Archive for the ‘General’ Category

December 17th, 2009

Character Map on Windows XP?

Comments Off, Tips, by jay.

I have windows XP but when I type “CHARMAP” in Run, it says that windows can’t find it? WTF!!!
Answer:
Character Map is a Windows Component.
Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Character Map.
If it is not there it is not installed.
Go to Control Panel>Add Remove>Windows Components>Accessories and Utilities>Details>Accessories>Details and select Character Map..
Windows will install it from the Windows XP on the [...]

December 14th, 2009

Getting in Shape with a Balance Board

Comments Off, Tips, health, by jay.

It’s no secret that I’m over-weight and out of shape.
I was hoping that skateboarding would provide a fun alternative to getting fit but it’s now winter in New England so skateboarding is not really an option.
The next best thing(s):
Balance Board – “A balance board is a device used for recreation, athletic training, brain development, therapy, [...]

August 10th, 2009

HowTo: Getting Started with PingDroid

Comments Off, Android, HOWTO, Social Networking, by jay.

PingDroid is a Ping.FM client for Android.  Ping.FM is a free social networking service that allows you to update multiple social networks like Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, Bebo and many many others.
First you need to obtain PingDroid from the Android Marketplace or directly from the website. *If you download it directly from the web site you [...]

July 15th, 2009

Get the Most Out of Your Nokia E71x with Ovi by Nokia

Comments Off, General, by jay.

Ovi.com by Nokia is a portal for Nokia phone owners that allows the synchronization your contacts and calendar between your phone and the web.  This allows you to save your data to the web without having to connect the phone to a pc and use the Nokia PC Suite or Nokia Ovi Suite software. 
For [...]

My current mobile contract ends in 21 days.  I have spent the last 14 days researching the major providers in New England as well as almost every phone currently available.  My wife and I are on US Cellular and have been for 4 years (2-year contracts).  We use our phones everyday but since we call [...]

May 27th, 2009

The Simple Dollar » The One Hour Project

Comments Off, Tips, by jay.

The One Hour Project is a series of thirty small projects – each requiring roughly an hour of your time – that can help you get your finances on a better path, either by reducing your expenses, reorganizing your debts, or improving your chances at greater wealth. 

The Simple Dollar » The One Hour Project
 
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April 6th, 2009

Guess Who?

Comments Off, General, by jay.