Computers & Software Category

Despite the many softwares that are available today to read RSS content, it seems that very few people - even the truly internet-savvy folks - know what RSS is, much less use it. Never fear, true believers - I’m here to help.
What does RSS mean? Amongst other meanings, it’s commonly defined as Really […]

I’m testing out a new way of publishing posts right now, through an extension called Performancing. The tool, which I discovered through Wil Wheaton’s website, allows you to not only publish directly from a convenient AJAXy half-window (leaving room for all of your other tabs on the top half of the screen) but you […]

Transformers Effect

In: Computers & Software

I wish I could set up my computer so that, when I opened new programs, the Autobots logo would pop out towards me from the middle of the screen, then turn around and reveal the Decepticons logo as it shrinks back into the middle. It should make the transforming noise , too. I […]

Power-Up Your Linksys

In: Computers & Software

I found this cool article on the always awesome Lifehacker that shows you how to upgrade the firmware on your Linksys router. I haven’t done it yet but I plan to tomorrow night; should be good times assuming all goes smoothly. Which always happens.
The upgrade modifies your router’s firmware to the […]

Rip and Burn CDs

In: Computers & Software

CDex allows you to take the tracks from your CDs and transfer them - rip them - onto your computer. Setting it up the way you want it can be a little confusing but it’s super easy to use once you get past that. CDex will turn you into a CD ripping machine in no […]

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Hi. I'm Dean. Welcome to Dean(ish). I don't blog nearly as much as I used to, but I'm trying to get better. What do you expect when I have a full-time job, a wife, two kids, a cat, a fish, a leopard gecko, and a (semi-recently manifested) lack of creativity? At least I have a Twitter now. You can also check me out on Netvibes and Facebook. View my "complete" profile.