Nexus 7 with floppy drive for retro-gaming

Using the StickMount app available on the Play store, which allows users to mount/dismount mass storage devices, he was able to connect the ASUS-made tab to a USB hub and hook it up to a keyboard, mouse and, most amusingly of all, a floppy drive — to play Ultima on DOSbox, of course. via ULTIMAteContinue reading “Nexus 7 with floppy drive for retro-gaming”

HOWTO: Setting up a local Apache environment to host multiple independent websites

NOTE: As a best practice, always make a backup copy of your configuration files before attempting to modify them. SUMMARY: These instructions describe the steps needed to get install an Apache web server and configure it to server multiple independent websites using virtual host configurations. Where appropriate I’ve tried to include paths formatted both forContinue reading “HOWTO: Setting up a local Apache environment to host multiple independent websites”

Apple iCrane

For when you just absolutely have to have those glass ceilings on your new flagship store, there’s no substitute for the Apple iCrane. Apple’s Third Street Promenade store is moving to new digs south of Santa Monica Boulevard. It makes sense for them to want to be closer to the new Santa Monica Place mall,Continue reading “Apple iCrane”