Subversion Cache Driving You Nuts?
NOTE: TortoiseSVN is a version control repository system. ** More Later **
Periodically, I’ve been having this problem where I can’t delete a file or folder due to it being “locked” without any valid reason. After using the extremely useful tool, UNLOCKER, I noticed that a process called “tsvncache.exe” was the culprit. Normally, you need this process to do its work ONLY on folders that contain documents that you wish to protect. Allowing this process to monitor your ENTIRE hard disk makes for more common file lock annoyances along with increased disk activity. I finally found the solution today by reading this article.
To fix this problem, right-click on your desktop, open the “TortoiseSVN” menu, and click the “Settings” item. In the settings window, expand the “Look and feel” item and select “Icon Overlays”. In the exclude box, exclude all your root hard disk paths by adding values such as “c:\*” (separated by line breaks). Then, override these exclusions by adding folder paths that you WANT to protect to the “Include” box (separated by line breaks). That’s it!
Filed under Software : Comments (0) : Jun 17th, 2008
The Anime Laws of Physics
Even if you are not a fan of Anime (I’m not one), you’ll get a kick out of this article. Check out the link below…
The Anime Laws of Physics@Everything2.com
Filed under Funny : Comments (0) : May 15th, 2008
Developer Tool of the Day
Reflector is one of the most useful (and FREE) tools in my development arsenal. Reflector is essentially a .NET assembly browser and decompiler. I primarily use it when I’m working with pre-compiled libraries in my projects and need to see what the library is doing. Lately, Ive been using it to learn how Microsoft ASP.NET web controls function at their lowest levels.
Plugin Support
Perhaps my favorite feature of Reflector is it’s plugin support. There are many useful and powerful plugins available that can diagram assemblies, create source code projects of assemblies, and much more. If you are a handy developer, you can even create plugins of your own.
Links
Reflector home page
Reflector plugins on Codeplex.com
Tags: developer, free, tool
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May 5th, 2008
A Must See Video For Cat Owners
If you’ve ever had (or currently have) cats, you have to see this video. It’s hilarious!
Filed under Funny : Comments (0) : Feb 20th, 2008
Seven Interesting Medical Myths - Explained
I read this very interesting article moments ago and realized that I had been fooled by more than one of these medical myths. A must read!
Filed under Uncategorized : Comments (0) : Jan 29th, 2008
Hilarious Homemade Pigeon Deterrent
I couldn’t stop myself from laughing out loud at work when I saw this video. It’s effective and (mostly) humane.
DIY: Homemade Pigeon Deterrent Keeps Flying Poop Machines Away - Gizmodo
Filed under Funny : Comments (0) : Sep 18th, 2007
My Latest Adventure - The Stock Market
After receiving the tax refund for (my car) and doing some gold old fashioned saving, I had some assets idling lazily in my checking account. Since my job’s focus is on stocks, I thought it would be fitting (and quite educational) to invest in some stocks.
I opened a free trading account with Zecco.com and started a small portfolio. Not being the type to take big risks, I started out with $2,500. In one week, I have already made a little over 1.6% in gains ($40 worth). I chose a slightly aggressive, but safe portfolio so I don’t have to constantly worry about it throughout the day. All of my picks were part of a list known as the “Dogs of the Dow” (more on that later). If all goes well, I’m looking to plop another $5,000 or so in a week or two. In the near future, I plan on writing a lot more on the subject of stock trading. Stay tuned!
My stock picks are as follows:
Pfizer: One of the big pharma companies. They’ve performed consistently for years and their dividend payout is very nice for their price ($0.50/month @ $24 per share). They have been my biggest gainer at 2.82%.
Verizon: I chose this stock for the same reason as Pfizer, though their stock price is a bit higher. Also, their FIOS marketing seems to be paying off. They are my 2nd best gain at 2.16%.
AT&T: They are a telecom giant with solid earnings and innovative ideas. I wasn’t as sure on this one, but have made a 1.82% gain so far.
Citigroup: My only loser so far. After the market crisis this past week, their stock price dropped to a level that made them under-priced for their performance. I bought some shares before their price had finished dropping, so am down %1.47 at the moment. This was a long term purchase and I am very confident in this investment.
Filed under Uncategorized : Comments (0) : Aug 22nd, 2007
Top Trusted Sources for Software Reviews
I heavily rely on software reviews and ratings when looking for useful applications to use. After reading this interesting article about software award scams, I realized that I need to do some research regarding where I can find TRUSTED reviews. The best sources for honest reviews can be found below. Let me know if you have any recommendations. If they check out, I’ll add them to this article.
They don’t actually rate the software themselves, but they provide a useful community rating system that allows members to rate and comment software. After checking the comments, rating, and number of downloads, you can get a good prediction of software quality.
A huge site full of shareware and freeware. This site was given positive reviews in the article mentioned above, though I haven’t used it much yet to confirm. It’s definitely worth a look.
This list is small right now, so check back periodically for updates…
Filed under Uncategorized : Comments (0) : Aug 17th, 2007
Can’t find an available Nintendo Wii?
If you’ve been trying to buy a Nintendo Wii, you’ve probably noticed that they are difficult to find due to their popularity. I’ve had more than a couple people ask me how I found mine, so I am posting my secret online.
The Nintendo Wii Tracker site keeps track of which online shops currently have a Wii in stock. Be careful of price markups however! If you want the base console with 1 game and controller, do NOT pay more than $250 (not including tax) for it. Avoid being gouged with shipping too (no more than $10 or so). Also, it is usually best to check for an available unit as early in the morning as possible. About 20 minutes after I bought my unit from ToysRUs (at 8am), the unit was listed as “out of stock”.
Good luck!
Filed under Wii : Comments (1) : Jul 24th, 2007
Talk about a big light bulb…
The sun outputs about 3.86 x 10^33 ergs/second or 386 billion billion megawatts. An average light bulb outputs about 60 watts…
Filed under Uncategorized : Comments (0) : Jul 19th, 2007