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Synology DS409. Not sure what is on there that isn't mine. I don't know how to access system folders and the like. Just took a quick poke around my data folders and couldn't find anything... I really don't know what I am doing on this thing. It just has a basic GUI and I don't know how to...

My DS409 can only be updated to DSM 4.2. Guess it's too old and can't handle the requirements of the new OS version.

So I turned off my Wifi and the bandwidth usage dropped the next day, but was still 8 GB for the day (almost all of it upload). At first, I suspected my desktop computer, but there wasn't enough throughput to even hit 500 MB, and it was mostly download. I then remembered I should check my NAS...

Turned off my wifi. Need to wait 24 hours to see if the next day is close to zero GB of uploads. My antivirus is usually up to date. Just downloaded malwarebytes and ran a scan, but there is nothing. PC is clean. Also inspected the tablets and phones browsers and YouTube histories for the past...

Hi everyone, Been a long time (maybe 8-9 years?) Anyways, hoping you guys can help me out. Last year, I got notifications from my ISP that I have exceeded my monthly cap within days of starting the month. Turned off tablets and anything that could possibly be using content, and the next day I...

LOL... iBabies will do that too. Unfortunately, with iBabies, they can randomly wake you up in the middle of the night and/or 1-2 hours before your intended wake up time. I believe the model i have has an early firmware version that repeatedly wakes up in the middle of the night for weeks at a...

Thanks Handy. Good tips. Didn't know I could put the phone in silent mode and have the alarm still work. That solves the volume problem. I did use the trick of setting multiple alarms in the past when I had something important to wake up for and only had my iPhone as alarm.

No, it was formerly on the Rogers Canada network. I don't rely on the phone network to keep its clock updated, but since the battery lasts forever when the radio, WiFi, and BT are turned off, it's not an issue. I just charge it every couple weeks and only have to adjust the time a couple times a...

The problem i have with both LEDs and CFLs is that they while they are highly efficient, the quality of light i find is lacking in 2 primary areas: 1. Both suffer from significant gaps in the emission spectra compared to a blackbody radiator incandescent. LEDs are generally more continuous than...

Great minds think alike, eh? I have been using my Blackberry Bold as an alarm clock after i received a corporate iPhone. Love it for many of the reasons you listed. I've tried to use my iPhone as an alarm clock too, especially when i am traveling and don't want to bring 2 phones with me, but i...

Great. Now i just gotta upgrade my computer to USB 3.0 ;( Any suggestions RE: PCIe I/O cards? I don't think i want to upgrade my mobo for another couple years.

Writing to the card is always slower than reading, although I find 15 MB/s a bit slower than normal. But the question i have is why are you writing stuff to your CF cards? Flash cards are generally meant to be used as one-way devices... as in, shoot images on the card, ingest them into your...

A good explanation on equivalence and a thorough discussion on the implications of different sensor sizes, apertures, focal lengths, etc. http://www.josephjamesphotography.com/equivalence/index.htm

Another thing i forgot to address is the prevailing perception that full-frame sensors are the answer to everyone's low-light / high ISO prayers. That's not always true due to a phenomenon called equivalence. It depends on the DoF that you need. Sometimes, you need at least a certain amount of...

If your budget is only ~$400, don't even think of getting an FX body like the D3 or D700. Even a used D700 is ~$2k, and most pro-grade lenses are >$1k. With the new Sony 16 MP sensors in the D5100 and D7000, the noise and dynamic range are quite good (especially if you underexpose and apply +ve...

That's awesome. I would have loved the option of an Ecoboost engine on my Fusion (preferably, something smaller than the 3.5L V6 that goes into the Flex and F-150), as the fuel economy is a little disappointing (averaging ~11 L/100km or ~21 mpg over the past year in mixed city/highway use)...

What exposure mode were you using? How have you configured your Auto ISO (Max ISO + min shutter speed)? Indoor is often very dim compared to outdoors, and you will have to use much higher ISOs if the room isn't very bright or has sunlight coming in through the windows. I usually use 1600-3200...

Latest rumour is that the replacement for the D700 (the D800) will have a 24 MP sensor and will be here in March.

No, it's a FF lens. It's actually my default lens on the D700. For the Pentax, are you talking about the DA 35/2.8 macro?

Speaking of Macro lenses, I feel I must put in a plug for Nikon's AF-S 60/2.8G. It's one of the best lenses I've used, period. I think of the Sony Zeiss 135/1.8, the Olympus 14-35/2, and the Olympus 35-100/2 as being in this category. Amongst macros, I also have the Tamron 90/2.8, and the Sony...

I really like my Duracell Daylite 2AA LED. I think it was $20 on sale, regularly $25 or so. I know it doesn't have the credibility and refinement of the Fenix, Innova, or Surefire torches, but the Duracell is a lot easier to find and cheaper than equivalent options, at least in Canada. And it...

Maybe the Photokina itself was weak overall, but for Nikon, i'd say 2010 was a great year: - completely new 24/1.4, 35/1.4, and 85/1.4 primes, which basically filled in most of the long-standing gaps in the prime lineup - a new 24-120/4 VR to replace its dog of a predecessor and a 16-35/4 VR...

