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Another client-and, business cards!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 May 2008 03:40:00 +0000

I've been working on another website from somebody else that hired me! This is so exciting! :D Plus: I made myself some business cards. They're shiny, glossy, and.. shiny! Oh, and as a bonus, I made myself a lego business card holder.

You can check out the site I've been working on at www.blakesofa.net!

My portfolio!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:19:00 +0000

As my previous post stated, I got a job!

Well, I have finished that job, and set up an online portfolio so people can see my work. Hopefully this will bring in more jobs.

http://www.endeavormedia.net/portfolios/nh

I got a job!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:17:00 +0000

In my previous post I mentioned how I got a job, well... If you would like to see it (it's in the workings), go to www.mybasketkase.com - I'm still working on the design and such, so it's just the default Wordpress theme right now. >_< But yea, it's going to be a site about basket weaving. Funky.

On a side note: (I like doing side notes don't I...) Do any of you have ideas of what I could do for the poll?

Tech Vlogging

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:54:00 +0000

If I were to do a few videos every so often about tech or reviews, would this be of interest to any of you? I probably won't be able to find the time to do videos much, but occasionally.

My New Set Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:50:00 +0000

Here's a quick vid of my new set up! I am very excited about it.

Tech Specs:

Toshiba Satellite M45

Apple Wired Keyboard

Logitech MX Revolution Mouse

HP w2207 (same one Jon has, it's beautiful!)

Creative SBS380 12 Watts 2.1 Speaker

And last but not least, I have taken a few pictures of it too. On my flickr page.

English Essay - Computers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:24:00 +0000

Today I had to do an English essay about any topic I wished, I chose computers. Since this is my blog, I decided I would post it here. If you were the teacher, what would you grade me?

General topic: computers

Limited subject: computer companies, connections, and examples

List of ideas:

Fire wire
USB
Monitors
Software
Keyboards
Mice
Major companies
Largest Supercomputer in the world

Statement of purpose (thesis):

Computers are a very important part of our daily lives. I plan to show some interesting facts about computers and give you some neat examples.

Outline:

Introduction

The largest monitor
The largest computer

Major computer companies

IBM
Hewlett Packard
Verizon
Dell
Microsoft
Intel
Motorola
Sprint
Canon
Ingram Micro

Computer connections

VGA
DVI
HDMI

Computer transfer protocols

SCSI
Firewire
USB

Summary

How powerful compared to the first computers
What we might see in the future

Computers

The largest and highest resolution “monitor” in the world has 55 high-resolution displays hooked up all-together to make screen with up to 220 million pixels in resolution.

The largest supercomputer in the world in named BlueGene/L, and as I am writing this, it has 73728 GB of memory. It was made by IBM—one of the major computer companies—and it is used to make possible science simulation of unprecedented detail for NNSA’s tri-lab Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) Program.

Major computer companies in the world are—from rank 1-10—IBM, Hewlett Packard, Verizon, Dell, Microsoft, Intel, Motorola, Sprint, Canon, Ingram Micro. My family owns products from all of these companies except Ingram Micro, and Sprint!

There are many types of connections and ways to hook up different devices. Monitors use connections named VGA, DVI, and HDMI. Currently, HDMI has the highest quality; to my knowledge, there really is no difference in quality, in most cases, between VGA and DVI. The connection names are actually acronyms for longer names. VGA means Video Graphics Array, DVI means Digital Video Interface, and HDMI means High Definition Multimedia Interface.

Most devices use USB, Firewire, or SCSI connections, USB being the more used. The only difference with USB connections and Firewire connections is USB connections have to go through a “middle man”, or to keep this in perspective, a translator. Firewire connections are often times much faster because of this. Firewire connections use no “middle man” in the process of transferring data—a straight connection to each device, making a faster connection. Like the monitor connections, the connection names are acronyms for longer names. USB means Universal Serial Bus, and SCSI means Small Computer System Interface.

Now let’s consider how powerful the computers are today compared to computers years ago. When computers were first being created, the prices were so high, that the average consumer could not begin to think about purchasing them. For instance, in 1956 IBM sold a 5 Megabyte drive for $50,000! The price rapidly decreased, and in 2002, the average cost of each Gigabyte was only $1.15! The cost is most likely even lower now. In the future, I think that most hard drives will be in flash format, and there will be even smaller, cheaper, more compact computers than there are today. We might even see entire touch-screen monitors and interfaces, and maybe even monitors or keyboards that roll up.

Purchased an Apple Keyboard

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:26:00 +0000

I don't own a Mac, but I do love the keyboard. So today, I decided since I needed to buy a keyboard, and the Apple keyboard was the most comfortable out of all of them--I would buy it!

