Category Archives: New Toys

Interesting Linux Web Cam

Posted on December 10, 2012 by larry

So I came across some web cam software while looking for something else on the net today. It was pretty nice software called “motion” The web site for the software is here http://www.lavrsen.dk/foswiki/bin/view/Motion/WebHome What made it really easy to setup was having … Continue reading →

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Going LED lights for Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2012 by larry

Recall days of yesteryear where I had to use a Kill-A-Watt meter to make sure the circuits did not pop when I lit the Christmas Lights. This is the first year we are putting LEd lights, the power draw is … Continue reading →

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New ESXi Host

Posted on November 27, 2012 by larry

Coolness, I got all the parts needed for a new ESXi host Here is the parts list OCZ Agility 128GB SSD $74.98 AMD FX-4100 3.6Ghz 4 Core CPU $79.99 Dual GB Port NIC $20.00 MSI 760GM-E51 $71.50 Seagate 1TB Hard … Continue reading →

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Review of LG SP520 Network Media Player

Posted on November 25, 2012 by larry

I got this cool new little device from Fry’s during black Friday.  Went online and ordered it for store pickup for $29.00 The box was small, 1 quarter a shoebox, but expected.  LG SP520 opened The box was neatly packed and things … Continue reading →

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Blac Friday 2012

Posted on November 23, 2012 by larry

Today is one of the days in the year (probably the only day) that I go  out and buy stuff that I probably don’t need. This year I got a few things that I will review in upcoming days. LG … Continue reading →

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Scored A Good Deal

Posted on November 16, 2012 by larry

Actually two good deals, the first was through New Egg where they had 1TB SATA disks for $49.99 shipping included. At first I thought these were refurb but they came with a two year warranty. I needed drives for a … Continue reading →

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Poor AMD

Posted on November 14, 2012 by larry

I been reading that AMD is going downhill, too bad because AMD does provide more CPU bang for the buck. I went to Fry’s hoping to pick up a 4 core Athlon II, I did, got the last X4 640, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Timing

Posted on November 8, 2012 by larry

I got my HD HomeRun Dual today. It was pretty easy for me to set up, but I can see how someone not technically literate would have a hard time setting up this device. Still, it is awesome.  This was … Continue reading →

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Setup New Antenna

Posted on November 7, 2012 by larry

I did it, comcast will not be my provider of television in a few weeks.  Just need to validate my setup and see how many TV’s I can push with this Antenna. I decided on the Channel Master Metrotenna (Sounds … Continue reading →

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Misleading and deceptive but not lying

Posted on November 4, 2012 by larry

I been working on my main sever for several days now.  One of the things I am looking at this time around is the power supply. I went to Frys yesterday and got what I thought was a 500Watt power … Continue reading →

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