Garrett Kelley

Google Search Tips

garrett — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:00:44 +0000

Here are some tips for searching Google:

” ” Placing search phrases in quotes searches for that exact phrase.

OR Placing OR in a phrase searches for either term. (must be capitalized)

… Placing … between numbers searches for numbers in that range.

site: Search within a specific web domain. For example: site:garrettkelley.com

link: Search for sites that link to another site.

related: Search for results that are related to that site.

~ Placing ~ in front of a word searches for that word and all of its synonyms.

- Placing a – in front of a word excludes that word.

define: Get word definitions from several sources.

time: Get the current time for any location.

info: Get information about a website.

convert Google can convert different units for you. Example: convert 10 miles to kilometers

If you would like more tips and tricks for using Google, check out GoogleGuide.com.

Sprint Officially Releases OS 5.0.0.484 for Tour 9630

garrett — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:51:15 +0000

Sprint has officially released OS 5.0.0484 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630! Currently this update is only available via BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Verizon is now one of the only carriers not to officially release OS 5.0 for the Tour. Point for Sprint! Sprint users are the ones usually left waiting for OS updates. If you are new to OS 5.0, you can check out what is new here.

Update: This OS is now available for download here.

Twitter Updates for 2010-03-11

garrett — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:59:00 +0000

I'm at Subway (21020 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods). http://4sq.com/c2JRW7 #
Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then. #
@Safir01 Yay! Congrats! in reply to Safir01 #
I'm at Biggby Coffee (26740 Gratiot Ave, at I-696, Roseville). http://4sq.com/bqXW6F #
I'm at Marge's Bar (15300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe). http://4sq.com/bkjCtH #
I'm at Baker College (34950 Little Mack Ave, Clinton Twp). http://4sq.com/blP7ZE #
I'm at Chili's (32487 S. Gratiot Avenue, Masonic, Roseville). http://4sq.com/5ye4Nb #
I just became the mayor of Sierra Station on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9E44M2 #
I'm at Sierra Station (15110 Mack Ave, at Alter, Grosse Pointe Park). http://4sq.com/9E44M2 #
I'm at Andiamo Lakefront (, St Clair Shores). http://4sq.com/ay7h7d #
I'm at The Rock Room (31 North Walnut St, Mount Clemens). http://4sq.com/5PtwPu #
I'm at Travis Coffee Shop (, St Clair Shores). http://4sq.com/dtO3z6 #
I'm at Starbucks (12129 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Twp). http://4sq.com/5btnSC #
I'm at Shores Inn (Greater Mack, at 9 Mile Rd, St. Clair Shores). http://4sq.com/5ZRqJP #
I just ousted @paralleljohnny as the mayor of Shores Inn on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/5ZRqJP #
Coffee is very much my friend this morning… #
Half-off pizza! (@ Gilbert's Lodge) http://4sq.com/73Q8wG #
Working on my research report. Please take my short survey! http://bit.ly/cm9McO #
RT @crackberry: Q4 IDC Results Are In – BlackBerry Curve Yet Again Tops List of Best-Selling Smartphones in the USA http://bit.ly/9UToAB #
I subscribed to OfficialRedWings's channel on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialRedWings?feature=autoshare_twitter #

Snowmobile Survey

garrett — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:04:34 +0000

Please take the short 10 question survey below regarding snowmobiling within Yellowstone National park, even if you do not snowmobile. It is critical for my research project. Thank you!

Survey Regarding Snowmobiling within Yellowstone National Park:

Edit: Survey is now closed. Thanks to those who responded!

Twitter Updates for 2010-02-03

garrett — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:59:00 +0000

I'm at Subway (21020 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods). http://4sq.com/c2JRW7 #
Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then. #
I'm at Biggby Coffee (26740 Gratiot Ave, at I-696, Roseville). http://4sq.com/bqXW6F #
I'm at Marge's Bar (15300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe). http://4sq.com/bkjCtH #

Power Pack 3

garrett — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:25:20 +0000

Power Pack 3 for Windows Home Server is now available via Windows Update. You can either wait for Windows Update to automatically check for updates or, if you are impatient like me, force a check for updates via the WHS console. Paul Thurrott has a good overview on his SuperSite for Windows of what is included in Power Pack 3. You can read the article here.

Microsoft Security Essentials

garrett — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:22:26 +0000

If you haven’t already, check out Microsoft’s new anti-virus and anti-malware protection. It is free for genuine Windows users and available for Windows XP, Vista, and 7 in both 32-bit and 64-bit varieties. Be sure to uninstall your current anti-virus solution first. I have it installed on my notebook and I’ll be giving MSE a thorough test drive. If you’d like to learn more Ars Technica has a nice review of MSE here. Alternatively, if you’d like to jump right in you can get Security Essentials here.

Twitter Updates for 2009-09-06

garrett — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:59:00 +0000

Anyone else downtown tonight? If so, text me! We’ll meet up for drinks! #
Working… #
Most people respect the badge. Everyone respects the gun. #
Sitting on the patio enjoying a beer and a cigar… #

Twitter Updates for 2009-09-05

garrett — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:59:00 +0000

Downtown at the Town Pump! #

Twitter Updates for 2009-09-04

garrett — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:59:00 +0000

I’m flying low with a high velocity #
There’s crooked politicians and crime in the street. #
Who wants to go out tonight? #

Twitter Updates for 2009-09-03

garrett — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:59:00 +0000

Summer Shandy is the shiznit! #

Twitter Updates for 2009-09-02

garrett — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:59:00 +0000

You know, it just occurred to me that we really haven’t had a successful test of this equipment. #
Anyone want to buy my 21″ Samsung 213T LCD monitor for $125? #

Twitter Updates for 2009-09-01

garrett — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:59:00 +0000

Maybe now you’ll never slime a guy with a positron collider, huh? #
I’m very much looking forward to a long weekend this weekend. We’ll see if that actually happens… #
Why oh why didn’t I take the BLUE pill? #
I’ve always had this feeling that there is more to life than a 40 hour work week. I just can’t figure out what “that” is. #

Twitter Updates for 2009-08-30

garrett — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:59:00 +0000

There’s nothing quite like sleeping in freshly washed sheets… #
Did I ever mention how much I love working on Sundays? #

Twitter Updates for 2009-08-29

garrett — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:59:00 +0000

God damn I am a fat bastard. #
WTF happened last night? My head fucking hurts. #
Saturday has turned out to be one hell of a lazy day. #
Is it fall already? #