You asked, I delivered! A podcast covering Macs, Sony, World of Warcraft and myself! (I am not sure why this had so much static. Even Amadeus II had static. I forced Amadeus II to use Core Audio and then the static went away, even in Garage Band. Grr) Listen
Author: Steve Riggins
There is a mole among us!
Just got back from the dermatologist. All moles checked out with no issues. I do have an appointment for the 5th to remove the large birthmark on my upper left shoulder, as he said it only gets harder to remove as it gets larger. That excision will take one hour and the stitches come out… Continue reading There is a mole among us!
The World’s Most Adorable Niece
of course you must watch video of the world’s most adorable niece who is now crawling!
Sony adds kernel extensions to Mac, also!
While not as scary as Windows, if you use some Sony/BMG cds on your Mac, according to this Macintouch report, it will ask for your admin password (hey at least the Mac asks!) and then it installs two kernel extensions. A kernel extension lives behind the wall of protection, so any bugs in the kernel… Continue reading Sony adds kernel extensions to Mac, also!
PC User switches to Mac
Hehe this story (and the linked movie) is why I use a Mac – Really. Story on cult of mac
Sony executive responds – Be insulted
Ars is reporting that Sony has responded to this issue of them hacking Windows user’s kernels for their CD DRM. You really should be insulted, infuriated and amused. Sony needs a clue, the industry needs a clue. Look at this quote from Thomas Hesse, President of Sony BMG’s global digital business division: “Most people, I… Continue reading Sony executive responds – Be insulted
Windows Users alert! Do not use CDs from Sony/BMG
According to this report, when you listen to a enhanced CD from Sony/BMG, it will ask you to sign a EULA (End User License Agreement) to play the content (even just the music) When you give it permission, a “root kit” is installed on your Windows computer. This root kit hacks the operating itself such… Continue reading Windows Users alert! Do not use CDs from Sony/BMG
Coral at Disneyland!
Pictures of the most adorable baby in the park!
Pics from Blizzcon 2005
This weekend is the first ever blizzcon, Blizzard Entertainment’s gaming convention. Pictures Pictures from Day 2 start here.
Maccamp Fall 2005
A few pictures from Maccamp! View
First three way iChat AV conference
Well it took until now to successfully get a three way video chat going, between my friend Totte in Sweden and my mother. Of course my mom didn’t like popping into a 3 way chat at 6:30am with a stranger. ROFL. Interesting UI implications. Update: After reinstalling Tiger (due to disk issues) I can no… Continue reading First three way iChat AV conference
MacCamp Episode #001
This week’s podcast was recorded at Maccamp Fall 2005! Maccamp is PMUG’s biannual Macintosh get away in the lush forest where we learn and teach, hike, play games and do all things Mac! Listen
New pics of Coral!
have not updated my album in awhile, new pictures start here.
I’m home!
First off, many thanks to Martin, Michael and everyone else who made my stay in Magdeburg comfortable. The journey home was easy. Got into Portland 40 mins late. Elizabeth picked up up. My large bag was the last one off the plane. Made it to Comp USA with 5 mins to spare and picked up… Continue reading I’m home!
On US Soil!
We landed in Minnesota an hour early. My flight to portland is delayed 28 mins so far. I’ll land around 4:30am as far as my body is concerned. WEEE! Customs was a breeze in both Amsterdam and here in Minnesota. Had a nice flight back is much easier going west than east. Hope I get… Continue reading On US Soil!
My last day in Germany
Today at work is winding down as I have been working on tutorials and more training. Last night was pizza dinner at home and was nice and quiet. Tonight, we’re going to Layla (a pub) for dinner and drinks after our team conference call. Then I shall finish packing and get ready for the long… Continue reading My last day in Germany
Elbauenpark
Martin and I went to Elbauenpark today, across the river Elbe. It is a lovely garden park build some years ago during one of the country’s bi-annual garden shows, where they take a area and revitalize it in the host city. Elbauenpark is home to the 60 meter Millennium Tower which is made entirely of… Continue reading Elbauenpark
iTunes 6 does let you add new music!
Thanks to the ever wonderful Erick Laabs at The Mac Store, I tried plugging my iPod in and told iTunes to not sync the music library. I was then able to select the iPod and choose settings. Then on the music tab I selected sync manually. Now I can drag things to the iPod or… Continue reading iTunes 6 does let you add new music!
Happy geek!
There are just 15 days till I’m in the park, taking my niece around, be still my heart, there’s so much for me to share, though its kinda sad that at 7 months she has more hair, I’m a happy geek after all……
Just nuked my first frozen meal
It had english instructions, but only for a oven. So I just guessed. Microwave is so easy to use. Set temp, then set timer via a dial. It just starts. Ding, turns off. None of this programming nonsense heh. The food is so so, maybe it doesn’t have any of the preservative crap our food… Continue reading Just nuked my first frozen meal