Posts from — February 2007

• How to move your iTunes library to an external drive - Lifehacker
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The beta of Camino 1.1 has been released. I've been using the alpha versions for weeks with no problems, so grab a copy if you're Mac inclined.

If it's even possible, the browser seems even faster, plus great new features like spell-check (finally!), session saving, and plugin blocking.

As always, it's beta - so export your bookmarks as a backup before you install.

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• 13 Places To Watch TV Online for Free :: Cucirca.com
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• Hamad Darwish - Windows Vista Wallpapers that didn't make the cut
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• Canon PowerShot TX-1 Digital Camera (720pHD & 7.1MP)
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Checking in with how I use my Google Reader for news feeds:

From your 285 subscriptions, over the last 30 days you read 20,177 items, starred 9 items, and shared 0 items.

I'm going to keep an eye on these stats because — to be honest — I'm still way, way behind on my newsreader, not to mention blogging!

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Talk about amazing - check out the new Canon PowerShot TX1 digital HD camera.

720p HD & 7.1 MP stills? Sweet.

More details at Engadget and at Gizmodo.

This monster has amazing features and sells for under $500? Hello, wishlist! This little sucker is perfect for say… oh, I don't know… a trip to China, maybe.

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If you really want the best picture quality from your new High Definition TV, it's time to drop the component cables and opt for the HDMI cable. Why? HDTVs are made to convert a digital picture signal and HDMI cables deliver a digital signal to your HiDef unit.

Q. What are the advantages of HDMI over existing analog interfaces such as composite, S-Video and component video?
Quality: HDMI transfers uncompressed digital audio and video for the highest, crispest image quality.
All-Digital: HDMI ensures an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-to-analog conversions.
Low-cost: HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple, cost-effective manner.
Audio: HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound.
Ease-of-use: HDMI combines video and multi-channel audio into a single cable, eliminating the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A/V systems.
Intelligence: HDMI supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a DVD player) and the DTV, enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one-touch play.

So the question becomes, "Which HDMI cable should I buy?"
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• HOWTO: Install and Boot OS X On a Flash Drive
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• Hacking - Terastation
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• Buffalo's TeraStation Pro hits 3TB: that's 3,000GB on your home network - Engadget
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• macosxhints.com - Change iChat picture based on online/away status
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• Do Something When - Location specific boot profiles
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• Bhut Jolokia pepper named World's Hottest Chili Pepper
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• Westin Renewal Playlists @ eMuisc - free music downloads
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If you can't be in New Orleans for Fat Tuesday, may I suggest you swing into your neighborhood IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day with a free short stack.

IHOP will give away one free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. to all its guests, and in return, invite them to donate to their local children's hospital through Children's Miracle Network.

Party on, IHOP!

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• TurboTax Online Charges Safari Users More
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One of the wonderful aspects of adopting internationally is discovering a whole new culture. For us - this is our first Chinese New Year.

While we don't exactly have all the traditions just right yet, we were together (reunion) and celebrated with fireworks. Today, Merrin's wearing red and we made a stop at the alter of St Jimmy. Not a bad start for first timers!

Happy New Year!

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