Category Archives: Technology

Happy 6th+ Year Anniversary to Geauga Lake Being Closed – NOT! – A Revitalization Idea!

Posted on May 31, 2014 by D Murry

I just saw that it has been 6+ years since Geauga Lake in Northeast Ohio closed out of nowhere on the last day of the season!   Like everyone else that grew up in Northeast Ohio, this was devastating to … Continue reading →

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Open Source Movie Editing Software

Posted on January 27, 2010 by D Murry

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 … Continue reading →

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Circuit City from Good to Great to Gone

Posted on February 2, 2009 by D Murry

It is a sad day to see Circuit City finally close their doors.  There was a small hope that they could close a few stores, make well with their creditors, and continue doing business after filing Chapter 11 last year.  … Continue reading →

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Saving Money with a Programmable Thermostat

Posted on January 14, 2009 by D Murry

Yesterday, I installed a Honeywell programmable thermostat to automatically regulate the temperature in my house. It will work well as my schedule is pretty typical for the work week. It was relatively easy and only involved disconnecting the old thermostat … Continue reading →

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Computer Upgrades < $100

Posted on November 7, 2008 by D Murry

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 … Continue reading →

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XOHM WiMax in Baltimore

Posted on October 8, 2008 by D Murry

Sprint’s next generation (4G) network XOHM WiMax Broadband network claims they are set out to revolutionize the way we connect by allowing the same kind of connection at home and on the go.  I don’t believe they are too far … Continue reading →

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Zune 8gb/16g vs. iPod Nano 4G

Posted on October 1, 2008 by D Murry

The first thoughts after seeing the new commercials for the iPod nano was that it looked extremely similar to the Zune 4gb/8gb/16gb that has been out since before Christmas 2007.  The Zune Scene forums does a really nice comparison.  First … Continue reading →

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