DuckDuckGo, 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:
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Start8 1.17 Beta
Start8 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
My Notes On The Windows 8.1 Preview
I’ve done two installs of the Windows 8.1 Preview and have just begun playing with it.
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Windows 8.1 Preview Available
Windows 8.1 Preview page has more info, download links, and f.a.q.
Product guide (PDF)
Cataloging Your Music Collection
Cataloging Your Music Collection
Trying to get that music collection in order? This guide is for you.
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Finding Good Album Art
Finding 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.
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Converting Vinyl Records To Digital Music – A Non-Audiophiles Guide
Years 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.
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Start8 1.16 Is Out
Start8 1.16 is out. Mostly fixes.
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Release Notes
Achilles Heel Rupture
I’ve ruptured my Achilles Tendon (like Kobe Bryant).
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Start8 1.15 Released
Start8 1.15 is out.
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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?