Hijinks Inc.

Author: Aaron Nelsen

  • Fixing Portal Crashes

    For those of you who are getting the following error when trying to launch Portal, there is hope! Unless you’re running it under Boot Camp on a MacBook, if that’s the case you’re screwed.

    Hanging application hl2.exe, version 0.0.0.0, hang module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.

    Just add the following to the end of the Target path of the Portal shortcut:
    -dxlevel 81 +mat_forcehardwaresync 0

    You can do so by right clicking on the Portal icon and selecting Properties.

    After you’re finished, it should look something like this:
    Steam.exe -applaunch 400 -dxlevel 81 +mat_forcehardwaresync 0

    Now click Ok.

    Please note this fix is only relevant for launching Portal using the desktop shortcut, this will not fix launch problems with launching Portal from within Steam.

  • Firefox 3 gets release date

    Firefox 3 Final is set to be released Tuesday, June 17th.

    If you haven’t heard yet, Mozilla is aiming to set the world record for most downloads within 24 hours with the release of Firefox 3. You can check their progress here.

  • Firefox RC3 is Live

    If you’re sneaky like me, you’ll already know that RC3 is live on Mozilla’s servers as of this morning.

    But for those of you who are not sneaky, here’s a link to the Mac version.

    Everyone else can grab a copy here.

  • Farewell iPhone

    I sold my iPhone. Yes, it’s true. But that’s not the insane part, the insane part is that I’m not planning on getting an iPhone 3G.

    Not only is the monthly plan more expensive for the iPhone 3G, but I’d be paying for a service that I couldn’t use. There is no 3G coverage in Nebraska. At all.

    A friend of mine who has connections at AT&T said that 3G was supposed to roll out this fall in Nebraska. If it does maybe I’ll reconsider.

    Anyhow, I guess I’ll be switching back to an iPod touch for the time being.

  • ACU Theme Released

    I’m pleased to announce the release of ACU Theme, the latest and great from reader Ed Jim.

    As always, you can grab a copy from the repo.