Apple TV "Take 2" Upgrade Complete!

For all you AppleTV users, Apple came out today with the "Take 2" software update that we have all been waiting for.

In your AppleTV menu, go to Settings > Software Update. It takes about 10 minutes, but once it's done it's just amazing to see what you have at your fingertips.

My favorite addition is the searching by TV network. The list most every network in a Front Row index and it's amazing what I found, especially all the TV shows that I used to watch as a kid.

Thanks to Brian Marsalli for the leak.

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Mac vs. PC: Displaying the file/directory structure

Since the start of the year, I have been been developing more on my MacBook Pro, but still having Windows XP, by running Parallels, and I am having one big problem between the two.

The file structure display.

Mac OS X alphabetically sorts the directories and the static files all together into one tree.

I hate this and I think it's just because I have been used to the PC for all these years. IMHO, directories should be organized together and static files should be organized together as below.

Does anybody have any MAC OS tips, online resources, or applications that will help me with this problem? Is this just a UNIX vs. PC thing or am I just missing something here?

Category 5 Cable is Expensive

Yesterday, I was looking for some Cat 5 and while at the computer store I was gagging over how much it was. I then officially decided it was time for the DIY approach.

I bought a 100' roll of Cat5E, a crimper, and connectors and wholla, below is my first creation. All these tools was less than forty dollars. That will last me around the house for a good year.

Isn't that a nice solid three foot Category 5E cable. Your jealous aren't ya?

Want me to make you one?

Apple TV Take 2

FINALLY! It's here! The AppleTV update that I have been waiting for, and now I have a big screen that I can view it with.

Simply put, this is the Netflix killer. Mark my words. Apple could not have said it any better.

For all you Apple TV legacy owners, like me, there is a free software update, then after that you can rent HD movies from the same place you watch them -- your widescreen TV. YAY!

Though I have a one huge problem. I have to find the remote for it. Max probably ate it.

I will keep you updated on my progress.

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FTTP or FTMP

Why no posts? Been extremely crazy over the last month. Back to normal now. Moved into a new house and I thought I would share a bit of my new world.

Fiber is awesome. It's the catalyst of the next wave of speed for the internet. The Bridgeland, the community that Tracy and I live in, is one of the first to have fiber ran directly to every house built. Fiber to the premises (FTTP) is a form of fiber-optic communication delivery in which an optical fiber is run directly onto the homeowners premises.

Below you will see a couple of pictures of the fiber that comes from my back yard into my ONT (Optical Network Terminal) box, which is located on the side of my house.

Fiber in my backyard.

Fiber going into the ONT.

Fiber close up.

Now I can finally go around and brag about my four letter Fiber acronym.

FTMP = Fiber to MY premises.

I will blog about AT&T UVerse soon. UVerse is the service that utilizes the fiber for my phone, TV, and internet. It's cool groundbreaking technology!

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If Architects had to work like Programmers

After you read this letter, answer this question, Aren't programmers virtual architects?

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SHARE: beta

I am on the Adobe SHARE beta and I wanted to try out some of the features that they offer through this post, but unfortunately things are working quite right. Stay tuned.

Well anyway...what is SHARE?

"SHARE" beta is a web-based Flex service that allows you to upload and share files. You can distribute the URL for the file to a selected number of users, post the link for the URL on a website, or embed the code for previewing the file in a web page. You have the option to allow recipients to invite others to view your shared files or limit access to only the specified recipients.

Using Share enables you to upload and share large files with others without attaching the files to an email message. Users have access to the latest version of the files through Share. It also enables the recipients to preview PDF, JPG, GIF, and PNG files using the web browser before downloading them.

Ashley says it's always nice to SHARE.

At MAX the presenter told us that each user would receive 1GB free. No pricing released yet. SHARE already has REST APIs and a ColdFusion wrapper coming soon. Though at the time of this post I am having all kinds of troubles with this. In due time.

They are not allowing any more beta signups, but if you are still interested let them know!