Mike Seiler . com

This isn’t a post saying that you should transfer away from Yahoo.

I’ve read several posts claiming that you can’t transfer away from Yahoo, stating that they lure you in with the sale prices, then trap you so you have to renew at full price.

Just for kicks, I figured I’d try to transfer a Yahoo domain to my Directi account. I unlocked the domain and initiated the transfer on 8/6, which completed today. Not the world’s fastest transfer, but it was problem-free and they didn’t try to hold me hostage.
Continue Reading »

No Responses »

If you use Firefox and have an Adsense account, you probably already know about the Adsense Notifier extension.

Great extension. I didn’t realize how often I look at it until it was crippled by a recent change in the login procedure by Google. This was bad timing, as it happened at about the same time that Firefox released v1.5.0.6, making it look like it could be browser problem. Anyway, thumbs-up to the creator for quickly fixing it!

No Responses »

For today only, Rarsoft is allowing people to download a non-upgradeable version of WinRAR 3.51, a file compression utility.
Continue Reading »

No Responses »

Is it just me, or is Gmail being a pain today? Sometimes it seems okay, but other times I can login and read mail, but not delete it or do anything else without getting a “Your action was unsuccessful. Please try again.” error.

Update: Seems fine now–but I was getting that error w/different browsers & computers, so I don’t know what that was all about.

4 Responses »

After years of reliable service, I figured it was time to give my old Netgear MR314 Wireless router a break, so I ordered a new Netgear WGR614 wireless router based on my good luck with the last one.

Although it works (and looks nice), it didn’t meet my expectations. At first, it constantly dropped the connection, both wired and wireless, requiring a reboot. This would happen a few times per day.
Continue Reading »

6 Responses »

Well, it’s 6/6/06 and still no sign of Satan rising up from Hell.

No Responses »

Update: Like most things that don’t suck, this deal didn’t last forever. Luckily, the link will still forward to their $6.50 domains, which is still a pretty good price.

Okay, I guess paying less than $3 for a domain isn’t amazing anymore, since Yahoo has gone as low as $1.99 and some hosts give you a free one when you sign up for hosting, but…

What’s different about the iPowerWeb deal is that your $2.95 gets you both the domain AND free WHOIS privacy.

2 Responses »

It’s funny that Isaac Hayes has no problem with jokes when they have to do with non-Scientology religions, or other non-offensive topics like nailing multiple white women. But when a cartoon jokes about Scientology, it’s time for Chef to put on his Cartman voice and say, “Screw you guys, I’m going home”? Good riddance!

This is how Trey Parker and Matt Stone should write his sorry ass out of their great show:
Continue Reading »

One Response »