Free Online Backup Review - Mozy MozyHome
A while back in my Ultimate Backup Solution post I mentioned that cloud (online) backups services were notorious for being too slow for any appreciable amount of data and, due to the service fees, too...
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Motivational/Demotivational Poster
1st draft of a motivational poster thought up by the Alabamian when we were getting ice cream from an automated vending machine one day. When we use this particular machine (not pictured below...
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TI-89 Calculator and 40D - Time-Lapse Magic
I was first inspired by this project by an instructable sent to me by a friend that shows you how to turn your TI calculator into an intervalometer which can then be used for time-lapse...
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Life Suggestions
How many times have you gone to Google.com and entered in a random question. Often we treat the Google search engine as if it were the Deep Thought from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Deep Thought...
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1967 Wheel Horse Tractor Gearbox Teardown
Background:So, my Dad and I have always been proud that we have a working tractor from 1967. For me personally it brings back some fond memories. I can remember my Dad pulling us behind it on sleds...
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1992 Nissan Quest Alternator Rebuild
Background:According to the fellow members of clubxterra.org you can upgrade the Nissan Xterra alternator, which is a measly 85 amps to the 115 amp alternator from the Nissan Quest. (that's a 35%...
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Refrigerator Compressor Repair
This Alabamian gave me a non-working wine cooler mini-fridge, half out of generosity because I might be able to fix and use it, half out of wanting to get rid of it :-). Regardless, I've had this...
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Design, Even in a Toothpaste Tube
This is one of my sillier endeavors but I think it will make sense to those other like-minded engineers/designers out there. So, I have a pet peeve: wasting toothpaste at the end of the life of the...
View ArticleMt. Marcy by way of Johns Brook Trail
Last weekend myself, my girlfriend and three of our friends climbed Mt. Marcy, the highest point in NY. It was a great accomplishment for me (as well as a few others in the group) for a couple of...
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Download and Google Map Lowrance iFinder H2O Trail Data
I'm creating this post because there wasn't really a consolidated step by step on how to get from the GPS SD memory card (or MMC as Lowrance calls it) to the computer, to the correct file type and then...
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Build Your Own Ladder Golf Set Using Official Dimensions
There are quite a few variations of rung geometry, both horizontal/vertical spacing and diameter. There are no official dimensions so I chose to go with spacing consistent with the most reliable...
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How to Change DNS-323 Gateway IP
I recently installed a new D-Link router (DIR-655... yay gigabit!) on my network which has my DNS-323. I had the network up and running in no time after the typical reset-modem-reset-router dance and...
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Tab Overload
I'm a huge fan of tabbed browsing. It's the only way I can keep up with the multitude of people and topics vying for my attention. I can't imagine ever browsing without it. Though, I suppose the 30+...
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Timberman 70.3 Ironman Goal Setting using Data
A little more than a month ago I signed up for the Timerberman Ironman 70.3, aka Half Ironman, in August of next year (8 months away). I've done a few sprint triathlons over the last couple years and...
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Check/Replace the Vent Solenoid Valve on a 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Nissan Altima
Description:This post describes one of the diagnosis steps for the P0446 code on a 1999 Nissan Altima. Specifically the testing and replacement of the canister vent / purge solenoid valve. This applies...
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Check the EGR Valve on an a 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Nissan Altima
Description:This post describes one of the diagnosis steps for the P0446 code on a 1999 Nissan Altima. Specifically the testing and replacement of the EGR Valve. This applies to all second generation...
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Nissan Altima P0446 Evaporative System Canister Vent Control Valve Circuit
Description:Â This post describes the diagnosis and repair for the P0446 code on a 1999 Nissan Altima. This applies to all second generation Nissan Altimas which are 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001.This website...
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I AM NOT AMUSED - Pug Meme
A friend snapped this picture and I couldn't help but laugh at the indifference of the pug compared to the excitement of Laura holding the dog. I then couldn't help but create the next internet meme:
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Nissan Altima P1491 Check/Replace the Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve on a...
Description:This post describes one of the diagnosis steps for the P1491 codes on a 1999 Nissan Altima. Specifically the testing and replacement of the vacuum cut valve bypass valve. This applies to...
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How to Export Solid Models from NX and Import into Blender
Summary:This blog post details how to import solid bodies into Blender from NX. As always there are many different ways to skin a cat, but I was only able to find particular combination of files types...
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Interpolate Between Radar Chart Points in Excel
Problem: Using a radar chart in Microsoft Excel, when missing the first (top) data point interpret between the two adjacent ones.When the missing value is not the first value you can tell excel to...
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DIY Boat Canopy Bird Wire - Effective and Elegant Seagull Deterrent
This post details the entire process: research, design and construction of our DIY boat lift canopy seagull or bird deterrent system. Feel free to skip to the end for pictures! Please leave comments...
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How to Smoke Brisket in a Hasty-Bake
This isn't a food blog in any sense, but when smoking a brisket recently on our Hasty-Bake there didn't seem to be a good set detailed instructions online on the operation of the Hasty-Bake itself....
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Nesting Cornhole 3D Model and Drawing with Dimensions
A friend asked me to help him build a nesting cornhole set. Being the engineer that he is, he wanted to make the boards the exact same angle (fair play and all), and because one board has the sides...
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Chevrolet Tahoe Suburban 3rd/Third-Row Seat Stuck Open, Won't Fold 2007-2014
Background: While trying to close/stow the 3rd row seats in my Chevrolet Tahoe recently, the 1st release lever, that folds the upper half of the seat down on itself, was stuck. I tried both pushing and...
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