Monthly Archives: March 2010

*Tip* Intel 4965agn and Windows 7 Installation Problems

Posted on March 17, 2010 by johndball

Trying to install the Intel 4965agn wireless card on your laptop running Windows 7 but Windows fails to show any wireless network after the install? Backup your settings and preferences in ZoneAlarm and AVG Anti Virus, uninstall both of these … Continue reading →

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Remap the Dell MR425 IR Remote to Winamp Commands

Posted on March 12, 2010 by johndball

Update: To remove the error messages simply remove the duplicate commands in Winamp. For example, if there are two “Previous Track” commands remove one of them. I recently purchased a Dell Infrared Remote (Dell Part Number: MR425) for my Inspiron … Continue reading →

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Smartphone-Controlled Linksys Door Opener

Posted on March 7, 2010 by johndball

This was tipped off to me by my friend Mischa at http://rossum.blogspot.com http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/linksys-router-turned-into-smartphone-controlled-doorman-video/

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BU-353 GPS Receiver and Inspiron 1525

Posted on March 5, 2010 by johndball

Before I go into my recent laptop upgrade, here are reviews of the BU-353 GPS receiver and Microsoft Streets and Trips, both of which I’m using on this laptop mod: http://www.laptopgpsworld.com/microsoft-streets-trips/2380-review-microsoft-streets-trips.html http://www.laptopgpsworld.com/laptop-gps-hardware/2599-globalsat-bu-353-usb-gps-receiver.html Now I’m going to jump right in: I … Continue reading →

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