It's done, I finally have High Speed!
Sunday, July 15, 2007
After about an hour on the phone with Time Warner Cable, I finally managed to get internet directly to my apartment. It took a lot of going back and forth figuring if I was in the system, or how my landlord had the apartment listed as, but in the end it got done and here I am. The speeds for the Earthlink Cable (rebranded Time Warner) are pretty good, I'm getting 10mpbs down and 512kbps up, so that's not bad. As well, I'm splitting the signal, and I'm getting free basic cable. I also get some channels like ESPN2, MSG, Spike TV and the Food Network, but I'm wondering if I got a box I could get all the basic stuff.
I hopefully should be able to update the poor blog more, now that I have a stable connections, but hopefully all the stuff I do won't get too much in the way.
So yes I'm still alive, and sorry for the month long absence!
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 3:54 PM 2 comments
Labels: Brooklyn, Internet, Random
Yea I'm around again
Monday, June 11, 2007
I'm back again for a couple of days in the city again. My internet sucks (what's new) or I haven't had access to some at all so the postings have been slimmer than I expected. However I have called Time Warner and am expecting some service from them soon.
So what does that mean in the mean time? You just get less rants (I mean news and opinions) from me.
However, tonight I do have a nice article for you guys. Any fan of Linkin Park will know who Chester Bennington is, and there's a really good article on Identity Theft on him. It was posted by Wired maybe a week ago, and I read it and I have to recommend it. It's pretty interesting to read about Identity Theft, especially of a star, and someone that people love like Chester.
Alright more later, hopefully soon but you never know, lol
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 9:01 PM 0 comments
Labels: Internet, Music, Random, Tech
Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday, May 27, 2007
It's actually really nice to have a long weekend every once in a while. I must admit I haven't done anything really productive yet I've been enjoying it pretty well. Yesterday went shopping, bought a new DKNY watch, bought some sheets, made a nice stir-fry at my ex-girlfriend's place, went out and then meet some girls at the bar.
May not seem very interesting to you guys but that's exactly how I want to spend my weekends, just relaxing, shopping and having fun. However next few weekends I'm going to have to work and study, so that's going to suck big ass.
As for something interesting to you guys, here's the Top 5 Worst Ipod Knockoffs Ever on TechEBlog or for those who love video games and cartoons there's a funny collage from Destructoid HERE
As per usual post your comments and enjoy your weekend!
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 3:03 PM 0 comments
Labels: Digital Players, Holidays, Random
Internet at work and free phone giveaway at Engadget
Friday, May 25, 2007
I'm making good on my promise to blog for two days in a row so here I am typing away. I'm finished work for the day, it wasn't too busy and we close at 1pm on Fridays so I get a nice early start to my weekends. I'm also using the computer of our secretary to blog since they have high speed and they're coming to install our high-speed on Tuesday, which cannot come fast enough.
Apart from that I did some minor bank stuff and went to school, pretty boring stuff but it had to get done.
Since I'm too lazy to write any opinions right now, I'll just forward you the link to a contest on EngadgetMobile for a FREE NOKIA N75. Yep, all you need is to post a comment and you're entered. Why not could be worth it.
Alright I'm going to work out, after some more coupons for the month.
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 2:33 PM 0 comments
Labels: Cell Phones, Free Stuff, Random, Work
Verizon DSL needs to hurry up!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
I'm sorry for the pause again in the blogging. My verizon DSL is coming Tuesday, and it's terribly hard to blog from my phone. Sure it gets on the internet but EDGE is so slow and having 2 or 3 things load at the same time kills my speeds. The fact that I've been so busy with my new job and the extra jobs I've been doing on the sides doesn't help.
To all those who are still there for me, I appreciate the support. I just wish I could keep you guys informed on what's going on with me, or what I think about anything in the Tech world more often however I've just been so busy. I also have been dealing with HP in terms of repairing a broken laptop, so that's another story I have to tell you guys, but until then I'll give u guys an update on my friends at PPP and I'll have a blog post tomorrow when I get to access some decent internet at LIU (my old school which is a 10 min walk from my job).
Until tomorrow,
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 9:42 PM 0 comments
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Monday, May 14, 2007
Yes I'm blogging from my new apartment in Greenpoint, unfortunately this is tougher than usual since I have to use my valuable and trusty T-mobile EDGE data connection through my phone.
I live off McGuinness Blvd, and I must admit I love the area my place is in, it's very open, clean, non dingy and accesible by car and bus/train pretty well. I think I might not be able to get DSL, which would suck since it's only 14.95 a month for the 1st year. I can deal with that price for internet but would hopefully avoid $30 a month then 40 after 6 months.
