1. Don't Forget to Backup the Packages
An important lesson about MacOS X backup and recovery.
10. DVD Backups
12. Dirt Cheap Audiobooks
An article about a site where you can find audiobooks of public domain works very inexpensively.
13. Mac Hacking on the Rise
Link to an article discussing how Macintosh hacking is on the rise since the release of OS X.
14. More OS X Font Headaches
Why are fonts such a problem in MacOS X? This blog entry talks about some of the reasons.
15. Ohio to Require eBay Sellers to Have Auctioneer Licenses?
A brief discussion and link related to an article on how Ohio might require eBay sellers to obtain auction licenses in order to sell on eBay.
16. Car Black Boxes
A brief article and link on "black boxes" being surrepticiously installed in our cars.
17. Interesting Advice on Life
A brief article linking to an article on advice for life from graphic designer Milton Glaser.
18. But what if they try to take over the world?
A link to an article where scientists are placing human brain tissue in mice. Reminds me of Pinky and The Brain (a cartoon).
19. Security is Microsoft's Top Priority?
An article focusing on a single statement made by Microsoft about security.
21. Sci-Fi Geeks and Sports Fans - Kind of the Same Thing?
An article about how science-fiction fans and sports fans are very much alike, except in the value their favorite activity provides to society as a whole.
22. Fast-Forward and Rewind on Creative Nomad Zen Xtra 60GB
How to fast forward and rewind with a Creative Nomad Zen Xtra MP3 player. This doesn't seem to be documented in the user manual
23. City of Heroes - Initial Impressions
Initial impressions of NCSofts City of Heroes game.
24. Review: Creative Labs Nomad Zen Xtra 60GB MP3 Player
A review of Creative Labs' Nomad Zen Xtra 60GB MP3 player.
25. On the Trail of a Free iPod...
Article about how to get an iPod completely free of charge.
27. Review: Evil Genius Game (PC)
A review of the Evil Genius game for the PC.
28. CAO Black Ltd. Edition Storm Cigar Review
A review of the CAO Black cigar by an occasional cigar smoker.
29. Review: Sid Meier's Pirates (PC)
A review of Sid Meier's Pirates for PC.
30. Review: Far Cry (PC)
Initial impressions on playing Far Cry for PC.
31. Doom 3 Impressions
Initial impressions on playing Doom 3.
32. I Lose A Hero...
An article about the death of my grandfather.
34. Half-Life 2 Beaten At Last!
A blog entry about my completing Half-Life 2.
35. Eavesdropping on CRTs
Brief discussion and link to an article on how to eavesdrop on someone's CRT from another room or outside.
36. DVD vs. VHS Profit Margins Revealed
MGM accidentally released information about DVD and VHS profit margins, and it's interesting stuff. Learn more here.
37. Best Buy and Cops Arrest Man for Paying with $2 Bills
A story about a man arrested for paying an unfair-sounding bill from Best Buy in (real, legal tender) $2 bills.
38. The Patriot Act - Chapter 2
The Patriot Act is up for renewal. Hopefully parts of it will be weakened in the process.
40. Is Apple Becoming Microsoft?
With Apple's virtual monopolies on music players and digital music, is it becoming another Microsoft?
41. The Doctor is On(line)!
Short article about The Doctor Demento Show being available for download online!
42. TV Show Idea: MTV's Pimp My Jail Cell
Xzibit, star of MTV's "Pimp My Ride", was arrested for drug possession.
43. New Macs Suck at FPS Gaming
Ars Technica's analysis of Doom 3 performance on Mac systems shows it performs poorly.
44. Remind you of any dinosaur movies?
Scientists discover T-Rex soft tissue intact in a bone. Can dinosaur cloning be far behind?
45. Rock'em Sock'em Robots are Back!
Rock'em Sock'em Robots from Mattel is available again!
46. Life Imitates Art?
Why violent games and TV don't translate into violent behavior.
47. Profesor Sila Demi-Corona Cigar Review
A review of the Profesor Sila demi-corona cigar. The review provides photos of the cigar, discusses the experience of enjoying it, compares it to other cigars Ive tried, etc.
48. Perdomo Reserve Cuban Cafe Series 'P' Cigar Review
A review of the Perdomo Reserve Cafe Series "P" cigar. The review discusses the cigars aroma, construction, wrapper, burn, taste, strength, and other characteristics. The site also compares this cigar to others reviewed here.
49. Remote controlled fruit flies?
flies, fly, remote, control, laser, scientist
50. Product "Experts" Paid for Promoting Products
So-called product experts are paid to tout companies' products on news shows.
51. Online Customer Disservice
Discusses the sorry state of customer service online.
52. John T.'s Crowd Pleaser Tubos - Cherry Cream - Cigar Review
Review of the John T.'s Crowd Pleaser Tubo Cigar - Cherry Cream flavor (a pipe tobacco cigar).
53. My Cumulative Cigar Ratings
Cumulative results of my cigar reviewing efforts, listing all the cigars in my collection and the rating I gave them in my review.
54. Intellectual Property Gone Wrong in Ghana
Ghana's new intellectual property law makes its folk art off-limits to everyone, including citizens. Another in a long string of messed-up intellectual property laws in the world.
55. Space Shuttle Delay Works in My Favor
The one-week delay in the shuttle launch gives me the opportunity to see it in late May.
56. Shutting down the National Weather Service
A PA Congressman is trying to shut down the National Weather Service, or cut back its list of services.
57. The F.E.C.A. Legislation
The Family Entertainment and Copyright Act legislation makes copying movies with a camcorder more serious than killing someone.
58. Where is Apple's Quality Control?
I've said for a while that whenever Apple updates OS X, those updates always break other people's software. This blog includes links to other articles showing evidence for this opinion.
59. Photo Galleries
Photo galleries available on the site.
60. Financial Times Article on Intellectual Property Law Problems
61. A Video Tour of the Windows NT Kernel
Microsoft's video tour of the Windows NT kernel, foundation of Windows 2000 and XP.
62. Microsoft Says Overclocking Makes Windows Look Bad
Microsoft blog blames overclocking for Windows crashes. They could be right.
63. Russia's Answer to iTunes
A quick introduction and review of the Russian music site "allofmp3.com".
64. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, is the study of learning, language, and the functioning of the mind.
65. Is it time to lift sanctions against Cuba?
Is it time to lift the embargo against Cuban products? Here's why I think it might be time.
66. I Won't Be Seeing the Shuttle Launch After All...
67. WMV-HD DRM Cracking
Removing DRM from WMV9 encoded movies.
68. The Twisted Films of EatPES
A site with lots of decently done stop-motion animations done with household objects and toys.
69. FortCulture Web Site
FortCulture is dedicating to ensuring that copyright laws don't prevent us from access to our own cultural heritage of images and ideas.
70. Robot Sculptures Made from Junk
Robot sculptures made from junk, but cool enough for your display shelf.
71. In-Air Holographic Images a Reality!
72. My Journey to the Dark Side
A detailed description of how a Mac evangelist became a Mac critic and Windows XP loyalist, centering primarily on how OS X was the crux of that change.
73. Full-drive PGP Encryption Available
PGP encryption now available for entire hard drives, except for Mac OS X users.
74. Carbon Nanotube Monitors Coming Soon
Motorola completes the design and fabrication information for carbon nanotube monitors and is licensing it to manufacturers.
75. Halo the Musical?
Hollywood is considering turning the video game Halo into a musical, if you can believe that.
76. XBox 360 Pictures and Specs
Microsoft XBox 360 specifications and pictures leaked on the Internet. Links provided.
77. Forbes on the Feasibility of Star Wars Tech
78. Real ID - A Real Threat to Your Privacy!
79. Hyperthreading is a Security Risk?
80. Bees' Dances Are Sophisticated Communication
81. A Free Sony PSP? YES!
What does it take to get a free Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)? This article tells you about my experiences along that path.
82. Frozen Peas and Plantar Fasciitis
What do frozen peas have to do with painful foot problems? Read this article to find out.
83. Sony Reveals PlayStation 3 Specs
Sony releases PlayStation 3 specs.
84. Stop Unattended Traffic Monitoring Devices!
Unattended traffic monitoring devices are nothing more than a "driver's tax". An Ohio law would curb potential abuse of these devices, but it needs your support.
