Archive for the 'Computers' Category

Open Source Movie Editing Software

The goal of this project is to figure out how to take multiple  DVD video files (*.VOB) from a Sony Handy Cam and compile them all into one video with various transitions, effects and title screens.  The program I use does not have to be anything fancy, but should have the basics mentioned above.  I [...]

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K-Lite Codec Pack is Awesome

If one has ever experienced a problem with playing an audio or video file on a Windows based computer with Windows Media Player or any other player then a codec might need to be installed.  A codec allows encoding or decoding of digital data (video, audio, etc). Currently, the K-Lite Codec Pack  is in version [...]

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Computer Upgrades < $100

I started researching to upgrade my computer last March and then I got distracted by outside summertime fun.  It’s actually pretty old for today’s standards (AMD Athlon 64 3200+) but I cannot justify spending the money to build a completely new system right now.  I figured I would just throw a bit more life into [...]

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Hot Deal on Acer Aspire AS6930-6455 16″ Notebook PC

How good of a deal is the Acer Aspire AS6930-6455 16″ Notebook PC available for $599 until 10/4 at OfficeMax?

Description

Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 Processor
16.0″ WXGA Crystal-Bright Display
Windows Vista Home Premium OS 64-bit
250GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
4096MB Memory
Integrated webcam & microphone
8x SuperMulti DVD Burner
Intel WiFi Link 5100 [...]

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Google Summer of Code

The Google Summer of Code program has started up again and is taking applications until May 8, 2006. It’s the second year the program has run and it seems to be a very effective way to get more help on many Open Source projects. They even pay $4500! I just wish I [...]

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AMD64 and Windows XP 64

The following is about my experiences with my new (I got it for Christmas… if that is still considered new) computer and the Windows XP 64 bit operating system. I basically kept this saved and not published for awhile to add to the list of problems and quirks I encountered with it.
Computer Specifications

ASUS A8N-VM [...]

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