Category Archives: Tech

Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 1.2

Posted on May 21 2003 by Mickey

    I am still trying to decide between three different motherboards. The lead seems to have narrowed somewhat, with the latest news that the new BIOS for MSI’s 875P Neo-FIS2R can actually

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 1.1

Posted on May 21 2003 by Mickey

    After some more research today, I started leaning toward MSI’s red 875P Neo-FIS2R board. It is exhibiting the same erratic behavior with memory, but it appears (from the Anantech forums) that their customer support is a lot more … Continue reading →

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Blog Within a Blog: My New Computer 1.0

Posted on May 19 2003 by Mickey

    Well, the first move has been made. I ordered my ATX full tower case this morning. My thanks to all who voted in the poll, but I’ve decided to pull rank and get the Clear Premium case anyway. … Continue reading →

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Time to Upgrade

Posted on May 16 2003 by Mickey

    I’m serious about wanting to upgrade. My problems with video capture are really annoying me so it looks like it’s about time to move on to something faster and more powerful. I don’t think I’m going to go … Continue reading →

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Would You Like to Microsize That for 39¢?

Posted on May 2 2003 by Mickey

    The above image is a microscopic view of St Pauli Girl beer, taken from a site called Microscopy. (It was the Martin Sargent’s “Site of the Nite” for Tech TV on April 28, but I only learned about … Continue reading →

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67% Fragmented

Posted on April 24 2003 by Mickey

    Earlier in the week I got an e-mail alerting me that the latest Windows Upgrade patch, Security Update #811493, does more harm than good. According to Microsoft-Watch.com’s article, “The patch — which was designed to stave off a … Continue reading →

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You realize of course that this means war

Posted on March 30 2003 by Mickey

    This just proves what a low-rent operation those Islamic fundamentalists have got going. They didn’t even secure the rights to jihad.com! Look at it — it’s just sitting there unused.    Sheesh, what a bunch of amateurs.    … Continue reading →

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Gatekeeping

Posted on March 28 2003 by Mickey

    Just read this on IMDB: “CBS on Thursday yanked a commercial for Gateway Computers that showed consumers how to copy music legally over the Internet and called for them to urge their representatives to vote against rules requiring … Continue reading →

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Quick Question

Posted on March 22 2003 by Mickey

    I might perhaps appear to be web savvy — having my own domains and a seldom-used message board and all — but I’m really not. There’s a ton of stuff about which I’m quite cluefree. One thing I’m … Continue reading →

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Sound Off

Posted on March 15 2003 by Mickey

    Guess what, Osama Bin Laden’s niece Waffa Bin Laden wants to be a pop star. The BBC reports the London resident, 26, has been recording demos and hopes to sign a contract soon — although, admittedly, she “is … Continue reading →

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