Mac Convert FLAC to MP3 with Free Software

This is probably a widely overdone how-to but I figured I would contribute to the cruft and let you decide if it is useful or not. I often run into mis-tagged rips and lossless files; I find it really helps to watch a video to get the info I need fastest. Here’s how I convert FLAC to WAV, import to iTunes then convert to MP3 and tag using completely free software, enjoy! Share and Enjoy:  Read More →

FreePBX Custom Context Module – Delegating Outbound Routes

I stumbled upon this module last night when trying to delimit access to an outbound route per extension. I added a colleague to my PBX who had purchased an account at voip.ms; problem was when he would dial out it would always display my Caller ID and use my trunk (which is bad if he dials international). I guess this is a frequently asked question so I created a video demonstrating the great power... [Read more]

NimbleBilling V.01

UPDATE : An online demo is available here! As a sole proprietor and “freelancer” it is never easy wearing all of the hats, especially when I am knee deep in bugs and get a sales or support call.  One of the most troubling issues I have is with asking for money.  I never have a problem creating the invoice but it is that bloody send button that kills me. Because of the above –... [Read more]

Geekhut Video Podcast

Late November 2009 I lost my best friend and business partner Phil Hughes (40) to cancer – he was the definition of unconditional love and left me with his endless audio / video gear.  As a token of his legacy I have decided to continue with his online video production endeavours  and carry on with his incredible clientele.  I thought I would begin podcasting with all of this fantastic gear... [Read more]

Toronto Reddit Meetup

Nerd party this Friday (January 8th 2010) at the Green Room, I will definitely be attending with Y2P.  I guess they have wifi and decent drink prices so you should come early and horde the couches in the back (I plan to be there around 6PM). Here’s a picture of the entrance so you’re not confused : Hope to see you there!  See this article for more info. Share and Enjoy:  Read More →

Bubble & Squeak

An old english friend of mine introduced me to this super simple snack a few months back and tonight I decided to attempt to make it.  I Google’d a recipe and followed it as closely as possible – skipping the cabbage (since I didn’t have any).  It turned out amazing and I thought I should share. 6 small or 4 large potatoes 1 cup of shredded cheese 1/2 cup of scallions 1 Tablespoon... [Read more]

St. Lawrence Market is Awesome

We took the subway to St. Lawrence Market today looking for a nice piece of fish.  Apparently if you go later on Saturdays you can finagle a better price from the vendors because they are closed Sunday and Monday. We paid full price but couldn’t be happier, this is what we got : We were impressed with the price of fish though we should have paid closer attention as we weren’t looking... [Read more]

Piggyback DSL – Oh Baby!

I subscribed to TekSavvy internet services before moving into my new apartment, not knowing how much they actually kicked ass! (Un)fortunately our super switched apts half way through the month after having my dry loop set up in the old apartment leaving us with a leeched wifi connection that was sketchy at best. Today was pure shit so I decided to hit the subway and grab some KFC and find some alligator... [Read more]

Create CodeIgniter / AJAX Forms Instantly

It gets very repetitive writing forms for clients – that’s why I decided to take the last hour to write this piece of fine code. It takes whatever title you give a form object and creates a copy / paste dump for your view, controller and Javascript.  It doesn’t handle checkboxes or select boxes – but that is because I find the form is not the time killer; it’s the Javascript... [Read more]

Bad Code is Killing Me

At least once a week I am approached with a rewrite or modification to someone else’s code.  I decided to take on the most recent mod for a friend and am not enjoying it one bit.  It is getting harder and harder for me to take on new projects because of garbage like this : What the hell kind of form validation is that?! My question is how does this pass company standards?  How are people... [Read more]

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