86. Liquid Metal Cooled Video Cards?
87. This May Be The Coolest Car Ever Made...
88. Streaming Audio Capture
A number of my friends and co-workers ask how you might be able to record streaming audio from Internet sites so that you could listen to it later. This question provides my answer, which is High Criteria's Total Recorder software.
90. Perdomo Reserve Cabinet Series "P" Maduro Cigar Review
A review of the Perdomo Reserve Cabinet Series P Maduro cigar. This is also known as the Red Box or Red Label Perdomo Reserve. It comes highly recommended. This review discusses the cigar's construction, wrapper, filler, burn, draw, strength, aroma, taste, and other characteristics.
91. Macanudo Gold Label Shakespeare Cigar Review
A review of the Macanudo Gold Label Shakespeare cigar. The review of the Macanudo Gold Label Shakespeare discusses its wrapper, filler, construction, draw, aroma, ash, flavor, strength, burn time, etc. It also compares the cigar to others I've rated so that the reader can determine if their taste in cigars and mine are comparable.
92. Review: Rustic Inn Crab House - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
A review of the Fort Lauderdale, Florida restaurant, The Rustic Inn Crab House. The review covers the restaurant's decor, service, food quality, and other aspects.
93. CAO Brazilia Samba Cigar Review
A review of the CAO Brazilia Samba cigar. The review discusses the CAO Brazilia Sambas wrapper, construction, size, aroma, flavor, ash, strength, draw, and various other aspects. The review is part of my cumulative ratings system which ranks all the cigars Ive reviewed against one another to help other cigar aficionados determine if they like the same kinds of cigars I do
94. Review: Taj Palace Indian Restaurant - Hilliard, OH
A review of the Taj Palace Indian restaurant at Mill Run in Hilliard, Ohio.
95. What happened to all the Mac troubleshooting information?
97. Are the Backstreet Boys Responsible for Moral Decline?
98. Electric Cars that Outrun Ferraris?
99. OS X Font Cache Cleaning Script
A Mac OS X script to clean out the font cache to prevent font display and printing problems.
100. OS X Internet Cache Cleaning Script
A Mac OS X script to automatically clean Internet caches on the system.
101. OS X Local Cache Cleaning Script
A Mac OS X script to clean local caches on the system.
102. OS X System Cache Cleaning Script
A Mac OS X script to clean out the system caches to prevent crashes and other problems.
105. OS X Script to Enable/Disable Journaling
A Mac OS X script to enable or disable journaling on attached hard disk drives.
106. OS X Script to Flush lookupd Cache
A Mac OS X script to flush the lookupd cache on the machine to prevent or fix certain network lookup problems.
107. OS X Script to Lock Down Non-Work Applications
An OS X script to lock down access to applications that are inappropriate for work or home use.
108. OS X Rsync/RsyncX Backup Script
A brief how-to on setting up an automated desktop backup system in OS X using RsyncX and OS X Server. Includes a script for backing up desktops to the server.
109. OS X System Optimization Script
A script to optimize an OS X system. Can be run from the command line or via cron facility.
110. OS X Script to Re-Prebind the System
An OS X script to re-prebind the executables on the system to improve overall performance. This particular script is designed for OS X 10.3.x. It may or may not work for other OS X releases.
111. OS X Script to Remove .DS_Store and .localized Files
A Mac OS X script to find and delete all .DS_Store and .localized files on your Mac's boot disk.
112. OS X Script to Repair Permissions on All Volumes
A Mac OS X script to automatically repair permissions on all volumes attached to the machine.
113. OS X Script to Restore from Rsync/RsyncX Backup
A script to restore a desktop Mac from an RsyncX server configured as described in my companion article.
114. OS X Script to Set Spindown Time for a Disk
A script to set the spindown time for hard disks on a Mac OS X system.
115. Automating NAV and Software Update using cron on OS X
Information on how to automate Norton AntiVirus 8.0 to update itself automatically without manual intervention, how to automatically scan for viruses, and how to use Apple Software Update to keep current without running it by hand. Also discusses how to setup crons on OS X and view the crons setup that way.
116. Customizing Default User Preferences in OS X
A script and method for providing new Mac users with a customized and consistent user interface when they first login to the system. Involves using a script to replace default OS X user template information with customized template files.
117. A Rudimentary Stuffit Deluxe Based Nightly Archive System
A set of scripts to make a nightly Stuffit Deluxe archive of all files changed since the previous day, and to delete archives older than 30 days.
118. Need for Speed Underground 2 Promo Code
119. Cohiba Red Dot Pequeno Cigar Review
A review of the Cohiba Red Dot Pequeno cigar. In the review, the cigar scores an 8.9 out of a possible 10.
120. Steve Jackson Criticizes Apple and Tiger
Snippets from Steve Jackson's blog on his disappointment over Apple's Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger". Includes link to "Konfabulator" which is, in Steve's opinion and mine, better than OS X's Dashboard.
121. Wal-Mart Won't Print Photos That Look "Professional"
Wal-Mart refuses to print digital photos for customers if they look too "professional" due to the threat of lawsuits from professional photographers.
122. Hollywood Buys Spy Cameras for LAPD
Hollywood overreacts to DVD bootleggers by buying LAPD a bunch of spy cameras. Apparently, protecting studio profits is more important than citizens' right to privacy.
123. Mac-on-Intel
More thoughts, and a link to a great article, on the Apple decision to move the Mac to Intel based hardware.
124. Sony's New Copy-Protected Discs Broken Already?
125. GTA: San Andreas Comments
Some initial comments about the PC game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" (GTA:SA).
126. Enhance Your Firefox Browsing
Tips for speeding up Firefox web browser performance on broadband connections.
127. A.R. Robaina Familiares Cigar Review
A review of the A.R. Robaina Familiares cigar, which contains 40% pre-embargo Cuban long filler and a Cuban-seed wrapper.
128. GTA San Andreas Mini-Game Patch
129. Will Apple Use Intel LaGrande? How?
Will Apple use Intel's LaGrand architecture in future Intel-based Macintosh computers? If so, how might they use it? This article discusses my take on that possibility.
130. OS X Script to Create a User from the Command Line
An OS X command line script for creating a new local user on the machine it's running on.
131. Send an Email Via Outlook from VB or VBScript
VBScript subroutine to send an Outlook email message to the addresses of your choice, with a custom subject line and message content.
132. VBScript Subroutine to Split Up a Tab-Delimited Line of Text
VBScript function to split up a line of tab-delimited text into an array.
133. VBScript "Sleep" Function
VBScript function to put the system to sleep (i.e., make it do nothing) for a specified number of seconds.
134. VBScript Function to Determine if a Registry Entry Exists
VBScript code for a function that determines if a given Registry entry exists.
135. Visual Basic 6 (VB6) Code to Put Data in an Excel Spreadsheet
Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) code to put data into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. This sample VB6 subroutine will write some data into Excel spreadsheet cells.
136. Say No to Bootleg Birthday Cakes?!?
A bakery is forced to stop offering customized cakes to its clients because some of them wanted to use copyrighted images that made their children happy...
137. Defeating The Targus DEFCON Ultra 1 Lock
138. I Never Thought I'd See This...
139. Intel Exec Explains Fair Use to Congress
141. An Example of the MPAA Lies and Exaggerations
142. Why Should We Care About Software Patents?
143. More Proof that Ohio Doesn't Need Red Light Cameras
A follow-up article on why Ohio should pass legislation preventing the use of unattended traffic monitoring devices, the so-called "red light cameras".
144. Your Sump Pump and You
A discussion of sump pumps, sump pump maintenance, and related topics intended to help a homeowner prevent a basement flood.
145. My Google Learning Journal
A journal and details of my experiences getting this site to show up in Google search results when it should.
146. Even More Proof That Red Light Cameras Cause Accidents!
A trucker hauling corn syrup sees a red light camera sign. Fearing a ticket, he panic-brakes the truck, causing a seal to rupture and 4,500 gallons of corn syrup to spill on the road.
147. Supreme Court Justice To Lose His Home?
A group of real estate developers plans to use eminent domain legislation to build a hotel on the site of a Supreme Court Justice's home.
150. Review: Need for Speed Underground 2 for PC
A review of the PC game "Need for Speed Underground 2" by Electronic Arts.
