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Jun 22, 20206 min read

Tech Review: Dude, I Ordered a Dell XPS 13” – Unboxing, Setup, and Using

This tech post details the trials, tribulations, and also pleasant moments while unboxing, setting up, and testing a Dell XPS 13" laptop.

Aug 18, 20193 min read

Tech How-to: LaCie Rugged Portable Hard Drive Disassembly

This tech "how-to" post details the disassembly and successful data recovery for a LaCie Rugged hard drive that will no longer mount.

Jun 5, 20183 min read

Tech How-to: Line 6 POD xt Pro Teardown and Cleaning Scratchy Knobs

This tech "how-to" post details the process of dissembling and cleaning a Line 6 POD xt Pro guitar effects unit.

Aug 25, 20132 min read

Tech How-to: Disassembly of Logitech Z-10 Desktop Speakers

This tech how-to details the steps necessary to disassemble Logitech Z-10 desktop speakers.

Feb 14, 20133 min read

Microboards G3 CD / DVD Printer in Review

I work on one of the most-watched shows on TV. This is no small operation. Just like any other big, legitimately successful enterprise,...

Dec 23, 20122 min read

Seagate SeaTools Problems Resolved

In what felt like a one-two punch, I recently had a Seagate 3 TB internal drive fail, then the manufacturer’s “SeaTools” diagnostic...

Dec 11, 20123 min read

Tech: Corrupt Windows XP Startup Drive Fixed!

It’s rough sometimes dealing with an older computer, especially when it feels like all your electronics are starting to have issues at...

Nov 7, 20124 min read

Mac OS X / 10.8 – Initial Thoughts

I just purchased a Mac Mini, and I’d like to share my initial thoughts. I’m pretty stoked about the purchase, as my other desktop...

Aug 20, 20125 min read

Celebrity and the Allure of Twitter

Los Angeles, 2012. In this town, so many people have to be careful what they say. They have to be careful about what they do and where...

Aug 9, 20127 min read

Long-term Data Storage Considerations

If you value your photos, videos, and documents – and I know you do – you may occasionally back up your digital files, without any real...

May 18, 20123 min read

Tech How-to: Disassembly of a LaCie Rugged External Hard Drive

This post provides step by step instructions for disassembling a LaCie rugged portable hard drive.

Apr 14, 20122 min read

Mac vs. PC

The Mac vs. PC debate is much like beating a dead horse… a VERY dead horse. There will NEVER be any glimmering examples that prove either...

Feb 18, 20123 min read

Tech How-to: Disassembly of a LaCie Porsche External Hard Drive

This tech how-to post provides detailed instructions for disassembly of a LaCie Porsche external hard drive, followed by testing the unit.

Jan 20, 20122 min read

Pro* Tools

As mentioned in a previous posting, I still haven’t yet moved completely away from Pro Tools 8, in favor of PT 10. Thus, as I keep...

Jan 20, 20124 min read

Ancient Computers

In conversation yesterday, the topic of growing up around computers came about. I have always had what seems to be a knack for...

Dec 31, 20112 min read

Tech How-to: Fixing Pro Tools 10 CPU Overload Errors

A breakthrough! A breakthrough! I have been doing some experimenting with my recording rig, as described yesterday. Today it seems that...

Dec 30, 20115 min read

Pro Tools… An Exploration (2024 Update)

It's currently April 2024, and Pro Tools is available again as a standalone purchase! Hooray! I hope more companies backtrack on the...

Dec 29, 20113 min read

Music Evolved

So much has changed in the music business in the past decade alone. That’s not really news to anyone, but it’s so much more than just the...

Dec 28, 20113 min read

Exploring Techland (Kindle Fire Reviewed)

So… I just got a new Kindle Fire from the bosses and VIPs at work! Such an awesome gift that they gave to probably 200 people overall....

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