Welcome
Welcome to the Byte Bin! Here you'll find technical articles, tutorials, blog, forum, software and script downloads. This site is mostly about anything to do with Windows, Linux, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and computer generated music. There's also a store where you can get T-Shirts and other clothing, mouse pads, mugs, stickers, calendars, you name it - all with a geek theme!
June 11, 2009 - Running Apps from a USB Drive
After my rather brief experiences with Cloud Computing, I found another interesting method of taking your data (and now your applications) with you. Check out my review of PortableApps. Computer on a rope, anyone? :)
June 4, 2009 - Cloud Computing
I've been keeping up with a blog about cloud computing and thought I'd write a little review
of my own experiences and thoughts on the subject:
Cloud Computing: Are We There Yet?
June 2, 2009 - Cleaning Up Your Windows Icons
Windows icons all over the place? Don't know where anything is in your Start Menu? Maybe you can't even find it in your QuickLaunch? Cleaning Up Your Windows Icons will show you how to clean everything up and organize things so they are just a click away!
March 13, 2009 - Privacy Policy Update
Due to a new type of cookie that Google is using for their ads, the Privacy Policy on this site has been updated.
February 9, 2009 - Forums Taken Down
I've taken down the forums. I haven't had any real new signups or activity other than spam signups. I've also been cutting back more on my personal stuff so I can concentrate more on work stuff and still have time for my own things. That's another reason the forums are gone.
January 24, 2009 - New Articles, One Updated
I've updated the Windows Vista Tips to include at the end how to change the startup screen, how to access blue folder icons and how to create a custom toolbar on the side of the desktop screen. I've also added more articles to the Tips, Tricks and Easter Eggs section in the Articles area.
January 22, 2009 - New Articles, Removal of Blog
I've added a few articles and things which are a summary of what was in my blog. I've taken down the blog though as I think it's easier to find articles and stuff on the site here. New articles are:
December 1, 2008 - Forum Updated with New Look and Features!
I've given the forum a complete overhaul so it looks like the rest of the site. I've added more smileys, topic icons, avatars, and a quick-reply thing at the bottom when replying to posts. Next I have to update the blog to look basically the same.
November 28, 2008 - Freshened Up The Site
I did some minor things, changing the ads around, fixing up the search box, and now the bookmarking in the articles and tutorials will work. Did some behind-the-scenes code changing so the site works better.
November 17, 2008 - New Forum!
Check out the new Technology Forum!
August 18, 2008 - Virtual MIDI Keyboard Tutorial
I just got Mixcraft 4 and figured out how to get a Virtual MIDI keyboard working in Windows Vista. Check out my new tutorial: Virtual MIDI Keyboard and Mixcraft 4 Setup in Windows Vista This tutorial was updated the same day. I found you do not need the MIDI-OX yoke for this to work.
