Category Archives: Computer Stuff

We’re Back!

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Last Wednesday, the site went offline after a system update. Either MySQL, PHP, or Apache had been changed, and the issue which occurred I was unable to resolve. Thanks to good timing, I had only gotten the new server a … Continue reading →

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Site News: New Server Coming to Town

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

I’ll soon be upgrading to a newer server (still physically controlled by myself), a big jump from the current server (but still far from the bleeding edge of technology). My summer break from writing is ending, and I’ll soon be … Continue reading →

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Gmail: Priority Inbox

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Google has just added (as in, last few hours) a new feature to Gmail called “Priority Inbox”. Priority Inbox automatically sorts out important messages from the not-so-important messages, allowing you to see what emails matter to you before others. Priority … Continue reading →

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InfraRecorder: CD Burning Software (Windows)

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

InfraRecorder is a free, open-source CD/DVD burning program for Windows which allows you to burn ISO images, erase rewritable disks, prevent future writing to discs, duplicate discs, and create audio CD’s. InfraRecorder is available for Windows 2000/XP/Vista in a 64 … Continue reading →

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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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