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Tool pouch that can be attached to a larger pack or bag

2009-06-16T00:28:00.000-07:00

Tool pouch that can be attached to a larger pack or bag

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Free website ideas

2008-10-17T23:57:00.000-07:00

"I'd like to have an actual website. Didn't know you could have free ones. Can you point me in the right direction please?"

I would suggest either Wordpress or Blogger. They offer free hosting and their blog formats can look almost any way you might want them to while remaining easy to use.

They both offer many features
Both can have a URL (domain name) pointed at them too so they look just like any other website to visitors

If I had to suggest one, I'd go with Blogger, it's owned by google, there are lots of features and it's easy to add google advertising if you do want to try to make a few $$ with it

If you need more help let me know, but I suspect if you figured out You Tube these will be easy for you

Good luck

USB Stick for Emergency Information

2008-10-08T05:08:00.000-07:00

I wanted a USB memory drive for emergency information and photos but when I looked around I could only find one made specifically for this use and it was nothing special for its high price tag. I decided to make my own and when I saw this red unit with the cap and body designed with a substantial loop for a lanyard (550 cord loop) I figured I could use this one. A bonus is this USB drive ended up costing less than $6 (because we ordered a few things at the same time to cut down on the shipping cost). It was designed for kids so I did need to modify it a bit to remove the logo aimed at kids, this left me with a solid red, sturdy USB drive with a cap for the plug that ca not be lost because it attaches to the loop of cord I added to make it easier to stow the drive in a bag or in the car

Why have an emergency memory stick?

I am a member of an interesting message board / forum that focuses on tools and gadgets people carry every day (EDC forum) and a few threads are about USB memory sticks. After reading a few of these threads and getting other people's opinions on the subject I decided to set up a dedicated USB stick for emergency information.

I did not label the stick, although that would be easy to do. I anticipate keeping this around for my refrence, not as a medical alert item for first responders since I have no critical allergies, etc.

This USB memory stick will contain things like, photo scans of my drivers license, insurance, vehicle registration and other important documents. These copies may not be legal to use as ID, but might be useful if I ever loose my wallet. I will also keep photos of my dog, and his ID chip information. Photos of my truck, licence plate, insurance etc may also prove useful if it is stolen. If I had kids I might put recent photos, fingerprints etc. Of course I will keep a copy of my medical history on there as well. Contact phone numbers and addresses are also going in here. It is a 1 gig memory stick, so it can easily hold all of this and a lot more. I will encrypt and password protect the information in case it is ever stolen. There will also be room for some micro versions of popular software in case I need to use access the information on a crude or damaged computer.

I will cover the software in another review on this emergency USB drive project

It arrived in a static charge elimination bag (which might be a good way to store it in the bag where it will live too..) The USB memory stick is marketed to kids so it has some kind of logo painted (screened) on the front, and some kind of FCC info on the back. THe stick is small, but not the smallest USB stick around, the feature I like best is the large sturdy loops at each end for a lanyard

I'm glad I looked at three or four wipes, because the logo was completely gone already, it's residue is a stain on the paper towel

But after a while I re-tied it in this way, which I like much more. The bag I use has a small clip sewn on that is designed to keep keys? or something near the pens, etc I will clip that to this lanyard then push the USB drive into one of the larger pen slots to keep it stowed but available. Now that I know these work well and are easy to modify and cost less than $6, I will buy a few more, one for the truck and a few for gifts.

http://www.tucsoncomputerrepair.com/Articles.php?action=detail&g=content1223370054&pid=1246

SAF Sues Library System Over Internet Censorship of Gun Websites

2008-09-23T09:04:00.000-07:00

The Second Amendment Foundation and three Washington State residents have filed a federal lawsuit against a north-central Washington regional library system for denying them access to websites that include information on firearms and publications dealing with guns.

Read the release announcing the lawsuit in the "Press Releases" section below.

Click the links below to read the lawsuit filings. Requires the no-cost Adobe Acrobat Reader™ or other pdf viewer software.

Complaint (pdf)(93 KB)http://www.saf.org/

http://www.saf.org/

Microsoft Word can count the words in your document for you

2008-09-17T11:57:00.001-07:00

If you need to know how many words are in your document, Microsoft Word can count them for you. Word can also tell you how many pages, paragraphs, and lines are in your document, as well as the number of characters, either including or not including spaces.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HP030824901033.aspx

eMail Post

2008-09-12T22:59:00.001-07:00

Here is another way to post from an e-mail client

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Those who adapt control the future

New Tucson Blogs

2008-09-12T22:34:00.000-07:00

Really enjoying this blog system. Wish I would have found it sooner

Here are the blogs we have set up on the various topics we enjoy most...

New Tucson Blogs

We started a few blogs to help keep up to date info about our network, post reviews and local events, and let visitors respond to new posts. We hope you enjoy this new approch to getting good information out about Tucson, AZ

Arizona Wildlife Blog	Arizona Driving Blog

ArizonaWildlife.blogspot.com	ArizonaDriving.blogspot.com
Home & Garden Blog	Tucson Hobby Blog

TucsonCustomHome.blogspot.com	TucsonHobby.blogspot.com
Computer Blog	AZ Outdoors Blog

Free-PC-Help.blogspot.com	AZoutdoorsNet.blogspot.com
Arizona Fishing Blog	Gun Websites Blog

FishinAZ.blogspot.com	GunWebsites.blogspot.com
SouthWest Business Blog	Tucson Entertainment Blog

