one click voodoo – convert dvds to xvid/divx/h.264

Out of all the tools I’ve recommended in this series of entries, Fairusewizard is probably the program that I couldn’t do without. It basically allows you to convert a physical DVD, or even a DVD image (.ISO/.IMG) into either XviD/DivX/H.264 formats. There are even some presets for conversions specific to devices, from Zunes to PS3s. [...]

…so what brand do you use? (mac users need not read.)

So you’re system’s up to date with the latest offerings from Windows – you now need an antivirus. And I have several trusted recommendations.
For a paid option, I recommend (and use) NOD32.  I opted for the vanilla antivirus solution – as opposed to their smart security suite that comes with a built-in firewall. My PC [...]

Daily Reformats and Reinstalls: "Vista, It’s Not You, It’s Me." (really)

It’s been a hectic couple of weeks for my PC. You see, I’m the sort of person who would reformat on a whim. Call me a serial formatter maybe? And recently I’ve noticed that reinstalling my system has become a procrastination tool of choice. I mean, I have all of my data backed up safely [...]