So I just wanted to make a post saying that all of the keys work except for the Expose, Dashboard, media buttons, brightness settings, volume, and the eject button. I knew those keys wouldn't work without the drivers; but even then, there is no Dashboard or Expose on the PC! Also, the F13-F19 keys do not work, and there is no print screen key so you'll need to find a free software to take screenshots with. I was trying to get SnagIt, but it costs money, and I missed the free promotion by a few months. >_<

My PC noticed the keyboard right away, and it worked without installing any special software/drivers. (if there were any) Edit: There are! The drivers allow for the Print Screen key to work (F14) and the Media keys! http://happytocode.com/

Another thing! The usb ports work on it, which I was hoping for.

So overall, even if you are a PC user, and you are in the market for a keyboard, I definitely recommend the Apple wired keyboard! 9/10

My first ever Apple purchase, Yay! I love Apple. . .

Note: My new set-up pictures coming soon!

-!nteresting

Brilliant Hamsters.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:35:00 +0000

Allway Sync

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:42:00 +0000

Allway Sync is a free app which allows you to backup and Sync files between your computer and a drive. Network drives included.

From the day I've been using this, this is definitely something I would first install on a new computer. You can have it on at all times, to automatically sync your files to a specific folder on a drive, if that drive is always on; or if you, lets say, have a thumb drive, you can just set it to manual sync--sync when you want to.

Overall, this app is great. It doesn't look too good, [design] but it is definitely powerful, and gets the job done.

If I were to get a Mac, which of these? Results!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:39:00 +0000

If I were to get a Mac, which of these?

Remember to vote! A new poll is up!

Today, MacBook + Pro Line Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:39:00 +0000

Firstly, today the 2GB shuffle is now available to purchase, which I may, considering it's fairly cheap, and I recently sold my old mp3 player to a friend.

Secondly, The new MacBooks and MacBook Pros have been released today! The update wasn't much, as I was hoping for a newer keyboard design for the MacBook Pros, but both types of MacBooks now have a faster processor and a bigger hard drive. The MacBook Pros, however, now have the multi-touch trackpad -- which is on the MacBook air.

Overall, it's really not that interesting of an update. I haven't tried the multi-touch gestures on the MacBook air, but from what I've seen, they don't seem like I would use them that often.

iPod Shuffles gets lower price, Now 2GB Models.

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:13:00 +0000

The entire iPod shuffle line gets a new, lower price of $49. Also, coming soon, they are going to have a 2GB model for $69.

3D Apple logo - New to Old

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:42:00 +0000

3D Apple logo - New to Old
Originally uploaded by 1nteresting

This is a 3d Apple logo I created. I tried to remake the newest Apple logo, but decided to make a 3d version of it, which then came out as this.

Tell me what you think of it.

Brown and Green Stripes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:59:00 +0000

Brown and Green Stripes
Originally uploaded by 1nteresting

A background I created, solely in photoshop.

Flying Apple Wallpaper

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:56:00 +0000

Flying Apple Wallpaper
Originally uploaded by 1nteresting

I re-made the flying apple wallpaper that was found on interfacelift.com (tinyurl.com/2nphlj)

The original had a cream background, I made it a darker theme to match my desktop.

iPod touch/iPhone price drop soon?

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:36:00 +0000

The web site 9to5Mac has found that Apple may cut the price of their iPhone and iPod touch $100 in late February or March.

Apple, most likely, will also take out both 8GB versions of the iPod touch and iPhone.

To sum it up:

Old prices	8GB	16GB	32GB
iPhone	$399	$499	n/a
iPod touch	$299	$399	$499

New prices	8GB	16GB	32GB
iPhone	~~$299~~	$399	n/a
iPod touch	~~$199~~	$299	$399

Wallpaper #6

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:18:00 +0000

A cool look behind the scenes of Apple picture day.

(all wallpapers are copyrighted by their respective owners)

Should I buy an 8GB iPod touch?

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:20:00 +0000

The results are in! Looks like the majority disagreed. Time for a new poll?

Make sure to vote in it!

Yes

3 (37%)

5 (62%)

Don't Engrave your iPods!

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:19:00 +0000

Especially if you ever plan to return it to the Apple Store and/or sell it.
Look what I found on the Apple Website: "your engraved order can't be returned." This is found right after you select your iPod on the product page.

'Course, who would want to buy an iPod with something engraved on it anyway?

How to change your home page in firefox.

