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May 29, 2010

How to fix a dying QNAP iTunes server

by @ 4:02 pm. Filed under Computers, Technology

A QNAP TS-219P NAS
If you've got a QNAP NAS and some file in your music library is causing the QNAP's iTunes server to die, here's how you can track-down the problem and fix it.
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January 1, 2010

Movin’ on up to the QNAP TS-219P NAS

by @ 7:04 pm. Filed under Apple, Computers, Linux, Technology

QNAP-TS-219P.jpg

I finally decided to bite the bullet and bought a real NAS for use at home. I decided on the QNAP TS-219P for a number of reasons I'll discuss in the post. Also, I have plenty of screenshots showing the QNAP UI and a couple simple benchmarks comparing the performance to a USB disk attached to an Airport Extreme.

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June 4, 2007

Amazing robot with perfect balance

by @ 6:14 pm. Filed under Electronics, Technology, Video

The Murata Boy bicycle riding balancing robot
Able to balance perfectly on only two wheels, you have to see the videos to appreciate just how cool this is!
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January 21, 2007

Using everyday ideas to print a waterfall

by @ 10:27 am. Filed under Fun Stuff, Technology

Photo of a waterfall
Working in much the same was as an inkjet printer, the Jeep promotional waterfall system "prints" images with water drops to create an eye-catching effect.
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December 11, 2006

Build your own home CNC machine to help with projects

by @ 9:49 pm. Filed under Technology, Tools

The Fab@Home rapid prototyping machine
Now you can use rapid-prototyping techniques on your personal projects cheaply.
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November 28, 2006

Personal robotic arm trainer kit

by @ 9:59 pm. Filed under Technology

Lynx 5 robotic arm kit
Is anyone else having flashbacks of the Armatron from Radio Shack in the 80s?
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November 4, 2006

Awesome animation of the inner life of a cell

by @ 4:25 pm. Filed under Fun Stuff, Technology

A diagram of a living cell
No, this is not one of those boring videos you saw in high-school biology class.
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October 17, 2006

Video shows how CDs are manufactured

by @ 6:18 pm. Filed under Technology

A CD
Have you ever wondered what's involved in making that shiny disc that holds your favorite music?
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October 16, 2006

Amazing MIT computerized whiteboard simulation system

by @ 10:25 am. Filed under Computers, Technology

Box on an inclined plane
This video demonstrates a new system that combines computers, a projector, and special "pens" to create an intellectual sandbox.
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September 20, 2006

Try to hide this beast of a camera!

by @ 7:34 pm. Filed under Technology

The enormous 160 megapixel camera
Replace your wimpy 5-8 megapixel camera with this 160 megapixel behemoth!
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