Category Archives: Geek

Derek Olson Is Addicted To Ableton Live

Posted on April 11, 2012 by derek

It is true, Derek finally got the Live bug.
For a long time now, I have been a Logic guy. I started using Logic Express back in 2006. It was about the time I was in my recording class at Tulsa Tech.

I remember the feeling of not knowing a single thing about this monstrosity, this multi-colored beast up on my screen.

Let me tell you all about it… Continue reading →

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Jailbreak iPhone 4.0 – Why I Still Jailbreak

Posted on September 24, 2010 by derek

I have been Jailbreaking since I got my iPhone 3G. I patiently await for the hackers to jailbreak the latest update. It’s always been for two reasons: to customize the look of my iPhone, and the jailbroken apps that help … Continue reading →

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I’m So Crazy That I Need a Computer Therapist

Posted on March 26, 2008 by derek

If you have read my posts or know me in person, you already know I am one of the ‘weird ones.’ But, the price of therapy is too much for me to pay. Or maybe I just don’t feel like … Continue reading →

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The Whole Internet

Posted on March 23, 2008 by derek

Do you want to know what the whole internet looks like? Head over to this site to view a map of all IP addresses. Its similar to Google Maps, but using IPs and not geographical data.

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The Minority Report and The Final Cut

Posted on February 27, 2008 by derek

I recently came across Philip K. Dick. He is an amazing writer. If you have ever seen Blade Runner, The Minority Report, or A Scanner Darkly, then you have seen his work. Those movies were all based on his writing. … Continue reading →

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Why Firebug Is THE Best Extension I Have Ever Used

Posted on January 10, 2008 by derek

Well, I can’t really decide if it is THE best. But I use it all the time for debugging my sites. I know it has saved me hours of html/css induced pain and agony. You can get it here. Its … Continue reading →

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