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:12:00 +0000

This is a simple tutorial on how to change your home page in firefox. I know a lot of you already know how to do this, but it is my featured article on Helium, and I've earned the most from it. So, I thought I'd link you to it.

http://www.helium.com/tm/594510/change-firefox-click-tools

Mac Book Pro Update, soon?

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:37:00 +0000

Originally posted by 9to5mac.com.

The stars have been further aligning up lately on the new MacBook Pros. If you are thinking about making an Apple laptop purchase hold out for a week or so. MacRumors thinks it will be within two weeks and some new battery specs have hit the interwebs. Also we've been hearing stories from retailers that new SKU's for MacBook Pros are hitting the streets (anyone care to elaborate?)...So our predictions are as follows:

No big announcement and not released at Macworld so just minor upgrades, not major overhaul (bummer)

Same basic design/form

May be packaged with 10.5.2

Keyboard like MacBook Air

Most likely bigger multi-touch trackpad that looks much like the MacBook Air's - same functionality

45nm Penryn chips will be marginally faster and save 10%ish on battery usage, upgraded graphics cards as well

Same price points, 3 models - two 15's and a 17 (now LED screened) Hopefully, but sadly doubtful 3G or WiMAX (We know we keep saying it but hopefully Apple will listen)

Possibility being thinner package and of SSD option or hybrid config

Shrinkage

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:46:00 +0000

Now I know that this is unrelated to tech in any way, but I thought some of you might find this funny. That. My friends. Is my sweater, same size. Shrunk. Daaaaang. I'll remember to not do that again!

It was my favorite sweater too. Grrr. Remember kids, Don't put a sweater in the dryer! *slaps forehead* Man am I stupid.

Unification Wars

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:49:00 +0000

Unification Wars is a Scifi Space Strategy Sim Massive Online Game.

Now, I'll let my friend write the rest, as he knows a lot more about it than I do.

UC (Unification Wars) is one of the very little bit better than average text-based mmorpgs on the web.

Its game play can be highly addictive , which is proven by the fact that many of its players stick around for several years. It features around 500 active players at a time with an in-game chat. Players can attack other players that are both online and offline. 30 hours of damage protection are given to each player allowing a person to log in for an hour or two, play and talk, and then log back out. New players are given automatic protection until they rise above the newbie power rating cap (power rating determines your strength)

Power rating is determined by ships, which each have their own PR values. Ships are equipped with one or two of the four possible weapon types. Players will attack each other with six stacks of ships (stacks are composed of different ships. 6 different types of ships would go into a separate stacks , the maximum being six stacks for the attacker.) Players will usually attempt to line up a specific ship that is strong against another kind of ship to try and win the battle.

Players have 4 differnet types of attacks they can use, with "Invasion" being the most used. Invading for planets (The Minimum you can win is 750, because planets are rated in the thousands. For example, 65k planets is a very low amount, and 5 million planets is the average amount for the higher ranking players) is the goal of the game, with obtaining as many as you can being your ultimate goal. You can do this either by attacking other players or by exploring. (You can only explore up to 500k planets) Joining a federation will allow a player to make friends and grow stronger and better in a short period of time, including the added effect of gaining planets. Federation members can send ships to support each other in battle. Federations can ally with each other and declare on other federations. Federation wars however, are meaningless in the fact that neither side can actually win one. There are no penalties or losses suffered by the losing fed either.

Non-military features only include artifacts, the research of technology and infrastructure, and an intergalactic market, in which players can buy minerals to build their ships, or purchase Food, Raw Material, and Consumer Goods, to fuel one of the five types of economies a player can focus their empire on. Besides these , the game is sorely lacking in any non-military related features. Additional drawbacks that the game suffers from are a horrible and outdated forum, extremely relative chat rules that are based on the moderators opinion, the games founder, stephen, who updates the game every two months at best. Bugs and glitches are still large in number , and many of the games rules are a negative influence on the game. Players are banned easily and other players will not dare to speak out about it in fear of being banned by the administrators who hold almost "godlike" powers.

This is a good game overall, and will satisfy many players who play it. It is probably one of the better text-based strategy games out there. The lack of updates will annoy many a player though. More updates will unlock this game's potential to be one of the best text-based strategy games around. Do be careful about speaking your mind, as the administrators can be harsh without mercy.

Mac Leopard Msstyle

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:32:00 +0000

This will transform the way your computer looks, and make it look like a Mac with Leopard. It's really cool. Plus, no separate software is needed, and it's free.

So download it, try it out, and see if you like it. It's easy to switch back to the normal XP look.

Wallpaper Pack

noreply@blogger.com (Livebrick) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:15:00 +0000

A cool wallpaper pack I found on deviantart.