March 2011
1 post
Backup →
Since there’s no such thing as “too much backup,” here’s a brief look at Backup.
I buy that, but a backup is only as good as it’s restore. Test restoring from your backup or it’s worthless!
February 2011
1 post
Some for fun programming projects
It’s been a long time since I’ve done any programming just for fun. I’ve done quite a bit for school, between OS Scripting, two or three web programming classes, Java out the you-know-what… etc. I actually used to enjoy programming though, and so I wanted to get back to that.
I’ve recently published a couple of projects on github: https://github.com/bwoodruff They...
January 2011
1 post
November 2010
1 post
Not so much...
minimalmac:
“Lessen your choices and your actions will quicken as well. You will not have to take the time to decide which tool to use because there is only one.” — Patrick Rhone
I’m all for cutting back on non-essentials. The answer is not to empty your toolbox down to just a hammer and a screwdriver though.
October 2010
4 posts
minimalmac:
“I do everything on a relatively low-powered MacBook. Is this constraining? A little bit. But I think it goes to show that you don’t need the fanciest Mac or the largest screen to get the job done.”
Sure, that’s true, but why intentionally constrain yourself? I’d rather have a little headroom than be continually bumping my head on the roof.
My latest experience at the Applecrack Dealer
I went to the Apple store at Eastview Mall the other day to purchase an iPhone 4.
I was very disapointed with regards to my accessory purchase. I was under the impression that there were free cases available for the iPhone 4 due to the reception (“antennagate”) issues. When I arrived at the store I was told that this program ended 2 days previous and even though I’ve purchased...
I’ll do something just to spite myself. That’s the kind of narcissist I am.
July 2010
2 posts
7 tags
My (current) frustration with TWBC
UPDATE: Awesome news. Vicky just called back. Issues with TWC bill are supposedly fixed. We’ll see on the next bill.
I have Time Warner Business Class service. The Teleworker package, to be specific. A few months ago I emailed my account rep, Neil, asking if I could have another static IP address added for $10/month. He very happily obliged, confirming that the price was $10 and also...
Your PasswordCard →
minimalmac:
A PasswordCard is a credit card-sized card you keep in your wallet, which lets you pick very secure passwords for all your websites, without having to remember them! You just keep them with you, and even if your wallet does get stolen, the thief will still not know your actual passwords.
Such a wonderful, analog solution to a common digital problem. I’m a dedicated 1Password guy...
May 2010
5 posts
Snippet from PBS GT on the iPad
I love how everyone who DOESN’T own an iPad is saying don’t buy one, it’s useless. lol It is much cheaper than a laptop (granted, it doesn’t have the same storage space and is somewhat limited, currently, on multitasking). I don’t know how you can say to buy or not to buy something when you have no idea what the person on the other end’s usage patterns are,...
Interlock / Coworking Rochester Lightning Talks
Lightning talks are up on RIT Storyteller’s ustream: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rit-storytellers
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6921770 - Home Brew http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6921989 - Intro to Electronics http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6922213 - OLPC http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6922405 - Amateur Radio http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6922594 - Breaking out of handcuffs ...
Lifehacker review of Air Video for iPad →
My notes: It does not currently work with the video out adaptor for the iPad (VGA). Also if you have multiple TV shows (a la from iTunes) it doesn’t break down the episodes by show. And it doesn’t do iTunes DRM but they are very upfront about that. The server gui could use some love. Otherwise an awesome app. Works great over the Internet (only tested wifi not 3G). Much better than...
“So much complexity in software comes from trying to make one thing do two...”
– Insight by Ryan at 37signals (via minimalmac)
April 2010
1 post
March 2010
2 posts
“This morning I was awakened by my alarm clock powered by electricity generated...”
– Unknown. If you know who wrote this, please comment here or contact me.
via Joe Selkey
(via davebc)
“> cat food in cans
Cat: cannot open food in cans”
February 2010
2 posts
“So tell me, how long do you think you can go before you lose it all? Before they...”
– Streetlight Manifesto — A Moment of Silence (via maxt3r)
“I like the idea of IT as a fiefdom.
Squire!
Yes My Lord?
Call the Wizards...”
– Wrong Model…
January 2010
3 posts
“<+ ashumz> theres literally nothing in death valley haha...”
– #interlock on irc.freenode.com
“I love how we have a Jesus Mii up there. Or is that the Big Lebowski?”
– Jessi, my wife, while doing Wii Fit (via chartier)
December 2009
2 posts
When it snows, IT SNOWS.
Good thing I left an hour early for class.
I live 5 minutes away. Could have walked quicker.
Not that this is unexpected, but it’s sudden. About time though.
Interlock Rochester →
Lease is signed, some stuff has been moved in. Go go go.
November 2009
2 posts
Perspective
Think you have it rough? Just read an Out of Office reply to our newsletter that got send out today at work.
I will be out of the office, mourning the loss of our three baby daughters. Our family will be holding a funeral service on 11/21/09.
Think about that. I so wanted to reply to the guy, but there is nothing I can say that will bring his daughters back, and I’m sure the last thing he...
4 tags
Interlock Rochester
“If you’re interested in making things, learning about every possible subject and applying them in different ways, playing with cutting edge technology, bending your brain to think in different ways… you’re in the right place.
This hackerspace is multi-disciplinary. You don’t need to be proficient in a programming language or know how to solder. You don’t need...
October 2009
14 posts
Oh, did I mention that I crossed paths with Satan today? Yea, he was walking past the Innovation Center towards GCCIS.
If the path you are on always leads you straight into a brick wall, you may want to consider changing your path rather than trying to change the wall.
This attitude that you are perfect and the world needs to accomidate you needs to go. Grow up.
“I don’t know how you’d sleep at night, but it’s a wonderful...”
– Professor Larry Hill
Trying a clean slate in more ways than one. Reformatted the BlackBook and it’s running much better. *fingers crossed* Exciting 1Password news coming tomorrow (tonight if you look in the right spot)! Getting up early tomorrow to wrestle the inbox and finish homework.
A note to professors everywhere
The number of words that I use is not nearly as important as getting my point across
Did you want me to prove that I can be long winded or did you want me to prove a point? Maybe you like the scenic route, but I prefer to save gas.
Do you ever think someone is waving at you, wave back, and then find out that they were waving at the person behind you? Awkward.
“Run, run, run all you do is ——ing run
but you’ll never run...”
– Streetlight Manifesto
“cuz i got tossed out the window of love’s el camino
and i shattered into...”
– Ani DiFranco
Blogging
So I started using Tumblr. It integrates with Facebook and Twitter (woot), but now I need to figure out what I want to do with my “real” (and really outdated) blog/website. Do I pull the tumblr content into Wordpress, or vise versa? Or forget about Wordpress altogether and redirect traffic here? I like Wordpress for posts that have some meat to them, and Tumblr for… updating my...
“If I ever leave this world alive / I’ll thank you for the things you did...”
– Flogging Molly
Wish I had a picture!
I stepped outside for some fresh (very cool!) air and my buddy Skylar was outside. Apparently I was being observed and it was “the cutest thing ever” when I was staring off into space and Skylar was sitting next to me looking up at me.
I get the feeling it would have been a very artsy photo with Rochester all lit up at night as the backdrop.
Skylar: