Category Archives: Hobbies and Other Interests
Recommended Book: The Complete Book of Data Anonymization
I was getting started to search for information about data anonymization and preparing to took a time to do “yet another internet search” for information sources; until I happened to find this book. I was positively surprised that it did … Continue reading
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Reusing motorcycle intercom headset with android phone
This is about reusing an old wire based motorcycle intercom headset with android mobile. With intercom app in android, and with bluetooth, it is possible to use it for intercom between android phones, or even use it for phone calls. … Continue reading
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Test: ONVIF IP Camera
ONVIF is recent standard for security IP cameras. Due to the standard, it should be easier to integrate these cameras into a surveillance solution. From ONVIF site: The ONVIF specification defines a common protocol for the exchange of information between … Continue reading
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USB KM switch for sharing Keyboard, Mouse, clipboard and transfer files
With this special USB cable, it is possible to use one Keyboard and Mouse to work with 2 computers (and with 2 screens). In addition, one can transfer files and share the clipboard. In Wikipedia, it is called “Easy Transfer … Continue reading
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Experience with Blackphone BP1, “the privacy phone”
The main reason for wanting to use Blackphone is typically privacy, to gain as much control as possible over the privacy. Some reviews (mainly from 2014) related to Backphone 1: Blackphone review: security above all Device Review: Blackphone BP1 Blackphone … Continue reading
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DIY Woodwork: test of wooden workbench
I needed to build a proper (solid) workbench, and I ended up into these plans “Workbench plans free“. The result is shown in the 2 photos below. I’m really happy with the result. There were some implementation issues due to … Continue reading
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Challenge: How to estimate angles for objects in the sky
I’m novice when it comes to looking planets via telescope. Well, I actually would like to take decent photos but have realised that it is not as easy as it sounds… One of the basic skills when searching planets, or … Continue reading
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