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24-Hour Comic Day- A Lego Comic!
A few years ago, I nearly killed myself by participating in the 2006 24-Hour Comic Challenge. The challenge is to make a complete 24-page comic, or 100-panel webcomic, in one 24 hour period. (Here is the result of my labors.) Around this same time, I met a fellow comicker named “Fesworks” on various comic forums [...]
Your Personal Information for the World to See!
Yes, that’s right. Your personal information may be out there for anyone to discover. And YOU put it there. Using your real name in forums, signing up for personal networking services (Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, etc.), advertising on Craigslist or eBay… While it may be uncomfortable at first, you get used to it. What’s the harm? [...]
Science Tattoos!
I am hardly a tattoo person, but if I ever did decide to get one, I would definitely consider a science-themed tattoo! Check out the Science Tattoo Emporium over at The Loom blog at Discover Magazine’s website. I have been enjoying going through the gallery and reading the stories behind people’s tattoos.
Free Antivirus Protection
You need protection when cruising down the information highway. That’s why most computers come pre-loaded with software to help protect you! But when the subscription to that software runs out, you have a choice to make: Do I pay to keep that subscription up to date? Do I keep going with software that is getting [...]
Mark Your USB and Power Cords by Device
I had about 3 years worth of family pictures and videos stored on an external drive. (These things are great for extra storage.) I found a power cord that fit the drive and connected it up and then connected it to the computer. Nothing. The power indicator light on the drive flickered, then wouldn’t come [...]