Since I’m now back on Comcast as my backbone to the great intertubes, I’m able to re-enable the FTP server. I’m proud to announce that the FTP server is back and is available for immediate consumption. This should provide an added benefit over SFTP/SCP in that resuming transfers is easier; especially helpful since I get a great deal of dropped connections (Comcast, are you listening?) on long-lived and/or heavy-traffic sockets. Continue reading ‘FTP Server Back!’
Aug '08 8
FTP Server Back!
Apr '08 13
iPatch and NuclearMouse Incompatible
When trying to install some software updates deployed using iPatch, I found that the updater(s) would display their license/readme sheet and then exit as soon as the sheet was closed, presenting only for a second the usual ‘select application’ dialog that we’re all used to. It turns out that NuclearMouse was to blame – as soon as I disabled it, iPatch applications worked again!
So, a hint to those with similar issues: disable (or uninstall) NuclearMouse before running iPatch update programs. To do so, simply drag the NuclearMouse.bundle out of your SIMBL plugins directory.
Update (2009.10.20): By popular request, I’ve uploaded a copy of NuclearMouse sent to me by Peter C. of Genie Logic. If the original author is out there and would like me to remove it, I will; until then, it will remain available here. Please note that it’s not compatible with 64-bit applications, so it’s pretty much useless to anyone with a modern mac on Mac OS 10.6 or later. Download NuclearMouse
Apr '08 5
Smarter Searching with VideoDB
I use VideoDB to keep track of my movie collection. When I’m looking for something to watch out of the collection, often I like to perform a search over the database with some advanced criteria. It’s no secret that the current search features built in to VideoDB are simple at best: you select some search fields and provide some search terms, optionally narrowing by category in addition to said terms and fields. What I wanted was something a little bit more advanced in order to answer queries such as “show me all of my movies from last year that I haven’t seen yet.” With my new advanced search, I can. Continue reading ‘Smarter Searching with VideoDB’
Last weekend Tracey, Lina and I went to see Secondhand Serenade live at The Webster Underground and had a blast. Though I was sick and probably shouldn’t have gone in the first place, there was no way I’d miss that show for the world. Tracey and Lina also really enjoyed the show and hope that we can have a repeat experience whenever Secondhand Serenade next goes on tour. Continue reading ‘Secondhand Serenade @ The Webster Underground’
Mar '08 11
Harvard 2008 Ballroom Competition Recap
Last weekend Lina and I joined the UConn Ballroom Team for the 17th Annual Harvard Invitational ballroom competition. While we did pretty poorly overall, I honestly think that we did better than I had expected.
We didn’t bother with any pictures or video for this competition, but you can definitely expect some for the MIT Open next month! Read on for a full recap including the usual results breakdown. Continue reading ‘Harvard 2008 Ballroom Competition Recap’
Mar '08 2
Major Blog Cleanup
I’ve spent a great deal of time over the last few days cleaning up this blog. With too many things to really list exhaustively, I’ll fire off some of the major changes:
- Clean WordPress Installation
- Updated K2 Theme
- Various Cosmetic Updates
- New, Reduced Categories
More to come as I continue development and deployment. I look forward to complaints, comments and suggestions.
Mar '08 1
New Blog Feature: Subscribe to Comments
In doing some basic maintenance, upgrades and the like on the blog over the last several hours, I’ve installed a ‘Subscribe to Comments’ plug-in that will enable you to do just that. At the bottom of each comment submission form you’ll have the option to subscribe to subsequent comments (on the same post) by way of e-mail. The usual privacy stuff applies – I won’t share your e-mail address with anyone, you can trust me, blah blah blah.
Enjoy!
Feb '08 29
Holy Cross 2008 Ballroom Competition Recap
Results from last weekend’s ballroom competition at Holy Cross are now up. We didn’t do so hot overall, but given that we’re in a new level, I think that’s alright for a little while. Read on for the usual results table. Sorry, no pictures or video from this one. We’ll be sure to get some footage from our next competition at Harvard next weekend. Continue reading ‘Holy Cross 2008 Ballroom Competition Recap’
Oct '07 14
UConn 2007 Ballroom Competition Recap
It’s ballroom season again! Last weekend, Lina and I attended the Tenth Annual UConn Ballroom Competition in Storrs, Connecticut. We did very well, taking home a healthy stack of ribbons despite some minor injuries along the way. Results and discussion follow, while video will be delayed for some time due to technical difficulties. Continue reading ‘UConn 2007 Ballroom Competition Recap’
Sep '07 13
HD Video Playback in Linux
It seems that any developer I ask tells me that it’s currently not possible to play back 1080p H.264 video in Linux. In this post, I respond loud and clear to anyone who has said that: They Are Wrong. But there has to be a catch, right? Of course there is; there’s always a catch. Yes, I can play back some 1080p H.264 video flawlessly in Linux. Yes, I have watched entire movies in this fashion. Yes, there are some clips that I just can’t play back with my setup. Read on for the details of said setup, how I do it, and what the limitations are.
Continue reading ‘HD Video Playback in Linux’