This shows an easy way to convert a file in itunes to mp3 format so it can be used in programs like Audacity (usually in the format of AAC or m4a, but it should work for any file that is in iTunes, in this case on a mac) Open iTunes and locate the m4a or […]
Set default programs and change file associations to open in mac os x
How to set the default program for a file type and change the file associations in Mac OS X 1. Right click the file you want to change the associations/default program for 2. Click “Get Info” 3. Click the dropdown for the “Open With” section 4. Select the program you want to be associated with […]
Cables To Go 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub and iPhone and No Power Fix
Cables To Go 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub (LTK152048102056X) My cables to go hub recently started acting up with some of the USB ports having no power, my iPhone not charging, scanner only scanning a page and a half before showing an error. Â All these problems were remedied by unplugging them from the cables to […]
Setup HP Laser jet 1018 on Mac Sonoma and Big Sur
MacOS Sonoma 14.3.1 I recently upgraded to an M1 Macbook Pro and the HP LaserJet 1018 is still working. I used a simlar process as detailed in the steps below for Big Sur 11.6, but for step 5 I used this HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update dmg from Apple’s website. The dmg from HP’s website may […]
Chase Sapphire Credit Card
I just had to write today about my excellent experience thus far with the Chase Sapphire credit card customer service. Â This is the second time I have been throughly impressed with their ability to quickly handle my call and questions. Â My first experience regarded combining chase credit cards. Â With bank mergers, take overs and collapses […]
Ikiru Japanese Restaurant Liberty Station San Diego
Ikiru Japanese Restaurant 2850 Womble Rd. #105 Liberty Station Marketplace My original goal was to find Tender Greens restaurant at The Liberty Station shopping center but I found them closed until the 4th of January. So next door I stumbled upon the Ikiru Japanese Restaurant. I ordered the tempura udon and avacado cucumber Sushi roll […]
Avatar The Movie
Saw avatar tonight. It impressed me more than I expected. Despite the huge crowds and big line up to go into the theater, I managed to get a good seat. Here I am in the fancy 3D glasses. The use of 3D in the movie was subtle and really enhanced it rather than making a […]
H1N1 Influenza Flu Mist Vaccine in San Diego
The H1N1 flu shot became available to the general public and while I usually don’t get the annual flu shot, I decided this virus warranted the extra precaution as I was in the prime age group for it to cause problems. I weighed the possiblity of getting Guillain-Barre Syndrome and found that the chances were […]
Surfing at Osprey and Sunset at the Office
After a great lunch at OB Noodle House we stopped by Osprey Street and the surf was up. Aaron and I decided to surf and headed back to the office for the boards. Â This being my first surf session in San Diego, I jumped at the opportunity. Â By the time we got back from picking […]
OB Noodle House in Ocean Beach San Diego
With the weather cloudy and cool some good soup sounded good and I missed the great Vietnamese soups of Oki Doki Costa Mesa in Orange County, so in search of a San Diego twin I tried out OB Noodle House in Ocean Beach, San Diego. Inside the OB Noodle House had a mix of a […]