Category Archives: Computer Stuff

Internet Neutrality

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

This is a short research paper on Network Neutrality, providing the consequences of allowing individual, powerful companies to control the Internet. Zylstra, Jesse Internet Neutrality The Neutrality Internet of the Internet is important, and individual companies must not be in … Continue reading →

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Sansa Fuze Review

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

This is a review of my new (Refurbished) Sansa Fuze 4GB Player (Blue). The Sansa Fuze comes in various colors and various storage sizes. It can be upgraded via. a microSD Card, and supports high-density microSD cards (allowing you to … Continue reading →

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Sansa Fuze Freezes or Locks Up under Linux

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Sansa Fuze (2GB, 4GB, and 8GB) freezes or locks up when connected to a Ubuntu Linux system There is a very easy solution to this problem. Disconnect your Sansa Fuze from your computer. If the device is still locked up, … Continue reading →

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Free Home Banking Software (Multi-Platform)

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

I found a program a while back that operates perfectly as a home banking program, providing enough easy-to-use functions to get the job done without being filled with excessive, un-needed features. Ironically, it’s called HomeBank. HomeBank is a multi-platform open … Continue reading →

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Best Archive Manager for Windows

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

I no longer support using IZarc.  For a very long time, I used IZarc for archives of all sorts. Unfortunately, they have made some interesting choices to fund their developments by including adware bundled with their software. You can opt … Continue reading →

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Run The Sims 3 under Linux

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Note: August 6, 2012, This has become the second most popular article on Zylblog. Is it possible to run The Sims 3 under Ubuntu Linux? (or any version of Linux, really) In order to play, you must meet system hardware … Continue reading →

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Messenger Alternatives for Windows Mobile

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Getting tired of Windows Live Messenger for your mobile phone? A while back, I found the default messenger program included with Windows Mobile 5 and 6 to be a pain. In search of a new program, I found Nimbuzz, a … Continue reading →

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PlayOnLinux: A whole new way to game

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

I think, back a while ago, I said that a major part of my website would be software reviews.. I lied, I never kept that focus. But, here comes a great Review for you Linux users (or those considering)! PlayOnLinux: … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu 9.10 BETA: Final Remarks

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Ubuntu makes its final release in 6 days (as of this post, October 23, 2009). I think I, in my personal opinion, can call it “pretty much stable”. Still, in this currently release (working off of nightly builds), I had … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu 9.10 Progress Updates

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

The Sims 3 now works under Ubuntu 9.10 with PlayOnLinux (PoL) After installing nightly updates, I reinstalled The Sims 3 and it’s working like a charm. I had a few unexpected quits on the game, but after fidgeting with it … Continue reading →

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