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.

We’re making silly little changes again

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

..changes that may cause downtime, and temporarily broken links. This message will go away when we are done.

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August Site Updates

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

The Monthly Update. Information that is only useful to some, but an easy post to make for me. (It’s true, at least I didn’t lie.) Top Pages Accordion Fingering Chart (bass) | ZylstraBlog GTA: San Andreas on Linux | ZylstraBlog … Continue reading →

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Synchronization Software: SyncBackSE (Windows)

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Synchronization is something that many people use in place of regular backup software, but also to do simpler things such as: to sync files from a flash drive to a folder on your computer, replicate network locations so files are … Continue reading →

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Ink Jet Cartridge Refills

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Inkjet cartridges are extremely expensive, and more than a billion ink jet cartridges are thrown away in landfills each year (1). Did you know that these little [expensive] devices can be refilled? Since you are not buying the digital, mechanical, … Continue reading →

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OpenDNS: Family Shield

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

A few months ago, I introduced OpenDNS — An advanced DNS service which can help you improve lookup speeds and also filter your Internet using a method that is extremely difficult to bypass. For those of you who want to … Continue reading →

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Backup Software: Macrium Reflect (Windows)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

“Oh no! Computer, why are you just sitting there with a blinking cursor on the screen? I NEED YOU! My photos, my music, my level 66 WoW saved game, I’ll just die!” Have you ever had your computer fail on … Continue reading →

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Backup Software: Déjà Dup (Ubuntu Linux)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Déjà Dup is a backup program for Ubuntu (and other .deb package compatible operating systems), which is so simple I though it would do the world a bit of good to share it. For Windows backups, click here. There is … Continue reading →

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PDF Readers | Foxit Reader

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

If you have ever worked in a public building or medium to large sized business where a series of programs must be installed on many computers, you know how much difference it makes when you have a program that takes … Continue reading →

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Jack Horkheimer: Stargazer

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

The words: “Greetings, Greetings! Fellow Stargazers” cause me to run to the TV. Jack Horkheimer: Stargazer tells you all about the night sky, and the biggest show of all, The Universe. Stargazer is a show featured on Public Television, but … Continue reading →

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