Category Archives: blog

Musings about Bing rewards program

Posted on 2011-01-18 by Joker

The other day I saw a Google ad that said the following. “Get 400 Free Xbox Points Get 400 Free Xbox Points. Join Bing Rewards! www.Bing.com/Rewards” I was intrigued as I’d like to get some Microsoft points so I can … Continue reading →

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Zune 30 and 120 features I’ve recently noticed

Posted on 2010-09-14 by Joker

Let me start off by specifying Which versions of the Zune hardware & software I’m using. Both devices are running the 3.3 firmware which is the latest version for both models. The Zune 30 is running the 435 boot loader … Continue reading →

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Verizon wireless and text messages

Posted on 2010-08-10 by Joker

Let me start this off by saying that I have used AT&T, Verizon, & Net10 for my cell phone. I have never worked for any of the aforementioned companies before I wrote this. I can’t say I won’t in the … Continue reading →

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Some more podcast issues

Posted on 2010-02-09 by Joker

On the MAKE Magazine: MAKE Podcast I get the File Too Big (Error Code C00D10E0) error on 4 different episodes that are not PDF files. The PDF files if you mark them as played & your computer should stop downloading … Continue reading →

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Installing WordPress to XAMPP on a portable drive

Posted on 2009-12-05 by Joker

A long time ago I wish I could to do exactly what I’m about to show you how to do, that is have a portable web server that I can plug into almost any computer. This is a useful way to … Continue reading →

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