Microsoft POWERTOYS
Apr 25th, 2009 by Andrew Zheng
I don’t know how many people have Microsoft XP nowadays, but if you do, you can improve your computer by using Microsoft XP Powertoys. They’re completely free and useful.
SNES ROM Pack
Apr 10th, 2009 by Kulshrax
I’m sure that most people loved the SNES. It was a great system with an amazing game library. But how can you enjoy those classics years later? The solution is ROMs. A ROM is a file made by uploading the contents of a game cartridge onto a computer. Then, using a program called an emulator, you can play them on the computer. I have compiled a pack of all of the best SNES ROMs and an emulator, so that people can once again enjoy those classics on the computer.
Can You Hear Me Now?
Apr 9th, 2009 by Kulshrax
I’m sure that by now, everyone has heard of those ringtones that produce a high-pitched sound audible to young people, but inaudible to older people. I was curious about these high pitched tones, and wanted to find out how high they could go.
As it turns out, the upper limit of human hearing is 20kHz. However, in practice, humans cannot really hear that high, simply because of hearing loss caused by aging, or exposure to loud noises.
While looking around, I found a simple test to find out what your personal upper hearing limit is. It is a simple WAV file that plays several tones of descending pitch, from 22kHz (inaudible to humans) to 12kHz. When the file is played, you can determine your upper hearing limit by which pitches you can hear. You can take the test yourself here.
WHS Music Trip to Orlando
Apr 7th, 2009 by Andrew Zheng
The Westlake High School Bands/Orchestra/Auxiliaries trip to Orlando, Florida was a very enjoyable experience. This post can be used to pique your interest in going on the next trip. Photos provided.
DSi Review
Apr 5th, 2009 by Kulshrax
Nintendo released the latest member of the DS line, the DSi, today. I have been playing with the system for most of the day. Here are my initial impressions: