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.

WordPress Updates: Improved (A Lot)

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

WordPress Updates seem to have improved greatly over time. Within the last year, automatic updates were integrated into WordPress by use of FTP Server Support. A while ago (over a year now), I made a blog post that explained my … Continue reading →

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Advantages of a Notebook over a Desktop

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

What are the advantages of a Notebook/Laptop over a Desktop? Besides portability, a notebook does not actually have many advantages over a desktop. If you need portability, go with a notebook, but if you plan on only using the notebook … Continue reading →

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9 Reasons to Quit Smoking

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Be able to grow old with your spouse Be able to see the generations Be able to rely on yourself Be able to someday tell youngsters “When I was your age..” Be able to tell stories of your life Be … Continue reading →

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Upright/Cabinet Grand, Spinet or Upright

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Which is better? An Upright/Cabinet Grand Piano, a Spinet, or a regular old Upright piano? (For the sake of simplicity, we will call the Cabinet Grand an Upright Grand) See Also our article on Piano Buying Tips Disclaimer: I am … Continue reading →

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Piano Buying Tips

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Piano Buying Tips: Things that you might want to know Also see our article about which is better (for home pianos) Upright/Upright Grand/Spinet Disclaimer: I am not a piano expert, nor do I claim to be one, nor am I … Continue reading →

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Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo: Which one should I use?

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

What of the popular disposable email hosts is the best? Today, we have three major email hosting: Gmail, Hotmail/MSN/Live, and Yahoo. It seems that they are all pretty much the same, but in this article we will take a deeper … Continue reading →

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Free Computer Support

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Where can I find free computer support? What’s the best one? Is it safe? Are there experts there? All of these questions get asked a lot in many places over the Internet. I think I have a solution for those … Continue reading →

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Now using Twitter to broaden visitors

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

We are now using Twitter (after the effort required in getting it set up and working) to link back to our newest posts. You can view our not-very-exciting twitter page at: twitter.com/zylstra555 This be thanks to a plugin called: “WP … Continue reading →

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Laptop Backlights and Inverters

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Can a laptop backlight or inverter be replaced? Yes. Unfortunately, there is no “general” way to replace all of them. Typically, the inverters are located right below the physical panel. These are very easy to replace, just find a proper … Continue reading →

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WP-Security-Check WordPress Plugin

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Does the WP Security Check WordPress Plugin work in version 2.8.6 or version 2.8? No. WordPress Security Check plugin does not work in 2.8.6 — not with proper functionality at least. If you rename your tables inside this plugin, it … Continue reading →

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