This evening, we wandered by CompUsa and checked out whether there were any real bargains. They remain awfully proud of their stuff, including items that show damaged packaging. Banged up items in dubious packaging are still not priced where I would consider buying them considering the no returns policy. However, we did buy two of these yego flash drives. One of the drawbacks of thumb drives is that they tie up a port, so these mini-hubs not only don’t tie up a USB port, but make a second one available as well.
Author: Elaine
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2008 – Click on image for higher resolution version.
As Jack said, “Do you want the left ventricle or the right ventricle?”
For Poets….
All About the Bling
February 10, 2008 – Click on image for higher resolution version.
I finally figured out how to get Compiz Fusion window manager working on Compiz Fusion window manager working on my desktop. This window manager is famous for its spinning cube, but the spinning cube and wobbly windows make me dizzy, so I went for a more subtle effect.
Dressing Your Ubuntu Desktop
How To Redesign Your Desktop The ‘WOW’ Way tells you how to install new themes to your Ubuntu Desktop.
Winter Skies
February 01, 2008 – Click on image for higher resolution version.
Medieval helpdesk with English subtitles
Having done my share of tech support, both formally and informally, I am afraid I can really relate to this video. (via Smart Bitches, Trashy Books.)
COSine
The fifth annual COSine, a science fiction convention, is being held this weekend in Colorado Springs. The guest of honor is Mike Resnick. Check the website for the new location in north Colorado Springs.
Morning Coffee
Morning Coffee is a Firefox Add-on which allows you to set up groups of tabs that can be opened all at once. This is particularly good for those sites which change fairly often, and resolutely refuse to add an RSS feed.
Bloggies
Not only is it fun to vote for the 2008 Bloggies, it is a good way to find web logs you may have missed.