151. The Evolution of Apple and the Macintosh
A look at the Macintosh from 1984 to the present, hinting at what the future may hold for Macintosh hardware and Mac OS X.
152. The Future of the Macintosh
Part two of my discussion on the evolution of the Macintosh, discussing where it may go in the years after the Intel switch.
153. What if Apple Wins?
In part 3 of the series, I explain what will happen over the next few years if Apple doesn't go under and third parties keep making Mac products. Also, how might Dell's remarks about selling Macintosh computers affect things if Apple listens to Dell and takes it up on its offer?
154. Origins 2005 Game Convention Report
A report of my experiences attending the Origins 2005 game expo and convention in Columbus, Ohio.
155. Grandma Salsbury's Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
A recipe for spaghetti sauce with meat, inspired by my late grandmother's.
156. Grandma Salsbury's Chili Recipe
My late grandmother's chili recipe, as adapted by my uncle.
157. Injurius Games - Overview and Review
A brief overview of the miniatures game "Injurius Games" combined with a short review of the game and its gameplay.
158. Warning Labels for Physics Texts
An amusing article suggests that just as evolution in textbooks be treated as a "theory", so should the "theory" of gravity.
159. NASA Hits a Bullseye with Deep Impact Probe
NASA's Deep Impact probe manages to successfully collide with a comet and capture some impressive photos.
160. Top 40 Songs I'd Never Miss If They Were Erased From Existence
A list of the 40 songs and artists I could without.
161. What Will Become of PearPC?
162. How to Kill a Program on a Remote Macintosh
This article explains how an administrator can terminate a program running on another Macintosh without having to physically visit that machine and without having to purchase or install any other software.
163. Teaching Google to Mambo
A guide for Mambo users to help them improve their overall accessibility to search engines like Google, including specific suggestions for improving the ranking of your site's pages in the search results.
164. Review of Real's Rhapsody Music Service
A review of Real's Rhapsody music service, discussing the catalog of music available, sound quality, and more.
165. Review: High Criteria TotalRecorder 5.2
A review of High Criteria's Total Recorder Pro 5.2 sound recording package for Windows PCs. This advanced recording software can capture just about any audio your PC can produce!
166. Review: DVD2One 1.5.2
A review of the DVD2One software for compressing DVD video files to fit onto a single DVD-R, optionally eliminating undesired audio tracks, menus, extra features, or subtitles.
167. Ultima Online Real Estate
A discussion of my recent real estate ventures in Ultima Online and an offer to help other players find a house lot if they want one.
168. Review: Lipton Iced Tea To Go
A review of the Lipton Iced Tea To Go drink mix, recently made available.
169. Night Paralysis and My Ghostly Visitor
A recounting of a personal experience of sleep paralysis and information from a scientific study of the phenomenon which suggests that my experience was actually quite common.
170. A Short Lesson About Ground Fault Interruptors for Homeowners
How I learned about circuit breakers and ground fault interruptors (GFIs) by making a mistake with electric hedge trimmers. How to troubleshoot a power outage to an electrical device.
171. Trimming Rectangular Boxwood Hedges
Technique for trimming rectangular shaped boxwood hedges so that you get nice square-looking edges and sides.
172. What is the Importance of a Motherboard?
A common question leading people to my web site is "what is the importance of a motherboard?". This page attempts to provide a clear, simple answer to that question as well as to explain what all the other components in a PC are and what they do.
173. What is Computer "Memory"?
If you're not entirely sure what computer "memory" really is, or if people give you funny looks when you use the term with them, chances are you should read this article. In it, I'll explain what computer memory is, provide an analogy to a real-world object you've probably used, and compare memory to hard disk drive space (which some people mistakenly call "memory").
174. How do I troubleshoot a hard drive problem?
A very basic discussion of the major kinds of hard disk drive failures and suggestions for how you might troubleshoot them. It's a fairly generic guide but may help you think of solutions you haven't tried yet.
175. Review: ClamWin Free AntiVirus for Windows v0.87
A review of the free ClamWin open source AntiVirus software for Windows. ClamWin offers most of the features of a commercial antivirus package at no cost. This review includes information about installation, operation, and maintenance.
176. Review: Bowling for Soup - "Rock On Honorable Ones!"
A review of the Bowling for Soup (BFS) album entitled "Rock On Honorable Ones" as played on the Rhapsody music service. This is the first album BFS ever put out.
177. Why Do Bicycle Riders Tempt Fate in Rush Hour Traffic?
Statistics seem to indicate that the worst place a bicycle rider can be is on a busy major road during rush hour. Why, then, do I see riders do this so often?
178. The Student Painters' Work on Our Home
Photos of our house after the student painters took it from green to "warm stone".
179. More Evidence Against Traffic Monitoring Cameras
An article on The Register shows the results of a study indicating that traffic speed monitoring cameras actually cost lives.
180. Pinar 1958 Series B Pre-Embargo Cuban Rothschild Cigar Review
A review of the Pinar 1958 Series B Pre-Embargo Cuban Rothschild cigar. This cigar is constructed with pre-embargo Cuban tobacco authenticated by the Brotherhood of Independent Appraisers. This review cover's the cigar's wrapper, band, construction, draw, lighting, burn, taste, smoke, ash, and overall experience
181. Anatomy of a CigarBid "Carmen's Sampler"
The contents of a Cigarbid.com Carmens Sampler package photographed and discussed, so that others will have an idea what theyre bidding on!
183. Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
A review of the J.K. Rowling book "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince".
184. USB Devices Crack Windows
Researchers at SPI Dynamics report a flaw in USB driver design that could compromise any computer with USB ports.
186. Konfabulator for Mac/Windows is Now Free!
187. Selective Automatic OS X Software Updates
A description of how you can automate Apple's Mac OS X Software Update program to automatically get you all updates, only required updates, or even to filter out updates (like QuickTime updates) that you don't want to ever receive.
188. Payola is Alive and Well in Radio Today
Outlawed back in the 1950s, payola is still going on in the recording industry today. Sony loses $10 in a lawsuit over it.
189. Indian Tabac Fire Cigar Review
A review of the Indian Tabac Fire cigar, discussing wrapper, filler, construction, color, aroma, flavor, strength, etc.
190. Is Apple Becoming the New "Evil Empire"?
191. Who's More "Open", Microsoft or Apple?
A comparison of the "openness" of Mac OS X and Windows XP today, with some speculation on the openness of Windows Vista and Mac OS X on x86.
192. Review: Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
A review of Terry Pratchett's "Going Postal" book.
193. Review: The Big Fat Greek Cuisina Restaurant - Upper Arlington
A review of The Big Fat Greek Cuisina restaurant in the Upper Arlington area of Columbus, Ohio. Also mentioned is its sibling in the same location, Gyro Market Express. Both offer great Greek Cuisine and service.
194. Graycliff Professionale Blue Label PGX Cigar Review
A review of the Graycliff Professionale Blue Label PGX cigar, comparing it to other cigars I find similar to it, and providing a 1-10 numeric rating.
195. Review: Colin Hay - "Man at Work"
A review of Colin Hay's (of Men at Work fame) solo album "Man at Work". Includes lyrics to the song "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin"
196. Review: Colin Hay - "Transcendental Highway"
A review of Colin Hay's solo album "Transcendental Highway", including a detailed discussion of some tracks from the album.
197. NASA TV Online
Live TV images from NASA are available online for streaming from the NASA web site. Link is provided to the page where the video is available.
198. Freenet: Next Generation Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Technology
An introduction to Freenet, the next logical evolution in Internet file-sharing technology. Freenet is a completely anonymous, redundant, encrypted, and totally decentralized file sharing system.
200. The Grand Canyon Pictures
Brief description of my family's vacation to the Grand Canyon and some pictures.
201. Sedona, Arizona Pictures
Pictures from my family's visit to Sedona, Arizona, in August 2005.
202. California Condors at the Grand Canyon
Pictures of 4 of the remaining 110 California Condors in the wild.
203. Desert View Watchtower Pictures
Brief description and photos of the Desert View Watchtower on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
204. Meteor Crater in Arizona (Photos)
Information and photos from our visit to Meteor Crater in Arizona.
205. Review: Alien Ant Farm - ANThology
A review of the Alien Ant Farm album "ANThology" released in 2001.
206. Review: Love in Exile - Eddy Grant
A review of Eddy Grant's 1980 album entitled "Love in Exile", comparing and constrasting it to some of his later works.
