illiniguy commented on Why I Still Use Windows Despite the Peer Pressure

"If you're truly happy about the customization and "under the hood" type stuff you can do in windows then why haven't you given linux a try?"

illiniguy commented on Remove Sticky Price Tags with Peanut Butter

"My old favorite was soaking the sticker in Windex before you remove it."

illiniguy commented on Comcast Blocks BitTorrent Traffic 24 Hours a Day

"Is there any sign that this is going to end or should I start looking for a new provider?"

illiniguy commented on Zune 2.5 Update Brings TV Shows, More Social Networking, Improved Software Features

"is it gapless playback in the software, or on the actual zune?"

illiniguy commented on Rocket-Powered Helicopter Pack is an Aerospace Masterpiece

"It strikes me that it would be difficult to get a continuous flow of fuel from the tanks to the ends of the blades while they are spinning."

illiniguy commented on TiVo Remote Control Over IP via Telnet

"@sandmanfvr: I'm willing to bet that was all done on a lan, and if you tried to telnet from outside to that address you would not get the results you expected..."

illiniguy commented on TiVo Remote Control Over IP via Telnet

"@hnkelley: if you are unsatisfied with the remote that comes with tivo, program your own, complete with all the macros and state dependent buttons you want"

illiniguy commented on Question of the Day: Leave Your Computer On Or Turn It Off?

"my laptop is on pretty much 24/7, I only shut if off occasionally, but the second monitor I'm using with it is usually off unless I'm on it..."

illiniguy commented on Exclusive Video: Psystar in the Wild

"@snitch29: no silly apple software doesn't have bugs"

illiniguy commented on Azoo Eco-Desk Puts a Self-Cleaning Aquarium in Your Desk

"@bosskev: actually viewing fish from overhead is pretty damn cool, especially if the water reaches the glass at the top, so that the view isn't wavy, its a great way to view corals and such too."