Wandering Thoughts

Must See Podcasts!

2007-04-25T20:34:00.000-05:00

Do-it-yourself fashion, clothing hacks, crafty stuff. Even if you don’t care about fashion, this one is lots of fun to watch. A new episode every week. Comic book news & reviews. These guys KNOW their comics. New episodes three days a week. Original cartoons. A new video every week. Car videos. A new episode every week. Car news five days a week.

New Job!

2007-01-12T21:51:00.000-06:00

Here is something a little out of the norm for this blog. I usually don't talk about my personal life. But I am proud to say I have a new job. I just got out of school learning how to install and troubleshoot DirecTV. So if any one is a current DirecTV customer let me know what you think about DirecTV Or if your thinking about replacing your current TV service with DirecTV leave a comment. If

Bio-degradable computer cases

2006-11-01T13:39:00.000-06:00

With a new cpu coming out every 6 months or less. Having the fastestpc or mac it is hard. So I offer you a few solutions. Turn to abio-degradable pc or mac. Because it is bio-degradable the shelf lifewill keep up with the cpu market.O.k. there is no such thing, but I offer you a few links to abio-degradable pc and mac cases. If you still have a pumpkin lyingaround try this:http://www3.uark.edu/

Don't like the Secure Desktop in Windows Vista? Here's How to Turn it Off

2006-10-08T22:18:00.000-05:00

One of the things beta testers have complained about most in Vista is the intrusiveness of some of the new security features. For example, if you try to install a program or perform other tasks that require elevated privileges, your screen goes dark and the rest of the desktop locks until you complete the dialog box asking you to enter admin credentials or, if you're logged on as an

Try Windows Vista RC 1 for FREE!

2006-10-06T17:06:00.000-05:00

That's right get Microsoft's latest OS for FREE! Oh yeah there is a catch! To get it for free you need a computer that is capable of running it and a high speed internet connection or a dedicated phone line for you dialup users. Not all computer that are out now are capable of running Vista RC 1. "RC 1" or "Release Candidate 1" means this is NOT the final release and may be buggy! Before you

ArtZone --- The MySpace for Art creators and Art lovers

2006-07-08T16:48:00.000-05:00

Do you consider yourself an artist or just a fan of great art? Do youcreate 2D art or 3D art on your computer with your favorite program?Or do you use a pencil and paper? Would you like to learn how to usethat 3D graffics program that they used in that movie you seen theother day? Are looking for some inspiration? If you answered yes toany of these question then I have a site for YOU! It's called

Software update for the Logitech G5 Gaming mouse is out

2006-04-18T23:08:00.000-05:00

For those of you that own a Logitech G5 gaming mouse.Logitech has update the Set Point software to version 2.6. The update weighs in at a whopping 47.6 MB! If you haven't already done so, make sure to get the BIOS update also.Set Point software update can be found here.BOIS Update can be found here.For those of you who don't own a Logitech G5 gaming mouse.It is best described here.If you do a

Carlos Mencia's No Strings Attached

2006-03-12T22:24:00.000-06:00

If you missed Carlos Mencia's No String Attached stand-up special, make sure you find someone who taped it. You will laugh your butt off. From the opening joke to the last joke you will laugh. Because as he says leaving the stage "If you ain't laughin', you ain't livin'." Think of this special as a hour version of his show "Mind of Mencia." More of the straight shooting comedy from his show. From

Doctor Who comes to the SciFi Channel

2006-02-25T18:03:00.000-06:00

If you are a fan of the old BBC show "Doctor Who" then you will be glad to hear that the SciFi Channel signed a licensing deal with BBC America to produce a 13 part drama of "Doctor Who." This deal gives SciFi Channel first run rights to series one and the rights to a possible series two! The first show is to run in March 17, 2006 on friday nights at 9pm Eastern with a two hour premiere. The

Google Page Creator

2006-02-25T17:05:00.000-06:00

If you are seeing this post you are looking at a web page created though Blogger.com Which is in turn owned by Google. With Blogger it helps if you understand html to make your website look different than the average blog. Google Page Creator lets create a website without having to understand html at all. You just have to know that you want "this" to go there and "that" to go over there. Google

New Look

2006-02-12T20:27:00.000-06:00

I know I have not posted in a while I have been busy playing Quake 4. When I thought I would look at my site, for the first time in a couple of months, I found that it did not look like I left it. So went back to the drawing board and revamped it. The bases for the template came from thur's templates. I changed it a little bit and this is the result. I enjoy playing with html, so more changes are

Cookie Monster

2005-12-10T22:18:00.000-06:00

Are you like me, when you surf the web you use more than one web browser? Such as IE, Firefox, Mozilla, Opera or Netscape? Do you like to get rid of all those cookies you have collected from all that surfing? Do you wish you had deleted them when you were using that web browser? Instead of having to re-open that browser again just to delete the cookies! What a wait of your valuable surfing time!

AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES

2005-12-07T23:03:00.000-06:00

1. If you are choking on an ice cube, don't panic. Simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat and presto. The blockage will be almost instantly removed. 2. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away.3. Avoid arguments with the little woman about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink.4. For high blood

What is the next great thing from Yahoo!

2005-09-27T14:04:00.000-05:00

Ever wonder what Yahoo! is up to? If so, then visit Yahoo! Next. You will see what the people at Yahoo! are working on. Such as "mobile phone shopping search." Use your mobile phone to find the best deals wherever you are. Y!Q Beta, contextual search technology that delivers related search results on the page you're reading. My Yahoo! Ticker Beta, news, weather and stock quotes delivered right

How to Automatically Reopen Windows When You Log On

2005-09-26T23:55:00.000-05:00

By default, when you log off Windows, the programs and documents that you had open are closed and they don't reopen when you log back on. Did you know you can change this behavior? Here's how:1. Click Start | Control Panel | Appearances and Themes | Folder Options (in Control Panel default XP view) or right click Start, click Explore, then click the Tools menu and the Folder Options selection.2

Tidy Start Menu

2005-09-26T23:29:00.000-05:00

If your PC's start Menu a jumbled mess, it's time to take matters into your own hands. With Tidy Start Menu, you can file your Start Menu items in a categories such as Internet, Games, Security, Office, Graphics, and more.

Clone Spy

2005-09-26T23:23:00.000-05:00

Use CloneSpy to find identical files or file names, no matter where they hide. The program finds files that have the same content, even if they have different names. It can also find files that have the same name, but different content. CloneSpy shows you the details of the files and their doppelgangers, letting you decide which one's for real.

Example of what can be done with Daz Studio 1.0

2005-09-23T22:04:00.000-05:00

This an example of what can be done with Daz Studio 1.0. You get this basic scene with the program. It is up to you to position everything you see. From the trees, shrubs, the lights and in this case the fairie. You are the artist Daz Studio is your tools. You are only limited by your imagination. You can download Daz Studio here for FREE!

Unleash the Artist Within

2005-09-16T14:51:00.000-05:00

Whether you're just getting started in 3D, or are an avid 3D artist and enthusiast, DAZ|Studio will allow you to express yourself in 3D like never before. Imagine being able to easily create your own convincing 3D artwork. You don't need to take any special courses or read any complicated books. Perhaps you have a scene in your mind that you'd like to create. Choose your 3D subjects and their

Get a GMail invite sent to your mobile phone!

2005-09-11T19:04:00.000-05:00

Don't have Gmail? Get an account using your mobile phone (US only). To sign up, use your mobile phone number. Google will send you a text message with an invitation code to create your account. Phone numbers are also stored to manage the number of accounts created per phone. Your number will never be sold or shared for marketing purposes without your permission, and will only be associated with

CoolMon

2005-09-02T23:44:00.000-05:00

CoolMon helps you keep tabs on your PC's internal goings-on. This utility shows you up-to-the-moment information about how many processes are running, how much RAM is being used, and the exact time of day. In its standard configuration, it also tells you important information like your IP address and the name your PC uses on the local network. Best of all, a little extra work and a little in the

X-Setup Pro

2005-08-31T18:10:00.000-05:00

Tweak more than 1500 functions in Windows, Internet Explorer, and other common programs with simple button clicks. X-Setup allows you to change the appearance of your desktop or browser, modify memory settings, or bump your security up a notch.The Explorer-like interface makes navigating the tweak options a snap. Optional Record Mode and log files make it easy to retrace your steps and even

FREE GMAIL INVITES!

2005-08-30T22:27:00.000-05:00

Are you looking for a GMail account just email me and I will send you one. Those great people over at Google have given me 100 invites to give away! So to the first 100 people to email me, will get a GMail invite! No strings attached! Just send me an email at sanman294@gmail.com. Or leave a comment with your email address. By the way a GMail email address gives over 2.5 gigabytes of storages! And

How to Customize the Command Prompt Window

2005-08-29T20:08:00.000-05:00

Most folks just use the command prompt window "as is." Did you know that you can customize its appearance and properties? It's not obvious, since there are no menus at the top of the window, but if you right click in the title bar, you'll see several selections.To change the size of the command window for just the current window, do this: 1. Right click the title bar and select Properties. 2.

Birds and the Bees

2005-08-29T17:58:00.000-05:00

Every now and then I get a funny email that just have to share with you the readers of my little spot on the web. I pick this one because it is update to the way we as a generation date today.Birds and the BeesLittle boy goes to his father and asks "Daddy, how was I born?" The father answers: "Well, son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Your Mom and I first got together in a chat

The Ultimate USB Key

2005-08-27T19:36:00.000-05:00

What do you store on your USB thumb drive? Mp3's? Files or documents? Why not put a whole OS and internet browser? Then a add some firewall or anti-virus programs? Check out this article from PC Magazine to see if you are getting the most out of your thumb drive.

Google Instant Messenger

2005-08-24T20:18:00.000-05:00

The next step to world domination for Google is here! Today Google the world famous web search engine maker released to all Gmail account owners, Google Talk.They say talk is cheap. Google thinks it should be free. Google Talk enables you to call or send instant messages to your friends for free anytime, anywhere in the world. Google Talk offers you: * Choice: Get in touch how and when you want

Call For Help is BACK!

2005-08-21T14:47:00.000-05:00

Yes that is right Call For Help is Back! The company that cancelled it is bringing it back to the US. It has been on the air in Canada for the past year. After receiving many complaints and requests to bring the show back, they have given into us fans. The show will start airing Aug 29, 2005 on G4 weekdays at 11a Eastern/8a Pacific and weekends at 6 and 7a Eastern. If you have not been one of the

Get the Shared Computer Toolkit

2005-08-21T12:58:00.000-05:00

Microsoft's new utility for managing and securing computers that are shared among multiple users was designed with public computers (in schools, libraries, Internet cafes, etc.) in mind. However, the toolkit also has features that make it useful for managing "family" computers, including controls that make it easy to prevent children from accessing certain programs such as Windows Messenger or

Obi-Wan Kenobi action figure flown in Space Ship One

2005-08-20T16:42:00.000-05:00

If you hurry up you can bid on a Obi-Wan Kenobi action figure that flew with Space Ship One on its historic ride into space. Obi-Wan comes with pics to prove this and autographs from designer Burt Rutan and pilot-astronauts Mike Melvill and Brian Binnie. Find out more here. Hurry bidding ends Aug-23-05 20:22:04 PDT. Judging by this pic look for the Luke Skywalker action figure to be the next to

What does that process id mean?

2005-08-20T12:39:00.000-05:00

If you have ever opened the task manager on windows machine and wondered what the "alg.exe" process does and what program it belongs to? Try "Process Explorer from Sysinternals. You can find the program here.

Tip to get rid of the Blogger NavBar

2005-08-16T20:18:00.000-05:00

==Edited and Updated==Since I have started my little blog I have always looked for ways to personalize it and make it my own. I learned many things and incorporated them into this site. My latest discovery I would like to share with all those that use Blogger. On every Blogger site at the top you will find the Blogger NavBar. While the NavBar can be useful, it can make it hard to see some text or

New Comment Form!

2005-07-31T19:15:00.000-05:00

If you use Blogger or have ever commented on someones Blogger blog, you have seen the standard comment form. Boring! Thanks to Jasper over at http://browservulsel.blogspot.com/ you to can have a comment form that does not leave your site! I could give you the code needed but Jasper has done a great job presenting the code on his site.Just remember, post the code after in your

Summertime tip from ye ole uncle sanman294

2005-07-24T18:24:00.000-05:00

Ah, summer is here! That means fun and sun! Hiking, fishing, swimming, camping and just doing yard work. If you are like me this also means you will get a itchy skin infection from poison ivy or poison oak. The blisters seam to spread as fast as you itch the infected area(s). You can either wait it out or go to the doctor and get some medicine to get rid of it. Or....Try this tip. Go to your

PBS Launches NerdTV

2005-07-17T22:16:00.000-05:00

Pioneering Another Technology First, PBS Launches NerdTV, the First Downloadable Web-Exclusive Series From a Major BroadcasterA Whole New Kind Of Television For Niche AudiencesBeginning Sept. 6, PBS will make available - exclusively over the Internet - broadcast television's first entirely downloadable series, featuring PBS technology columnist and industry insider Robert X. Cringely's interviews

Are you looking for these?

2005-06-21T22:33:00.000-05:00

Well, it has been awhile and I have not posted any new gmail invites. If you have been checking in my previous posts for an invite, it appears there is a time limit on gmail invites! So from now on I will start posting 5 gmail invites a month. If all the invites are taken each month I will post 5 more before the end of the month. I will try to keep the gmail invites fresh and new because no

St. Louis Blues are for sale!

2005-06-16T22:38:00.000-05:00

Thanks to the NHL lockout, the Lauries have decided to put the St. Louis Blues team up for sale! Gee, I wonder why! Could it be that there was NO ticket sales last year because the OWNERS lockout the players! And the PLAYERS and OWNERS could not stop fighting long enough to site down and have a reasonable conversation. Neither side would give an inch on their contract proposals and here it is

Rules of BBQ

2005-06-16T21:58:00.000-05:00

Barbecuing is the only type of cooking a real man will do. When a man declares he will BBQ the following chain of events is put into motion.1) The woman goes to the store and buys everything2) The woman makes the salad, vegetables, and dessert.3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man, who is

Ugly Witch

2005-06-11T17:17:00.000-05:00

Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur's youth and ideals. So, the monarch offered him his freedom, as long as he could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer and, if after a year, he still had no answer, he would be put to death.The question?....

Surf the web anonymously

2005-06-08T22:41:00.000-05:00

Before I tell you how, let me tell you about the organization that is funding this application that lets you surf the web anonymously. They are called "Electonic Frontier Foundation" or EFF, for short. Who are they? Here is their mission and who they are, from the horses mouth so to speak.If America's founding fathers had anticipated the digital frontier, there would be a clause in the

Are you reading an urban legend email?

2005-05-31T18:00:00.000-05:00

If you are like me you receive several emails each day. Some from work, some from family and friends. And a lot of the emails have been forwarded and forwarded and forwarded before they get to you. Some are funny pictures or funny jokes, but some sound like they are telling helpful story. How can you tell if you are getting a helpful hint or being duped into forwarding an urban legend? Well,

Stimulate a growing mind.

2005-05-31T00:13:00.000-05:00

Do you have a child? Are they wanting to use your computer? Here is a site that just might help you and your child learn something about computers. It called Bitman's Place!The goal is to teach the next generation of programmers the fundamentals of computer science while tapping their natural curiosity and attraction to technology. We do so through a series of fun, interactive, step by step

Is your website valid?

2005-05-15T20:16:00.000-05:00

I was trying to improve my site recently, after reading a post at Scribbling.net called "Nine things you can do to make your web site better." That lead me to wondering if the html code to my site was valid. First off when a web browser looks at your website the first line it reads tells it what to do with all other lines of html it reads. In that first line you will find ...w3.org... And this

Get the most out of your new Gmail account.

2005-04-28T12:00:00.000-05:00

So you have a shiny new gmail account, how can it change your email experience? If you look past the 2+ gigs of storage, there is a couple options you should look at, Filters and labels. After you have imported you contact list from your other email service you can set up a filter for each contact. This way you can keep all the conversations you have had with a contact together under one label.

Tricks of the Trade

2005-04-28T09:38:00.000-05:00

Do you have a trick that just makes things easier? Are you thinking that there has to be a better way to do a task? Well, I have the website for you it is called Tricks of the Trade. This site started after Matthew Baldwin posted on his blog asking for tricks of the trade from his readers. The result turned into the website Tricks of the Trade because the response was overwhelming. The tricks you

How much music could you store on a 1.6 terabyte disk?

2005-04-24T18:13:00.000-05:00

By 2009, you will be able to find out! InPhase Technologies is working on a new way of writing data to a storage device. They have come up with a way to write data into pages that form books of data. By doing this they can put 200 gigs of data into one square inch of space! InPhase is conducting the first public demonstration of a holographic prototype at the National Association of Broadcasters

Is your gaming system fast enough?

2005-04-18T22:03:00.000-05:00

Are you wanting to buy the latest NVIDIA graphics card? But you are wondering if your system is compatible? Do you have the skills to build your own gaming system but are wondering what parts you need to build the top of today's line gaming system? Do you have the top of today's line system and want to compare it to other gaming systems? Well NVIDIA will answer all these questions and more! They

Gmail the unlimited email storage space!

2005-04-04T20:23:00.000-05:00

If you do not already have a gmail account now is the time to get one. As of April 1, 2005 Gmail plans to add more storage to each account each day. Storage is an important part of email, but that doesn't mean you should have to worry about it. To celebrate our one-year birthday, we're giving everyone one more gigabyte. But why stop the party there? Our plan is to continue growing your

What can you build with a bucket full of pennies?

2005-03-30T22:26:00.000-06:00

What do a grad student, a test and a bucket of pennies have in common? Mitch Fincher gave a presentation while a Civil Engineer at Texas Tech University in 1980. His senior year he practiced giving technical presentations. For one of those presentations he used stacked pennies to build bridges, domes and pyramids. All stacks of pennies were done without any glue. Only the weight of the pennies

Tip for getting FireFox and ZoneAlarm to work with each other.

2005-03-29T17:46:00.003-06:00

To get ZoneAlarm to recognize FireFox Version whatever, open ZoneAlarm and follow these instructions. After it is open select the program control tab on the left side. Now select the main tab at the top. Set program control to medium. This will put ZoneAlarm into learning mode. Meaning when you try to connect to the internet with FireFox for the first time it will ask you if it is O.K. to let

Having problems connecting to the Internet with FireFox?

2005-03-28T23:16:00.000-06:00

Are you new to FireFox? And having problems getting it to connect to the internet? Try this simple solution. Run FireFox, in the task bar look for the Tools button. Click it. Now look for Options. Click it. A box will pop up allowing you to change the many features in FireFox to your liking. Look for the General Tab. Click it. At the bottom you will see Connection Settings. Click it. Select "

Buy stolen items legally! Not from the guy in the back alley!

2005-03-27T23:22:00.000-06:00

Did you know that you can buy stolen items legally? Someone got the idea to help the police clean out the property rooms of unclaimed stolen property. At The Property Room you can not only buy stolen property but if you recognize an item that you had stolen, on the site, you can get it back for FREE. Think of it as an Ebay clone. You bid on an item to get it, just like Ebay. Forgive to pun but

Name Change yet again

2005-03-23T06:20:00.000-06:00

Yes this site is still run by sanman294. I have yet again changed the name of the site. I feel this new name better suites the plan for the site. I want the site to have a wandering feel, changing topics at will. I want to be able to change topics and not be stuck talking about the same topic all the time. My interest vary and so do my thoughts. By the way this name change and idea for this site

Ask an owner

2005-03-21T23:06:00.000-06:00

Do you have a question about something you own that doesn't work any more? Or are you looking to buy a used product but do not know anything about it? Try AskAnOwner.com You just might find someone there that has owned the product right now or in the past. Much like Consumer Reports but not all of the money to test the products for you. The site is filled with people just like you and me that own

