Recently, I was running an Apple TV as a HTPC, hooked up to our TV, to watch movies from our file server (mounted via NFS) here at home. The back row interface of Apple TV was slick, but sadly the h.264 encoded movies were too much for the Apple TV’s processing power, and it regularly […]
Read MoreiPhone Rocks! 1
After the recent price drop of the iPhone I decided to pick one up from the Apple refurb store. I snagged a 4GB model for $249 + shipping/tax/etc… and coupled with 3rd party software on the intertron threw my existing cingular/at&t sim card into this bad boy to avoid the lengthy contract and high use […]
Read MoreVisor (OS X) and Tilda (Linux) 0
I’ve been using visor on OS X for a while now, and decided to add it and a linux analog to the SoftwareGoodies page. They are both a drop down console application that allow you to press some key sequence to “activate” a terminal. I’ve found that since I typically have multiple virtual desktops in […]
Read MoreAdded FreeMind to SoftwareGoodies 0
Mind maps rock. I’ve found them abundantly useful for thinking through problems, and for mapping out tasks to help plan a project. FreeMind is a Java based mind mapping app which is very useful. There’s a link on the SoftwareGoodies page.
Read MoreAdded Smart & Gets Things Done to book page 0
I recently read Joel Spolsky’s short book which serves as a useful ‘guide to finding the best technical talent’. It’s the first book of the past three I’ve read which warrants a mention and a post on the books page.
Read Morenifty little Ruby application: gRApple, added to itch+scratch ware page 0
Recently, I’ve been keeping a close eye on the refurbished apple store page for Macs. They have a number of machines, laptop and desktop alike, that go for great prices from time to time. Many of the prices are ~15% less than retail, but occasionally, they approach 30% off! There are two issues though: 1) […]
Read MoreAdded The Black Swan to books page 0
Yes, I’ve been reading more lately. Go to the books page to see my quick review/summary, and pick up a copy from Amazon.com.
Read MoreAdded ‘The Dip’ to books page 0
A short book on sticking or quitting (anything) by Seth Godin. More info on the books page. Take a look.
Read MoreFinally posted some itch+scratch ware 0
A number of years ago (2001 specifically) I was bored, and decided to fight off said boredom by writing a small little IRC like client/server app in Java. Yes, I realize writing code as a way to fight off boredom is geeky. Yes, I am a geek. Anyhow, I recently dusted this puppy off and […]
Read MorePerceived Value In Consulting and Services 0
You might think that an individual, or organization, that provides a superior product or service always comes out ahead in the business world. This idea is currently most pertinent to me in relation to consulting groups and service providers representing the IT industry. I’ve dealt with a number of different consulting groups lately in some […]
Read MoreAdded Happy Hour is 9 to 5 to Books page 0
Head on over to the books page for more info.
Read MoreEntitlement should positively fuel Empowerment 1
All companies should strive to instill a sense of empowerment in their employees. Unfortunately, the hard truth is that most inflict a negative, bitter sense of entitlement instead, which usually results in high turnover. This phenomenon begins even before the start of an employees appointment within a company. Promises of both the written and verbal […]
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