Anime Review: Nichijou

Let’s get this out first thing: Nichijou is like the spiritual cousin of Azumanga Daioh. There, I said it. Comparing the two is not only unavoidable, in my opinion, it’s also a pretty big compliment. Because Azumanga Daioh was absolute gold. And Nichijou? Well… it’s definitely a precious metal, too.

Restoring the Windows 7 Boot Choice After Installing Windows 8 on a Second Drive

So, installed Windows 8 yet? Maybe you’ve got a fancy MSDN subscription, or maybe you’re a TechNet chap. Or maybe you’re still running the Release Preview. How are you liking it so far? Personally, I’m quite pleased with it.

Did you install Windows 8 on a new/second drive separate from your original Windows 7 installation? Maybe you were like me, hoping to keep it as a backup, just in case. I know especially during those older releases like the Developer Preview last year I wanted some insurance, and wasn’t ready to switch fully. Even now, I have some programs I still run on Windows 7 that I haven’t moved over yet. So, I installed the RTM version of Windows 8 on a second drive.

Everything installed great and I’m loving it so far. Except I don’t get a choice during boot-up to choose my OS!

Anime Review: Zero no Tsukaima

Fantasy is a genre that rarely sees much innovation. It is the great irony that this area of fiction known for far-reaching adventures and fantastical imagination involving new races, creatures, magic, and cultures, could be so shackled by its own standard conventions. Combine that with the shackles of your standard tsundere-led slapstick harem anime and it’s nearly destined to be both frustrating and popular (which is also frustrating).

Anime Review: Usagi Drop

Family, as far as relationships go, is in that strange limbo between loving and obligated. Most of your family you don’t get to choose (unfortunately), and despite differences there’s that ever present “bond” we see manifest at times. They fight and quarrel and love and take care. Well, usually.