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On the Passing of Gary Gygax

It’s funny how things hit you when you’re not expecting them. I’m not really known for being a very sentimental guy. If anything, I probably come off as a bit remote, to most people. Opening up about how I feel about something isn’t really my cup of tea. The news of the passing of Gary Gygax hit me HARD. It took some time for me to sort out these feelings. I couldn’t...

Amazon Kindle versus Sony eReader

A Side by Side Comparison: Kindle 1 Vs. Sony PRS 500 WHY EBOOK READERS? I’m fascinated by emerging technology. Ebook readers aren’t exactly new, or even newsworthy, but I had an opportunity recently to paw at some of the best offerings available to mankind at the moment, and thought I’d share my thoughts on the whole experience. They offer a lot of convenience (carry an entire...

Portable Software for Free

Here’s my take on portable freeware; capable of running from a USB external drive, and can be run without any additional installation. They are mostly stand-alone programs, with a few exceptions where noted. I really enjoy the portability of flash drives, and I get the most bang for the buck on these by carrying not just music, or data files,  but my computing life! Server Simulators: As...

Ten Must-Haves for Windows Phones

This list of must-have software for Windows Phone (formerly Windows Mobile 5, WM6, etc.) has been rehashed from time to time, so check back, and if you find yourself with a must-have, tell me about it!