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8 Tips to fix Slow Facebook Load Times

8 Tips to fix Slow Facebook Load Times

Here are 8 tips I've found that help improve the load time of my facebook account: Check if other web-sites are slow.  If so, the problem could be with your internet connection and you will need to switch to another network. Check if other programs on your computer are slow.  If programs that do not require Internet connectivity (like Microsoft Word) are slow, then there may be an issue with Read the article >>
Productivity Porn: An Office War Room to GTD

Productivity Porn: An Office War Room to GTD

I've posted before about how I keep the physical space around me organized in order to encourage productivity.  These days, I am working from home, so it's important to keep my work area a productive place.   Here is a visual layout of my 'war room'. Taking a step back: WorkStation 15" MacBook Air & BookArc Stand ThunderBolt Display w. some SimpleDesktops 2nd Monitor and Read the article >>
Unauthenticated User MySQL Issues

Unauthenticated User MySQL Issues

I just had to fix a tricky issue with one of my mysql boxes.  I'm posting a diagnosis below.  If you don't live & breathe MySQL DB admin every day, probably better to move on now. The issue is characterized by several 'unauthenticated' mysql users attempting to connect to the box on version 5.0.77.  Here's a screenshot of mytop: Here is the same diagnostic information in text form Read the article >>
Export Instagram Pics w. this Bookmarklet

Export Instagram Pics w. this Bookmarklet

EDIT: This bookmarklet is now defunct -- I recommend users migrate to this IFTTT recipe. There are a few good tools around the web to export instagram pics from your account.  Unfortunately, these tools only allow you to export you *own* photos from Instagram.  Well, I'd like to be able to copies of other photos on Instagram too. I just coded up a bookmarklet that allows me to export anyone's Read the article >>
9 Tips to Fix Slow Gmail Load Times

9 Tips to Fix Slow Gmail Load Times

It's been one year since my original post on Gmail slowness, and it now seems that, since then, others have been having similar issues. I've collated some tips to fix your gmail slowness: First things first, make sure your internet connection is speedy. Switch to a modern browser, like Google Chrome. Delete your cookies, temporary internet files, and disable browser plugins. Disable any Read the article >>
A Visual History of Microsoft Windows

A Visual History of Microsoft Windows

This post is a visual history of Microsoft Windows.  For more from our Visual History Series: Mac OS X Microsoft Windows Linux/Ubuntu (coming soon) iPod (coming soon) iPhone (coming soon) Android (coming soon) Netscape/Firefox (coming soon) Safari (coming soon) IE (coming soon) Super Mario (coming soon) Legend Of Zelda (coming soon) Sonic The Hedgehog (coming soon) Bomberman (coming Read the article >>
A Visual History of Mac OS

A Visual History of Mac OS

Visual History Series Mac OS X Microsoft Windows Ubuntu (coming soon) iPod (coming soon) iPhone (coming soon) Android (coming soon) Netscape/Firefox (coming soon) Safari (coming soon) IE (coming soon) Super Mario (coming soon) Legend Of Zelda (coming soon) Sonic The Hedgehog (coming soon) Bomberman (coming soon) Pac Man (coming soon) Metroid (coming soon) Do Read the article >>
Zen OS X: 5 easy steps to eliminate distractions on your Mac

Zen OS X: 5 easy steps to eliminate distractions on your Mac

I''ve been putting a lot of thought lately into simplifying my workspace to allow greater focus whatever task is current. Here are 5 easy wins I''ve made on my laptop (MBP 15" running Snow Leopard) in the past month to eliminate distractions and increase focus. 1. Cleanup the Desktop. There are two main things I''ve found really helpful to eliminate distractions on my desktop: Archive every Read the article >>
Recommended Tool: RescueTime Time Management Software

Recommended Tool: RescueTime Time Management Software

I love tools that help me be more productive or more self aware (especially where Time Management is concerned). What it is. (from Rescuetime.com): Personal time management software. Get the focus you need to get things done! Features. (also from Rescuetime.com): - Automagical app & site tracking (with no data entry!) - Beautiful time & attention reports for managers only - goals, alerts, Read the article >>