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0xf8 Progress and Upcoming Shows


By Clint | Posted: May 15 2011



In November 2010 I wrote a detailed write-up about what new activity was planned for synnack+0xf8 since the DVD was done. (Read it here: 0xf8 Phase 2). In preparing for two upcoming shows we really wanted to show some progress on the ... (continue reading)

Laptop Live Performance Tips - Part 7


By Clint | Posted: January 02 2011



Tape is not TapeFor Part 7, I'd like to elaborate on a statement I made in Part 6 in this series. "If you can't use proper gaffer tape (NOT DUCT TAPE) to secure these cables before the show, consider ho ... (continue reading)

Laptop Live Performance Tips - Part 6


By Clint | Posted: December 02 2010



Disable (but not uninstall) Anti-virusIf you know me personally you know that my day job is with the worlds largest Anti-Virus software maker. Certainly if anyone believes that every computer needs modern security software it is me. However, though you need it and it needs to be up and runn ... (continue reading)

Laptop Live Performance Tips - Part 5


By Clint | Posted: November 02 2010



Disable Wireless/Bluetooth Unless you are using wireless as part of your performance (to sync with other computers or controllers) make sure you disable the wireless functionality. Many computers will sit there broadcasting and looking for wireless connections in the background. Though thi ... (continue reading)

Laptop Live Performance Tips - Part 4


By Clint | Posted: September 18 2010



Have Backup Drive I have read studies which say (any my own experience confirms) that of all the things that can break on a computer, the hard drive is the most likely. Consider having a second hard drive with you with a mirror image copy of your normal drive. If your hard drive dies on to ... (continue reading)

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