technofile by al fasoldt
Columns and commentaries in a life-long dance with technology
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Alphabetical table of contents, with subjects and dates
- $25 NAT32 can give Internet access to your network (and to other PCs and Macs) through one PC Computers, Internet, 1999
- 2 free ways to improve video and audio audio and video, 1992
- 2 outstanding Net programs Internet, 1997
- 3-inch mini-CDs audio, 1991
- 4-channel sound done right—and expensively audio, 1993
- 5 great new freeware and shareware programs Computers, Internet, 1998
- 5 myths about the Internet Internet, 1997
- 10 myths about Windows, and why they're false Computers, Internet, 1998
- 10 ways to improve your audio without spending money audio, 1993
- 16 rpm: My speed contest takes a spin audio, 1991
- 100-mpg Cadillac? I'm still waiting essays, 1984
- A CD that cleans up after itself audio, 1994
- A Christmas in Vietnam essays, 1986
- A fond farewell to open-reel tape audio, 1986
- A funny thing happened on the way to the browser Internet, 1996
- A little limelight home electronics, 1994
- A little one shall lead the way essays, 1992
- A merger made in molasses computers, 1991
- A new Mac, and yet another new operating system: Do they matter? computers, 1998
- A no-mouse, no-effort way of working with dialog boxes computers, 1998
- A no-nonsense guide to the way the Internet works, Part 1 computers, Internet, 1999
- A no-nonsense guide to the way the Internet works, Part 2 computers, Internet, 1999
- A real fix for the problems of Windows 3.1 computers, 1997
- A saga of Internet disservice providers Internet, 1998
- A sound idea: MPEG Layer 3 keeps improving audio and computers, 1998
- A technological turning point in Tandy recordable CD audio, video and computers, 1988
- A time bomb in your compact disc? audio and computers, 1991
- A Web cam in Russia, and some character assassination Internet, 1997
- Accurate sound without being true-to-life audio, 1995
- ADC amp brings back memories of its phono titan audio, 1988
- Adjusting your computer monitor, part 1 computers, 1997
- Adjusting your computer monitor, part 2 computers, 1997
- Al Fasoldt's Internet setup Internet, 1997
- Alex Bell should take a bow essays, 1994
- All the math you can do on two fingers audio, 1994
- All you have to do is believe essays, 1995
- AltaVista search program for your own PC Internet, 1997
- Amiga fans speak out computers, 1994
- Another Windows 95 secret: DMA for hard drives computers, 1998
- AOL freebies, unkind remarks and a question of ethics computers, 1993
- Apple finally brings down the prices of Macs computers, 1990
- As new digital tape formats shape up, analog keeps its lead audio, 1991
- At last, cable Internet service for the Syracuse area Internet, 1998
- Atari ST: Secrets of NeoDesk 4 computers, 1995
- Audio tweaks that pinch your wallet, and maybe your pride audio, 1991
- Auto-update programs computers, 1997
- Backing up is hard to do computers, 1995-'96
- Banned in Boston, and everywhere else Internet, 1990
- Batch file project: A batch-file menu for deleting all files in a folder computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that clears file attributes for one or more files computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that creates and moves into a folder in with one command computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that creates batch files computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that delays action for a specified time computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that displays a wide directory computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that easily edits and backs up CONFIG.SYS computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that edits and backs up Windows INI files computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that edits the Windows 95 MSDOS.SYS file computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that exits DOS windows with a single keystroke computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that opens texts in a Windows editor computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that shows memory use computers, 1997
- Batch file project: A batch file that shuts down Windows 95 immediately computers, 1997
- Batch file project: Deleting the TEMP folder at each bootup computers, 1998
- Batch file project: Sparing current files and folders while deleting contents of the TEMP folder computers, 1998
- Best way to handle ZIPs computers, 1996
- Big-screen PCs have even bigger drawbacks video, 1997
- Browser address-line tricks, and a free Bookmark converterInternet, 1998
- Browser tips 1: View the source code when things don't work right Internet, 1997
- Browser tips 2: Internet Explorer secrets Internet, 1997
- Busting Bach with Don Dorsey audio, 1988
- Can animals talk? essays, 1991
- Can computers really think? computers, 1997
- Can your computer handle high-speed cable access? Internet, computers, 1998
- Can your computer hurt you? computers, 1990, 1992
- Cancer Society chain-letter hoax Internet, 1997
