i hacked on an automatic water-filler to our Terra Kaffe. this is a super quick and easy project anyone can do with minimal tools, and it should only cost around $25! … continue reading ⇨
hardware , consumerism , completely random August 8, 2021
tagged: quick hack , fix it , espresso , anyone can do it , easy project , watter fill , better than starbucks , easy , coffee grinder , water filler , coffee bean , easy fix , freshest coffee , how to , bean to cup , inexpensive , make life simpler , home , hack , earth to bean , coffee , work to be lazy , kitchen , hacking , fresh coffee , Terra Kaffe , 1/4" water line , home improvement , maker , espresso machine , tk-01 , tap ice-maker , appliance , DIY , kitchen hacks , coffee maker , tap supply line , water line , making , diy kitchen , coffee machine , plumber , how-to , void warranties , plumbing , cheap fix
there’s a plethora of cheap (~$50) refurbished ASUS MeMO Pad 7’s commonly available on sites like eBay, Woot, and DailySteals. however, i found a lot of out-of-date instructions for rooting and conflicting info due to different versions of the MeMO Pads. … continue reading ⇨
software , hardware April 16, 2015
tagged: refurbished , rooting instructions , Asus MeMo Pad , deal , software , ME176C , update , Woot , instructions for root , Asus Memo Pad 7 , eBay , Android Tablet , how to root , Intel , version , tablet rooting , Intel Asus , customization , how-to , root Android , Atom , application , tablet root , Intel Asus MeMO Pad , Android OS , terminal , root tablet , Intel Atom , customize , device , ME70 , OS , SU , SuperSU app , Atom Processor , customizing , root device , ME70C , sudo , SuperSU , SU App , MeMO Pad , app , mobile device , K01A , APK , root , SuperUser App , cheap , custom , ME7000C , Android APK , rooting , Android root , inexpensive , hack , ASUS MeMO Pad 7 ME70C , root APK , SuperUser , Android rooting , how , secondary tablet , hacking , ASUS MeMO Pad 7 K01A , exploit , refurb , instructions , Asus , DailySteals , hardware , ME176CX , root exploit
i really dig my Henge Docks vertical docking stand so i was bummed when the connectors stopped lining up consistently. on quick inspection i noticed that the thin plastic between each connector had split in 3 locations … continue reading ⇨
hardware , consumerism March 5, 2015
tagged: HengeDocks , USB 3.0 connector , screw , Henge Docks cables , stuff i like , dual HP monitors , Henge Dock , Henge Docks USB 3.0 cable , unibit , Henge Docks official cable , fix , HP monitors , HengeDock , Ryobi , step bit , Henge Docks connectors , how-to , workdesk , plastic , quick , cracked plastic , brittle , Apple MacBook Pro , work area , cracked , issue , dock , stress , MacBook 15" , fixing , drill , problem , docking station , strain , 2012 MacBook , repair , easy , broke , docking stand , save , notebook , repairing , ez , broken , vertical docking stand , laptop , USB 3.0 , easy fix , split , desk , cables , quickie , 15" laptop dock , multiple monitors , Henge Docks , connectors , steps , 15" Macbook Pro dock , howto , dual monitors
Safari has an anti-aliasing issue that’s been around for a LONG time and it seems everyone is content to use an ugly workaround.
i’m just finishing up a site that makes use of the nice Wow.js & Animate.css combo. while doing final cross-browser checks i noticed Safari giving an abrupt change in text style as the fade-in finished.
see the video demo below …
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software , design & style September 16, 2014
tagged: programming , Safari antialiasing bug , jagged , sudden change , Chrome , fade , ClearType , Safari browser , OS X , subpixel , abrupt , developer , software , Safari issue , jagged text , abrupt change , Safari , fade in , grid , Firefox Browser , OS X Mavericks , subpixel rendering , bold appearance , web developer , web , Safari problem , thin , fading in , pixel , fading text , font smoothing , Safari 7 , OS X 10.9 , -webkit-font-smoothing , subpixel-antialiased , www , WebKit , too thin , wow.js animation , web site , CSS transition , Wow.js , Safari 6 , Mavericks , -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden , -webkit-font-smoothing: subpixel-antialiased , html5 , fix , WebCore , thin font , styles , sample , transition , Animate.css , Apple Safari 7 , Google Chrome , workaround , PC , how-to , Blink , bold , selector , sample code , transitions , work-around , GPU accelerated , Apple Safari , HTML 5 , 2009 bug , video , Google Blink , bold font , declaration , example , animations , default , GPU acceleration , apple , Safari bug , demo , Apple vs Microsoft , iOS , WebKit WebCore , bold text , CSS rule , CSS , CSS 3 , sub-pixel rendering , hardware GPU accelerated , howto , Safari rendering bug , CSS fix , readable , CSS animations , web fonts , CSS selector , ugly , -webkit-backface-visibility , fallback , hardware GPU acceleration , html , Safari text bug , CSS hack , readability , website , animate , WOFF , HTML tag , youtube , -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased , sudden , programmer , mac , Safari anti-aliasing bug , CSS workaround , unreadable , Windows , animated text , TrueType , Chrome browser , Mac OS X , antialiased , suddenly , dev , software development
i’ve been running an Android tablet in my Jeep for navigation and entertainment now for a while. it’s removable but always goes with me as it’s even replaced my stereo. i had been curious how i could integrate the tablet and ham radio but not made it a priority.
recently a couple of things spurred me on. first, i ran across the Mobilinkd bluetooth TNC project and it looked like it might be exactly the hardware i needed for an affordable price … continue reading ⇨
hardware , adventures & outdoors September 12, 2014
tagged: data , Global Positioning System , SPOT satellite messenger , VHF , Jeep Grand Cherokee , passcode , cable , band , carpc , TM-V71 , packet , firmware , configuration , Tablet , beacon , AvMap , frequency , hobbies & interests , call sign , mini-din , Kenwood APRS , carputer , RC-D710 , packet radio , Google Play Store , setup , Android Tablet , beaconing , Geosat , simplex , callsign , mini-din cable , APRSdroid , geeky , D710 , internet , app , set-up , Google Android , SmartBeaconing , AvMap Geosat , iGate , Windows , FCC , TRRS , APRSdroid app , hardware , V71A , IP , apps , product review , how-to , coords , 4x4Ham , digipeat , open source , Kenwood rig , TRRS plug , smartphone , howto , Kenwood TM-V71A , internet packet , TinyTrak , 3d printing , integrated , coordinates , 4x4Ham.com , repeater , application , Kenwood HAM radio , TRRS connector , Android Phone , Jeep , Kenwood RC-D710 , X.25 , Byonics , 3d printed , offroad , location , Offroad Passport , 144.39 , ham , Windows Tablet , ferrite bead , Windows Phone , linux , APRS , Mobilinkd , Byonics TinyTrak , aprsjeep , off-road , location reporting , offroadpassport.com , 144.390 , ham radio , modem , comms , amateur radio , radio , Automatic Packet Reporting System , Mobilinkd TNC , OpenTracker , outdoors , location beacon , dual band , 144.39 MHz , ham rig , TNC , communications , amateur , review , Automatic Position Reporting System , Mobilinkd Bluetooth TNC , Ardent Data Systems , vehicle computer , aprs.fi , dual-bander , 144.390 MHz , Kenwood , Terminal Node Controller , voice , PTT , software , GPS , SPOT , band plan , 4x4 , APRS-IS , integrated TNC , packet simplex , bluetooth , TM-V71A , AX.25 , APRS data , config , software development