207. Getting By Without Third-Party Mac OS X Utilities
208. Free Audio Books from Project Gutenberg
Free audio books from the Project Gutenberg library of public-domain electronic texts.
209. Is Loyalty to Apple and the Macintosh Misplaced?
Is the loyalty of the Mac Faithful misplaced? Is Apple's hardware overpriced? Is its Quality Assurance in need of improvement? Is its new OS X operating system a high-quality software product? Read this article and judge for yourself.
210. Rant: "Forced" Workplace Charitability and the United Way
The author responds to the guilt-laden loan-shark-style collection process used for United Way donations in the workplace.
211. Review: Kung Fu Hustle
A review of the Stephen Chow movie "Kung Fu Hustle", based on a home viewing of the DVD.
212. Bright Angel Trail Hike August 2005
Pictures from my August 2005 hike down the Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
213. Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona
Photos from a scenic view area along the route through Oak Creek Canyon between Sedona, Arizona, and the Grand Canyon.
214. Tusayan Indian Ruins at Grand Canyon
Pictures from the Tusayan Museum and Tusayan Ruin Trail at the Grand Canyon in Arizona, August 2005.
215. OS X Font Headaches
An article on some of the major font headaches facing OS 9 users upgrading to OS X. Amazingly, these headaches haven't been addressed by Apple since OS X was introduced.
216. Is Hollywood Finally Getting It?
Editorial on why movie attendance is declining, why studios are seeing more movies fail, and how Hollywood might finally be getting a clue.
217. Watching Linux Erode the "Mac Advantage"
How GNU/Linux is slowly eroding the "Macintosh Advantage" and may eventually displace Mac OS X.
218. How Far Behind Mac OS X is Linux?
219. Why Apple Has to Lock Down MacOSx86
220. Quantitative Proof That Apple Quality is Declining
Anecdotal and quantitative evidence showing a decline in the quality of Apple's product line during the last 10 years, and evidence that implies a growing lack of confidence within Apple of its products' quality.
221. How Mac OS X on x86 is Great for Linux
The author discusses why Mac OS X is a good thing for Linux, and how it may become even better when OS X runs on Intel.
222. Manually Removing a Windows XP Application
Instructions to help you manually remove an application which has no uninstaller or for which the uninstaller isn't working. Requires familiarity with the Registry Editor, INI files, and Windows Explorer.
223. Why Star Trek: Enterprise Failed
A discussion of why Star Trek Enterprise failed its fans, what it could and should have been, and why future Star Trek series are doomed to failure.
224. Linux Outperforms OS X on the Same Hardware
More fuel for the fire that OS X will eventually fail to Linux. An Anandtech article proves that Linux performance far outshines OS X on the same hardware.
225. Why Does ClamWin Generate Errors on c:\windows\system32\config\sam and Certain Other Files
Question and answer about why ClamWin gets errors on C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM and certain other files.
226. Introduction to Search Engines
This article provides an overview of what a search engine is, describing how it does what it does. It forms the basis for later articles on improving search engine visibility, ranking, and more.
227. How Search Engines Work, Part 1
The second installment in our series on search engines and optimizing your site for search engines. It discusses how the search engine finds your site, what your site looks like to the spider, and how it determines what your site is all about.
228. How Search Engines Work, Part 2
In this installment of our series on search engines, we talk about how pages are ranked by search engines and what you can do to improve your site's ranking.
230. Review: Scribus 1.2.1 Desktop Publisher
A review of the open source Scribus desktop publishing and layout software, comparing it to Adobe PageMaker on the Macintosh.
231. Review: Inkscape 0.42.2 vs. FreeHand MXa
A review of the Inkscape open source drawing (vector graphics) tool, comparing it to the commercial product Macromedia FreeHand.
232. Mac-on-Linux
234. My Experiences with Virtual Machine Software
A recounting of experiences with QEMU, QEMUX, BOCHS, and VMWare Workstation virtual machine software. Provides a brief discussion of what a virtual machine is and why you might want one.
235. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 11 - Linux Art Apps
Are the tools available to permit a Macintosh-oriented designer to switch to Linux full-time? This article provides a table listing various functionalities, the Macintosh products that provide them, and their Linux counterparts.
237. Search Engine Optimization
Making it easier for search engines to find your site's content while avoiding becoming labeled a "search engine spammer".
238. OS X World Clock Widget Resource Problem
Is the World Clock Dashboard client in Mac OS X 10.4 a resource hog? Can it absorb most of your CPU if you leave it up for too long? Find out here...
239. Review: Man with the Screaming Brain
A review of Bruce Campbell's "Man with the Screaming Brain" which recently aired on the Sci-Fi Channel.
240. Switchfoot Helps Fans Access DRM-Protected CDs
Switchfoot tells their fans how to make MP3s from their latest DRM-protected album. Details and additional solutions provided.
241. Reducing CPU Use by OS X's World Clock Dashboard Widget
A method for reducing the amount of resource consumption for the World Clock Dashboard Widget in Mac OS X 10.4.
242. Review: "Plans" from Death Cab for Cutie
A review of the album "Plans" from the band Death Cab for Cutie, including quotes of the more interesting lyrics.
243. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Introduction
Wondering where Apple's Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" and GNU Linux differ? Where they are the same? This article is the first in a series that attempts to answer this question.
244. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 1 - The Desktop GUI
Comparing Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" desktop and GUI to that of Red Hat FC4 in Gnome.
245. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 2 - Dictionary, Servers, Preferences and Hardware
Comparison of the OS X and Red Hat FC4 Linux functionality for dictionary, thesaurus, connecting to servers, adjusting system preferences, and examining hardware configuration.
246. Review: The Bloodhound Gang's "Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo" CD Single
247. Review: Cyndi Lauper - "Hey Now (Remixes and Rarities)"
248. Review: Shaolin Soccer
A review of the Steven Chow movie "Shaolin Soccer". Includes a detailed description of the plot and images from the film.
249. iPod Nano - More Apple Quality Problems?
Are there problems with the iPod Nano? Sure looks that way from what I'm seeing online.
250. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 3 - Calculator, Music, PDFs
Comparing Mac OS X 10.4 and Red Hat Linux FC4 Calculator, Music Players, and PDF Viewing support.
251. More iPod Nano News
Information about the iPod Nano quality problems and some trouble with Motorola.
252. Review: Gwen Stefani's "Love.Angel.Music.Baby."
A review of Gwen Stefani's album "Love.Angel.Music.Baby." from the perspective of a No Doubt and Gwen Stefani fan.
253. The New AOpen Pandora
A quick comparison of AOpen's new Pandora small form factor CPU to its inspiration, the Apple Mac Mini.
254. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 4 - Bundled Email Clients
A comparison of Apple's Mail, iCal, and Address Book against the Evolution software bundled with Red Hat Fedora Core 4.
255. Review: Colin Hay - "Company of Strangers"
A review of Colin Hay's 2002 album entitled "Company of Strangers" with a look at each track on the album.
256. Review: Serenity
A review of the movie "Serenity" that is currently in theaters at the time of this writing.
257. Warning: Hong Kong - The New Nigerian Scam Source?
Analysis of a new Nigerian Scam letter purportedly originating from Hong Kong, offering us lots of Iraqi money in exchange for posing as an heir to the Iraqi.
258. Mike Rowe and Jon Arbuckle - Separated at Birth?
Does WSYX-6 TV's Mike Rowe resemble Jon Arbuckle of the Garfield comic strip? You decide. I already think they look alike.
259. Review: Joey Chang's Restaurant - Hilliard, OH
A review of Joey Chang's restaurant in the Mill Run Shopping Center. Joey Chang's restaurant serves Chinese and Thai dishes.
260. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 5 - Disk Utilities
A comparison of the disk management functionality in Mac OS X and Red Hat Linux FC4.
262. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 6 - Process and Activity Monitoring
A comparison of Mac OS X Activity Monitor with Red Hat Linux FC4 System Monitor highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each, and considering the point of view of a graphic artist moving from OS X to Linux.
263. Opinion: RIAA Steamrolling Innocent People in Grab for Cash
RIAA using "bullying" tactics to gouge money out of people who know nothing about illegal music downloading or P2P networks.
264. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 7 - Printer Setup
265. Apple Mis-Labeling Mac Mini Boxes
What could be wrong with getting a Mac Mini that is better than the label on the box says it is? Plenty. Read on to see...
266. Desktop Linux "Stuck on Stupid"? No.
Paul Murphy of ZDNet asked if desktop Linux is "stuck on stupid" and afraid of innovation. Here's my take on that.
267. Sad But True Tech Support Stories
True but funny tech support stories from the front lines.
268. RIAA's Stormtroopers Still At It
The RIAA seems to be doing its level best to create resentment toward itself and paint itself as a money-grubbing bunch of monsters. Here are a few examples.
269. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 8 - Getting OS Updates
A comparison of the OS update process for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Red Hat Fedora Core 4 (FC4) Linux.
270. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 9 - File Browser ("Finder")
This installment in the ongoing series comparing Mac OS X 10.4 to Red Hat Fedora Core 4 focuses on file browsing capabilities.
271. How the DMCA Stifles Innovation - One Example
272. The Wilds - Southeastern Ohio Wildlife Preserve
273. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 10 - System Preferences
A comparison of Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" system preferences and Red Hat Linux FC4 system preferences, as part of an ongoing series of articles comparing the two.
276. Visit Single-moms.org!
A brief article about single-moms.org, a site providing resources of value to single mothers everywhere.
277. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 12 - Application Install/Mgmt.
Comparing the tasks of installing applications on Linux with installing applications on Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger".
278. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 13 - Spotlight vs. Linux Search
Comparing Mac OS X 10.4 Spotlight to built-in search functionality in Red Hat Linux FC4.
279. Mac OS X "Tiger" vs. Linux, Part 14 - Conclusion
Conclusion of the 14-part series discussing Red Hat Linux FC4 versus Apple Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger from the perspective of an artist looking to switch from OS X to Linux.
280. Yawn... the new iPods are Out!
Apple's new iPods are pretty much not interesting, and still way overpriced.
281. Chinese Space Propaganda Posters
282. What brand of motherboard do you recommend?
283. Jonathan Coulton's "Baby Got Back" Cover
What happens when a popular hip-hop song is re-done by a white guy? It sounds something like Jonathan Coulton's cover of Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back"...
284. "Critical" Windows Patch Breaks Systems
Critical Microsoft security patch prevents users from installing software, starting up the Windows Firewall, logging in, etc.
285. Find Out What an Installer Put on Your Mac
Ever wonder what got installed on your system when you applied an update or installed software on your Mac? Here's how you can find out.
286. How to "own" (or "pwn") Someone Else's Mac
Apple has always favored friendliness over security. Here's how you can take full control over someone's Mac using nothing more than a single keystroke (under the right circumstances).
287. Glenlaurel Inn, Hocking Hills, Ohio
288. Transparent Aluminum - It's Real!
Star Trek's "Transparent Aluminum" is a reality. It's being used as see-through shielding in armored vehicles.
289. Free Download of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 RC1
Where to download Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Release Candidate 1
290. Recipe: Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs
Recipe for Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs
291. Gimme Feedback!
292. About Me
Information about Mike Salsbury, the webmaster and main blogger at this site.
293. Critical Look at the New iPod
A critical look at the new "video" iPod from Apple.
294. Shield Law to Shield Only "Real" Journalists
Federal journalist shield laws to exclude bloggers? Bad idea.
296. Review: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
A review of THQ's Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War game for the PC.
297. Review: Jon Stewart's "America" Audiobook
A review of the audiobook of Jon Stewart and The Daily Show's "America".
298. Recipe: Red Dwarf Vindaloo
A recipe for the Indian dish called "vindaloo" - often mentioned on the Red Dwarf sci-fi comedy series.
299. Recipe: Samosas
A recipe for the Indian appetizer called "Samosas", a pastry shell filled with potatoes, peas, and spices.
300. Recipe: Gran's Potato Soup
A recipe for my grandmother's homemade potato soup.
301. Recipe: Cincinnati Chili
My own recipe inspired by the chili sold at Skyline and Gold Star restaurants in Cincinnati. It differs from traditional chili in that includes some very different spices, beans are optional, and it's usually served over spaghetti and covered with shredded cheese.
302. Recipe: Butterscotch Brownies
A recipe for made-from-scratch butterscotch brownies.
303. Recipe: Chili Relleno Casserole
Chili Relleno casserole recipe. A twist on a favorite Mexican dish.
304. Recipe: Stir-Fried Shrimp
A recipe for Chinese-style stir-fried shrimp.
305. Recipe: Shrimp and Ham Jambalaya
A recipe for a very mild Shrimp and Ham Jambalaya
306. Poem: Kyra at Two
A poem I wrote about a little girl who is now probably 10 years old or older.
307. Poem: Night, I Welcome Thee
A poem I wrote back in high school about the night. Guess I've always been a night owl.
308. Poem: Friends
A poem about two friends who competed with each other.
309. Poem: Merry Christmas, Goodbye
A poem about a relationship that meant the world to me, and officially ended on a Christmas day around 13 years ago.
310. Customers Flocking to Linux?
Are customers flocking to Linux?
311. Apple Investigating iPod Hardware Problems?
Speculation related to Apple's decision to accept for warranty repair all iPods with hardware failure, even those classified as "abused".
313. Web Browsing and Form Completion with Visual Basic 6 - Part 1
The first part in a series of articles on Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) discussing how to use the WebBrowser control to automate web browsing and form completion.
315. Sorry folks...
316. Recipe: Red Velvet Cake
My mom's recipe for red velvet cake and frosting.
317. Don't Buy Sony/BMG CDs!
Sony's new music DRM technology from First4Internet shows us everything that's wrong about DRM and why it doesn't work.
319. QuickTime has Critical Security Flaw - Again
Apple's QuickTime suffers from more critical flaws, yet they still brag about being more secure than Windows.
320. Review: Chaos and Creation in the Backyard by Paul McCartney
A review of Paul McCartney's 2005 album "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard", considering each track individually and the album as a whole.
321. Review: The Body Acoustic by Cyndi Lauper
A review of Cyndi Lauper's 2005 album "The Body Acoustic" including track by track comments and an overall evaluation.
322. Former Apple Exec's Anti-DRM Rant
323. Meditation - Aerobics for the Brain
Some personal anecdotes on meditation and a link to a recent study showing the value of meditation to "ordinary people".
324. Buy The Movies!
An offer from Amazon.com to buy The Movies game for your Windows PC.
325. Yoda Unhappy About Being on eBay!
Yoda pissed off about being on eBay? Say it ain't so!
326. Fun With The Mechanical Turk
Amusing images from Amazon's Mechanical Turk Beta site.
327. User Friendly Has Fun with Sony...
Recent User Friendly strips poking fun at Sony over its DRM woes.
328. Analyzing the Mechanical Turk, Part 1
What makes for an Accepted or Rejected HIT on Amazon's Mechanical Turk site? Let's see if we can figure that out...
329. What Sci-Fi Crew Do You Belong With?
Ever wondered what sci-fi crew you most belong with? This quiz could help you figure it out. Now, if you could only figure out how to actually JOIN them...
330. Anayzing the Mechanical Turk, Part 2
Attempting to determine what makes for an "Accepted" task on Amazon.com's Mechanical Turk site.
331. Rooting for Woot.com!
Woot.com is an underappreciated marketing powerhouse, selling one item a day and doing it with more style and humor than anyone out there!
333. Review: Bloodhound Gang - "Hefty Fine" Album (2005)
A review of The Bloodhound Gang's 2005 release "Hefty Fine" with some excerpts from the lyrics as part of the discussion of each track.
334. Review: Depeche Mode "Playing the Angel" (2005)
A review of Depeche Mode's 2005 album "Playing the Angel", considering each track and comparing to "historical" Depeche Mode work.
335. Unlocking Pandora's Music Box
Bringing home the music you find on Pandora.com, using its own XML files to find the unencrypted MP3s.
336. Pictures from Madison's Birthday Party October 2005
337. Review: Jonathan Coulton's "Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow"
A review of Jonathan Coulton's album "Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow".
338. Review: Southwest Specialty Foods' "Whoop Ass Chili Mix"
A review of Southwest Specialty Foods' "Whoop Ass Chili Mix".
339. Review: Southwest Specialty Foods' "Ass Kickin' Popcorn"
A review of Southwest Specialty Foods' "Ass Kickin'" Habanero Popcorn.
