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: hack , hacking , maker , DIY , making , how-to , quick hack , easy , easy fix , inexpensive , coffee , Terra Kaffe , tk-01 , coffee maker , coffee machine , plumbing , espresso , watter fill , water filler , how to , home , kitchen , home improvement , appliance , water line , plumber , cheap fix , anyone can do it , better than starbucks , coffee bean , bean to cup , earth to bean , fresh coffee , espresso machine , kitchen hacks , diy kitchen , void warranties , fix it , easy project , coffee grinder , freshest coffee , make life simpler , work to be lazy , 1/4" water line , tap ice-maker , tap supply line
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 however, i found a lot of out-of-date instructions for rooting and conflicting info due to different versions of the MeMO Pads.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: custom , hack , hacking , hardware , software , Android Tablet , how-to , terminal , SU , SuperSU , root , rooting , SuperUser , refurb , refurbished , Woot , version , application , customize , customizing , app , how , Asus , Asus MeMo Pad , Asus Memo Pad 7 , Intel Asus , Intel Asus MeMO Pad , ME70 , ME70C , K01A , ME7000C , ASUS MeMO Pad 7 ME70C , ASUS MeMO Pad 7 K01A , ME176CX , ME176C , how to root , root Android , root tablet , SuperSU app , SU App , SuperUser App , Android root , Android rooting , instructions , rooting instructions , instructions for root , tablet rooting , tablet root , device , root device , mobile device , cheap , inexpensive , secondary tablet , DailySteals , deal , eBay , customization , Android OS , OS , sudo , APK , Android APK , root APK , exploit , root exploit , update , Intel , Atom , Intel Atom , Atom Processor , MeMO Pad
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: quick , multiple monitors , dual monitors , dual HP monitors , HP monitors , workdesk , work area , fixing , repair , repairing , USB 3.0 , cables , connectors , USB 3.0 connector , Henge Docks USB 3.0 cable , Ryobi , desk , issue , problem , broke , broken , split , 15" laptop dock , 15" Macbook Pro dock , Henge Docks cables , Henge Docks official cable , Henge Docks connectors , brittle , stress , strain , save , cracked , howto , stuff i like , fix , how-to , Apple MacBook Pro , MacBook 15" , 2012 MacBook , notebook , laptop , Henge Docks , HengeDocks , Henge Dock , HengeDock , plastic , drill , easy , ez , easy fix , quickie , steps , screw , unibit , step bit , cracked plastic , dock , docking station , docking stand , vertical docking stand
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: apple , howto , html , mac , programming , software , web , fix , how-to , video , iOS , website , Windows , Chrome , Safari , pixel , web site , sample , sample code , example , CSS , ugly , youtube , Mac OS X , OS X , OS X Mavericks , OS X 10.9 , Mavericks , Google Chrome , Apple Safari , Safari bug , Safari rendering bug , Safari text bug , Safari anti-aliasing bug , Safari antialiasing bug , Safari issue , Safari problem , WebKit , WebCore , Blink , Google Blink , WebKit WebCore , CSS animations , animate , animated text , fade , fade in , fading text , CSS transition , transition , transitions , animations , CSS 3 , -webkit-backface-visibility , -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased , antialiased , subpixel , subpixel rendering , -webkit-font-smoothing , -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden , workaround , HTML 5 , demo , CSS fix , CSS hack , CSS workaround , jagged , jagged text , thin , too thin , thin font , bold , bold font , bold text , web fonts , WOFF , TrueType , ClearType , grid , font smoothing , Wow.js , Animate.css , work-around , default , sub-pixel rendering , fallback , sudden , suddenly , abrupt , bold appearance , subpixel-antialiased , -webkit-font-smoothing: subpixel-antialiased , PC , 2009 bug , Apple vs Microsoft , readable , readability , unreadable , sudden change , abrupt change , fading in , wow.js animation , styles , selector , declaration , CSS rule , CSS selector , HTML tag , Chrome browser , Safari browser , Firefox Browser , Safari 7 , Safari 6 , Apple Safari 7 , GPU accelerated , GPU acceleration , hardware GPU accelerated , hardware GPU acceleration , programmer , dev , developer , web developer , www , html5 , 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: bluetooth , carpc , carputer , geeky , hardware , howto , Jeep , linux , radio , review , software , data , Tablet , Android Tablet , Google Android , how-to , integrated , offroad , off-road , outdoors , vehicle computer , 4x4 , Jeep Grand Cherokee , hobbies & interests , Windows , open source , application , ham , ham radio , ham rig , Kenwood , TM-V71A , TM-V71 , RC-D710 , D710 , V71A , Kenwood TM-V71A , Kenwood RC-D710 , APRS , Automatic Packet Reporting System , Automatic Position Reporting System , GPS , Global Positioning System , beacon , beaconing , SmartBeaconing , coords , coordinates , location , location reporting , location beacon , aprs.fi , APRS-IS , passcode , call sign , callsign , FCC , Kenwood rig , Kenwood HAM radio , Windows Tablet , modem , TNC , Terminal Node Controller , AX.25 , packet , packet radio , internet , IP , internet packet , X.25 , Mobilinkd , Mobilinkd TNC , Mobilinkd Bluetooth TNC , SPOT , SPOT satellite messenger , AvMap , Geosat , AvMap Geosat , 4x4Ham , 4x4Ham.com , Offroad Passport , offroadpassport.com , dual band , dual-bander , integrated TNC , cable , mini-din , mini-din cable , TRRS , TRRS plug , TRRS connector , ferrite bead , comms , communications , voice , APRS data , firmware , Google Play Store , app , apps , TinyTrak , Byonics , Byonics TinyTrak , OpenTracker , Ardent Data Systems , band plan , VHF , frequency , simplex , iGate , digipeat , repeater , 144.39 , 144.390 , 144.39 MHz , 144.390 MHz , packet simplex , band , Kenwood APRS , APRSdroid , APRSdroid app , smartphone , Android Phone , Windows Phone , amateur radio , amateur , PTT , config , configuration , setup , set-up , product review , 3d printing , 3d printed , aprsjeep , software development
