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Any advice for a first time conference-goer?
I’m going to my first conference next month, and am looking for some general tips and advice from experienced conference-goers on how to get the most out of it. The conference is in Rome, which I’ve never been to, so…
By nfdiego
Discarding Problems in Vivaldi
While testing a new Vivaldi function (which is not yet in the public builds at the time of writing), I have found a serious bug (not a real bug, but more of a serious annoyance) in connection with my Auto Discard…
By quhno
What Is the Easiest Photo Editing Software to Use
Every professional photographer knows that taking a beautiful photo is only half the battle, as they still have to edit it for it to be finalized. Learning how to add effects, color correct, and balance exposure can…
By bloges
linux mint xfce
Whenever I install a new computer operating system, the main test is how fast can it open up that “special” directory with 20 thousand pics and other media files in it. One must be able to page through the media without…
By wonk
A Sojourn Concluded
I'm a very rational human being, in fact it's something I say with pride and a swelled chest, as if making a grandiose statement that will shock the world and humble those around me. I am a firm believer in the physical…
Some Guiding Technology Principles
Two things hit me today as big lessons I've learned over the years. They apply to pretty much any technology-related activity be it programming, application architecture, etc. They are:…
The boring market report – September 18th 2020
Volatility is still quite high out there, so the chances of big downfall are somewhat limited, ... but non zero!…
Why Life Has Its Seasons
When I bought my house, my late father told me to not get attached to it. And the same goes for my neighbors, a few of them recently sold and move out of state. …
By fjcasella
After the Storm
(click for full size) Last time I was in Dortmund, a storm passed over the city and left this view in its wake ...…
By quhno
Hey Google, Why Are You Spying on me?
My Google Nest Mini, was listening to Joel Osteen this morning. Three months ago, I purchased three of the new Google Nest Mini's. Two were for my aging father whom I help care for, one was for my…
By rdreammaker
Collecting that prescription again
Varied the routine this time. After walking down the conventional way, I caught the bus for the first time in months, got off at Nant Peris and walked back up through the fields and quarry to home. The bus was busy…
By johnbyde
The brainless society, the art of feeling nowhere at home
Philosophy and mathematics today for a change! Should I mention Einstein, Laplace, Isaac Newton, ... then you tell me these were geniuses of their time, with IQ far above average. They knew how to use their brains to…