Time Well Wasted: Font Capture

I was browsing lifehacker the other day and came across this little gem. Let me get this out of the way: I really don’t see a purpose to all this. With that said; who cares?! Font Capture is a nifty site that allows you to download a PDF template that amounts to a font drafting sheet, complete with drawing guidelines etc., that you then scan and upload back to the site, once you have drawn a representation of each letter in your own handwriting. What this ultimately amounts to, is a font based on your own personal handwriting. Free for your use. Give it a shot, and don’t be afraid to let me know what you would use it for in the comments.

Posted by on Aug 31, 2009 in Random, Technology | 0 comments

Attention Google: Where is my OS X Google Voice App?

First of all, lets get passed the ‘I knows.’ I know that GV is in Beta. I know they just re-released the service. I know they’ve been spending all their time on the Android/WM/iPhone apps. and last but not least I know how much credibility is given to someone who whines about free services, but… Where is my Google Voice application for desktop machine (Macs, Windows PCs, Linux)? Ohh never mind, you are being abused by the FCC today. My bad…

Posted by on Aug 21, 2009 in Technology | 0 comments

How to use your Mac as a wifi bridge for your Xbox 360.

… instead of paying $100 for Microsoft’s USB adapter. In this post you will learn how to use your Mac as a wifi bridge for your Xbox 360. You might consider doing this if your router is not in the same location as your Xbox 360. What you will need: Your Mac. Your Xbox 360. A crossover Ethernet cable. Open the Network Preferences pane from the System Preferences main window. Ensure that Airport is above Ethernet in the list of network connections on the left. If it is not, click the gear (or settings) icon beneath the network connections box and select ‘Set Service Order.’ Click on Airport and drag it above Ethernet. Click OK. Select the Ethernet connection from the left. From the drop down box labeled ‘Configure,’ select...

Posted by on Aug 10, 2009 in DIY, Technology | 0 comments

Growing up…

Growing up is more often about taking the instructions and helpful guidance you are given as a child and turning it into a set of standards on which you can base your own adult decisions, than simply obeying a command because you were instructed to do so.

Posted by on Aug 4, 2009 in Personal | 0 comments

Vanilla/Peach Homemade Ice Cream!

Yum! Mom and Dad brought a whole box of peaches home from Chelan. Of course, they all got ripe around the same time that I decided ice cream was a good idea. Overall it was delicious, the base was a little light, but I will have to experiment with that in depth, so here is a tentative recipe. Ingredients: Ice Cream Base (Standard Ben and Jerry’s Base#1) 2 – Large Eggs 3/4 Cup – Sugar 2 Cups – Heavy Cream 1 Cup – Milk Flavor: 2 – Ripe and delicious peaches! 1 TBSP – Sugar A few drops of vanilla extract. Whisk eggs together for 1 – 2 minutes in a medium bowl, until fluffy. Slowly beat in ice cream base sugar. Once all the sugar has been added continue to beat the mixture for about 1 minute. Mix in heavy cream and...

Posted by on Aug 3, 2009 in DIY, Food | 0 comments