Feb 12, 2012

ASUS HD 6950 Video Graphics Adapter It took me a while to get one monitor to work with the ASUS HD 9650 video card in blacktortoise. It took a while to figure out the port configuration. Top (VGA) Top (fans) Top Top   DVI-I   DVI-D Middle DP DP DisplayPort DP shared(*1) see below Bottom Laying the card on its side with the fans on top, at the...

Feb 12, 2012

Black Tortoise Computer Power Up Sequence Connecting the Monitor Display Upon finishing the Black Tortoise build I installed the ASUS HD 6950 video card, connected the displayport to HDMA adapter to the card, connected the HDMI cable to the adapter and the monitor, and booted up. NOTHING appeared on the screen. I thought this was probably caused by the lack of...

Feb 4, 2012

WordPress Template Search As if my life is not busy enough, I have decided that it is time for me to find a new WordPress theme for my peaceengine.com blog. This post records that journey and the resulting decision. Blog Theme Search First I searched for sites that recomended companies providing various WordPress themes. I found themegrade.com especially...

Feb 1, 2012

President Obama called on Congress Wednesday to make it easier for millions of homeowners to refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates even if they owe more than their homes are worth. This sane proposal has little chance of being passed by the House Republicans because it would reduce the income of their banking buddies, who bet against middle class...