340. A Day in Spam Land
A story inspired by spam subject lines, featuring dialog taken directly from spam subject lines.
341. Interesting Articles I Saw 11/29/05
342. Review: Audiograbber CD Ripper by Jackie Franck
A review of the Audiograbber 1.83 CD ripper by Jackie Franck.
343. Giving a Star an Entourage in "The Movies" PC Game
How to assign an entourage to a star in the game "The Movies".
344. Improve Star Relationships in "The Movies" PC Game
How to improve the relationship between two of your stars in the PC game "The Movies".
345. Review: Beavis and Butt-head - The Mike Judge Collection, Vol. 1
A review of Beavis and Butt-Head - The Mike Judge Collection, Vol. 1 DVD set.
346. BlogChips Ad Network
347. InternetOpinionGroup.com PSP Offer Update
An article expressing my opinion that Internetopiniongroup.com is a scam site that exists only to rip you off.
349. Review: Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey
A review of "Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey", an album of Morrissey songs by Colin Meloy of the Decemberists.
350. Free PSP from internetopiniongroup.com
351. The Top 10 Science Fiction TV Series of All Time
Mike's list of the top 10 sci-fi series of all time.
353. New ATX Spec Thwarts My Upgrade Plan
New ATX 2.0 specification prevents me from upgrading an existing system until the power supply is also upgraded. Bummer!
354. Mini-Review: Datel PSP Max Media Software and Link Cable
Mini-review of Datel Max Media PSP software and a bundled USB 2.0 cable, particularly video contact transfer.
355. Finding the Right Driver for an Unknown Device
How to identify an "Unknown Device" that Windows XP isn't locating a driver for.
356. Christmas 2005 in Portsmouth
Pictures from Christmas at my grandmother's house in Portsmouth, Ohio.
357. Christmas 2005 in Columbus
Pictures from Christmas at our house in Hilliard (December 2005).
358. St. Agatha vs. St. Timothy Basketball
359. 10 Must-See Sci-Fi Movies
10 Science Fiction movies you might never have heard of, but might enjoy watching.
360. 15 Must-See Less-Known Comedy Movies
15 relatively obscure comedy movies that in my opinion are "classics".
361. Cool Animated Movies You May Not Have Seen
A list of 10 cool animated movies in my video collection that you might not have seen, and probably should see!
362. America's Unhealthy Sports Obsession
Why America's obsession with sports is an unhealthy one. One man's opinion.
363. Review: Stubbs the Zombie by Aspyr Media
A review of "Stubbs the Zombie" by Aspyr Media.
364. Review: DigiGR8 SY-2180 Digital Camera
A review of the DigiGR8 SY-2180, a $10 digital camera from Geeks.com. Includes sample photos by the camera.
365. Rant: Sprint's One-Way Customer Disservice Web Site
Rant about Sprint's online customer service web site.
366. Rant: Follow-up to America's Sports Obsession
367. The New "Ho-Hum" MacBook Pro
368. Rant: Lamenting the Death of Strategy Gaming
What happened to the strategy and simulation end of the gaming industry?
370. VBScript to Make M3U Files from Directories
VBScript to enable you to make M3U playlist files from directories containing MP3 files.
371. Politicians Prove Alternate Realities Exist!
Politicians prove that alternate realities exist by suggesting that I host a State of the Union Address party? What planet are they on?
372. RAVE: Creative Labs' Repair Service
My positive experience with Creative Labs' repair depot for my Nomad Zen Xtra player.
373. Beagle Closing in on OS X Spotlight
The open source "Beagle" search functionality is closing in on Apple's OS X "Spotlight" feature.
374. Review: Talita's Mexican Restaurant
A review of Talita's Mexican Restaurant on North High Street in Columbus, Ohio.
375. Mac Intel Profit Margins Still High
Apple's traditionally high profit margins remain alive and well in the Intel world.
376. Remembering Mambucaba
Memories of Mambucaba, Brazil.
377. Steve Jobs Swaps Pixar Stock for Disney
Since Steve Jobs now owns a large number of Disney shares, could there be some new iPod advertising coming?
378. OS 7.5 Better Than OS X
Comments on an article suggesting that Mac OS 7.5 was a more efficient working platform than Mac OS X.
379. Lawsuit Over Logos Burned into TV Screens
380. MadTV's Apple "iPad" Skit
The Apple iPad maxi-pad skit from MadTV this past weekend. Hysterical.
381. Is the Mac Software Market Drying Up?
Does Adobe's product line indicate that the Mac software market is about to dry up?
382. Flawed Intel Core Duo - Danger for Macs?
Do the 34 currently-known flaws in the Intel Core Duo processor spell doom for the new Mac product line?
383. Review: Stubbs the Zombie Soundtrack CD
384. Review: Rodan (1950)
A review of the 1950 movie "Rodan" about a flying dinosaur attacking Japanese cities.
385. Why Apple Should Rejoice in Its Low Market Share
Security and auditing problems in its OS X code base are reasons Apple should be glad that its market share is low. This allows it to focus on innovation at the expense of security.
386. Review: "Generic" SQ908 MEGA-cam 3.0MP USB Pocket Digital Camera
Review of the Generic SQ908 MEGA-cam 3.0 megapixel digital camera available from geeks.com. Not bad for a $49 camera!
387. The "Bastard" Video on TMBG.com
388. The Myth of MMORPG "Balance"
An essay on why balance cannot exist in an MMORPG and why nerfing a player's character is nearly always the wrong answer.
389. They Might Be Geniuses (Giants)
They Might Be Giants (TMBG) might well be business, as well as musical, geniuses. Read this article to learn why.
390. Why Sales of In-Game Items are OK
391. ZDNet Agrees Apple MacBook Pro is Overpriced!
Is the MacBook Pro overpriced? ZDNet and I agree that it is.
392. BlogInspiration.com Update 02/13/2006
An update on the development of the BlogInspiration.com web site.
393. Review: USB Mini Lava Lamp from ThinkGeek.com
A review of the USB Mini Lava Lamp from ThinkGeek.com and how you can get one free.
394. RANT: Obsolete Election Bumper Stickers
What bugs me about people driving around with Bush and Kerry 2004 election stickers.
395. Evolution and Creation Aren't Mutually Exclusive
My take on why Evolution and Creation are not mutually exclusive concepts, or at least why they should not be.
396. Grey's Anatomy Personality Test
Which member of the Grey's Anatomy cast are you the most like?
397. Will Apple Switch to Windows?
398. The RIAA trying to kill "fair use"
399. Columbus Zoo "Wildlights" Pictures - December 2005
Pictures from the 2005 Columbus Zoo Wildlights show.
400. Traffic Analysis for Grey's Anatomy Test
Analysis of the traffic to my Grey's Anatomy Personality Test page.
401. 2006 Could Be A Bad Year for OS X Security
Is 2006 about to be a bad year for Macintosh security? Sure looks like it.
402. MTV2 Airing of Beavis and Butt-head SUCKS!
MTV2's airing of Beavis and Butt-head re-runs sucks.
403. Why Apple Will Never Beat Dell
How do the latest MacBook Pros stack up to the equivalent Dell systems? What does this say about Apple's ability to defeat Dell in the long term?
404. Windows Beats OS X on the Same Hardware
Does OS X have performance problems? Can those problems be seen when the same hardware runs both Windows and OS X? I think so. Here's why.
405. The M4 Message Breaking Project
The M4 Message Breaking Project is attempting to decrypt some undeciphered messages transmitted by the Germans during World War II.
406. History Day at St. Agatha
Photos from St. Agatha's History Day.
407. What is Java.Downloader.Openstream.A?
What is the "Java.Downloader.OpenStream.A" Trojan that my antivirus software has found and what should I do about it?
408. M4 Message Breaking Project Posts Second Success!
The M4 Message Breaking Project has had its second success.
409. MikeSalsbury.com - The Year in Review
A look back over the past year and how this site has done.
411. What Makes an MMORPG "Fun"?
What makes an MMORPG "fun"? Here's my theory...
412. Rigid MMO Character Types Suck
Why are some MMOs more fun than others? It depends on the options they offer players, like the ability to decide for themselves what their characters should be.
413. MAKE Magazine Boxed Set for $24
A special from Amazon.com on the boxed set of MAKE Magazine issues from 2005.
