Monthly Archives: December 2015

Some free video editing software

Posted on December 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

Five free, well free with limits, on cloud based video editing software.  I haven’t used any of these, but WeVideo looks interesting. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-best-online-tools-making-professional-videos/

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Create you own custom 3D printed stamps

Posted on December 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

My list just keeps growing with projects.  This one is a nice write-up on how to create your own custom stamp. http://makezine.com/projects/3d-print-custom-stamps-using-inkscape-and-openscad/

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Build you own light saber (flame)

Posted on December 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

This is pretty amazing build.  It looks pretty close to a light saber (with a tight flame controling it). http://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-lightsaber-made-with-a-thin-burning-flame-is-so-ba-1748619383

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You can hack a linux system by what?

Posted on December 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

OK I tried this on a Fedora box, and no luck, so it must have been fixed in one of the patches in the past week. http://lifehacker.com/you-can-break-into-a-linux-system-by-pressing-backspace-1748370796

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Using Visual Studio Code?

Posted on December 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

I can say I downloaded it, and started it up.  Its fast, but …seems lacking to me.  Turns out there are a bunch of extensions you can install to go with it.  The article below helps tell you how.  This … Continue reading →

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Different take on 3D printing with glass

Posted on December 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

Instead of the head of the printer moving around (Extruder), the creators move the entire bed around and let the glass “drop” down.  Its an interesting approach. http://3dprintingindustry.com/2015/12/17/63651/

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New cheaper and smaller AWS instance

Posted on December 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

I may have to review moving stuff back to AWS.  They intro’ed the nano instance class, which in theory will run under $5 a month to use. http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/16/aws-t2-nano-00065/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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Build your own squatty potty

Posted on December 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have seen these things in Target for $30 in plastic.  This looks so much nicer.  Supposedly it helps with pooping. http://www.instructables.com/id/This-Footstool-Is-a-Better-Way-to-Use-the-Toilet/

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Is there going to be a management change at Xerox?

Posted on December 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting article,  If Icahn sticks to his typical plans, there is going to be a change in management at the top at Xerox soon.  My 2 cents, I think he is waiting to see what the current management team is … Continue reading →

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Seven Linux Podcasts to look at

Posted on December 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

Actually I am going to only try out two, “The Linux Action Show” and “FLOSS Weekly”.  I have head of FLOSS before.  But not the first one.  The rest are old or too…err …basic for me. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-linux-podcasts-need-listen/

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