How to create a bootable USB Drive to install Windows 8 I want to install Windows 8 on my tablet but do not want to dig around to find my DVD player, so I decided to grab an old 4gig USB key and creating a bootable install for Windows 8. There are two ways to do this. The easy way is to simply download the Windows 8… Read More
How to Dual Boot Windows 8 on your Windows 7 machine This is mostly a repost from teknobites. I took a few screenshots out, edited a few things, add a few others. The instructions for setting up dual boot for windows8 is pretty easy. If you have every setup a dual boot system before, you will see there is not much new here.. Before you start,… Read More
Google Hyper web tracking starts tomorrow, and how to stop it.. if you care to. Well stop it is not exactly the word I want, but I cannot find another one. Basically starting tomorrow Google will track everything you do across everyone Google property you are logged into and share it with anyone they want. Wow, sounds scarey right? Well, actually, they are pretty much doing that now, just not… Read More
How to Create Rage Face (F7U12) comics on iPhone iPad Ok you rage comic writers, Rage Comic Generator is now in version 1.1 with the added ability to paint you comics as well. (I have a bad feeling about this new feature) However, since I missed 1.0, I thought I would at least post it now. This does the basics you would expect; take the… Read More
How to edit the language in your iOS app This is more of an FYI then anything I guess. I just got this in my email box from Apple, so I figured I would pass it out. Although as I type this, I’m sure everyone who is already coding got this too. 🙂 You can now edit the default language of your app’s metadata… Read More
How to avoid the Wii Zelda Skyward Sword game crash bug I normally do not write about games I have not played, but this one is on my list of games to check out. And before I even have a chance to play it, a (major?) bug has been discovered that if you hit it, will not only crash the Zelda game but will corrupt your… Read More
How to make a grilled cheese sandwich using a popup toaster I cannot believe this has not been realized before, and yes its not perfect, like my Perfect Midnight Grilled Cheese Sandwich; but this approaches brilliance. Caution, do this at your own risk. Mess this up and you can ruin your toaster or worse. So really, be careful. Now let it be said I have not… Read More
How to use Google+, the early days tips I just saw this Via Dana Oshiro on NewShelter. I have not really taken to Google+ for the same reason I did not take to facebook. Too much scrolling. What i like about Twitter, and still find myself going there first, is everyone is limited to 140 char and replies are not shown by default. … Read More
How to copy your Facebook contact to Google+ Before I show how to copy friends for facebook to google+, I want to point of 2 things. First I have tried this Chrome plugin and second I have NO desire to do so. Something I like about Google+ is its a great opportunity to start over. { Update: The chrome facebook exporter has been… Read More
How to make Excel open each file in a separate window. Tip #198 As a developer and analyst, I heavily rely on the powerful features and flexibility that Microsoft Excel provides for various tasks. This was especially true when I was supporting enterprise level accounting systems. I would often be working with two or more workbooks at a time, and loved having the ability to view two worksheets… Read More
How to connect, tether, your ipad to your iphone Just got an iPad eh? But did not get the 3G version? Thats ok right? Just connect to WIFI. But if you do have has WIFI when your travel? Well, there’s an iPhone app for that. Jailbroken of course. I wrote about using GPS on your ipad a few months back. To use GPS you… Read More