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Continue reading →: Netflix Takes a Dive
This is one of my more rare opinion posts. I usually try to provide useful information, but I can’t resist publishing some comments about the recent changes to Netflix. I think the change in their business model is unfortunate. Netflix was positioned to remain a leader in streaming and rentals,…
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Continue reading →: Switching From A ResMed Mirage Quattro to a Fisher and Paykel Forma (Full Face CPAP Masks)
I’ve been relatively pleased with the ResMed Mirage Quattro Full Face Mask, especially compared to the ResMed Ultra Mirage Full Face Mask. The Ultra was prone to breaking near the forehead piece, which can be expensive enough when one already needs to replace the headgear and the mask seal from…
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Continue reading →: Using ResMed S8 AutoSet II Stats to Track CPAP Effectiveness
If you really want to know how to change/access your settings on a ResMed S8 AutoSet II or an S8 Elite then you can find the instructions on the Change CPAP Pressure Settings page at apneaboard.com. However, I recommend that you first read my comments on this in my Living…
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Continue reading →: :( iMac Hard Drive Replacement (Part 1)
Over the past week, since I last had Time Machine run on the iMac, I purchased a few items from iTunes and downloaded some new e-mails. I decided it was time to run another backup so after work I powered up the iMac. And then I heard the hard drive…
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Continue reading →: A Simple Sleep Journal Via Online Calendar
In an effort to maintain awareness of my sleep patterns I decided to keep a very simple sleep journal. I don’t know how useful this will prove to be though it may help identify trends or problems caused by specific changes in my sleeping habits. My sleep doctor may find…
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Continue reading →: Apple App Store
Usually I will try to keep my rants to a minimum. After all, my goal with this blog is to provide useful information for others. I try not to waste space with non-helpful opinions. Tonight I can’t resist the urge to bitch. When Apple first announced the App Store for…
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Continue reading →: Improving Battery Life With A New MacBook Pro (15″, MacBookPro8,2)
The Short Version: Using gfxCardStatus to manage the graphics mode made a notable difference. Uninstalling McAfee Security made the most difference. This week I started using a new 15″ MacBook Pro (MacBookPro8,2) with OS X 10.7 (Lion). It wasn’t long before I noticed a dramatic difference between the battery life…
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Continue reading →: RemZZZs – CPAP Mask Liners
Updated 09/15/2011: I’ve reversed my opinion of the liners since I wrote this post. I began to have less effective rest after a few days. Last night I removed the liner and ended up sleeping well despite only having about five hours of rest. It’s still possible it was a…
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Continue reading →: Enhancing Replay Value In Console Games (And How To Kill It)
In this post I’m focusing on console gaming. PC games have provided extras, add-ons, mods, etc for nearly as long as they’ve been around (at the least it was often possible to hack game RAM). Typically, it’s been much easier to modify a game on a PC regardless of whether…
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