Hello, and welcome to my corner of the internet. I'm Nathan Hinkle, an environmental engineering student, computer technician, and outdoor lover from the Pacific Northwest. If you'd like to know more about me, head over to the about page. Below you'll find quick-links to some of my recent blog posts. Feel free to drop me a line if you have any comments or questions.
Latest blog posts
The 2011 Guide to Choosing a College Laptop
A year ago, I wrote a blog post about choosing a computer for college. Technology changes fast, and things are different now. Read my series on choosing a college computer on the Super User Blog:
Windows 7 Login Packs
One of the new features introduced in Windows 7 is the easy ability to change the background image on the login screen. I have created several login image packs using photographs I have taken. These images are already resized and optimized for common resolutions. All you have to do is run an install script, and everything is set up for you. To download them, go to the Windows 7 Login Packs section under Photographs.
HP Pavillion dm4t Review
I've been using an HP Pavillion dm4t laptop since fall, and have come to really like this computer. I would recommend it for people looking for a portable but powerful laptop.