414. Austin's Confirmation Photos
Pictures from the March 12, 2006, confirmation at St. Agatha church in Upper Arlington, OH.
415. Review: Raising Cane's Restaurant
A review of the restaurant Raising Cane's which specializes in chicken fingers.
416. MikeSalsbury.com Moves to GoDaddy.com Server
Information about the site moving to a server owned by godaddy.com.
417. Automatic Google Sitemaps for Mambo
Article and code for automatically generating Google Sitemaps from Mambo on demand.
418. Where have I been?
A site that makes maps depicting where you have been in the USA and in the world.
419. Jean's 75th Birthday Party
Jean Casey's 75th Birthday Party at Mitchell's Steakhouse in Columbus.
420. Our Cat Sox
Our cat Sox after spending far too long playing with his favorite toy.
421. Portsmouth Ohio Floodwall Murals
Pictures and information about the floodwall murals in Portsmouth, Ohio.
422. St. Agatha Basketball 2005
Photos from the 2005 season of the St. Agatha Elementary school basketball team.
423. Launch of Shuttle Mission STS-110 on April 8, 2002
Photos taken of the launch of the Space Shuttle on April 8, 2002.
424. Photos From The Engagement Party for Tracy and Hans
Photos From The Engagement Party for Tracy and Hans in December 2004 at Mike and Christine's house.
425. Austin at the Science Fair 2005
Austin at the Science Fair in 2005.
426. Track Meet in Grove City 05/14/2005
Track Meet in Grove City, Ohio, May 14, 2005
427. Bill Cosby Shuts Down House of Cosbys... Sad!
Has Bill Cosby lost his sense of humor? His reaction to "House of Cosbys" sure makes it look like he has.
428. George Lucas Plans Star Wars TV Series
My thoughts on the proposed Star Wars TV series from George Lucas.
429. Stubbs the Zombie Infinite Life and Ammo Cheats (PC)
Cheat codes for the Windows PC edition of the Aspyr game "Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel without a Pulse" which provide infinite life and ammo.
430. "You lookin' at me, punk?" - A review of The Godfather Game (XBox)
A review of the XBox version of The Godfather game, written by guest reviewer Chris Poloma.
431. Web Browsing and Form Completion with Visual Basic 6 - Part 2
The second installment in a series of articles on using the Visual Basic 6 WebBrowser object to automate web browsing and form completion.
432. SETI Needs Your Support!
An article suggesting that readers of the blog help SETI@home keep operating by donating money.
433. Acid Reflux (GERD) and Me
My personal experiences as a patient with acid reflux (also known as GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Includes information on acid reflux causes, symptoms, and treatments.
434. Grandma Salsbury's Recipe for Spanish Rice
Grandma Salsbury's recipe for Spanish Rice.
435. Review: Morrissey's Ringleader of the Tormentors Album
A review of Morrissey's latest album "Ringleader of the Tormentors" released on April 4 2006.
436. SCAM ALERT: Honda Car Lottery message
Analysis of why a purported Honda lottery winner message is a scam.
437. Review: Aquila-L1 Graphics Tablet with Cordless Mouse
A review of the Aquila-L1 Graphics Tablet with Cordless Stylus Pen from Geeks.com, including photos.
438. Review: Macanudo Vintage 1997 Demi Corona Cigar
A review of the Macanudo Vintage 1997 Demo Corona cigar, an excellent smoke that rates a 9 out of 10 on my scale.
439. Boot an Intel Mac into Windows XP, with Apple's Blessing?
Amazingly, Apple has begun beta testing Boot Camp, a technology for dual booting Macs in OS X and Windows XP. Say it ain't so!
440. Review: Rum Runner Buccaneer Cigar
A review of the Rum Runner Buccaneer cigar, a rum-infused hand-made Caribbean cigar.
441. Review: Gurkha Vintage Select Series Toro Cigar
A review of the Gurkha Vintage Select Series Toro cigar with images and a 1-10 rating of 6.
442. Review: K. Hansotia Signature 101 Cigar
A review of the K. Hansotia Signature 101 cigar, including a 1-10 rating.
443. Internet Domain Name Registration Basics
Domain name registration basics for someone who hasn't done it before.
444. What Happened to PeoplePC's "PC" Business?
Is PeoplePC still selling PCs, or is it just dial-up Internet service now? Just wondering.
445. Photos of Old Toboggan Run Rocks in Gifford Pinchot State Park, PA
Photos of Old Toboggan Run Rocks at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, Pennsylvania.
446. Photos from Gifford Pinchot State Park and Lake
Photos from a walk through Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, PA.
447. Solving the Da Vinci Code Quest on Google
Information and answers for the Da Vinci Code Quest on Google.
448. User Friendly's Take on Star Trek News
This past Sunday's User Friendly comic strip explaining that Rick Berman is the real problem with Star Trek.
449. BlogInspiration.com Update 04/23/06
An update about the progress of BlogInspiration.com and an offer to sign up for a free account.
450. Spamtoons Update 04/23/2006
An update on my spam-inspired cartoon site, spamtoons.com, including a sample cartoon.
451. An Iraqi Twist on the Classic Nigerian Scam
Analysis of a Nigerian scam email claiming to be from a soldier in Iraq who needs help getting money out of the country.
452. Crest Sinks to a New Low!
The new Crest Whitestrips ad shows that advertising has hit a new low, trying to tell us that the color of our teeth gives away our age.
453. An Email Lottery Scam Revealed
How to determine that an email from Mr. Mark Pinto of the E U Lottery is a scam.
454. Captain Cologne Setting Sail?
A little gossip and humor for the workplace crowd about someone known only as Captain Cologne.
455. Photos from Kelly and Chrisopher's Engagement Party
Photos of Kelly and Christoper's Engagement Party on April 29, 2006.
456. Google Da Vinci Code Quest Translation Table
Translation table for the Da Vinci Code Quest on Google, including terms in English, French, Italian, and Atbash cipher.
457. Google Da Vinci Code Quest Translator
A lookup tool that contains the most commonly used words (to date) that Google's Da Vinci Code Quest has asked users to translate to/from Atbash, French, and Italian.
458. A Fine Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Not all neighborhoods are created equal, and not all neighborhoods in the same city are equally friendly.
459. Cracking the Zodiac Killer's "340 Cipher"
Attempting to crack the Zodiac Killer's last cipher, the infamous 340 cipher.
460. Cracking the Zodiac Killer's "340 Cipher" Part 2
Creating a program to try to break the Zodiac Killer's 340 Cipher.
461. He's No PC, He's a Deranged Millionaire!
The guy in the Apple ads isn't a PC, he's a deranged millionaire who terrorized They Might Be Giants in Venue Songs!
463. Worldwide PC Market Share, 2006 and Beyond
Operating System market share information for 2006 and forecast for the future.
464. Walkthrough/Solution for Johnny Rocketfingers 2
A walkthrough for the Flash-based Johnny Rocketfingers game.
465. Cracking the Zodiac Killer's "340 Cipher" Part 3
Part 3 in a series of articles on my efforts to attempt to break the Zodiac Killer's 340 Cipher which thus far has remained unbroken.
466. A Flying Prankster?
A little flying yellow prankster is annoying human and feline residents of our house this weekend. Here he is...
467. Solving the Da Vinci Code Symbol Challenge Puzzle
A more or less step-by-step description of how to solve the Symbol Challenge puzzles that are part of the Da Vinci Code Quest on Google contest.
468. Advanced Searching with Google
Getting more out of Google.
469. Tom's Hardware Contest - Win Crucial Memory!
Information about this week's Tom's Hardware contest and the trivia answer for the question asked.
470. Recover a Lost Lexar JumpDrive Secure 1.0 Password
How to recover a lost password from a Lexar JumpDrive Secure 1.0 USB flash memory thumb drive.
471. I Made the Final 10,000 in the Google Da Vinci Code Quest!
My cryptex from the Da Vinci Code Quest on Google.
472. The Finalist Message for the Da Vinci Code Quest on Google
A screen capture of the message received by finalists in the Da Vinci Code Quest on Google.
473. Eurostar Da Vinci Code Quest
476. The Da Vinci Code Quest on Google Final Challenge
Some images of the Final Challenge in the Da Vinci Code Quest on Google.
