Oddball and I go way back. He and I ran in the same circles in high school, and we think we might have run into each other back then. We really started hanging out about 7 years ago when I moved back to Nashville and started getting involved with a local group of geeks. When… Read More »
…but the man sure does good work. I no longer have those God awful default headers rotating through. I also have a nifty logo! Always wanted a personal logo. Might drop by The Hacker Consortium in the next couple of weeks to get some time with their laser engraver and vinyl cutter. I think an… Read More »
Wait, what? So here’s the deal. From 1999 to 2003, I used to install desktop computers in cars as a hobby. In case you don’t remember, GPS systems back in 99 cost about $4,000. I was able to install a system that did GPS, DVD, wireless internet (at blazing 14.4k speed!), and this new fangled… Read More »
As you know, my wife and I drive older cars. About a year ago, I had to have several hundred dollars of work done on mine to fix a seriously bad misfire problem. Rough idle is one thing, running rough at 70mph is an entirely different matter. As it turned out, the ethanol blends I’d… Read More »
This was my process. Your mileage may vary. You can get this switch at Amazon. Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver T-20 torx bit Flashlight Optional: Belgian Malinois Step 1: Remove the three Phillips head screws from the bottom of the steering column cover. Step 2: Realize you can’t quite get to the last screw while… Read More »
As a huge proponent of driving sub-$5000 cars, I often get asked to help people pick inexpensive cars. I have been involved in probably 30 car purchases in the last 8 years, so I have a lot of experience. This reminds me of a quote: Good judgement comes from experience. Experience? Well, that comes from… Read More »
The other night I was on my way home from work and I saw a Volvo station wagon jump a curb at 40mph. The car pulled in to a parking lot and I followed to offer assistance. The driver was a 17 year old high school senior heading home after a Lacrosse match. He had… Read More »
I noticed your condescending “Global Warming…It’s Real” and “Don’t be a denier!” stickers. I also noticed that you were not carpooling, or riding the bus, or riding a bicycle, or walking to work. Or even driving a hybrid. Just wanted to point that out. Like the man says, I’ll believe it’s a crisis when the… Read More »
While watching Smallville… Me: Wow. They must really hate Jeep Cherokees on this show. That’s like the fourth one they’ve destroyed. Wife: It’s probably because they’re really cheap.
Just got my car insurance renewal in the mail. Despite my car going down in value, no tickets, and no accidents, premiums went up 18%. So, recommendations that aren’t State Farm, Progressive, or Travelers? I really, really hate shopping for insurance.