SouthwesternBusiness.blogspot.com	TucsonNightly.blogspot.com

2008-09-12T17:04:00.001-07:00

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Arizona Computer Blog

2008-09-12T16:21:00.001-07:00

Our new computer blog

Watch for projects, How To, reviews, photos, news and our ramblings on computer issues

Ham Radio Introduction

2008-09-10T22:40:00.001-07:00

Ham Radio Introduction
Posted By: Crescent Security
Posted: Wed Aug 13 2008
Amateur Radio is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Communications Act of 1934. It is also su ...Click Here for full article

Power Mac G4 Cube

2008-09-10T22:39:00.001-07:00

Power Mac G4 Cube
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Sun Aug 10 2008
Power Mac G4 Cube is a very compact Macintosh desktop computer from Apple. It was sold in 2000 and 2001. 8 in x 8 in x 8 in c ...Click Here for full article

Power Mac G4

2008-09-10T22:38:00.001-07:00

Power Mac G4
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Sat Aug 9 2008
Power Mac G4 was manufactured by Apple between 1999 and 2004. It uses a Power PC G4 microprocessor (PPC74xx). The Mac G4 used ...Click Here for full article

Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman Cell Phone

2008-09-10T22:37:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman Cell Phone
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Sat Jul 26 2008
With a resolution of 2 megapixels, this Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman Cell Phone in urban gray will give you better pictures th ...Click Here for full article

AZ13 Consulting Digital Editing Services

2008-09-10T22:36:00.000-07:00

AZ13 Consulting Digital Editing Services
Posted By: Pete
Posted: Sun Jun 22 2008
We offer a full range of digital image editing services. From removing items from photographs to adjusting color, size and co ...Click Here for full article

School Auction in Tucson, Arizona

2008-09-10T22:35:00.000-07:00

School Auction in Tucson, Arizona
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Mon May 26 2008
Many people know about School Auctions as a source of cheap computers, office supplies, furniture, tools, science equipment a ...Click Here for full article

Bagel Sandwich Container made from a Bulk CD Case

2008-09-10T22:34:00.003-07:00

Bagel Sandwich Container made from a Bulk CD Case
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
Reuse those 25 CD or DVD spindles when the media is used instead of throwing it away. These locking spool containers work gre ...Click Here for full article

CD - DVD Scratch Repair

2008-09-10T22:34:00.001-07:00

CD - DVD Scratch Repair
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
Got scratches on a CD, CD ROM or DVD? We do, so we tried a trick, using toothpaste. They only toothpaste around was the gel t ...Click Here for full article

PowerShot SD450 Digital ELPH

2008-09-10T22:33:00.000-07:00

PowerShot SD450 Digital ELPH
Posted By: JiveOne
Posted: Sun Mar 23 2008
A 5.0 Megapixel CCD, Canon optical zoom and a new 2.5 inch LCD screen. ...Click Here for full article

Website Banners by AZ13 Consulting

2008-09-10T22:32:00.003-07:00

Website Banners by AZ13 Consulting
Posted By: Pete
Posted: Sun Jan 6 2008
Here are a selection of 120 x 140 pixel banners designed and built by AZ13.com Consulting in Tucson AZ. We use these banners ...Click Here for full article

Tucson Websites

2008-09-10T22:32:00.001-07:00

Tucson Websites
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Tue Nov 27 2007
Tucson Websites.com is an internet website community
Our network provides recreation, hobby, entertainment
and ...Click Here for full article

How Our Internet Promotion Works

2008-09-10T22:30:00.000-07:00

How Our Internet Promotion Works
Posted By: Pete
Posted: Sat Aug 25 2007
Tucson Websites.com is an internet website community
Our network provides recreation, hobby, entertainment and educati ...Click Here for full article

Do it yourself DVD burner into a Super Bright Pointer

2008-09-10T22:29:00.000-07:00

Do it yourself DVD burner into a Super Bright Pointer
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Wed Aug 22 2007
So I read about this on the internet, and tried it myself. I had some dead DVD drives and an old Mag Light I was ready to bui ...Click Here for full article

Kodak C743 Digital Camera Review

2008-09-10T22:28:00.000-07:00

Kodak C743 Digital Camera Review
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Wed Aug 22 2007
This is another good digital camera by Kodak. It's a compact 7.1 megapixel which produces very high quality pictures. Kodak ...Click Here for full article

Computer upgrade Feb 2007

2008-09-10T22:27:00.002-07:00

Computer upgrade Feb 2007
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Fri Mar 2 2007
We are A+ certified computer pros, so we decided to build these computers ourselves. Not that you need to be certified, as lo ...Click Here for full article

The Startup Group & MSCONFIG

2008-09-10T22:27:00.001-07:00

The Startup Group & MSCONFIG
Posted By: Pete
Posted: Wed Jan 31 2007 3: 15 pm
Old info but good info, and the basics still apply. Don't cut cornors fix things correctly ...Click Here for full article

How 2 Build a PC - Photos

2008-09-10T22:26:00.002-07:00

How 2 Build a PC - Photos
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Wed Jan 31 2007 2: 04 pm
Photos from building a new computer ...Click Here for full article

How to Build a Computer

2008-09-10T22:26:00.001-07:00

How to Build a Computer
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Wed Jan 31 2007 1: 58 pm
Tihis is an older article but th ebasics still apply. Don't use these parts anymore though, there are much newer ones out the ...Click Here for full article

Cropping and Resizing an Image on your Computer

2008-09-10T22:24:00.000-07:00

Cropping and Resizing an Image on your Computer
Posted By: Pete
Posted: Wed Jan 31 2007 1: 23 pm
How to use a few common programs on most everyones computer to make your images smaller (resize) and how to remove the extra ...Click Here for full article