Unless you're in data entry, you probably use capslock about as much as ~ or | ....unless you're really angry. So I used a registry patch that was linked to by www.dvzine.org to modify the layout of my netbook's keyboard so that the functions of capslock and backspace would be swapped. This was much more practical to me. Instead of reaching across two rows of keys to hit the actual backspace key, I'd just hop over with my left pinky and tap capslock, which was now backspace.
Now that I also have a desktop, I wanted to make the same change on it as well. The problem is, that site doesn't have the link to the patch anymore. After some quick googling, I found a way to recreate the patch manually, and I have decided to post it here for anyone who wants to use it. This involves editing your registry, obviously, so you're using this information at your own risk. I will make sure, though, that I am very clear in my instructions so there is very little chance of something going wrong.
Step 1: Run regedit. On most Windows machines, this can easily be accessed by pressing Win+R (especially in Windows 7 where "Run" is not an immediately available option in the start menu) and typing "regedit" in the box.
Step 2: Double-click on the following folders in order...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
SYSTEM
CurrentControlSet
Control
......and then click once on Keyboard Layout. (Layout, not Layouts. Very important.)
Step 3: This is the value you will be adding. If there is an item already here called "Scancode Map", right-click it and modify it. If not, right-click and add a new binary value and call it "Scancode Map".
Enter this value exactly as it appears here. Regedit will automatically space the values as needed.
0000000000000000030000000e003a003a000e0000000000
Step 4: Close Regedit and restart your computer.
That's it, you're done! Remember, it'll take a while to get used to this change. Just keep reminding yourself of the new backspace location somehow. I chose to use the glowing keyboard stickers from www.thinkgeek.com, especially because I also use the Dvorak layout.
And I'm out.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Same Difference
So I just saw a post on an art site where someone asked "Why does Klonoa look almost exactly like Tails?"... and it got me thinking. You know what? They're right, they do look almost exactly alike!
...except Klonoa has black fur.
...and he wears clothes.
...and carries a ring.
...and has long floppy ears.
...and only has one tail.
But other than that, they look the same!
(end sarcasm)
...except Klonoa has black fur.
...and he wears clothes.
...and carries a ring.
...and has long floppy ears.
...and only has one tail.
But other than that, they look the same!
(end sarcasm)
Saturday, January 1, 2011
The New 10 Commandments
((Originally written by alexreynard, revised and edited for clarity by me))
1. Thou shalt have good faith.
There are two different kinds of faith. Good faith is when you have good reasons to be faithful. Like faith in yourself, or a trusted friend. Bad faith requires you to ignore reality. When someone tells you to believe something, and forbids you to question it, test it or doubt it, you are being scammed. Bad faith is the foundation upon which all extremism is built. If we don't erode this foundation, the suffering it leads to will always exist.
2. Thou shalt not claim omniscience.
No one knows for sure what God truly believes. No one. When you say you know what God believes, you are really only saying what you believe. This can be extremely dangerous. Doubly so for anyone who tries to convince you that they're the only one who knows what God really thinks.
3. Thou shalt not taketh away that which offends only you.
Your personal disgust towards something does not give you the right to take it away from someone who enjoys it. No human being should ever be jailed, executed or ostracized based purely on religious morals. If a crime causes no harm, it cannot be a crime.
4. Thou shalt realize the limits of thy thoughts.
Praying is the exact same thing as wishing. Wishing is okay, as long as you understand that the only way to get what you want is to actually go out and get it.
5. Thou shalt respect others' rights as well as thine own.
Your right to practice religion is never more important than other people's liberty, or other people's lives.
6. Thou shalt appreciate the written word.
It is possible to read religious texts and appreciate them without considering them sacred or infallible. No man, or book, is ever 100% right about everything. Disagreement is natural, and can be constructive.
7. Thou shalt learn from thy flaws and mistakes.
No one has a right to immunity from being insulted, criticized or offended. This includes you. And me too. Getting mad at criticism is not helpful. Trying to learn from it is.
8. Thou shalt not use force with thy beliefs.
No one should ever be forced to belong to a religion, or be indoctrinated into it before they are mentally ready to understand it.
9. Thou shalt not mix religion and politics.
Separation between church and state exists on paper, but unfortunately, not in reality. If churches want to politicize religion, they should have to pay their taxes like every other political organization.
10. Thou shalt accept and then improve existence.
You must learn to accept reality as it is, rather than what you wish it were or what you think it should be. We cannot become better than what we are unless we are completely honest with ourselves first, and then with others. And if reality hurts, ignoring it will make it worse. Work instead to make it better.
1. Thou shalt have good faith.
There are two different kinds of faith. Good faith is when you have good reasons to be faithful. Like faith in yourself, or a trusted friend. Bad faith requires you to ignore reality. When someone tells you to believe something, and forbids you to question it, test it or doubt it, you are being scammed. Bad faith is the foundation upon which all extremism is built. If we don't erode this foundation, the suffering it leads to will always exist.
2. Thou shalt not claim omniscience.
No one knows for sure what God truly believes. No one. When you say you know what God believes, you are really only saying what you believe. This can be extremely dangerous. Doubly so for anyone who tries to convince you that they're the only one who knows what God really thinks.
3. Thou shalt not taketh away that which offends only you.
Your personal disgust towards something does not give you the right to take it away from someone who enjoys it. No human being should ever be jailed, executed or ostracized based purely on religious morals. If a crime causes no harm, it cannot be a crime.
4. Thou shalt realize the limits of thy thoughts.
Praying is the exact same thing as wishing. Wishing is okay, as long as you understand that the only way to get what you want is to actually go out and get it.
5. Thou shalt respect others' rights as well as thine own.
Your right to practice religion is never more important than other people's liberty, or other people's lives.
6. Thou shalt appreciate the written word.
It is possible to read religious texts and appreciate them without considering them sacred or infallible. No man, or book, is ever 100% right about everything. Disagreement is natural, and can be constructive.
7. Thou shalt learn from thy flaws and mistakes.
No one has a right to immunity from being insulted, criticized or offended. This includes you. And me too. Getting mad at criticism is not helpful. Trying to learn from it is.
8. Thou shalt not use force with thy beliefs.
No one should ever be forced to belong to a religion, or be indoctrinated into it before they are mentally ready to understand it.
9. Thou shalt not mix religion and politics.
Separation between church and state exists on paper, but unfortunately, not in reality. If churches want to politicize religion, they should have to pay their taxes like every other political organization.
10. Thou shalt accept and then improve existence.
You must learn to accept reality as it is, rather than what you wish it were or what you think it should be. We cannot become better than what we are unless we are completely honest with ourselves first, and then with others. And if reality hurts, ignoring it will make it worse. Work instead to make it better.
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