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Using an electronic drum set with Rock Band

Overview This FAQ describes how to connect an electronic drum kit to the game Rock Band, which is currently out for XBox 360, PS2, PS3, and Wii. Update 1/1/2009: Much of this FAQ focuses on building the MSA-P as an … Continue reading

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Recruiting Wall – Feb 2008

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Anatomy of a "House, M.D." Episode

Like a lot of other people, I really enjoy the series House.  At its core, it's a medical drama.  But the chararacterization is what really makes the show tick.  House is a brilliant asshole of a doctor.  Everyone else on … Continue reading

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Kill a tree, read a book

I have a lot of gadget related things to blog about … like the new phone I just got (Sprint Touch … SERO plan), bluetooth headsets, and so on.  But, somehow, I feel it's bad form to saturate this blog … Continue reading

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A quick analysis of the MacBook Air

So Apple finally announced their ultraportable notebook.  One question … what took you so long, Apple? It's a nice option for Mac lovers.  It's not so competitive, however, compared to the options in the PC space. Pros There's finally an ultraportable … Continue reading

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Hello again – some advice on wireless networking hardware

Thought I would get back into the groove of things here. Let's start back up on wireless hardware.  Seeing as how I live in an apartment complex, getting this right has been a bigger issue for me as of late.  I've run … Continue reading

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D-Link DIR-655

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Optimize your life #10 – When to stop planning and start acting

I often tell folks that schools teach bad habits as well as good ones.   For one thing, your typical college course habituates students into believing that everything consists of neatly packaged problems that they can be graded on.  Is … Continue reading

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Nintendo gets it

Are you impressed at how Nintendo has managed the development, announcement and launch of the Wii?  I am. It's been pretty clear that the suicidal game of chicken being played by Sony and Microsoft is fraught with risks to anyone … Continue reading

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USBCell now available

The USBCell seems to be available for ordering now in the US.  For those of you who haven't seen this yet, it's basically a rechargeable AA battery, except it has a built in USB plug so that it can recharge … Continue reading

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