Author Archives: Alvin Trusty

Bill Gates’s Last Day

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

Today is retirement day for Bill Gates.  Now his focus will shift from Microsoft to giving away more than 99% of his money.  In case you are wondering, 1% of 50 billion dollars will still leave 500 million dollars.  Most … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Drew!

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

Here’s to my nephew for doing what no other Trusty has done before… run really fast for a long distance.  Yesterday he placed seventh in the state of Ohio in the two mile run.  Actually, in these modern times it’s … Continue reading →

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3D Disney on Google Earth

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

SketchUp has incredible educational potential.  Using free tools available from Google, Disney has added a 3D layer over the entire Disney World property.  Every building, sidewalk and tree has been drawn in detail.  Above is a picture of the haunted house.  … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #106 – Shift-Right-Click CMD

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

Here is a short-cut that helps to solve a technical problem I have had for years. There is no easy way to quickly create multiple folders.  Using the mouse requires a click on the New sub-menu and then selecting Folder … Continue reading →

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I’m on the Mesh

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Alvin Trusty

  Recently I talked about keeping several computers, in different locations up-to-date with the latest versions of my files.  Microsoft’s Mesh has solved this problem.  Yesterday, I received my invitation to participate in the closed beta.  I didn’t have to … Continue reading →

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