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I was poking around on the ASUS support site and found this very handy tool

Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator

Using my workstation, not the laptop of course, it said I should have 950W.  That seems pretty accurate since I had to put an 1100W in there when I built it.

So for those of you who remember the old days where you could just fire up a text editor and modify the boot.ini file when there was a problem or a change to the boot process for your PC, I give you the new way.

The is no longer a simple text file to edit and you are on your way.  Now you have to know the BCDEdit command.  This is a command run at the CMD window, and it somewhat cryptic to decipher.  I found a nice link to a article talking about how to change a few of the settings, including the timeout when you have multiple OSes installed. (http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/utilities/bcdedit-basics.aspx)

And here is the link to the official documentation on the command on the Microsoft site:  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc721886%28WS.10%29.aspx

Be careful and have fun!

Looking to get a new laptop to replace the HP I am using now.  I plan to use it for work and play.

http://www.xoticpc.com/asus-g73jha1-stock-p-2731.html

It has the power to do VMWare and Wow.  Z likey!

Asus actually has a newer model, the G73JH-B1, coming soon that I may get instead, we'll see.

I read this comic  from Real Life and I have to admit something...

I don't drink it anymore.

I am the guy with the Bawls sticker on the back window of my truck, and the empty cases next to the gaming fridge in the basement.  I have a picture of Opie and I with a PALLET of Bawls we were bringing in for an Ambush! LAN party.


But I just don't drink it anymore.  They priced themselves out of my life.  I won't spend that much money for a softdrink.  RedBull is not a softdrink, and I do pay a premium for it, but I can't drink Bawls like I can the RedBull.

I do mourn that loss some days, but then I think of that as the past.   

G'Bye Bawls, may you find a home somewhere.

Here is a picture to remind us all of once was...



** side note: The bottle? It still rocks.    *

For those of you who did not know, NetWar 19 is on for the end of this month.  As usual they would love volunteers to help with setup and teardown.

http://www.netwar.org/?page=event&id=14

Be great to have more than myself at this one!

Although most of us have made the switch already, this was a really good run through on the decisions you need to review when deciding to go with 64-bit Windows.

http://itexpertvoice.com/home/when-to-move-to-64-bit-windows-7/

Thought you guys might like to hear the new version of the Airman's Creed memorized by our US Air Force recruits.

http://www.afblues.com/comics/airmanscreedmetal.mp3

(Thanks to Farva for posting this.)

Found this video while browsing the web... I can't begin to explain it, you just have to see it for yourself.

http://tinyurl.com/ykdkjgg

I am having problems with my router at home with issues where it slowly squeezes the life out of my Internet connection or just flat out cuts access to the web.  the only solution is to reboot the unit.

Now that the Mrs. is very active on the web all the time I can't have this because it disrupts the peace and quiet of the house when she can't get out.
Here are the two routers I am looking to replace my current unit:

Open Box: D-Link DGL-4500 IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11a/b/g, IEEE802.11n Draft Xtreme N Gaming Router
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127243R&cm_re=DGL-4500-_-33-127-243R-_-Product

D-Link DIR-825 IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11a/g, IEEE802.11n Draft 2.0 Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127258

Could you let me know what your thoughts are on these?

Greets one and all!
I am selling my Nostromo n52te for $50.

It has about 15 minutes of use on it and I really don't want it.  I am still using the original n52, and will for the foreseeable future, but since I can't find the receipt I am selling it off.  I am saving up for a new phone and thought this would be a good way to do it, and somebody gets to save money as well.

BestBuy wants $80+tax, I want $50 flat you figure out which is the better deal.

-ZW

Warm Potato Salad with Beer and Mustard Dressing

Yield 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
Ingredients

    * Salad:
    * 3  pounds  red potatoes
    * 1/2  cup  finely chopped red onion
    * 1/4  cup  thinly sliced green onions
    * 1/4  cup  finely chopped celery
    * 1/4  cup  chopped fresh parsley
    * 1/4  cup  finely chopped sweet pickles
    * 2  tablespoons  beer
    * 2  tablespoons  cider vinegar
    *

      Dressing:
    * 1/4  cup  olive oil, divided
    * 3/4  cup  finely chopped yellow onion
    * 3/4  cup  beer
    * 1/4  cup  cider vinegar
    * 1  teaspoon  sugar
    * 3/4  teaspoon  salt
    * 1/8  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
    * 2  tablespoons  Dijon mustard

Preparation

To prepare salad, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Combine potatoes, red onion, and next 6 ingredients (through 2 tablespoons vinegar); toss gently.

To prepare dressing, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 cup yellow onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add 3/4 cup beer and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 6 minutes). Place mixture in a food processor. Add mustard to food processor; process until smooth. With processor on, slowly pour remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil through food chute, processing until smooth. Pour dressing over potato mixture; toss gently. Serve immediately.

Cinnamon Stewed Apples

Ingredients

    * 6  cups  chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 2 pounds)
    * 1/2  cup  packed brown sugar
    * 1/4  cup  apple juice
    * 1  teaspoon  ground cinnamon
    * 1/8  teaspoon  ground nutmeg
    * 1/8  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 45 minutes or until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Let stand 5 minutes.

Recently Star Pirates implemented a new process to handle the inactive players out there.  After a certain amount of time accounts who have not logged in will be listed as inactive and removed from any fleet of which they are a member.  If a fleet falls below 10 members due to this the fleet will be removed from the ladder.

Guess which fleet is down to 5 players now, and if a certain Anderson doesn't login soon it will be 4 members.

just thought I would let you know.