Can you use a more robust 64-bit DAM solution like Lightroom 3.2, or are you strictly DPP? From what i hear, LR 3.2 has ironed out most of the kinks of version 3, and i thoroughly enjoy using it. I don't have tens of thousands of files per project like you do, but my biggest catalog has...

I was having similar thoughts about Pentax especially with the new K5, as I quite like their excellent lineup of compact primes. Historically, as you said, Pentax AF performance has struggled with C-AF and low light. That's basically the reason i have never wanted to go with Pentax thus far. The...

... Or maybe for Nikon, rangefinder style, evoking the memory of Nikon's rangefinder days and playing the nostalgia card like Olympus did with the EP-1 evoking the memory of the Pen, or maybe they draw on the quirkily little 35ti

I find that interesting, as the two companies used to stagger their products so they wouldn't directly compete. I think they will go in separate directions with respect to the EVIL segment, however, with Canon going more towards the Sony A55 compact dSLR style and Nikon towards the mirrorless...

Literally or figuratively? ;)

To be honest, I'm not a big fan of macro due to the tedium and time consuming nature. Don't have much time or energy for that anymore. My favourite "technique" would be avoiding macro situations altogether ;) ... but if i had to do it, i would probably consider the following: 1. A camera with...

Yeah, not a big fan of high-mag macro because of that (not to mention lighting issues as well). Even 1:1 is too much for me. I'd never even consider using a TC on top of that. I prefer ballpark around 1:3 generally and try to use f/11-16. 1:2 is probably the closest to "true" macro that i shoot...

Because i was reading SD's discussion about his basement construction and sound isolation suggestions to MaxBurn and thought it would be a good idea to continue the conversation, so to speak... It came new with the house. This is the first summer we are living here, so it's been used all of 3...

Can you explain this to me so i get a better idea of how it works?

I was under the impression that A/C compressors aren't cooled by ambient airflow, but rather, internally from a lubricant/gas mixture?

Unfortunately, the bottom of the unit is far from flat. It is raised and domed in various sections. Also, I was under the impression that one should try to minimize contact between the unit and the slab to try to decouple it as much as possible, as opposed to trying to increase the amount of...

Yep. That's the one. It's sitting on 4 foam-rubber blocks on a concrete slab on the dirt. I think that's a large part of it, especially during start-up. There is a massive droning noise when it cycles on and it tapers off to a throbbing hum. Do you think the unit is defective? I think it...

Sorry, try this link: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/13109852_9M9gJ

SD, since you seem to know quite a bit about building construction and acoustics, wondering if you had any ideas about my noisy A/C problem. I posted this on HT Shack.com, but wouldn't mind your take on things: I have been scouring the net trying to find an optimal solution to quelling the...

Yep. Optically, it's one of the very best lenses i have ever used. Right up there with the Olympus ZD 35-100/2 and Sony Zeiss ZA 135/1.8. With these 3 lenses, you can tell even from the first few shots that they are simply a cut above... (IMHO).

Silly, isn't it? I also notice that a lot of people save and embed vector graphics and text in blotchy and bloated JPEG files instead of a simple GIF or PNG. You see that all the time on website nav buttons and banners. Don't webmasters have basic training on this stuff?

About 20% more efficient, according to the US DoE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooker

What you could try is those neoprene foam-rubber adhesive pads that you put on chairs, tables, etc. to protect the floor. Example: http://www.cleverbrand.com/portal.aspx?CN=7D08BB4D25B9&MN=34A116B1B79D

LM, i have the S90 with the Franiec grip. Love the camera and the grip makes it noticeably better than before. Highly recommended. Yes, it's more expensive than a dinky grip mod should be, but what other choice do you have? I guess if you had the time or inclination, you could: - carve one out...

We just bought a whole set of high end appliances, so i can share some of my findings... - Samsung VRT high capacity front load washer/dryer set with steam and SilverCare technology... works very well, but expensive and slower to wash than top loaders (as are all front loaders, but they are...

Thanks guys. LM, were you asking me about what was used for the baby pics? If so, first 4 were Nikon D700 + AF-S 60/2.8G macro and last 3 were Sony A700 + Sony 30/2.8 DT macro.

Baby pics: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/13020878_Qhwmt

Yes, that, along with changing jobs, looking for and moving into a new house, having a baby girl, taking care of said baby girl, working on the house and garden, and being swamped at work.

Beer goggles?

Yes, we all have our price... If you think about it, going into a relationship is like getting a car. You can either rent (date / club), lease (longer term relationship), or purchase (marriage). Some people get tired of renting and like the convenience of always having a car around so you can...

Also thinking I might be able to "hide" some of the money I get back for my big FF gear in an inconspicuous Leica lens or two* ;) * -- I can use Leica M and screw-mount lenses on my m4/3 bodies via a Leica M-mount to m4/3 adapter

Couple reasons. One is that I find them too big and heavy. Another is that I am getting married soon, and sooner or later, some of my gear will have to go, by decree of Her Majesty. Since I will have less time for photography in the future, and will increasingly have my hands full (literally...

Yep, Tokina has a well-earned reputation for CA and flare problems. IMHO, it's not practical to solve "non-linear" optical flaws like that with software. It will drive you up the wall. I would suggest that the problem and solution both reside in hardware: either get a better lens (the 10-22 LM...