http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php MattShuman.com en-us Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:13:27 -0400 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:13:27 -0400 SoftCab.com http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=12 Studio 17 notebook to wake up from hibernation, or even just turn back on after closing the lid? Well I was too, until I updated the bios from A05 to A07. It seemed to fix the fix the problem... at least for me. Check out Dell's driver support website and download yourself the newest and recommended bios upgrade.

I read online that a lot of Studio 17 notebooks were having this problem using an outdated, but still somewhat useful bios. Simply insert your service tag number, then choose Bios from the list. If you are unsure what version of bios you are using, open the command prompt as admin and type 'msinfo32' without the quotes. You should be able to use that popup to tell what bios you are using. Be careful not to interrupt the flashing of the bios or you could "brick" your system. As long as you follow the instructions, you will be fine.

One other problem could be that you have your phone, or other accessory plugged in USB when it goes to sleep. You might have to unplug it before it wakes up. Hopefully 'they' will get that fixed real soon.]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:56:33 -0400 http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=12#comment http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=10 very unique tile mural for your home or business, look up Absolute Art & Design or visit their specialty website www.pictureitontile.com They use a proprietary printing technique to magically dye your design into the ceramic, glass, porcelain, tuscany or marble tiles. Not to mention there is a gloss, matte, and satin finish to go along with most types. Each tile is individually printed to guarantee quality and durability. To give you an idea of what you can do with this great idea - you can completely theme any room (the kitchen is a great starter) in your home to give it that one of a kind unique feel about it. For the kitchen you can add a custom backsplash to match your wallpaper, dish towels, or just about anything you can take a picture of. Absolute Art & Design is the company you are looking for if custom printed tile murals is what you are looking for. They also work with resellers as well. I purchased a 24" wide x 18" tall ceramic tile mural, printed on 6" glossy tile and it ran me $180 before shipping and I am very pleased with it. If you would like to give them a call, the number is (304) 295-9400.]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 20:10:22 -0400 http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=10#comment http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=8 webkinz toy, brought to you by the Ganz Corporation has been causing a stir since early 2005. What starts out as a cute little toy becomes a child's best friend on the computer. Using the "secret code" attached to every webkinz, the owner can adopt the pet and take care of it just like the real thing. In webkinz world, the owner can learn activities taught through school, play parent-approved games, and even communicate with other webkinz pets through the use of a limited chat room. Take an official webkinz world tour and find out for yourself what all the craze is about.

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How can this program help me? If your not in a design field, basically it can't. But, for the hundreds of thousands that are, you can use this little proggie to redraw images into vector line drawings with the touch of a button.

I personally tested this online drawing tool and I must say I am very impressed. I have used Corel Trace, Adobe Streamline, and other vector drawing programs, but I have never seen anything online be so accurate. Let's not forget the best part...It's Free! Here is another link to the Vector Tracing Program Vector Magic.]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:33:48 -0500 http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=6#comment http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=5 Corbis company. If you have hundreds or even thousands of dollars for your stock photography, by all means, go ahead a purchase from major stock photography websites like Corbis. But, if you are like me and don't have that kind of cash laying around, check out the website Dreamstime. Their stock photography images start at only $1.00 each. Who can beat that? Purchase the ultra-high resolution royalty-free stock images for only $3.00. Check em out!]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:22:53 -0500 http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=5#comment http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=4 Looking for the best vector images online? Check out Brands of the World and find exactly what you are looking for. Brands of the world has custom vector images but you can also find those hard-to-find corporate vector logos as well. Check them out!]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:14:30 -0500 http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=4#comment http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=3 SoftCab Inc. I started this blog to help as many people as I possibly can. If you need advice with your website or search engine optimization techniques, feel free to post your questions in the comment box.

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On my part, I will provide links to the very best websites out there that can provide sign designers, graphic artists, t-shirt printers, and others information to get started in this multi billion dollar a year industry.]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:52:58 -0500 http://mattshuman.com/blog/index.php?number=3#comment