Category Archives: Geek

“We’ve arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology.” –Carl Sagan

802.11n

Posted on 3 October 2012 by matthannan

Sept 27:
Today I think I will look at WTF I am doing wrong with my new wireless router. I know that wireless was not a buying point, but now that I have it, I want it rocking at the 300Mbps advertised.… Read the rest

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802.11n

Posted on 3 October 2012 by matthannan

I recently (Sept 26) replaced the failed router in the attic with a new Cisco/Linksys EA2700. Wireless was not the main selling point on this router. If it were, I would have done more research. I needed a wired router replacement ASAP to replace a dead unit, but good freaking luck finding a wired-only router these days.… Read the rest

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Win7 on the eeePC 901

Posted on 13 June 2012 by matthannan

I figured out that I want to have a touchscreen computer in the garage. I am spending more time out there with the warm weather and figured “Hey! Why the eff not?”
So, up into The Closet in my office with me to dig out the touchscreen LCD.… Read the rest

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Hello world!

Posted on 9 March 2012 by matthannan

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

Moving from NycNyne.net to MattHannan.net. Think of it as a rebranding. 😉… Read the rest

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iPhone!!!

Posted on 1 December 2011 by matthannan
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Focus Follows Mouse

Posted on 26 January 2011 by matthannan

This is a solution that has been bugging me ever since I set up my dual monitors at work. The default behavior of Windows XP is to NOT have the focus follow the mouse, which results in lots and lots of wasted clicks (time) just in switching focus between applications.… Read the rest

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Spammers take Christmas off?

Posted on 1 January 2011 by matthannan

No spam on Dec 25

Looks like they get Boxing Day off, as well!… Read the rest

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Cool Notepad Trick – Hirlpoo West – Site Home – MSDN Blogs

Posted on 10 December 2010 by matthannan

Cool Notepad Trick – Hirlpoo West – Site Home – MSDN Blogs.

Pretty cool! Never knew about this. Might be useful for something.… Read the rest

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Cloud Communications – Google to Test Demand for Cloud Computing By End of Year

Posted on 29 November 2010 by matthannan

Cloud Communications – Google to Test Demand for Cloud Computing By End of Year.

Been a long time since I posted anything on this front. Quite honestly, it has been a long time since there was anything interesting to say about it!… Read the rest

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How to Boost Your BitTorrent Speed and Privacy

Posted on 25 November 2010 by matthannan

Note that for best results, you’ll want to make sure your router is UPnP capable and has UPnP enabled. Most routers are UPnP ready, but if you find that you’re having trouble, you may need to look at your router’s manual and settings page to enable its use.… Read the rest

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