Author: scythe944

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On the road a lot? Use hotel wireless for connectivity to multiple devices?

Then this device might be for you.  (From Tom’s Hardware)   Satechi Intros Multifunction Mini Router Here’s a good way to connect multiple devices to a hotel’s Internet connection without having to shell out insanely hefty per-device-per-24-hour fees. Zoom Satechi introduced on Wednesday a handy little multifunction mini-router geared for the “professional on the go”. […]

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Two great posts about wireless

Saw two good articles on wireless and decided to share them.  One is about the new Wireless 802.11 AC protocol which promises gigabit connection speeds. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/wi-fi-802.11ac-router,3386.html The other is “Why your Wi-Fi sucks, and what to do about it” which details common connection and speed problems, why they’re happening and what you can attempt to […]

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DVD Styler

DVDStyler is a cross-platform free DVD authoring application for the creation of professional-looking DVDs. It allows not only burning of video files on DVD that can be played practically on any standalone DVD player, but also creation of individually designed DVD menus. It is Open Source Software and is completely free. http://www.dvdstyler.org/en/

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We’re all going to die soon…

From what some researchers have found anyway. Although, I’ve heard other things from different “researchers” that probably think these guys are idiots.  Only time will tell I guess… http://www.tomsguide.com/us/science-research-sustainability-end-of-the-world-collapse,news-15482.html  

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Build your own sentry gun!

http://projectsentrygun.rudolphlabs.com/ Welcome to Project Sentry Gun, home to the most versatile sentry gun on the web! Now in use on six continents! This sentry gun autonomously tracks, aims, and shoots at targets, using: An airsoft or paintball gun A webcam to find targets A computer to process the video feed and aim the gun Servo motors […]

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