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.

SumatraPDF Reader

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Until recently, I would have declared FoxIt reader the best PDF reader for speed, usability, and visual appeal. Unfortuantely, like AdobeReader, Foxit is beginning to become bogged down and is getting much slower to use. Although I still think FoxIt is … Continue reading →

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Review: K-Lite Codecs Pack

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Video encoding offers a great variety in compression and quality abilities, but can be cumbersome when it comes to playing video and audio on a computer. The K-Lite Codecs Pack offers multiple “packages” of codecs for any level of media … Continue reading →

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September/October Site Updates

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

These past few months have had a steady output of articles, at least one every week since July. Site usage went down during summer, and is now climbing back up to regular monthly stats. The most accessed pages have shifted … Continue reading →

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This weeks article: Something for fun

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

I felt very clever about this. Image from “Joshe’s Blog” http://www.joshwoodtx.com/taxonomy/term/255 Photo caption by me.

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Hate Youtube Comments?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Do you hate Youtube comments? Can’t stand to read what others say? Feel alone in your intelligent opinion? How would you like to see Youtube comments as they really are? Replace Youtube comments with Herp-Derps! Here is a plugin available … Continue reading →

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Boost Mobile: Your Answer to Contract-Free Cell Service

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

This post brought to you by Boost Mobile. All opinions are 100% mine.   Are you tired of being locked into contracts with your current cellular provider, but don’t want to change because you are afraid you won’t be able … Continue reading →

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Question: Does Google Love Me?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Yes, Google loves you very much.

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Computers and Music

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Do you know what the first two digital consumer products available were? The year was 1971. A Sharp brand Calculator, and an Allen Digital Computer Organ. The Allen Digital Computer Organ was often called MOS1, MOS meaning Metal Oxide Semiconductor. … Continue reading →

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MagicDisc ISO: Virtual CD-ROM Manager

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

The smallest of computers no longer come installed with CD or DVD drives. New technology has taken a swing away from this older way of storing data. This is great when it comes to making computers lightweight and small, but CD and … Continue reading →

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Alarm Clock Programs for Windows

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

I have always found waking up difficult. I have four alarm clocks: One mechanical wind up, two radio alarms, and my computer alarm. Computer alarm? Yup. Computer alarm. Why use a computer alarm? Occasionally, I need to change the time I get … Continue reading →

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