Author Archives: Jesse Zylstra

About Jesse Zylstra

Hey! My name is Jesse Zylstra, and I am the administrator of this website. I used to write about free software and programs, online web applications, and new technology -- especially open-source. Now I just write udder nonsense. I also play pipe organ, which I'm told is a fun and interesting fact about me. In the past, I studied network administration. Now I've been trying to pursue a real fake bachelors degree for the last, oh, 10 years or so.

Celestia: Explore Space! (Windows, Linux, and Mac Software)

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

Celestia is a free program that allows you to explore space! Celestia allows you to view more than just the night sky, but to virtually travel through it and see distant galaxy up close and pinpoint their locations in the … Continue reading →

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Explore the Sky: Stellarium (Windows, Mac, and Linux)

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

Stellarium is a free program available for Windows, Mac, and Linux that will allow you to explore the night sky. Enter your GPS coordinates for where you are now or want to be, and see what the night sky will … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Plugin Authors!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

I would like to thank all of the plugin authors for their hard work in developing the many free plugins we use at Zylblog, all over the site. The following are all of the plugins we use, including their description … Continue reading →

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January Site Updates

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

There have been no significant outages* since the 15th of December (after a long outage). Jan 09: Upgraded to WordPress 3.0.4 * Significant outages include any outage over 10 minutes. The month of December was a little slow for the … Continue reading →

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December Site Updates

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Merry Christmas I am a little late getting to updates. For the first two weeks of this month, I was unable to get to the site’s administration panel. After a lot of troubleshooting and a lot of help from the … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Goog411

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Goog411, a free automated directory assistance number, will be shut down on November 12th, 2010. Though the official article did not include details on why they choose to discontinue the service, it is known that Google wants to target smartphone … Continue reading →

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System Information for Windows

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

System Information for Windows (S.I.W.) is a great program for home users to discover specific details about their computers. From the operating system, to network interface cards, to how many RAM slots your computer has, SIW is definitely one of … Continue reading →

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November Site Updates

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Site Updates for the month of November Site Stats: Top Pages Run The Sims 3 under Linux | ZylBlog playonlinux | ZylBlog Is it okay to leave your computer on? | ZylBlog Page not found | ZylBlog Advantages of Linux … Continue reading →

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New Server!

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

An even better server came about! The blog has been completely moved over to the new server. IRCD will remain on the old server for now, and will be moved at a later date.

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Google TV: Pre-Order Now Available

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

GoogleTV devices are now available for pre-order. Google T.V. can be implemented into your current television using one of two methods: 1) Get a T.V. that directly supports InternetTV, or 2) get a small attachment device to use with your … Continue reading →

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