Category Archives: Geek

“We’ve arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology.” –Carl Sagan

How to: Set Up a Plex Media Server and Chromecast Your Movie Collection – The Droid Lawyer™

Trying this one out.

How to: Set Up a Plex Media Server and Chromecast Your Movie Collection – The Droid Lawyer™.… Read the rest

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Going a bit more public

I have been thinking about what a time-sink FB is and how I really don’t enjoy providing them with data to monetize. If my data can be monetized, shouldn’t it be me that gets those monies? So, I am looking at ways that I can start backing down from FB and using the tools that I already have in place (and pay for) to achieve those ends.… Read the rest

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Howto Make scanned PDFs searchable OCR using pdfocr | Ubuntu Geek

Looking for a way to make the pdf files at http://83rdinfdivdocs.org actually searchable. I am going blind reading these things! Sure, I am getting an education on WWII history, but I am, honestly, only interested in one man.

Howto Make scanned PDFs searchable OCR using pdfocr | Ubuntu Geek.… Read the rest

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Installing Debian Linux on a Pogoplug V2

This one looks pretty good.
I’ve migrated all of my data off of the 1TB external drive plugged into the Pogoplug. I am presently cleaning up and killing as many cloud storage systems as possible. Once that is complete, I will start looking at rebuilding the Pogoplug as a Linux server.… Read the rest

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Baseboard Calculator – PexSupply.com

Baseboard Calculator – PexSupply.com.

A VERY basic baseboard heater calculator.
VERY basic. Ballpark only, but good for a quick guesstimate with the tin foil.… Read the rest

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HeatingHelp.com – Loop_Hot-Water_Heating.pdf

HeatingHelp.com – Loop_Hot-Water_Heating.pdf.… Read the rest

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» Install Debian Squeeze/Wheezy on the Pogoplug E02 – Innovations by VinnyMac Productions

Thinking that a small Linux server might be a handy thing to have around. I’ve moved all of my data out to Bitcasa, so having 1TB of local storage is not as necessary as it used to be. In addition to just having a nifty toy to play with, I am thinking of actually using my Arduino and lashing it to the oil burner so that I can see how often it is used.… Read the rest

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How to Install Google’s Official 4.3 Jelly Bean Update on Your Nexus 7 Tablet Right Now « Nexus 7 softModder

If it doesn’t show up soon…

How to Install Google’s Official 4.3 Jelly Bean Update on Your Nexus 7 Tablet Right Now « Nexus 7 softModder.… Read the rest

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Network Administration : Installation of Tacacs+, Rancid, Cvsweb

Network Administration : Installation of Tacacs+, Rancid, Cvsweb.… Read the rest

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Gear Shifter Light!!!

Yesterday, I replaced the gear shifter light. This involved removing two concealed bolts and popping some plastic tabs. I used these instructions and the job was done in maybe 20 minutes. I involved the Nexus 7 tablet that I received for Christmas in the process, propping it up between the dashboard and the windshield.… Read the rest

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