As most of you already know, I’m a web developer. Web developers are the people responsible for implimenting the designs of web designers, and hooking them to their “back-ends” (databases, servers, etc.). Earlier this week I launched www.myLifePlay.com, the latest site to be added to my portfolio. myLifePlay, a Performance Design brand, contracts the expertise [...]
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Monthly Archives: March 2006
Mar 30
How to Buy a Computer
Many of you know that I used to build and sell computers while working for a former employer. The question “How do I Buy a Computer” was often asked of me (I even re-wrote much of my former employers “Computer Buying Guide”). And although this Video isn’t the way you should buy a computer, it’s [...]
Mar 29
Don't Buy CRAP
ZDNet published a video pointing out the shortcomings of Digital Rights Management (DRM). Instead of accepting the total control demanded by the MPAA and RIAA, ZDNet chief editor David Berlind proposes a new acronym: CRAP. Standing for Content, Restriction, Annulment and Protection. Berlind details the problems with different content providers using different CRAP mechanisms. “And [...]
Mar 29
Monitors: CRT versus LCD
ZDnet has put together a short video talking about the differences in CRT monitors and LCD monitors, specifically weighing the costs of each against their usable life. One mistake that they make is comparing CRT’s of one size (say 19″ diagonal) to LCD’s of “the same size” (say 19″ viewable). Herein lies the problem. CRT’s [...]
Mar 26
Of Goats and Milk
I was reading the blog of a friend-of-a-friend (again) and came across an entry about goat milk. I’ve got a thing for soaps — no, not the kind that you’ll find at most grocery stores, but more “back to basics” soaps. These days we use a lot of detergent compared to soap (that’s an idea [...]
