The Next AmericaTechnology, Business, Military Affairs, Education, and a touch of PoliticsCore 2 Duo and Media PCs- June 6, 2007 My new Media PC is great. Except it skips on recordings. Watching recorded programs in stop-motion animation is pretty bad. The main reason appears to be processor power. With up to 4 simultaneous recordings (2 HD, 2 standard) this isn't...http://stafford.typepad.com/the_next_america/2007/06/core_2_duo_and_.html Subtle change to USPS Rules- June 6, 2007 A year or two ago, mail carriers started refusing packages without a pickup slip (they initial it and put it in your mailbox as a receipt). Easy enough to crank out in 2-3 minutes onine. Why My carrier said because...http://stafford.typepad.com/the_next_america/2007/06/subtle_change_t.html Ethernet over Powerline- June 6, 2007 If you're considering it, don't. Or at least know there's a 5050 chance of returning it. Pretty compact house -- dismal signal one room away. Ended up hardwiring CAT5 -- which is what I should have done all along. Second...http://stafford.typepad.com/the_next_america/2007/06/ethernet_over_p.html Job Tips- June 2, 2007 This is a list of tips for job searchers in high-tech fields I compiled based on my experiences working for a major employer in New England. I've seen a lot of people come in through the door in the past...http://stafford.typepad.com/the_next_america/2007/06/job_tips.html |