Category Archives: Computers

Handbrake 0.9.3 on Ubuntu 8.04

By raishad | Published: November 26, 2008

Handbrake is wonderful. And now it’s even better – since you can now encode from any source, not just DVDs. Anyways, on the download page they have available a .deb for Ubuntu 8.10. That’s fine and dandy, but I’m running 8.04. So time to compile! Following the guide – you’ll eventually encounter an error like [...]

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MacBU, A Request

By raishad | Published: November 23, 2008

I wrote those last 2 entries using Microsoft Live Writer. It’s a really great program. It’s simple to use, and I like how everything works. But sadly, it only runs on Windows. I either have to run it in my VM, or Remote Desktop into my crummy Dell laptop. So MacBU, please please port Live [...]

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What I Hate About Sundays

By raishad | Published: November 23, 2008

I have a 20GB iPod from 4 years ago. It’s one of these It’s a classic. I got it free when I bought my Powerbook G4 (the greatest laptop Apple has ever made to date). I use it in my car. It’s why I don’t listen to the radio and why I love my commute [...]

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A Small Suggestion

By raishad | Published: October 26, 2008

Dear MS, I appreciate Windows Search 4.0. Finding things in Outlook is a lot faster. But what the hell is this? I understand that the folder is not indexed. But why do I have to use Search Companion? If you know that the folder is not indexed, why are you even showing me the new [...]

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You’re Welcome

By raishad | Published: June 30, 2008

We Are Keeping Netflix Profiles Dear Raishad, You spoke, and we listened. We are keeping Profiles. Thank you for all the calls and emails telling us how important Profiles are. We are sorry for any inconvenience we may have caused. We hope the next time you hear from us we will delight, and not disappoint, [...]

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Gany-awesome!

By raishad | Published: June 25, 2008

Are you excited? I am. Hopefully we’re excited about the same thing. Today, Eclipse Ganymede was released. Eclipse is a software platform that has an amazing plug-in system that allows it to disguise itself as a Java Development Environment. That’s how it sneaks in. “Don’t mind me, I’m just a Java IDE.” And then all [...]

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Be Cool Netflix

By raishad | Published: June 18, 2008

Important News Regarding Netflix Profiles Dear Raishad, We wanted to let you know we will be eliminating Profiles, the feature that allowed you to set up separate DVD Queues under one account, effective September 1, 2008. Each additional Profile Queue will be unavailable after September 1, 2008. Before then, we recommend you consolidate any of [...]

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The Future Is Breadcrumbs

By raishad | Published: April 13, 2008

Working on my Lab , noticed a new option in Eclipse 3.4m6 “Show in Breadcrumb” Turns out Eclipse has Breadcrumb navigation for Classes On first blush, you think it’s pretty useless. But it has some merit. Like if you want to maximize your editor workspace, you can now hide the Outline pane, and still have [...]

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This Post Is Being Typed On A Mac Based Computer!

By raishad | Published: March 30, 2008

The award for “Most Awkward Error Message Ever” goes to the Mac BU over at Microsoft Seriously? “The Mac cannot connect to the Windows-based computer” Just too many words, that explain nothing. Of course I’m using a Mac. Of course I’m trying to connect to a Windows machine. I would’ve taken a boring, simple, meaningful [...]

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Oh Vista, You Don’t Always Have To Protect Me

By raishad | Published: February 17, 2008

I can take care of myself. Problem: Trying to burn a DVD over Remote Desktop Error Message: If you are running Nero burning software via Windows Remote Login, you might not be able to access your drives for burning. This is a security restriction from Windows Solution: Taken From Here. I noticed when I was [...]

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