Category: Tech
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Salvaging a dead laptop PC
Your good old laptop PC went back to meet its maker and you can’t accept the idea of dumping it into the next waste basket (not even considering recycling, would you really want to part in such a harsh way?). Let’s not forget some of the few uses that you can still have from the…
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Before a tripod: Photo stability solutions
Of course, you know it, a photo tripod is an excellent solution to stabilize your photo camera and get crisp images despite a long shutter time (or a trembling hand). But there are other simple solutions that you should keep in mind: A photo monopod: After all, one leg (instead of three) can be enough,…
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Musical scores
Some musical scores are really out-of-this world: One musical score drawing up the map of the whole world: Play Song Buy Song: World Beat Music PI, the mathematical constant, can easily be transformed into a curious musical score may be honoring the memory of Bach and Pythagoras: But I really love the work of Atushi…
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Opera 9: voice commands
I just discovered (I have to admit that I had not to look very far) a small feature of the Opera browser (from version 9): the voice interface. This is fascinating, Opera accepts voice commands and can read the contents of a web page. You have to first install a small add-in module (that is…
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Flash memory comparison
If you want the best possible Flash memory storage for your camera, you need to look for a good Flash memory card. But which one is the best? Just look at those tests: Rob Galbraith’s CF/SD Performance Database (in English) Clubic : 40 cartes mémoire en test : la loi du plus cher ? (en…
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Spider mech – for real
US Rednecks did build a powerful spider mech just “because they could”. Youtube link Don’t let your kids wander around this one!
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How to draw a triangular optical illusion
Of course, you know about the impossible triangle (very classical optical illusion). Do you know how to draw it? It is complicated indeed and most people will do some ugly sketch instead of a nice optical illusion. However, this is quite simple. It is all a matter of starting it right thanks to the help…
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Linux: Free e-books to download
If you are interested in GNU/Linux and want some useful e-reading, you should jump to this list of free ebooks related to Linux from LinuxHaxor.net.
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Advice for good panoramic photos
In order to easily realize good panoramic photos, it is not enuogh to have a good software package. You also need good images to start with, or the shooting results may degrade significantly the results. Some easy-to-follow advice: Start using the Auto exposure mode of your camera, then switch to Manual to shoot in these…