My MacBook Nano, Take 2.5

[Updated with info on the SDHC card.]
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My first MacBook Nano attempt went well, but it was a rush job. I didn’t even order the right hardware to do the job right.
Then it broke. It stopped charging the battery. That was a hardware fault, and after I restored the Ubuntu [...]

My MacBook Nano

A few weeks back, I ordered a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 as a backup/spare laptop.  The order was inspired by Tisha’s laptop giving up the ghost unexpectedly, and us realizing that it would be nice to have some sort of viable spare in situations like that.
I didn’t want to spend a lot, and the price [...]

Sage Advice

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Sage Advice, originally uploaded by stacecom.

I’m pretty sure I wasn’t planning on it, but it’s still good to know I shouldn’t.

On my way home

Sitting here in Montreal waiting for my connecting flight.
I’m tired, since I only got 2 hours’ sleep last night.
I’m anxious because a tornado hit near Chicago, and it looks like my house was without power for well over 12 hours. Not sure what I’ll face upon my return.
I know work’s going to [...]

Update from the road

The visit to the homeland is winding down. I’ve got a few more days here before I fly back to Chicago. It’s been a blast so far.
Friday night, we had a family reunion of sorts — it’s not often that I’m home visiting the same time my brother Fred is, and this is [...]

A useful tool

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iFlickr, originally uploaded by stacecom.

I think many of us could use something like this to help get us through the day.

Duct Tape Car Is Awesome

It’s an historic day.

Obama Claims Nomination; First Black to Lead a Major Party Ticket.
That, my interwebby chums, is fantastic! I’m very happy and excited that my first presidential vote will be this one.

Mmm… Beer

SAVOR

Happy