I think the graph of my internet connection speeds over the past year speak for itself. FiOS is 10 times faster than my cable was, which was 12 times faster than my DSL, which was more than 2x the speed of dial-up. Other than the TERRIBLE instalation experience I had with FiOS, I love it. Once working properly Verizon’s fiber internet service is wonderful. I’ll be posting a writeup/rant about actually getting it working shotrly.
Side note: This site is now hosted on business FiOS on a 20×20 Mbs connection. The migration was successful.
Computers, This Site
Distorted Image
I bought a Hanns G monitor on newegg about a month ago and I love it. There was, however, an weird glitch that would occur whenever there was a mostly gray image on the screen. If I were looking at a website or even a movie that had a significant amount gray in it, weird lines would appear on my screen. It were as if the monitor was becoming out of sync with my computer. After finding nothing on Google I decided to play around with fixing it more. It turns out that the solution was actually very simple:
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Computers
Contrast, Fix, Glitch, LCD, monitor, problem, Solution
I went to check on my server closet to see what would need to be reconfigured when I upgrade to fios. Keep in mind that this is the first time I have actually looked at the servers in about two weeks. Upon opening the door I noted some movement on my spare cable modem. “Oh %$@$” I thought to myself, since that is right next to my 900 watt UPS that powers my servers. Upon closer inspection I found that the cable modem was in fact full of eggs and ants. It’s amazing nothing had failed at this point. I quickly grabbed some ant posion and laid it in several inches in front of my ups as a peremeter, so hopefully they will leave the UPS alone.
Computers
Ants, server
I just setup a new Hanns.G 27.5″ monitor and love it. I know have 4 LCD displays connected to my primary work/gaming machine that is a custom build. On the left is a Toshiba Qosmio G-15 that is running Ubuntu. I share my mouse and keyboard from my desktop using Synergy in order to control the laptop more efficiently. The laptop acts as my communications (AIM, Skype, Mumble, etc) and server updating system. I use the primary display for websurfing, gaming, and audio/video editing. The other displays are usually showing the status of my servers or monitoring the status of the network.
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Computers
Monitors, setup, Update, Workspace
War has changed by leaps and bounds in the past decade due to the introduction of truly inexpensive robotics technology. War no longer requires sending a human soldier into a hostile battlefield. Robots that cost only a few thousand dollars are now able to engage enemies either with assistance from a human remote operator or even completely autonomously. If a machine were to be destroyed during a mission there are few repercussions for the force that owned the machine, other than the need to order a replacement. This contrasts greatly to wartimes in the past where casualties resulted in funerals and grieving families. As the use of mechanized soldiers increases, humans will no longer be required on the front line, causing the removal of all moral judgment from military actions.
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College
essay, Robots, war
In order to use the wireless internet you have to get the settings from their website. Good job guys.
College
internet, network, WiFi
