Category Archives: Technology

My Steve Jobs Obituary

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Joel Marcey

Thought Different. R.I.P. Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

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To Find Out Version of LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) Via the Command Line

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Joel Marcey

I am running a LAMP server on Slicehost. I always have to look up how to determine the version of each component of the LAMP server I am running. I am using Ubuntu Linux 8.04.4 (Hardy). In my case, here … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Launch of Programming Classroom

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Joel Marcey

So, I finally did it. My company Twin Roots has launched an actual product. Well, not a product exactly; more like a service. Along with my outside partner in crime, Rex Jaeschke, we planned a website where we are providing … Continue reading →

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My Communications Infrastructure is led by Google Voice (with teammates the iPhone and Ooma)

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Joel Marcey

In the last month I have completely revamped my communications infrastructure, hopefully for the better. Here are the before and after pictures. Before After Yep. I am using Google Voice as a hub for phone communications. My Google Voice number … Continue reading →

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Save 35% on an Apple iPhone Using Microsoft Bing??

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Joel Marcey

[Note: This deal could stop working at anytime. But it was working as of June 10, 2009 2:50 PM] Well, I would say this is quasi ironic. Check out the results of the top of this link: http://www.bing.com/search?q=att Notice how … Continue reading →

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Installing LAMP and WordPress on Slicehost (or elsewhere) Redux

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Joel Marcey

[Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any mishaps that may occur by following these steps or advice because you follow them out of your own free will.] — I figure I better put that up-front, again. My original post on … Continue reading →

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Why Backblaze Is My Choice For Online Backup Provider

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Joel Marcey

I chose Backblaze as my online backup service provider for one year (possibly, longer). It was actually a tough choice. I was weighing many options. Do I just go with the well-known leaders (by customer base), such as Mozy or … Continue reading →

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MacBook Pro Battery Health Waning Quickly – But Why?

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Joel Marcey

I usually leave my MacBook Pro sitting on my desk connected to a power adapter. Since I had the battery replaced back in October 2008, my guess is that I may have cycled through a power charge at the most … Continue reading →

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OnLive – Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo Had Better Be On High Alert

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Joel Marcey

I was listening to Windows Weekly the other day, and the topic of OnLive came up. Maybe I live under a rock, but I had never heard of OnLive. Well, I have now. And if their vision comes to fruition, … Continue reading →

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Choosing an Online Backup Service – Revisited

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Joel Marcey

[Update 3: After tweeting Backblaze about me not being able to use their service because of no Mac support -- I get a reply inviting me to their private beta. Thanks Backblaze! But now my decision is that much harder … Continue reading →

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