Derik DeLong

I write code and words.

Recent Posts

Pen Failures

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My HP Deskjet 5150 suddenly decided to stop printing the other day. It reported a “Pen Failure”. The little ink light on the front of the printer started bli...

Security Update 2005-008

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First, Security Update 2005-08 fixes the so-called Safari Image of Doom. Can we all move on now? Thanks.

.Mac Upgrade

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Apple bumped .Mac’s storage to 1 GB (1024 MB for those wondering if they’d correctly count). They also released Backup 3.

Red

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I’m both throroughly embarressed and relieved. The Mac Genius was able to fix my Powerbook.

Big Weekend

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Rather than post separate entries, I thought I’d explain why I haven’t been around with one.