Category Archives: Reviews

Active Fun Day

Posted on June 8, 2013 by larry

Today I got the kids out of the house to join me for Maker Faire in Seattle. We took the light rail which was pretty reasonably priced at $2.50 per child.  I had my Orca card so it was free … Continue reading →

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No Run Today

Posted on May 17, 2013 by larry

I had a different schedule than usual.  Today a vendor had a presentation downtown Seattle.  To attract us there they were presenting a showing of Star Trek, Into the Darkness. I don’t want to do any spoilers but it was … Continue reading →

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Big Score at Linuxfest

Posted on April 27, 2013 by larry

Best day ever at Linuxfest.  I was going through some of the vendor booths and came across a guy pushing something called a panda board.  I asked if it was like a Raspberry Pi and he said it was more … Continue reading →

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USB Wireless for Linux

Posted on February 22, 2013 by larry

This was going to be a review for the Sabrent USB-A11N which is a USB Wireless N adapter. I been trying to find a small, Linux compatible USB adapter, and this one certainly fits the billing. Here is the back … Continue reading →

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Lightbox Set Up

Posted on December 22, 2012 by larry

Was an easy project, made it more expensive than it should have been though. Here is how the near final product. Not final because I need to find a way to attach the plastic to the box.  But right now … Continue reading →

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Setting Up A Camera Station

Posted on December 18, 2012 by larry

I am trying to setup a place where I can take photos of objects up close to make it easier for my documentation and blogging. I chose a linux compatible web cam and am trying to see if it will … Continue reading →

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New Sleeping Pill from Vicks

Posted on December 14, 2012 by larry

I saw some advertisements regarding a new sleeping pill from Vicks, when I went to Safeway I saw it and looked at the ingredients. Diphenhydramine hcl Basically Benedril, I saw that and all that went through my mind was “this … Continue reading →

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Review of LG SP520 Network Media Player

Posted on November 25, 2012 by larry

I got this cool new little device from Fry’s during black Friday.  Went online and ordered it for store pickup for $29.00 The box was small, 1 quarter a shoebox, but expected.  LG SP520 opened The box was neatly packed and things … Continue reading →

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Perfect Timing

Posted on November 8, 2012 by larry

I got my HD HomeRun Dual today. It was pretty easy for me to set up, but I can see how someone not technically literate would have a hard time setting up this device. Still, it is awesome.  This was … Continue reading →

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Misleading and deceptive but not lying

Posted on November 4, 2012 by larry

I been working on my main sever for several days now.  One of the things I am looking at this time around is the power supply. I went to Frys yesterday and got what I thought was a 500Watt power … Continue reading →

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