FireTune 0.2

2005-03-17T20:58:00.000-06:00

FireTune 0.2 for Mozilla Firefox v1.x was developed for an easy and fast optimization of your browsing experience with Firefox. It is based on a collection of optimization settings collected and tested by Tweakfactor. Usually you have to optimize Firefox manually, which can be time consuming and difficult for the novice user. FireTune helps you here - it includes all the performance optimizations

Back again with some Gmail Invites

2005-03-14T19:56:00.000-06:00

Don't forget to check the other posts on this blog for more Gmail Invites! For instance, checkout the "Even more Invites" post.http://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-2d7661a3e7-3fbd1f4a72-d7e4b8ae26http://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-2d7661a3e7-3bb3a2264a-5abea4def7http://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-2d7661a3e7-0e48f2e3fd-ee140b6a15http://gmail.google.com/gmail/a-2d7661a3e7-3d25434e02-2689ff9734http://

Free 3D software!

2005-03-11T16:05:00.000-06:00

If you haven't seen the link in my "points of interest on the web." You will find TurboSquid. Here you will find a free program, intended for gamers who like to mod their favorite games. But the program does a whole lot more. The program "gmax" will let you create anything you can imagine. If you download gmax and the tutorials you will learn the basics to get you started. So don't worry if you

COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT

2005-03-10T22:50:00.000-06:00

Abbott: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?Costello: I'm thinking about buying a computer.Abbott: Mac?Costello: No, the name's Lou.Abbott: Your computer?Costello: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.Abbott: Mac?Costello: I told you, my name's Lou.Abbott: What about Windows?Costello: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?Abbott: Do you want a computer with Windows?Costello: I don't know.

How safe is your computer from spyware?

2005-03-09T22:09:00.000-06:00

PC World just released a 9 page article on spyware detection and removal. They tested seven products in the $20 to $40 range from big and small vendors: Allume Systems' (formerly Aladdin Systems') Internet Cleanup, Aluria Software's Spyware Eliminator, Computer Associates' ETrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware, InterMute's SpySubtract Pro, McAfee's AntiSpyware, Sunbelt Software's CounterSpy, and Webroot

Spam!Spam!Spam!Spam! Spam!Spam!Spam!Spam!

2005-03-08T19:45:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Monty Python we have a phrase to call all unwanted email. But it does not stop there. Every where we go we can see or hear all types of spam. Would you have an IPod or even the computer you are accessing this website if some had not told you where to buy it? Advertising is the original name for what we call spam today. If we go to the movies, before we even buy a ticket we see spam in

Even more invites

2005-03-06T13:23:00.000-06:00

==UPDATE==Sorry all the invites in this post have either been used or they expired. If you are looking for a Gmail invite just email me or leave your email address in the comment section of this post. Either way I will send you a fresh, new Gmail Invite to you personally. You can email me at sanman294 at Gmail dot com.

This is what it would have looked like if I had emailed you a Gmail invite

2005-03-06T13:12:00.000-06:00

sanman294 has invited you to open a free Gmail account.To accept this invitation and register for your account, visit ( invite link shown here)Once you create your account, san man will be notified withyour new @gmail.com address so you can stay in touch with Gmail!If you haven't already heard about Gmail, it's a new search-basedwebmailservice that offers:- 1,000

More GMail invites

2005-03-05T21:35:00.000-06:00

Here you go, have fun with these invites! If you would just leave a comment letting me know if you got an invite or what you think of this site.==UPDATE==Sorry all the invites in this post have either been used or they expired. If you are looking for a Gmail invite just email me or leave your email address in the comment section of this post. Either way I will send you a fresh, new Gmail Invite

More GMail Invites as Promised!

2005-03-03T22:21:00.000-06:00

Well try these invites if the first one is gone!==UPDATE==Sorry all the invites in this post have either been used or they expired. If you are looking for a Gmail invite just email me or leave your email address in the comment section of this post. Either way I will send you a fresh, new Gmail Invite to you personally. You can email me at sanman294 at gmail dot com.

Hello to anyone stumbling here.

2005-03-03T20:38:00.000-06:00

I started this blog to give away my gmail invites. I did not want to spam them all over the web, so I put them in one location. If you want one they are free! So here is the first one to be given away here!More to come I have 100 so far.==UPDATE== This invite has been used!