When attempting to open a MIDI file in most Unix-like operating system (such as most Linux distributions and MacOS), you will learn there is no native support for playing MIDI files. So, what do you do? Say hello to TiMidity++ – an open-source software synthesizer. Continue reading TiMidity++: The softsynth for everyone else
Category: Technology
HughesNet: A Review
For those wanting high-speed internet but live in rural areas without any major companies around, your options are limited. Continue reading HughesNet: A Review
Regency TR-1: First Transistor Radio
The year is 1954. The economy is booming – more cars are being sold, homes are being constructed, and new inventions and technological breakthroughs are happening all the time. The middle class is rising, with suburban areas and so-called “Levvitowns” popping up all around the country. But what about technological breakthroughs? Introducing the Regency TR-1 transistor radio… Continue reading Regency TR-1: First Transistor Radio
Computer Updates – 4/6/2018
It’s been a while since the last update. So, how have things been going? Continue reading Computer Updates – 4/6/2018
A Look At: Pale Moon (Web Browser)
Since the T420 went down, I’ve been scrambling to find a way to at least use the T42 for some things… Continue reading A Look At: Pale Moon (Web Browser)
TBT: Windows Games
For many, the games which came with Windows are a nostalgia trip. We’ve used them to waste time, even at work or in school. Why not take a look back at them? Continue reading TBT: Windows Games
The Bell System: More than a telephone company
If you asked anyone who the most influential company in the telephony industry was: they would almost all answer with “Bell.” But how did Bell go from being a company formed to support a new invention to a monopoly with shady business practices and a household name, to just another forgotten name? Continue reading The Bell System: More than a telephone company
Telnet Fun
It is a common belief that teletype (and telnet) systems are dead. For most applications – they are. Yet, there are some ways you can enjoy the fun of using teletype systems. Continue reading Telnet Fun
Update – 2/28/2018
It’s time for yet another update… Continue reading Update – 2/28/2018
TBT: My First Cell Phone
In response to me getting my new Samsung Galaxy Express Prime 2 (see the latest installation in the “Cell Phone Saga” series), I thought I’d talk about the first cell phone I got.