Ditched Verizon for Page Plus
My two year contract with Verizon ended last December. Normally I’m skeptical of entering into contracts for cellular service, because I figure they make more money for the provider. But two years ago...
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New ElliptiGo!
In mid-December, I hurt my foot (plantar fasciitis) and decided it would be best to lay off the running for a while. I’ve heard of runners using the ElliptiGo as a cross training tool, and it just so...
View ArticleGarmin Running Watch Stolen from Checked Baggage
Normally when I take my Garmin FR220 running watch (retail $250) on flights, I simply wear it on the plane. On this last trip, I had a last minute change of heart and packed it in my rollerboard, which...
View ArticleUpgrading Laptop from a 250GB SSD to a 500GB SSD
My work Windows 7 laptop has been running with a 250GB Samsung 840 SSD for quite some time now. It’s been running out of capacity, and I’m between projects at work, so this was the perfect time to do...
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Random Photos
Just a bunch of random photos from earlier this month. First, some neat views from the flight approaching into Orange County, California. Then, a run along the beach in Solana Beach, CA (near San...
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New Trailer Hitch for First Generation Toyota Sienna
My recent purchase of an ElliptiGo resulted in having to work out transportation options. It will fit inside my 2000 Toyota Sienna, but it is a real pain. So I looked into other methods, and getting a...
View ArticleHacked!
A couple of weeks ago, I got an email from my hosting provider telling me I had infected files on my site. It looked like spam, so I ignored it. Then a few days later, I got another similar looking...
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Original iPad 1 Battery Replacement
I have to admit that I was a bit underwhelmed after purchasing the original iPad about five years ago. I bought it with the intent of leaving it on the coffee table and using it as shared internet/app...
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Is This Blog Dead?
Short answer: pretty much, but I’ll still keep it around for the archived material, such as my bicycle trip across the USA, and my Kenmore dryer mounting hardware post which seems to be of use to many....
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Asus RT-AC88U Router – Quick Review
I had been thinking about picking up the Asus RT-AC88U router, mainly for the mountain cabin, but I also thought of it for home due to its eight (!) ports. The latest selling out of internet privacy...
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Trailer Hitch for 2018 Honda Odyssey
2018 Honda Odyssey, what? Yeah, I figured it was time to retire the 2000 Toyota Sienna, it still runs fine after 266,000 miles, but it leaks a drop of oil every night, and it would cost more than the...
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Adding Middle Row USB Ports to 2018 Honda Odyssey
I’m really happy with my new 2018 Honda Odyssey EX, but one disappointment is that it didn’t come with the middle row power outlets which the higher models have. I was inspired by this post and decided...
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Porting Landline Numbers to Google Voice
With most of my calls on my mobile phone these days, I don’t use my landline much anymore and wanted to eliminate it. Yet after 20+ years, it is tied to so many records (plus it is the only number...
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OTA VHF and UHF TV Antennas Again
It’s been so long since I’ve posted here, that this is the first post since I’ve moved – not too far, still in the same city, just six miles down the road. But it does mean that I now have a chance to...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Computer Stores During the Pandemic
Last week we needed a get a new laptop computer for my son to do his school work. Rather than order something online and wait to have it shipped, on Thursday afternoon I went to the Micro Center...
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Adding Wireless Charging to the 2018 Honda Odyssey EX
Here’s how I added wireless charging to my 2018 Honda Odyssey EX (with photos). First, the top of the center console trim with the cup holders came off. (Also, the rubber pad that goes over the black...
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Wrightwood Cabin OTA TV Reception – Part 2 (VHF)
In my last installment, I talked about how I set up a UHF antenna at my cabin to pick up the Los Angeles area TV stations rebroadcast from the Victor Valley Translator in the high desert. My cabin is...
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Shipping the Gear (and an iPhone test post)
Today is the day I shipped my bike and gear to the ride start. Why ship everything? Because during my initial planning, I didn’t think through the consequences of chaining this trip after another trip....
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Eye-Fi Wi-Fi SD Card Test
Hooray, I got the $20 Eye-Fi SD Card in the mail today, just in time for the trip! So why a Wi-Fi enabled SD card, when you can just take it out of the camera and put it in the computer? Well, I...
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Open Street Maps for Garmin Edge 800
I just picked up a Garmin Edge 800. It has mapping capabilities, but to make a long story short, you need to install maps. If you haven’t done so already, read DC Rainmaker’s excellent post for...
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