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Random Friday Stuff

June 28, 2013, 11:06(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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beerglassDuckDuckGo, there’s an app for that! Android, iOS, Windows
 
Firefox gets a logo tweak. So does the Motorola logo.
 
AnandTech looks at 4 Haswell mobos. [H]ardOCP looks at one. Is Asus back on top?
 
Google wants in on the game console cash. They are also making a wristwatch (like Apple).  I really don’t understand the watch thing. I haven’t worn one in many, many years. The time is on everything electric (TV, TV set-top box, computer, microwave, coffee maker, car radio, cell / smart phone, etc.). I’ve already got an Android phone.
 
I had a great beer from Blue Mountain Barrel House this week called Local Species. If you’re in to craft beers we have some great craft breweries here in Virginia. My favorites are:
Hardywood
Blue Mountain
Devil’s Backbone
Wild Wolf
If you are ever vacationing in Virginia, check out the Brew Ridge Trail!
No, I’m not making this next part up… I am really excited to try Beer Hound Brewery!!!!!!
:beer:

Tagged With: Computer News, This Site

Start8 1.17 Beta

June 28, 2013, 07:04(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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start8logoStart8 1.17 Beta is out.
“includes various updates including fixes for some issues with the Windows 8.1 Preview.”
See this forum post for more info: Start8 1.17 beta for Windows 8.1 Preview available

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Windows 8

My Notes On The Windows 8.1 Preview

June 27, 2013, 14:49(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

win81betafishI’ve done two installs of the Windows 8.1 Preview and have just begun playing with it.
[Read more…] about My Notes On The Windows 8.1 Preview

Tagged With: This Site, Windows 8

Windows 8.1 Preview Available

June 26, 2013, 13:54(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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win8logoWindows 8.1 Preview page has more info, download links, and f.a.q.
Product guide (PDF)

Tagged With: Windows 8

Cataloging Your Music Collection

June 12, 2013, 12:14(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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th_grhits_lpCataloging Your Music Collection

Trying to get that music collection in order? This guide is for you.
[Read more…] about Cataloging Your Music Collection

Tagged With: How-To's, This Site

Finding Good Album Art

May 28, 2013, 15:57(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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th_grhits_lpFinding good album art (or cover art) can be a hassle. Although many CD ripping programs and various digital music stores can provide album art, they are often not the best size or quality. This quick post aims to help you find the best album art your needs.
[Read more…] about Finding Good Album Art

Tagged With: How-To's, This Site

Converting Vinyl Records To Digital Music – A Non-Audiophiles Guide

May 28, 2013, 14:05(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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vinyl_recordYears ago I had converted some of my LP’s to digital. Since then my record player (henceforth refereed to as a turntable) had died and my LP’s were stored away. I’ve recently decided to bring that music back to life.

Why?
1 – Because I enjoy both the sound and the experience of playing LP’s.
2 – To bring some of that sound and experience to my digital collection.

Why This Guide?
I’m no audio expert, though I would love to be. In the process of researching both turntables, recording software, and recording techniques I discovered a litany of conflicting and often bad advice. This guide is the solution for digitizing LPs I came up with for myself.
[Read more…] about Converting Vinyl Records To Digital Music – A Non-Audiophiles Guide

Tagged With: How-To's, This Site

Start8 1.16 Is Out

May 1, 2013, 16:09(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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start8logoStart8 1.16 is out. Mostly fixes.
Download & Info
Release Notes

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Windows 8

Achilles Heel Rupture

April 24, 2013, 17:44(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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thI’ve ruptured my Achilles Tendon (like Kobe Bryant).
[Read more…] about Achilles Heel Rupture

Tagged With: This Site

Start8 1.15 Released

April 18, 2013, 16:37(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

start8logo

start8logoStart8 1.15 is out.
Download & Info
Release Notes

Start8 1.15 Changelog
– New: optionally view the taskbar when using fullscreen Windows 8-style menu
– Optimizations to icon loading code and frequently used apps list

I wonder, will Windows 8.1 render this program useless?

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Windows 8

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