- CD recorders, Part 1: Why they're such cheap backup devices computers, 1998
- CD recorders, Part 2: 3 ways to ensure good results computers, 1998
- CDs for testing electronic components audio, 1989
- CDs that are ideal for testing speakers audio, 1989
- CD-R follies, or why humility is a virtue computers, 1998
- Cellular gadget keeps tabs on where you are in emergency calls home electronics, 1997
- Cheapskate's guide to bargain PCs computers, 1998
- Cheapskate's guide to software for bargain PCs computers, 1998
- Christmas, 1963: The angel on the radio essays, 1997
- Connectix QuickCam computers, 1996
- Control window placement and size with WinSize computers, 1998
- Cookie Pal lets you control Web cookies Internet, computers, 1999
- Coping with the real problem with Windows computers, 1998
- Craig Dory and the magic of audiophile sound audio, 1994
- Crazed women and the glory of good sound audio, 1991
- Customize the way your e-mail works Internet, computers, 1998
- DAT arrives late, facing new competition audio, 1990
- dbx 700: Best recording device you can buy audio, 1986
- dbx CD player with built-in compression and expansion audio, 1986
- dbx Soundfield 100 speakers audio, 1987
- dbx Soundfield 1A speakers audio, 1986
- Dealing with Windows' annoyances, Part 1 computers, 1998
- Dealing with Windows' annoyances, Part 2 computers, 1998
- Debunking hi-fi audio, 1993
- Denon CD worth hearing again and again audio, 1995
- Dick Tracy's dreams essays, 1988
- Digita: Best PIM money can't buy computers, 1997
- Digital Librarian: The best site I've ever seen Internet, 1997
- Digital sound is just a numbers game audio, 1987
- Digital, smidgetal: Why it doesn't really matter audio, 1994
- Direct-to-disc CD: Best recording ever made? audio, 1994
- Disc camera just couldn't make it essays, 1988
- Do expensive CD players really sound better? audio, 1988
- Does a personal word processor make sense? essays, 1988
- Does more money buy more sound in CD players? audio, 1987
- Does your skateboard pick up Channel 13? essays, 1993
- Dolby B and C adjustments audio, 1987
- Dolby SR and the secret of good analog sound audio, 1987
- Dolby SR, analog sound, and why digital isn't necessarily better audio, 1990
- Don't expect your Internet Service Provider to be a mini-AOL Internet, computers, 1998
- Don't let the Road Runner installer take away your choice of software Internet, computers, 1998
- DVD: At last, video lives up to its potential audio, video and computers, 1999
- DVD: On a PC, the video quality is stunning audio, video and computers, 1999
- DVD recorders are a long way off audio, video and computers, 1997
- DVD is coming! Here's what to expect audio, video and computers, 1997
- E-mail attachments made simple, Part 1 Internet, 1998
- E-mail attachments made simple, Part 2 Internet, 1998
- E-mail tips and tricks you won't find elsewhere Internet, 1998
- Early S-VHS camcorder is outstanding video, 1989
- Equalizing old recordings to give them new life audio, 1987
- Even a klutz knows when to salute Big Blue computers, 1997
- Expensive video tapes aren't worth the extra cost video, 1990
- Extra warranties 1: A waste of money essays, 1991
- Extra warranties 2: An even bigger waste of money essays, 1992
- Extra-long-playing records, my grandmother and Ted Nakamichi essays, 1991
- Facts and fallacies about video and videotape video, 1991
- FastNet99 will speed up your Web browsing, and it's free computers, Internet, 1999
- FastNet99 prompted a lot of questions, and here are some of the answers computers, Internet, 1999
- Father of the bride, without a camcorder in sight essays, 1990
- Fats Waller music direct to CD audio, 1987
- Fighting the good fight against the techno-cafeteria essays, 1987
- Files and folders do NOT belong on your desktop Internet, computers, 1998
- Find the name of the game, ASAP essays, 1988
- Fine Print driver saves paper and ink computers, 1997
- First-time buyer's guide to Internet access Internet, 1997
- First audio CD recorder costs $20,000 audio, 1991
- First recordable CD device announced audio and computers, 1988
- First test of a DAT recorder audio, 1987
- Fix-It 99 from Mijenix lives up to its name computers, 1999
- Flashback: Computer poetry from 1985 essays, 1985
- Flashback: Computer pricing, 1987 essays, 1987
- Flashback: The PC revolution, 1985 essays, 1985
- Flat-panel monitors have more growing up to do computers, 1998
- Folk tales and myths about Windows 95 computers, 1997
- For sightless audiophiles, Yamaha cassette deck takes first place audio, 1985
- Four ways to get on AOL despite the crush Internet, 1997
- Freeware, Part 1: ClipCache extends the clipboard Internet, computers, 1998
- Freeware, Part 2: Where to find files on the Web Internet, computers, 1998
- Free replacement for Windows File Manager computers, 1998
- Generating low-bass notes in my headphones—and in my head audio, 1988
- Get it while you can: AltaVista Personal for your own search engine Internet, computers, 1998
- Getting the best possible recording audio, 1991
- Getting the big picture on the tube video, 1990
- Getting W95 passwords to stick computers, 1997
- Getting Web pop-ups off your screen computers, 1999
