» work-flow</h1> <article> <h1>Build your own PC</h1> <p>javajoba — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:08:50 +0000</p> </p><p>Why build my own computer?<br /> Why not buy my next computer again? My next computer will be a <em>work-horse computer</em>. I'm in the process of doing more work from home and need a computer that can handle some large programs that eat up the memory and processor time. I also want to be able to exchange parts as they become out dated or go bad with out replacing the whole computer.</p><p>With a brand name upgrading would be limited to buying a new computer and parts may be limited to the brand and I want more choices.These are my main interests: price, warranties, support.Coming in January MicroCenter will have 2 workshops BYOPC Build your own PC January 5th, 12th and the 19th (Powers Ferry Atlanta).</p><p>This will be an all day event broken up into 2 sessions.</p><p>The first session will start at 11 am and will include the motherboard, CPU, memory and case.</p><p>The second session (afternoon) will cover the video card, hard drive and optical drive.</p><p><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.microcenter.com/instore_clinic/sign_up.html">more info</a></p><p>rsvp at your local MicroCenter</p><p>Hope to see you there</p> </article> <article> <h1>Browsers & add-ons</h1> <p>javajoba — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:18:08 +0000</p> <p>Everyone using the web for work or fun should have these programs running on their browser. Just follow the link to add these to your tool belt.<a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html"></a></p><p><a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html">Adobe Reader 8</a> ( Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Service Pack 4, Mac OS X 10.4.3,) allows more securely view, print, search, sign, verify, and collaborate on PDF documents, online and offline, from home or office. Reader 8 has new tools, and new options for viewing information more efficiently.</p><p>Reader 8 is now integrated with Adobe Connect software, which enables users to communicate and accelerate approvals with virtually anyone, anywhere, at any time.</p><p><a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash">Flash Player</a> Flash Player 9 is a lightweight, highly expressive client runtime that delivers powerful and consistent user experiences across major operating systems, browsers, mobile phones, and devices.</p><p><a href="http://www.java.com/en/download/">Java</a> This is the official Java Download from Sun Microsystems. Java technology allows you to work and play in a secure computing environment.</p><p>The Java Runtime Environment provides the libraries to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language.</p><p><a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/">Shockwave</a></p><p><a href="http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/">QuickTime 7</a> (for Windows 2000/XP) By Apple. QuickTime 7 Player takes advantage of the latest video compression technology.</p><h2>Browsers</h2> <a href="http://www.mozilla.com">Foxfire</a><a href="http://www.opera.com">Opera</a></p><p>Plugins for <a href="http://mozilla.com">Foxfire</a> <a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1512"></a><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1512">LinkedIn </a></p><p><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1512"></a> email <a href="http://mozilla.com">Thunderbird</a> Plugins for Foxfire</p><p><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/249">html validator</a> If your a blogger of web site developer this is a must have plugin. You</p><p><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/60">Developers Toolbar</a> This is a must have tool for any level of web or blog developer.</p><p><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3408">Save as Image</a></p><p><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1419">IE view</a> See what your web page looks like in IE without leaving Foxfire.</p><p><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3615">del.icio.us Bookmarks</a> This is one of many bookmark add-ons. I mention this one because it is the oldest and largest bookmarking tool.</p><p><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2207">CoolIris</a> This is a cool plugin that lets you view your next click without going to the next page.</p><p><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722">NoScripts </a></p><p>I am know using all of these plupins and add-ons.<p align="center">Expect to see this page updated often.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Compact Flash and Flash Drive deals</h1> <p>javajoba — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:33:27 +0000</p> <p style="text-align:center"> MicroCenter Drops prices Again!</p <div align="center"></div><p>I've been using MicroCenter's stick and CompactFlash Card for about 9 months+ with no problems.</p><p> I heard the prices dropped again and this is what I saw:</p><ul><li>1 gig Flash Drive 9.99</li><li>2 gig Flash Drive 15.99</li><li>1 gig CompactFlash Card 13.99</li><li>2 gig CompactFlash Card 19.99</li></ul><p>Theses look like such good deals I thought I'd pass them on. And yes I did pick up a 2gig card.</p> </article> </main></body></html>