It seems like there IS a way to “clear” bad sectors from your hard drive so you can use tools like GParted and the like – but I use “clear” in a very loose sense here! First off, I MUST point out that I’m talking about file-system bad sectors. I’m NOT talking about physically damaged… Continue reading Bad Sectors? Low-Level Format
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Making ’em Like They Used To
Well, it’s been a little over a week now, and the verdict on the router-reset issue is: Linksys Wins! Since switching to the Linksys, I’ve had zero router resets and my Internet connection has been rock-solid. My Mozy online backup has been able to run each night without interruption, and during the day my work… Continue reading Making ’em Like They Used To
GParted, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
The trouble with using GParted to resize an NTFS partition that has supposedly “bad” sectors (and, finally, a solution!).
Popularity Contest
I know it’s a silly thing to do, but I sometimes like to look at the visitor stats for this website – as well as for the buns’ website and Amanda’s blog. Of course, sometimes these statistics are a bit depressing – but that’s neither here nor there. For “entertainment purposes,” here are some recent… Continue reading Popularity Contest
Skype, I Like Your Style
So, I started using Skype recently (for videoconferencing). It’s a good program, and I like it – though I do just use it for Skype-to-Skype calls with a few people. However, while browsing through the settings, I came across this little gem: The sample chat that Skype uses is an exchange from two characters in… Continue reading Skype, I Like Your Style