Category Archives: Computers

Perplexed About: Gameplay Videos *Updated*

Posted on 3 October 2013 by Side Quest Publications

Well, my first test of Fraps was a flop. I don’t know if the problem is with Fraps, with Steam, or with the electrical connection between the keyboard and the chair, but there was a problem regardless. Now, the first … Continue reading →

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Writing “exercise”

Posted on 15 March 2012 by Side Quest Publications

What do I want that would help me in my writing? Well, there’s always the obvious. More books for research. A newer laptop (and smaller; an 11- or 12-inch would suffice). A second modem or a mobile hotspot. My parents … Continue reading →

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Widgets for Writing Progress?

Posted on 13 March 2012 by Side Quest Publications

I have a dilemma. I would like some kind of widget to display my writing progress, but it must meet certain criteria. It must not depend on word count. I don’t want to set a numerical goal, and just show … Continue reading →

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Writing Devices–AlphaSmart Neo2

Posted on 3 February 2012 by Side Quest Publications

AlphaSmart Neo2 (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) I contacted Renaissance Learning back in June 2011, thinking maybe I could get my hands on a Neo2 as a new writing device. I just tracked down the email I’d sent:

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Writing Devices–Entourage Edge

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Side Quest Publications

Entourage Pocket Edge (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) Hopefully my final writing gadget. Yet another discontinued product, though this one’s only a few months old. I’ve only had the Pocket Edge for a few days now, but I … Continue reading →

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Writing Devices–Kindle

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Side Quest Publications

Amazon Kindle e-reader (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) This particular link is to my search results; the device I’ve reviewed, while available to buy used, is discontinued and can no longer generate affiliate links. I may review another … Continue reading →

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Writing Devices–AlphaSmart Neo

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Side Quest Publications

AlphaSmart Neo (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) After the Dana, I started looking around at other devices, including other models that AlphaSmart had to offer. I thought about trying the Neo2, but there were a few problems with … Continue reading →

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Writing Devices–AlphaSmart Dana

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Side Quest Publications

AlphaSmart Dana (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) My second attempt to find a good portable word processor has led me to the AlphaSmart Dana. I find it strange that these things have been advertised in Writer’s Digest magazine … Continue reading →

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Writing Devices–Newton eMate

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Side Quest Publications

Newton eMate (Amazon “smile” link with affiliate code included) I kept saying on various sites that I’d mention my writing machines, so here we are. First off is the eMate, an Apple product discontinued back around 1997. I bought one … Continue reading →

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