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Doc’s Tech Notes version 3.0 online

Steven and Nikki Combs — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:03:51 +0000

After much gnashing of teeth, trying to bend the Blogger css to my will (In best Jedi voice; “these are not the codes you are looking for”), Doc’s Tech Notes version 3.0 is finally online. This is a design I’ve been fleshing out for some time and I’m pretty happy with the results so far. I [...]

Using my Garmin Colorado 300 GPS to record my TerraTrike rides

Steven and Nikki Combs — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:06:56 +0000

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. That’s the case here. Click the image below (which overlays my route, in blue, on top of a map of Scott AFB) to visit my Flickr page which describes how I combine my TerraTrike riding with Google Earth to record my performance. This was the first time [...]

First TerraTrike Path 8 images

Steven and Nikki Combs — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:34:18 +0000

Took the new TerraTrike Path 8 out for a spin yesterday and while I was out, snapped some shots. You can view the Flickr set, complete with comments using the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bimp/sets/72157619396559240/detail/ Be sure to move your pointer on top of the Flickr images to view more notes. More info to come as I have some [...]

HD video in your pocket for $129.00

Steven and Nikki Combs — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:31:50 +0000

I recently saved a few bucks and purchased a Kodak Zi6 portable HD video camera. And I am lovin’ this thing! First off the price was right at $129.00 (It’s back up to $139) and the ability to have HD video capabilities in my pocket encourages me to take this little gadget with me everywhere [...]

We have recumbent trike fever

Steven and Nikki Combs — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:21:11 +0000

We are off today to purchase two a (Nikki decided to wait) Terratrike Path 8. The Path 8 is a tadpole recumbent bike. As you’ll notice in the image below, it has two wheels in the front and one in the back. Very stylish and efficient design. If you aren’t familiar with them, just do [...]

Do you remember V? It’s back…

Steven and Nikki Combs — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:01:48 +0000

Back in the 80’s I would rush home to check out the latest episode of an NBC mini-series know as V. It was so popular that it spawned a follow-up mini-series, a short-lived weekly series and several novels. Granted, it wasn’t Star Trek popular, but it did have a cult following. Most of you probably [...]

New changes at Doc’s Tech Notes

Steven and Nikki Combs — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:11:45 +0000

Steven’s been busy this weekend. :: New Design – now 100% cleaner, whiter and minty fresh! :: New header design with better placement of logo and tag-line :: Now including images to make concepts clearer :: New URL: http://www.docstechnotes.com – bookmark it now! :: Same great tech notes Hope you like the changes. Check’em out and post a comment.

Test from iPhone blog post app

Steven and Nikki Combs — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:16:10 +0000

blogit.typepad.com Also updates Twitter feed once post is submitted. Nice!

Is this Doomsday for Mac users?

Steven and Nikki Combs — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0000

I’m a bit concerned by a headline featured on the FOXNews.com web site today. Check it out: “Mac-Specific Virus Threat Hits Cyberspace” Wow…the Mac community must be shaking in their shoes today as the Mac has just been outed as a non-secure platform. Right? Now check out this quote from the article: The iBotnet, a “Trojan horse” program, has [...]

Announcing Doc’s Tech Notes

Steven and Nikki Combs — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:55:12 +0000

Wonder what Steven’s been up to lately? Check out his new site; Doc’s Tech Notes available at: http://docstechnotes.blogspot.com/ This new site contains technical notes from his private collection (which grows almost daily). In a couple of bullets, each note shares the steps necessary to fix, hack, or enhance your computer, gadget or web service. No wordy blog [...]