477. Cracking the Zodiac Killer's "340 Cipher" Part 4
478. Fonseca 5-50 Cigar Review
A review of the Fonseca 5-50 cigar including photos and rating
479. Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Cigar Review
A review of the Indian Tabac (IT) Super Fuerte cigar.
480. Contest Question Answer for Tom's Hardware
481. Answers to MSI's Who Killed DDR? Questions
Questions and answers for MSI's Who Killed DDR mystery contest.
482. Win Stuffed Animals from Steiff
Win stuffed toys from German toymaker Steiff.
483. Answer to Tom's Hardware Contest this Week
Answer to this week's Tom's Hardware Tenth Anniversary trivia contest question.
484. Rant: Paul Simon Sucks!
A rant about Paul Simon and his lack of the lyrical genius that he is so often hailed for.
485. An FTC Settlement That Wasn't Needed
Hillary Clinton's antics force the FTC to attack a game manufacturer for the actions of its customers. This is a sad day for America.
486. Apple Advertising Misrepresents Today's PCs
Apple's latest ad campaign is grossly misrepresenting Windows and the PC platform in general.
487. Austin's 8th Grade Graduation Photos
488. Review: Pixar's "Cars" Movie
A review of "Cars" from Pixar, a movie that delivers little originality, marginal voice performances, and not much else.
489. Review: "X-Men: The Last Stand"
A review of the movie X-Men: The Last Stand.
490. Review: "Firewall" Starring Harrison Ford
A review of the Harrison Ford movie "Firewall".
491. Apple Has a Strange Definition of "Fun"!
Lies, misrepresentations, and misconceptions about PCs in the Apple ads.
492. 14 Shaky Reasons to Buy a Mac
Apple's 14 reasons to buy a Mac don't hold up to much scrutiny if one is familiar with both OS X and Windows
493. I'm Off to Origins 2006!
Information about my likely participation in Origins 2006.
494. Apple Advertising Misrepresentation #2 - Security
How Apple's latest ads misrepresent the security benefits of Mac OS X relative to the Windows PC.
495. Is Windows Older than OS X?
Which operating system is older, Mac OS X or Windows XP?
496. Origins 2006 - Day 1 - Thursday
Video and information from Origins 2006 in Columbus, Ohio.
497. Rogue Judges' Car Wars Rogue Arena at Origins 2006
My experiences playing Car Wars Rogue Arena at Origins 2006.
498. Mac and PC in Love?
Are the Mac and PC an ambiguously gay duo? Google seems to think so!
499. Origins 2006 Dealer Room Stills
Photos of the Origins 2006 Dealer Room from Sunday July 2.
500. Origins 2006 Post-Mortem Report
501. Origins 2006 Miniatures Room Videos
Video of the many interesting setups in the miniatures gaming area at Origins 2006.
502. How to Ruin Classic Star Trek
The horror that is Star Trek 2.0 on G4 TV, a version of the Classic Star Trek intended for the ADD crowd.
503. Pants-Off Dance-Off - Why?
504. The Gamer Hotsheet is Online!
Notice about The Gamer Hotsheet, a new site I've put together with a friend.
505. The Magical Rainbow Pinwheel of Fun
Parodies of the current Mac vs. PC commercials from Apple.
506. Macs Don't Need to Reboot? Wrong!
Apple says Macs don't need to reboot. Is that true? Not according to Software Update.
507. The Good and Bad About Intel's Core Duo
Intel's Core Duo and AMD's Athlon 64 X2, which is faster and which is the better choice? It depends.
508. File Copying on the Mac Still Sucks!
Even though OS X is supposed to be a big step forward for Macs, it still takes too long to copy files with the Finder.
509. Washington, DC and Restrooms
A silly diatribe about Washington DC and its not-so-public restrooms.
510. Review: Fogo De Chao - Washington, DC
A review of Fogo De Chao restaurant in Washington, DC.
511. Review: Julia's Empanadas - DC
A mini-review of Julia's Empanadas in downtown Washington DC.
512. Review: Legal Sea Food - DC
Review of Legal Sea Foods on K Street in Washington, DC.
513. Review: Bombay Palace - DC
A review of Bombay Palace restaurant in Washington DC.
514. Grandma Salsbury's Hot Bacon Dressing Recipe
Recipe for Grandma Salsbury's Hot Bacon Dressing.
515. Grandma Salsbury's Blackberry Cake Recipe
Recipe for Grandma Salsbury's Blackberry cake.
516. Star Trek Meets Monty Python
Monty Python Meets Star Trek
517. Mac Commercial Parody
Mac vs. PC vs. Linux
518. Gizmoz-based Mac vs. PC Ad Parody
Using Gizmoz.com to produce a parody of the Apple Mac and PC commercials
519. Leopard - Late to the Party, Again?
Apple announces Leopard details, or "everyone's copying us again, even if they did it first..."
520. Stargate SG-1 Fans Will Appreciate This
A photo of the Jaffa Supermarket in Columbus, Ohio.
521. Video from the Gen Con Indy 2006 Exhibit Hall
Video from the Gen Con 2006 Exhibit Hall.
522. Where's the Anti-Mac Commentary?
Where did our "anti-Mac" content go? It lives on themacsucks.com.
523. Central Ohio Graphic Industry Survey
Mike conducts an email survey of graphic arts industry pros in Central Ohio.
524. Austin at St. Charles 2006 Homecoming
Pictures from Austin's first homecoming at St. Charles school.
525. HyperScan Players' World
Mike tries his hand at creating the first player site for the Mattel HyperScan Intellicard game console.
526. Cracking the Zodiac Killer's "340 Cipher" Part 5
527. Auto Assault MMORPG Mini-Review
528. Cracking the Zodiac Killer's 340 Cipher, Part 6
529. How to Get Hired if You're a Temp or Contractor
Mike's ideas and advice on how a temporary employee or contract employee might get hired at the customer site.
530. Meet the Swear Bear
531. Straczynski Doesn't Endorse New Babylon 5 Novels
532. A Peer-to-Peer Scam
533. Al Bundy Had it Right About The Avengers
534. Win a $25,000 Diamond Jewelry Prize
Using this information you could win a prize worth $25000.
535. Review: Stronghold 2
536. The Windows Vista Experience... Part 1
537. The Windows Vista Experience... Part 2
538. Sometimes Life Imitates Art...
539. The Windows Vista Experience... Part 3
540. Starting Over With the Zodiac 340 Cipher
Discusses the 340 Cipher and how I set out to break it. This article focuses on initial coding of the cipher and assumptions made.
541. I've Decided This Explains Musicals...
542. Filenames and Paths in Mac OS X
543. Introducing Bogey...
Pictures of our new family member, a Bengal kitten named Cleo.
546. Review: Sal & Carvao, Downers Grove, IL
A review of the Sal & Carvao restaurant in Downers Grove, Illinois.
547. Create a Desktop Shortcut with VBScript
How to create a Windows Desktop Shortcut using VBScript.
548. VBScript to Tell if a Host is Reachable
Using VBScript to ping a remote host and determine if it is reachable.
549. The Windows Vista Experience... Part 3
550. What's Wrong with the iPhone? Apparently, a Lot!
552. Mike's Automotive Theories #1 - Makes and Personalities
553. Mike's Automotive Theories #2 - Bumper Stickers
554. The Sports Gene
555. More New Family Members
The new Bengal kittens in the Salsbury household.
556. Is Fandom Dying?
557. My Theory on the Future of Sleep Apnea Treatment
559. Is American Industry Shooting Itself in the Foot?
560. Amazon Taking Aim at iTunes
561. Rental Cars and Insurance Companies
562. The Great eBay Laptop Experiment - Part 1
563. Is There a USB Optical Mouse Problem?
564. The Great eBay Laptop Experiment - Part 2
565. Talk about an unfortunate name...
A humorous article about a Nintendo Wii game.
566. A Tax Deduction for Gadget Nuts
Get a tax deduction, a gadget, and help someone in need all at the same time!
567. Recursive Dreaming
What is a recursive dream? It's a dream that you're asleep having another dream.
568. Windows Vista Nightmares - Hardware Repair
Windows Vista repair nightmares. One Windows Administrator's story.
569. Portsmouth Fights for a Rock
570. Review: The Proclaimers - Life With You
A review of The Proclaimers' 2007 album "Life With You".