Author Archives: Kip

iDevices (iPad, iPhone, iPod) not showing up in wi-fi sync in iTunes — FIX

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Kip

Okay, I ran into this problem a couple of times, so I’m posting the solution — because it’s really easy. Here’s the problem: Despite having all your iDevices set to sync wirelessly with iTunes, they don’t show up in iTunes … Continue reading →

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VLC — the best media player for Windows (or any computer)

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Kip

Okay, I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this, but I stopped using Windows Media Player a loooonnng time ago. I switched over to something called VLC — VideoLAN Player. The C comes from “client”, but since it’s no longer … Continue reading →

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Quick Review of Dead Island DLC: Ryder White

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Kip

Let me sum this up quickly: Do not buy the Dead Island DLC Ryder White. Come on, guys, this is not how you do DLC. Ryder White is supposed to show us the events of Dead Island from the viewpoint … Continue reading →

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iOS 5/5.0.1 jailbreak for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 (A5 devices) is HERE — instructions, link, and tips

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Kip

Okay, here we go. Greenpois0n has released a jailbreak for A5 devices. Currently it’s only available for the Mac, but a Windows version is “coming soon” (sorry to disappoint those of you without a Mac — just have some patience). … Continue reading →

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iPhone 4S Jailbreak SCAM ALERT REDUX

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Kip

Hey all, I’m just here to let you know, once again, that there is still no jailbreak for the iPhone 4S or iPad 2. The latest scam I saw today really annoyed me, because it’s trying to take the limera1n/blackra1n … Continue reading →

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On the aesthetics of my blog…

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Kip

Just thought I’d take a moment here to explain why I keep my blog with a functional but minimalist layout. You know, the old default WordPress theme, etc. It’s just that I’m a firm believer in content on a website. After … Continue reading →

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The “3 Holes” Joke

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Kip

Ah, time for dirty jokes again. This one comes courtesy of hearing the punchline in a RiffTrax short… A guy’s car breaks down in the middle of town, and he looks for a hotel to stay in while he waits … Continue reading →

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Castro’s Death Probably E-mail Virus Hoax…

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Kip

There are currently rumblings on Twitter that Fidel Castro has died — go to http://hashtags.org/castro to see them — however it is also believed this may be a hoax to spread a virus via email. So if you get an … Continue reading →

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Quick Roundup of last November’s game deluge

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Kip

Okay, guys, I kinda let the blog languish for awhile and never got around to reviewing any of the awesome games that came raining down on us around November. So I’m going to quickly rank the ones I’ve played, in … Continue reading →

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Cleaning your e-cig atomizer (Joye 510, 510-T, eGo, and eGo-T)

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Kip

Recently I’ve been going through old atomizers, trying to clean them so they work again. The first thing I tried was what the manufacturer recommends: holding it under extremely hot water for a good while, then leaving it out to … Continue reading →

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