Apart from that I've been working and settling into things, we'll have to see how much I like things in a couple of weeks after I become fully intergrated into the workforce. I'll have a set schedule so I'll be able to blog more.
Check out here for more, and hopefully I'll have some grad pictures on this blog or one of my other ones.
More tomorrow,
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 9:49 PM 2 comments
It's all over!
Monday, May 07, 2007
I had a post that I had kept in my drafts where I was debating the fact on whether I should apologize or not for long spaces between posts. After looking back at the posts, which I started writing April 27th, I realized that I shouldn't make excuses for my absence, but instead just explain how things are going and how I want to change them.
I'm finally done with school, yep, no more exams, lectures, reports, paperwork, FINISHED. I'm also done running for LIU. I haven't really been updating my blogs due to the enormous amount of work and things I've had on my plate. Hopefully, and I really hope to stick to it, will keep working on the blogs since I've come to enjoy my time blogging and the community that has followed my blog, from the Posties at PPP to everyone coming from Blogspot, or school.
So from now on it's up to me to keep this going, no excuses, no long pauses, just blog posts, tech reviews, and the occasional PPP stuck in the middle :)
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 11:10 PM 1 comments
I love being a graduate student
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Unfortunately for me, I'm a busy college student with 2 jobs, clinical obligations to finish up, and I still run track and field for a Division 1 NCAA school. What does that mean? It means little to no free time for blogging. My last post before tonight was on my other blog from Wagner College in Staten Island while I was waiting for the Lacrosse team, that's how little free time I have.
I've been neglecting my personal blog at dasnipe.atotchat.org for quite some time now. I have had thoughts and other serious things going on in my life. Hopefully tomorrow night I'll have the time to sit down and get in some quality blogging time before my race.
Until them I'm just going to eat my Chinese and relax. Maybe I'll download Ubuntu 7.04 and give it a whirl, we'll see tomorrow.
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 10:30 PM 1 comments
LONG weekend - Xbox 360 news
Monday, April 16, 2007
Sorry for the last of posts between Friday and today, I've unfortunately been busy at track meet, work, school, and all the other things affecting my life right now. There not much going on today with the shooting of the 32 students at Virginia Tech. My sympathies go out to the all the victims and friends/family of those unlucky to be there that day. I'll speak more about it on the other sports blog.
Back to gaming news, a rumour has been confirmed for the Xbox360 that when the Xbox 360 Elite will be released that Gamestop will have a special trade-in offer for those who have older Xbox's.
Here's the values:
Xbox 360 Premium : 250$
Xbox 360 Core : 200$
Xbox (old Black one) : 50$
I linked off Xbox 360 Rally so give them some credit, but enjoy the news if you're looking for that new Xbox.
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 10:34 PM 4 comments
Labels: Microsoft, Random, Video Games
I'm going to need some blinds for my apartment
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Yep if any of you guys have been following the blog you may have noticed, or not, I didn't exactly scream it out, that I've been looking for an apartment. It's been kinda tough, my real life has been coming in the way, a roommate has backed out of an agreement, which complicates things when looking for a room, and etc.
However I have to also keep in mind I'm getting an unfurnished place, and finding furniture and things for the apartment is going to be tough. I have been looking at little things like tables, couches, etc, but I really have to think about other things such as blinds and things guys don't normally think about. Do I want venetian blinds, regular blinds, Ikea bamboo blinds, curtains? Tough choices ahead if I'm going to have to furnish a house. The site I mentioned above, Terry's Fabrics, has a bunch of stuff to look at to setup a decor, I'm going to have to look at it more, but it seems pretty interesting.
Well that's my non-tech post for the day, enjoy!
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 9:07 PM 2 comments
Labels: Home Decor, Random
Lazy, so here's a video
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Kinda lazy tonight, lots of stuff going on with school, paperwork, etc, so instead of a full length post I'll embed the video of the new Linkin Park song. Strange sound to them, but interesting. I wonder what the rest of the album will be like.
Here's the video, hope you guys like it,
Thoughts?
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 10:55 PM 0 comments
Apartment Search in North Carolina
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Hey, nothing tech news related today, since I'm in North Carolina and I haven't been able to Digg or browse Engadget as much as I'd like too. I'm using the computer in teh business center, which has the usual high-speed and a printer. The funny thing is that even thought I'm on the road I'm still focused on my apartment hunt. I'm moving out in May and I've been hitting up Craigslist and other listings trying to find apartments, accepting calls on the road, etc.
