I wrote previously about how I couldn’t get a DVD to playback on Vista due to my video driver and card not being HDCP Compliant and throwing an analog copy error.
I found a dead simple work around — just don’t use Windows Media Player.  Instead, I installed VLC Player and it plays the DVDs without […]

I brought along my tiny Sony VGN-T160P on my trip with me to Charlotte as I didn’t want to lug around my Thinkpad T60p which is my normal workhorse.  On the Sony I have Vista installed along with IE8 Beta, Firefox 3 RC1 and the full Office 2007 suite.   Although Vista doesn’t scream on it, […]

I just got my auto insurance renewl notice and my premiums are shrinking nearly $600 per year.  According to their “risk model” I’m less risky and more stable now that I’m about to turn 30 next month.  Getting old has its advantages I guess

From photoshoot down in Tacoma with Meliza.  Inspired by Magritte.

Hurray! Adobe finally releases a DNG codec for Windows Vista which will allow you to view thumbnails for DNG (Adobe Digital Negative) files in Windows Explorer and Windows Photo Gallery.
I’ve been anxiously waiting for this as it simplifies my photo management since I don’t always have to load Lightroom or Bridge just to see the […]