Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category
Thoughts on big breasted women with swords and the importance of data backups
Posted by RandomRage | Filed under Gadgets, Games, Misc.
Warning: incomprehensible nerdish ahead. Translation follows after the next two paragraphs.
While browsing Digg just the other day, my monitor started to display all sorts of strange artifacts. Being the sensible, computer-literate type, I decided to reboot to attempt to fix the problem. Not only was I greeted with more strange dots and artifacts upon boot [...]
Dash Express GPS review pt. 3 – Almost there…but not quite yet
Posted by RandomRage | Filed under Gadgets, Reviews
I covered a couple of problems with the Dash Express GPS receiver in part 1 and part 2 of my review, but there’s a growing list of frustration with the Dash that make it feel like I’m more of a beta tester instead of a paying customer.
Routing Issues – The primary function of a GPS [...]
Firefox, Schmirefox
Posted by RandomRage | Filed under Gadgets, Misc.
Apparently, Firefox 3.0 was released this week, which is like some kind of big deal or something. I wouldn’t know. Opera 9.5 making it out of beta, now that’s a big deal. Opera runs circles around Firefox, is more customizable, and more attractive (especially with the new version). It also displays pages better (although, I’m [...]
My Road Trip with Dash (continued)
Posted by RandomRage | Filed under Gadgets, Reviews
After acquiring my Dash Express GPS (read about it here), my first real test with it was my road trip to Houston. You know, for business (not “business”). It’s my first and only GPS system, so I unfortunately don’t have a TomTom or a Garmin to compare it with, but my understanding is [...]
My Road Trip with Dash
Posted by RandomRage | Filed under Gadgets, Reviews
I’ve had my Dash Express GPS for a few weeks now, but I haven’t had the chance to really put it through its paces until last week, went I went down to Houston on business (not “business”). The Dash is unique in that it’s a GPS device with a built in GPRS internet connection [...]
How old is this modem, anyway?
Posted by RandomRage | Filed under Gadgets, Misc.
I’ve already chronicled my recent cable internet problems, but some good did come out of the whole situation. I learned that Motorola SurfBoard cable modems have a diagnostic page built in that you can access by visiting http://192.168.100.1 – it even works when your computer is behind a router! If you’re experiencing problems [...]
I love my Harmony remote. Deeply.
Posted by RandomRage | Filed under Gadgets, Reviews
I am in love with a remote control. I can’t help it.
My entertainment center is particularly crowded right now. With my current and classic game systems, TiVo, DVD player, and receiver, there are nine separate components in my entertainment center. That’s a lot of stuff to manage. But, then, my Harmony [...]