Technology opinions and digital photography
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A TV decoder box comes to our house
Sometimes, you just think aloud about a technical possibility and one of the family members will jump and request an immediate application. What could you say? Your geek reputation is at stake! I spoke about small computers that can easily become a network server (Raspberry Pi) and Android boxes which ease publication of videos onto…
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Cast picture slideshows to Chromecast
A Chromecast is a really funny little tool that will ease the connection of a basic TV set to a computer or your smartphone. But Google really limited the possibilities – explicitly because they wanted to keep users inside the Google biosphere. So, I wanted to use my old Chromecast 2013 (but the issue and…
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Walrus – Wrangel Island
I have a soft spot for these animals most people find ugly and wide-eyed. But despite their obese weight, they can be attentive and shy, contradicting their imprecise moves. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), morse.Wrangel Island, Russia.August 2018.
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Killer whale – Wrangel Island
A beautiful killer whale spotted from the boat, while cruising far from the coast. Orca, or killer whale (Orcinus orca), orque, ou épaulard.Wrangel Island, Russia.August 2018.
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Polar bears of Wrangel Island
When you want to see polar bears in the wild, there is a name that keeps popping up: Wrangel Island. It is quite famous for having the highest density of bear dens where female congregate to give birth to polar cubs in December. It is definitely difficult to reach (less than 6 expeditions are reaching…
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Snowy owl – Wrangel Island
A shy bird. Long distances. Somewhat insufficient light. A couple of nice shots. Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus), Harfang des neiges.Wrangel Island, Russia.August 2018.
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Quantum computing, let’s reduce weirdness
This is true. When we hear about Quantum Computing, we hear a lot of noise and so few useful information. But, after the all-too-usual “This revolution is going to blow everything”, you’ll find very little understandable talk. So, I was left collecting a few knowledge bits about this, that I would like to share with…
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Ground squirrels – Wrangel Island
A few rodents from the Sciuridae family, very similar to tree squirrels and marmots. Ground squirrels (Sciuridae family), marmottins.Wrangel Island, Russia.August 2018.
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Pika – Wrangel Island
Those little rodents are thought to be nearer to rabbits than to mice and rats. I have to admit that scientists noticed the large ears and long feet. Pika (Ochotona princeps), pika, ou ochotone.Wrangel Island, Russia.August 2018.
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