Category Archives: Computers and Hardware

CPU paperweight

March 1, 2011

A year or so ago I was gutting computers for handy pieces of metal (primarily the sheets for the case sides as well as aluminum heatsinks). One of them happened to contained an old Intel 486-33mhz CPU, circa 1989. As … Continue reading →

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12v Nettop – Energy independance and internet?

October 15, 2010

Ever since the Intel Atom hit the scene and low-watt computing has become common place, I have been interested in getting a Nettop box that runs on a 12v adapter. In my thinking, I could get a 12v battery, a … Continue reading →

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Forgot about Linux Wars!

September 21, 2010

I had to dig up my backup files this morning because I realized that I entirely forgot to migrate Linux Wars over to the new server space when I did the transition. Linux Wars is a project I did while … Continue reading →

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LCII Re-power

July 22, 2010

When I was a Freshman at UMaine Orono, I decided that the old Apple LCII was pretty much the coolest computer ever made and that I had to have one. Remember folks, this was the year 2003 and the LCII … Continue reading →

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Hide your important files

July 20, 2010

Need to hide your files? Here’s how: Make a new folder Make your folder “hidden” (right click, properties, hide) Encrypt all files inside folder using Axcrypt or a similar tool Now when you want to view you files, go to … Continue reading →

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