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[ 14 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 4,100 views]
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Today as I got into my car I realized that someone had broken into it and ransacked my glovebox and center console. I couldn’t nail down exactly when it happened but I couldn’t help but feel violated.  Someone else in my neighborhood also had a break in. I decided to do something about it. I immediately went to the closest store and grabbed a cheap webcam and prepared to make a motion triggered surveillance system. (Man, I love Linux).

Headline, Linux, Programming, Reviews about Stuff »

[ 3 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 977 views]
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Many people are curious about linux, or maybe have even tried linux at some point. There is a huge difference between people trying linux, and people using linux. Hopefully this article will sort of ease your transition into using linux, either as a full time OS or even just enough to get around if you ever encounter it. Once you are familiar with software on one OS, its tough to move on but with this article I hope to list out some linux software that replaces many of the …

Adventures in DIY, Education = Learning, Featured, Linux »

[ 3 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 972 views]
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I recently had an MRI and wanted to make an animated GIF out of the images. I found a couple of great little programs that made this task a breeze.

Linux, Music, Reviews about Stuff »

[ 22 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 545 views]
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I have had some issues dealing with “experts” at local music stores and even reviews of products online; in particular dealing with USB condenser microphones used for music recording. I though that since I could see how so many people claim to be experts, yet give misleading information, I should do my part is dispelling some myths about USB audio hardware using a particular example.
Even some “experts” at the music store will have no clue what they are talking about, so let me enlighten you something so you won’t fall …