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.

Beethoven 9th Symphony Stretched for 24 Hours

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Hear that sound? It’s familiar, it’s something you’ve probably heard all of your life. It’s just much slower than expected. Often thought of as the tune to “Ode to Joy”, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony is thought by many to be one … Continue reading →

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Goog-411 , 411 Service from Google

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Where can I find a free 411 directory service? Goog-411 is a free 411 service offered by Google for finding local businesses’ address and phone number. Along with being able to tell you this information through the voice service, Googl-411 … Continue reading →

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The GetHuman Database — Skip Computer Phone Automation

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Do you hate talking to a computer for an hour before getting to a real person, then getting put on hold? Now you can just be put directly on hold and ignored for another hour! The GetHuman database contains almost … Continue reading →

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Pidgin: A Multi-Protocol Instant Messenger Program

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Pidgin is a multi-protocol, multi-platform, open source instant messenger program available for Windows and Linux. (Mac Users are recommended to try Adium) From their website: Pidgin is an easy to use and free chat client used by millions. Connect to … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 10, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

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Review: Sennheiser DJ Style Headphones with Enhanced Bass Drivers (HD 202)

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

I bought a pair of Sennheiser DJ Style Headphones with Enhanced Bass Drivers from Newegg for $26 (with 99¢ shipping). Designed to be lightweight for extended use, these headphones are comfortable to wear and sound great. Best of all, they did … Continue reading →

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Gaming: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Tips

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Where can I find walkthroughs, tips, and hints for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas? I found a great walkthrough and guide for GTA: San Andreas on the Bella Online website. GTA is one of two games that I play, so … Continue reading →

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VLC Media Player / VideoLAN

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Did you finally run across a video that Windows Media Player wasn’t able to play? Either due to codecs missing, or a really weird sub encoding of an encoding of an encoding that just doesn’t work as planned, Windows Media … Continue reading →

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Classical Piano Music

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Where can I find free classical, open source, or public domain music scores? Free-scores.com sounds like your typical “get the first page free with a sample watermark, pay for the rest” website just based on the domain. If you, like … Continue reading →

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Data Recovery Program: Recuva

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Where can I find a free data-recovery program? Recuva is a free data recovery from Piform, the company that created CCleaner, the free program for cleaning out your computer. From their website: “Accidentally deleted an important file? Lost something important … Continue reading →

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