category: Technology
Powerbook USB voltage
I’ve got a little USB powered drive that I really like for moving files back and forth. It works fine on the G5, Kelli’s older 15“ titanium powerbook, my older 12” aluminum powerbook, but not my new 15“ aluminum powerbook.Continue reading… Powerbook USB voltage
w00t, and Doh
Had the laptop keyboard replaced today, and now it sticks down all happy, and it feels great. Unfortunately the number keys from 2 to 0 have no backlight now. A couple of other keys are dark as well. Deep sigh.Continue reading… w00t, and Doh
Well, it was Monday
Drove Kelli to pick up her car. They told her that auto service was closed and she’d have to come back later. I thought she was going to totally flip out and chop their heads off. Finally they relented andContinue reading… Well, it was Monday
Dashboard Idea
So I’m thinking about making up a little dashboard widget for managing To-dos. This may or may not be a pain in the ass. I know pretty much zero javascript, but I’m sure I can gleen what I need fromContinue reading… Dashboard Idea
A good reason not to use Verizon wireless
“Can you hear me now… laughing at you all the way to the bank?” Verizon’s CEO thinks it’s too much to ask that our cellphones work indoors. “The customer has come to expect so much” he says. Well when yourContinue reading… A good reason not to use Verizon wireless
Piper Down!
Looks like we had some pipe issues on the server earlier today. Both my box and the big swede’s were unavailable for a good chunk of the morning. Both seem fine now. Unfortunately investigation will have to wait until afterContinue reading… Piper Down!