Here is a link to a list of my current DVD collection:
http://www.intervocative.com/dvdcollection.aspx/Knightsabre
Knightsabre
Monday, December 13, 2004
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Computer Woes
Well, I finally dug into my laptop to figure out what is causing it to run so poorly...and I found it.
My cooling fan is now dead. Not only that, but the model is old enough that it won't be cheap to fix.
This is yet another reason why I want to switch to a Powerbook...the Powerbook is designed to operate properly WITHOUT a fan...so no moving parts in the thing apart from the drives. Add to that the fact that Apple actually designs their computers to be maintained by the users, if they desire, plus the lack of the "Microsoft Tax" and all the headaches associated with that.
I can't wait...
Knightsabre
Thursday, October 07, 2004
Switching...
Well, it's official: I'm switching from using Outbreak (Outlook) and Internet Exploiter/Exploder (Explorer) to using something more secure and/or faster...namely, the Mozilla family of programs.
For email, I'm using Thunderbird. So far, it seems to be working very well! I like the automated Junk filters, which I can fine-tune very easily, as well as the fact that T-bird also allows me to import all my folders and addresses from Outlook quite painlessly! There is something that I have gotten used to in Outlook that I haven't seen yet in T-bird, however: custom view settings per folder (preview pane open on trusted filtered folders, but not on Inbox proper or Junk/Spam or otherwise suspect folders). On the other hand, I like how T-bird handles HTML in email, blocking the downloading of images/etc in messages until I authorize it, or even sanitizing it completely if I desire. Mostly, however, it will be a process of getting used to something different for a while.
The same thing applies to the browser side of the equation. I had been using the Crazy Browser overlay for IE, which gives me tabbed browsing, bookmark groups, and a few other things. I am now using Firefox 1.0, which is a nice little program! Again, however, there are a few things that I have grown accustomed to that I no longer have. In particular, I miss the ability to re-organize the tabs, which I could do in Crazy Browser (and, I will also note, in Mozilla proper). I think I'll also miss the tab navigation technique in CB, as well, which consists of sets of buttons onscreen which either scroll the tab bar, take you to the first/last tab, or step you sequentially through the tabs in either direction. However, with Firefox's ability to use plugins, perhaps someone could build this functionality into it!
I have also installed the latest version of Mozilla itself, and will be experimenting with that from time to time as well.
As far as Outlook and IE are concerned at this point, I say "NO MORE!"
Knightsabre
For email, I'm using Thunderbird. So far, it seems to be working very well! I like the automated Junk filters, which I can fine-tune very easily, as well as the fact that T-bird also allows me to import all my folders and addresses from Outlook quite painlessly! There is something that I have gotten used to in Outlook that I haven't seen yet in T-bird, however: custom view settings per folder (preview pane open on trusted filtered folders, but not on Inbox proper or Junk/Spam or otherwise suspect folders). On the other hand, I like how T-bird handles HTML in email, blocking the downloading of images/etc in messages until I authorize it, or even sanitizing it completely if I desire. Mostly, however, it will be a process of getting used to something different for a while.
The same thing applies to the browser side of the equation. I had been using the Crazy Browser overlay for IE, which gives me tabbed browsing, bookmark groups, and a few other things. I am now using Firefox 1.0, which is a nice little program! Again, however, there are a few things that I have grown accustomed to that I no longer have. In particular, I miss the ability to re-organize the tabs, which I could do in Crazy Browser (and, I will also note, in Mozilla proper). I think I'll also miss the tab navigation technique in CB, as well, which consists of sets of buttons onscreen which either scroll the tab bar, take you to the first/last tab, or step you sequentially through the tabs in either direction. However, with Firefox's ability to use plugins, perhaps someone could build this functionality into it!
I have also installed the latest version of Mozilla itself, and will be experimenting with that from time to time as well.
As far as Outlook and IE are concerned at this point, I say "NO MORE!"
Knightsabre
Sunday, August 08, 2004
Photography Show
It's official now! I stopped back into The Coffee House, and my photography show is up!
If you are in Lincoln, NE, stop down and check it out!
The Coffee House
1324 "P" Street
Lincoln, NE
My photos are all framed, and everything is hung in the non-smoking areas of the shop, including the small area beyond the counter, in front of the restrooms.
Knightsabre
If you are in Lincoln, NE, stop down and check it out!
The Coffee House
1324 "P" Street
Lincoln, NE
My photos are all framed, and everything is hung in the non-smoking areas of the shop, including the small area beyond the counter, in front of the restrooms.
Knightsabre
Friday, August 06, 2004
Teh Sikcnezz
Oh, how I love being sick...especially when it means missing work.
This week, for instance...I come down with something earlier in the week, end up missing two days at work, and things just fall apart while I'm gone. This results in me having to play "catch-up" for at least the next week.
This isn't the first time this has happened, either. Not two months ago the same thing happened, and on top of everything else, I still had to go in to fix a problem that no-one else at work could.
On one hand, it's nice to be needed. On the other hand, I could REALLY use an assistant!
Oh, what do I do? I'm the lone LAN administrator/IS technician at my workplace.
Knightsabre
This week, for instance...I come down with something earlier in the week, end up missing two days at work, and things just fall apart while I'm gone. This results in me having to play "catch-up" for at least the next week.
This isn't the first time this has happened, either. Not two months ago the same thing happened, and on top of everything else, I still had to go in to fix a problem that no-one else at work could.
On one hand, it's nice to be needed. On the other hand, I could REALLY use an assistant!
Oh, what do I do? I'm the lone LAN administrator/IS technician at my workplace.
Knightsabre
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Photography Show
For the month of August, I have samples of my photography on display at The Coffee House in downtown Lincoln, NE.
The majority of the prints are black & white, but there are a few color prints as well.
One thing, however...I stopped in yesterday (8-2-2004) to check things out, and noticed that my photos haven't been hung yet. I am hoping this will be resolved soon...preferably this week.
If you stop in, you will be able to tell my work, as mine is all framed.
In any case, stop down and check it out, and have a great cup of coffee while you are wandering around!
Knightsabre
The majority of the prints are black & white, but there are a few color prints as well.
One thing, however...I stopped in yesterday (8-2-2004) to check things out, and noticed that my photos haven't been hung yet. I am hoping this will be resolved soon...preferably this week.
If you stop in, you will be able to tell my work, as mine is all framed.
In any case, stop down and check it out, and have a great cup of coffee while you are wandering around!
Knightsabre
Friday, July 09, 2004
Old becoming New...
It's official now...I have my grandfather's old 1956 Ford F100!
OLD truck....NEW to me!
I have plans for restoring/modifying MANY things on this truck!
I'll be posting links to pictures soon...
Knightsabre
OLD truck....NEW to me!
I have plans for restoring/modifying MANY things on this truck!
I'll be posting links to pictures soon...
Knightsabre
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
First Post!
Ok, ok...all kidding aside, this is my first post to my Blogger!
Since I have other blogspaces online, I may not always put something here...but I may also duplicate or link posts between my different blogs, if I think they are important enough to spread around... :)
Knightsabre
Since I have other blogspaces online, I may not always put something here...but I may also duplicate or link posts between my different blogs, if I think they are important enough to spread around... :)
Knightsabre
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