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Linux tidbits as seen by Windows user

March 24, 2017March 24, 2017  articles, computers  Leave a comment
Linux mint desktop with two bars

It won’t be the list of great things like command line flexibility, package manager or freedom of choice. My list is about small things that make life much easier when it comes to my everyday desktop use of Linux Mint 18.1 Cinnamon.

SingWritting in Unicode – when Emoji block is not enough!

September 19, 2016September 19, 2016  computers, oddities, other images  Leave a comment
SignWritting Unicode block - funny emoticons

Unicode has a big Emoji block (where emoticons are kept), but have you ever felt that despite that, you can’t express your feelings? Here comes Sutton SingWritting block!

EvenBetterURL – share link to the choosen place on the website

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015  computers, other stuff  Leave a comment

So called bookmarket which allows you to share link to exact place on the website. One of use cases is when you want to show your friends some part of long article. It doesn’t require the receiver to have BetterURL installed.

Do you feel that you are being observed?

May 27, 2015May 27, 2015  comics, computers  CC-BY 4.0 license, MIT license  Leave a comment
Comis strip. A person doing MMPI test with question "Do you feel that you are being observed?". He checks "no", he's happy. On the last panel you can see FBI phone bug and CIA and NSA cameras.

I was wondering which answer is correct nowadays. Back then “yes” meant that we are paranoid. And now? Well, let’s see!

Infographic – how to replace the plug

February 3, 2015February 3, 2015  computers, do it yourself  CC-BY 4.0 license  Leave a comment

How to replace the plug or exchange cables in the plug in hardware like computer fans, signal cables etc.

Why floppy is marketed as 1,44 MB? Units and joke for geeks

March 7, 2014January 28, 2015  articles, comics, computers  Leave a comment

Explanation of binary and decimal units and genesis of marketed size of 3,5″ floppy disk. Why is it really 1.38 MB? Additionaly some picture with hermetic joke for geeks, nerds and IT guys.

History of version numbers of Internet browsers

January 2, 2014January 2, 2015  computers  Leave a comment

The timeline of major version numbers of six Internet browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Lynx.

How to make a portable fan using a computer fan and a battery

August 23, 2013December 29, 2014  computers, do it yourself, movies  2 Comments

If you have a spare computer fan, 9V battery and a piece of duct tape you can make a portable fan in less than minute. Extremely useful for cooling during during hot days, long trips etc.

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