Google All Access

Posted on: Monday, 2013.06.17 by J.D. H. in in Misc Links, Software Tips,

Google Now does some cool stuff with cards these days. Here is an example of its grouping of search/browse history on a particular topic: Researching and evaluating Google Music All Access

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Starcraft 2 Patch 2.0.8 & Blizzard Setup -> Playable -> Optimal

Posted on: Sunday, 2013.06.16 by J.D. H. in in Misc Links, Software Tips,

Pretty cool that SC2* can let you go ahead and play before patch/updates are even in the ‘green zone’ See below… (sorry I didn’t get a screenshot in the yellow zone..) Setup -> Playable -> Optimal diablo 3 – What are the precise differences between “playable” and “optimal”? – Arqadehttp://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/63323/what-are-the-precise-differences-between-playable-and-optimalWhen you download the Diablo 3 [...]

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Bummer! Haswell may run hot & require delid for better cooling

Posted on: Saturday, 2013.06.15 by J.D. H. in in computer tips, Computers, Misc Links,

This initial news from FanlessTech is quite a bummer: On LGA 1150, Intel is using thermal paste between the silicon die and the heat spreader, no soldering like Sandy Bridge and previous generations. We are seriously worried about passive cooling now. So disappointing. via FanlessTech: The Haswell disappointment. Looks like the word of the day [...]

 

Speeding tickets, license points and insurance rates

Posted on: Wednesday, 2013.06.12 by J.D. H. in in Misc Links, money tips,

I recently received a speeding ticket from the local friendly highway patrol Here are some links that may be useful if you are in a similar situation: Can a lawyer beat your traffic ticket?http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/can-a-lawyer-beat-your-traffic-ticket–1.aspxFor less than the cost of a business lunch, a traffic attorney will take your speeding ticket to court on your behalf. [...]

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Show/Hide the Chrome Bookmarks Bar – Keyboard Shortcut

Posted on: Saturday, 2013.06.01 by J.D. H. in in Chrome, Misc Links, Software Tips,

I am a big fan of Google Chrome and I generally browser with the bookmarks bar turned ON as I find it to be very useful. However, sometimes for screenshots or other purposes it is nice to hide that same bookmarks bar. Today I decided to find out how to quickly show/hide the bookmarks bar. [...]

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ACPI INT33A0 Unknown Device [SOLVED]

Posted on: Monday, 2013.05.27 by J.D. H. in in computer tips, Computers, Gadgets and Tech, Misc Links,

Q. Looking for a Windows driver… I have unknown device with a device ID of acpi int33ao… sadly or badly Windows updates and all the other updates don’t work :-( You are my last best hope can you recommend a driver download for me? -Ken Kollar A. Certainly Ken! The ACPI INT33A0 is a iSCT ACPI Virtual [...]

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Caribou Coffee Caribou Blend Special Offer

Posted on: Saturday, 2013.05.18 by J.D. H. in in Misc Links,

Samantha’s favorite morning coffee is Caribou Coffee Medium Roast. Coffee is not my cup of tea (literally ) but I can attest that it has a wonderful smell! If you are interested in trying this coffee too, or are already a fan, Amazon is currently running a special on Caribou Coffee K-Cups where you get [...]

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New larger format 3D printer

Posted on: Friday, 2013.05.17 by J.D. H. in in Gadgets and Tech, Misc Links,

I have been eyeing a 3D printer but had been waiting before purchasing because none of the semi-reasonably priced (<$2500) models seemed to have a large enough printing area/volume for my purposes. Specifically, I would really like to try 3D printing some discgolf discs. Most discs are circles about 8-9 inches (20-23 cm) in diameter and [...]

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