Use these quick hacks to use Google as a dictionary. 1. If you only want a quick word definition, prepend your Google search with define: For instance, https://encrypted.google.com/search?q=define:animal will give you a quick dictionary definition, followed by normal search results. Use define:search-term to get a quick dictionary definition 2. If you want a more complete definition…
Quickly display the contents of any series created with the Organize Series plugin anywhere on your blog.
Well, finally… the blog has a new look. Everything seems to be working, but do let me know if you find any gremlins. The original theme (Subtle, with Subvert style) comes from Glued Ideas, but needed a lot of customizing to get some things working. I installed a local copy of WordPress on my MBP…
Data security is one of my favorite subjects… and I’m always amazed at how careless some people (and major corporations) are with their digital identities. I recently did a simple, non-scientific study at the local Apple Store. No elite hacking skills are needed (that’s L337 for you H4X0R5). Walk to any computer and pretend to…
Just bought an 80GB Video iPod! Awesome gadget and a nice way to get into the whole podcast/vidcast mindset. Unfortunately, I have to deal with Apple’s iTunes software to manage it. I’m currently on an IBM T42p laptop (waiting for Apple to wake up and upgrade the MacBook Pros to Core 2 Duo), so this…