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1. Intel SSD Deal and Price Watch by JarrettV

   I'm in the market for an SSD but the prices are still sky high. I'd like to do a fresh install on my desktop machine and install Windows 7.  My current Vista install is running out space due to the WinSxs folder.  A new SSD would be a perfect reason for a reinstall and a nice speed boost.I've…

   Filed under: Computers
   Posted 1/30/2010 10:41:00 PM - CST

2. Output Large Result Sets to Excel 2007 from SSIS 2005 by JarrettV

   I was recently in a situation where I needed to output a large amount of data to an excel file.  This file is generated periodically and used by business analysts.  We are using SSIS 2005 and the BAs are using Office 2007.  Since the report would be bigger than 65,536 row limit of 2003 format, we…

   Filed under: SSIS
   Posted 1/26/2010 1:26:56 PM - CST

3. Getting Started with Android by JarrettV

   I've been following Android since it was released in late 2008.  I was excited because I knew the potential was limitless. One year later, both me and my wife got our first Android phones, the Verizon Motorola Droid.  It only took a year for Android to mature into greatness, but it still has a…

   Filed under: Android
   Posted 1/22/2010 12:12:01 AM - CST

4. Comparison of YUI Compressor for .Net to Microsoft Ajax Minifier by JarrettV

   Microsoft just released the Microsoft Ajax Minifier for minifying javascript files.  Since I've been using the Yahoo! UI Library: YUI Compressor for .Net to do this in AtomSite, I thought it would be great to compare the two to see which is best.  I'm mainly interested in the file size reduction…

   Filed under: jQuery, ASP.NET
   Posted 10/19/2009 11:57:04 PM - CST

5. Publish Photos with Live Photo Gallery to Picasa Online by JarrettV

   The following guide will assist you in posting your favorite photos online for you friends and family to enjoy.  It will also show you how to geotag those photos as to see where the photo was taken on the map.Step 1: Import Photos from CameraYou should already have Windows Live Photo Gallery…

   Posted 8/19/2009 11:35:08 AM - CST

6. Get Value of Checkbox using jQuery to Enable Button by JarrettV

   Reading the value of a checkbox in jQuery is not obvious.  You must use a special selector :checked and then check if the value is undefined. //checked var checked = $('input[type=checkbox]:checked').val() != undefined; //unchecked var unchecked = $('input[type=checkbox]:checked').val() ==…

   Filed under: jQuery
   Posted 7/14/2009 3:58:00 PM - CST

7. Tiny HTPC Movie and Hulu Box Part 5 Conclusion by JarrettV

   Case Parts Hardware Test Assembly Conclusion The two 50mm fans arrived and I put them into their new home.  To line them up in the back, I raised them up on a small piece of wood and…

   Filed under: Computers, HTPC
   Posted 6/27/2009 10:03:00 PM - CST

8. Tiny HTPC Movie and Hulu Box Part 4 Assembly by JarrettV

   Case Parts Hardware Test Assembly Conclusion I created the front from a scrap piece of black plexi-glass found at a local glass supplier: Eastern Shore Glass.  They cut it for me by…

   Filed under: Computers, HTPC
   Posted 6/23/2009 12:13:18 AM - CST

9. Jackson by JarrettV

   Jackson

   Posted 6/22/2009 11:21:00 PM - CST

10. Tiny HTPC Movie and Hulu Box Part 3 Hardware Test by JarrettV

    Case Parts Hardware Test Assembly Conclusion The parts arrived from Newegg and I put it together.  The Intel fan that came with the CPU was not very tall. The fan may have fit the…

    Filed under: Computers, HTPC
    Posted 6/14/2009 1:02:00 AM - CST