NeutralAxis

Maybe you’ve tried wireless keyboard/mouse devices before.  They’re usually good for 3 or 4 feet but then start to get unreliable.  The Adesso 2.4Ghz Wireless SlimTouch Mini keyboard with integrated touchpad (WKB-4000US) is advertised to reach 100ft.  I’m hopeful it will be useful with my Acer AspireRevo running XBMC. (continue reading…)

The screen resolution problem that had stymied my MythTV experiments is solved.  One website in particular provided the means to get the problem fixed and now I can run at resolutions up to 1600×1200. (continue reading…)

Tried fiddling again with MythTV to get it working better and was again stymied by one of those linux things that will raise your blood pressure.  Screen resolution.  Why is choosing a screen resolution so darn difficult?

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I’ve made my first stab at installing MythTV, via Mythbuntu.  I figured that ought to have everything included, eliminating the need to go look for all the dependencies it needs.  It did, but getting it installed was no simple matter.  Like many Linux programs, there seems to be little effort on the part of the developers to make things simple for a novice. (continue reading…)

I had some free time and decided I’d try installing MythTV on an old PC that’s been sitting idle for a few months.

POP, POP, sizzle.  As soon as I hit the power button, the magic smoke that powers all electronics was released.

So much for that idea.  Now to rummage for a spare power supply.

[Update: 4/4/09]  I picked up a cheapo Logisys 480W power supply for the repair.  The box says “silent”.  My ears say its louder than any power supply I’ve ever owned, and its going back.