Ugh alright back to Craigslist, emailing and IM's,
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 9:29 PM 0 comments
Labels: Random
Rainy day - Thoughts on the Blog
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
I know I've been kind of busy lately with the whirlwind that is my life, and sitting here in front of the computer on this gloomy day I've been thinking about the focus of this blog. Do you guys want more opinions on Technology, Internet, Gadgets, Video Games and etc or would you like more personal stuff involved?
I think I'll setup a poll on the side of the blog, see if people will vote that way. What you guys think? Any ideas? Post your thoughts
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 2:38 PM 0 comments
Midday roundup
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Just got in from work, and quickly went to my favorite quick news site Digg, and found 2 articles for you guys to enjoy. Not much going on in life or electronics, tech or the web so I'll talk about Video Games and Guns.
The first link is the annoucement that Sonic and Mario, mascots for the longtime rivals Nintendo and Sega, are now teaming up to compete in a sports game for the 2008 Olympic games. Wiifanboy.com has all the details but hey, it's a start, now let's see them go head to head in a fighting game.
The second link is for a program setup in Mexico where you trade your handgun for an Xbox360. Pretty interesting concept, getting guns out of the streets and more consoles out there. It's starting in Mexico City but will spread to other cities in Mexico. I like the idea, imagine if they did that in the US?
Alright more news later,
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 2:30 PM 0 comments
Labels: Microsoft, Nintendo, Random, Video Games
I'm soo tired
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Sorry about the sporatic updating over the last couple of days, life has been crazy, and I don't think it'll calm down until the semester is over for me. I haven't been talking much about things going on in my life on all three blogs but hopefully I'll get some time tomorrow night to set things straight.
In the mean time, I'll set you guys up with some nice reading about how FreeConference.com, the site that offers free conference calling from it's 712 area code in Iowa, is Sueing ATT for blocking access to the number. This is impacting me as I used to use Futurephone.com before the ATT ban shut it down, so that'll be interesting to see.
Also in other news, well it may not be news to some, but a reader on the Payperpost Boards linked me to an article on how 77% of the blogs on Blogpost.com are spam and how this is broken down by provider or host HERE. Nice article if you're serious blogger.
Alright more news later,
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 10:44 PM 1 comments
Pretty crazy pictures, furniture from weapons
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
I'm going to go a little off course today to a little gem I found on Digg, yes there's news there that people haven't seen that is pretty interesting. It's a link from the Freshome.com blog, and it shows pictures from Cambodia, a country torn by 30 years of civil war, but not just any pictures. The pictures featured here are furniture that are made out of old weapons, gun barrels, etc. Some very nice furniture and great ideas. Here's a pic of my favorite
You can find the rest of the pictures HERE.Pretty cool isn't it? I like this kind of thing, makes you think a bit. Alright there's my feel good message for the day.
Enjoy,
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 6:11 PM 0 comments
Robots taking over - Robotic Parking Garage
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Just browsing through the New York Times online and saw a slideshow of a completely automated parking garage. Wow you may say but that's pretty sweet how you can just leave your car on the platform, and it get stowed away like in i.Robot and other futuristic movies. Here's a pic
Pretty cool isn't it? Maybe it's just me, anyways enjoy the rest of the slideshow HERE
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 7:10 PM 1 comments
Holidays and Long Weekends
Monday, February 19, 2007
Hey guys, sorry for the missing couple of days, it's been a little rough since my friends come down to NYC for the weekends.
Not too much tech news I followed this weekend since I was busy. I did visit the Sony Store on Madison and 56th St and went to the Sony Technology Wonder Lab. It's great for kids but not the place for older people.
I'll catch back up to date on this holiday Monday, more to follow!
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 4:36 PM 0 comments
Another interesting site - Dating for Millionaires
Friday, February 02, 2007
Just relaxing on the laptop before the race this morning and I saw that now there's a site for dating millionaires. Millionaire Dating provides the chance for millionaires to find each other and date. I don't know how it works in the rich world, but hopefully if you've got millions of dollars you can find others with that amount of cash that you can date. Or maybe you don't have much time since you're too busy making those millions, which means that a services like the one from DateaMillionaire.com can help you out. Just nice to see something for everyone on the net.
Enjoy the random news,
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 11:29 AM 0 comments
Another race tomorrow!
Yep I have another race tomorrow so it's going to be a long day. I just wish I could get a friday or something to myself. I know it's boring but hey, I'm paid to run, so I have to run.
Do you guys ever feel like that? When you just wished you had a weekend to yourself?
Yea I gotta go to bed, but I got some nice coupons for you guys so I'm not leaving you guys with nothing,
Results tomorrow will be posted on my other blog, my Sports and Travel Blog that has a higher PR than this blog, even with it's 10 posts, lol.
Goodnight!
-Steve
Posted bySteve at 12:38 AM 0 comments
