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GeoCities Closing After 14 Years

October 27, 2009

For what seems like a lifetime on the Internet, free web hosting provider GeoCities is closing its doors after a long 14-year affair with providing individuals with their own corner of cyberspace. From guest books to flashy scrolling text, GeoCities was one of the most popular hosting providers in its heyday.
A decade after its acquisition [...]

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Push Button, Receive Bacon

July 25, 2009

Over the decade or more I’ve been using the Internet, I have seen a lot of “Internet phenomenons” come and go. There was the dancing baby, All Your Base, the “O RLY?” owl and a slue of others that just go to show the power of the Internet and how it can take a senseless [...]

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Conning You With The “OS Look”

July 12, 2009

Every now and then my Internet surfing journey takes me to an advertisement that mimics an Operating System error message or window. Too bad these fly-by-night anti-virus companies aren’t keeping up with times and they certainly aren’t using JavaScript to detect which Operating System you’re using. Check out the screenshot below and tell me if [...]

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Do You Care About iTunes DRM?

July 10, 2009

Back in the days of Windows 95 and “MMX” technology, you could purchase music from your favorite store that came on a disc (or tape). These mediums allowed you to play them in just about any device. From Sony to RCA, you could enjoy your music anywhere. It was, after all, your music. Play it [...]

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Another Personal Blog

July 10, 2009

So, after reconstructing my Mac-related blog / personal blog into a strictly Mac forum, I’ve decided to put up another personal blog on methamp.com. This is the first blog that has appeared here since the late 90’s and early 00’s. Hopefully I will gain the same popularity through my witty posts and extensive network of friends.

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Starbucks Customers Better Than You?

April 28, 2009

When it comes to coffee, I love it. Not just for the caffeine but for the taste. I love coffee so much I drink a ton of it whenever I can — I even enjoy coffee-flavored items such as ice cream, candy, and alcoholic beverages. Needless to say I’m also a big fan of the [...]

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OS Themes Are Really Pointless

March 16, 2009

I remember “back in the day” when Windows 98 was Special Edition, you could create an amazing theme with just a handful of colors and a neat wallpaper image. And it was cool to have a customized computer. Fast forward 10 years and the Internet is overrun with idiots who spend their time trying to [...]

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Saving Money On Gas

December 31, 2007

I know who you are. You wait in line with 10 other cars at a gas station to get the lowest possible price per gallon. Let’s face it, gas is really expensive here in the United States, but why wait in line for 10-15 minutes to save 5 cents? The extra time your car has [...]