- Give me the CD thing, and forget the radiation essays, 1992
- Give your stereo some sonic isolation audio, 1990
- Going with the flow: Digital audio's big problem audio, 1989
- Good books for Net and computer fans Internet, 1997
- Good image editors don't need to cost a lot computers, 1998
- Great screensavers you can download computers, Internet, 1998
- Guide to upgrading your stereo audio, 1994
- Happy Birthday, Mac computers, 1994
- Happy decade to all us non-mathematicians essays, 1994
- Have Microsoft Office? Fast Find is slowing down your PC computers, 1998
- Help can be a click away on the Net computers, Internet, 1998
- Help when you need it, Part 1: Windows 95 Resource Kit computers, 1998
- Help when you need it, Part 2: Knowledge Base computers, 1998
- Helpful tricks with the Windows File Manager computers, 1994
- Here come incompatible digital recorders audio, 1990
- Hidden features of Windows 98, Part 1 computers, 1998
- Hidden features of Windows 98, Part 2 computers, 1998
- High speed modems (at 2400 baud) computers, 1988
- Hitachi's $7,000 CD recorder audio, 1992
- How about a detector to locate surveillance cameras? essays, 1986
- How (and why) to choose good headphones audio, 1992
- How Chesky surmounted digital audio's flaws audio, 1989
- How Edison saved rock and roll audio, 1992
- How IBM messed up IBM-compatible PCs forever computers, 1993
- How laser video disks work video, 1988
- How modems communicate computers, 1993, 1997
- How one man changed the face of audio audio, 1987
- How Sony killed the Betamax essays, 1988
- How the imp in me made the sound fall down essays, 1990
- How the Mac (and Windows, and everyone else) got a GUI computers, 1992
- How the new DAT recorder works audio, 1987
- How the Walkman helped ensure the success of the CD audio, 1992
- How to adjust the timer on your VCR essays, 1992
- How to adjust your TV video, 1987
- How to copy anything onto cassette tape audio, 1990
- How to do more than one thing at a time on the Net Internet, 1996
- How to do shareware right Internet, computers, 1997
- How to do the ftp thing Internet, 1996
- How to find sites that change their URLs Internet, 1997
- How to get Explorer windows to behave computers, 1997
- How to get help on the Web Internet, computers, 1999
- How to get rid of Media Player's slow-poke audio playing Computers, 1999
- How to get rid of the junk Windows leaves behind Computers, 1999
- How to get search engines to do what you want Internet, 1997
- How to install FAT-32 without reformatting computers, 1997
- How to install Win95B computers, 1997
- How to make backups, Part 1 computers, 1999
- How to make backups, Part 2 computers, 1999
- How to make File and Print Sharing safe Internet, computers, 1998
- How to put real scrolling into Word 97 computers, 1999
- How to reinstall Windows, Part 1 computers, 1998
- How to reinstall Windows, Part 2 computers, 1998
- How to reinstall Windows, Part 3 computers, 1998
- How to shop for a big-screen TV video, 1991
- How to tell good video tapes from bad ones video, 1990
- How to turn normal tape into S-VHS tape video, 1990
- How to turn off File and Print Sharing in Windows Internet, computers, 1998
- How to update your copy of Windows 95 computers, 1997
- How to view (and even alter) any kind of image, for free Internet, computers, 1998
- How your computer really stores things computers, 1993
- How your Internet Service Provider doesn't matter Internet, 1997
- How your Internet Service Provider does matter Internet, 1997
- Human nature and 2-way video at the office essays, 1990
- Hurricane 98 huffs and puffs and dies under Windows 98
- If you can't beat the speed of light, change it essays, 1987
- If the fish rings, answer it essays, 1990
- Illusions and real cinema on the Web Internet, 1997
- In a fable for our times, a story of Christmas Day essays, 1987
- In backups, do as I say, not as I do computers, 1994
- In the e-mail realm, call me "Yr Humble Customer" Internet, 1998
- Internet Explorer 4's big advantages Internet, 1998
- Internet Explorer 4's Power Toys Internet, 1998
- Internet Explorer 4.0 features Internet, 1997
- Internet Explorer 4.0 and the "preview" that backfired Internet, 1997
- Internet Explorer 4.0: A free preview of Windows 98 Internet, 1997
- Internet FastFind Internet, 1997
- Inexpensive enhancements for Windows 95, Part 1 computers, 1997
- Inexpensive enhancements for Windows 95, Part 2 computers, 1997
- Is cable access really 100 times faster? Yes and no Internet, computers, 1998
- Is radiation from your PC hurting you? computers, 1991
- Is Web TV a good alternative to a PC or Mac? Internet, 1997
- It's a MOD, MOD world (MOD audio music and players) audio and computers, 1997
- It's not my voice, and it's not my mail essays, 1990
- Just start using that computer computers, 1992
- Keeping your Internet connection alive Internet, 1997
- Kicking those little electron butts essays, 1991
- Kodak introduces Photo CD essays, 1990
- Latest virus scares should wake us up computers, Internet, 1999
- Letter from Steve Auyer (1997)
- Letter from Ben Silverstein letters, 1997
- Letter from Grant Ingersoll letters, 1997
- Letter from Leigh Harrison