Desert Musings

Thoughts on current events, including but not limited to, the computer & automotive industries; British, American, & World politics; Space Exploration; and the military. I don't claim to be an expert on anything, and I'm not receiving any revenue from this blog. Comments are welcomed but I'll delete any I find offensive or any I determine to be off-topic or some form of advertising.

Friday, February 28, 2014

Ways to Waste Your Money - Slide Show

http://m.kiplinger.com/slideshow/spending/T063-S001-25-ways-to-waste-your-money-slide-show/index.html
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How to View (and Erase) Your Facebook Search History

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-view-and-erase-your-facebook-search-history-1532899777?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 10:37 PM No comments:

Seven Downloads and Extensions to Make Dropbox Even More Awesome

http://lifehacker.com/seven-downloads-and-extensions-to-make-dropbox-even-mor-1533124676?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Simple steps to improve your TV’s picture and sound - The Kim Komando Show

http://www.komando.com/tips/12088/simple-steps-to-improve-your-tvs-picture-and-sound
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

27 Science Fictions That Became Science Facts In 2012 | MyScienceAcademy

http://myscienceacademy.org/2013/01/03/27-science-fictions-that-became-science-facts-in-2012/
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The Time Everywhere, Right Now, Beautifully Visualized

http://gizmodo.com/a-visualization-of-time-around-the-world-which-changes-1531378268?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_facebook&utm_source=gizmodo_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 7:54 AM No comments:

Monday, February 24, 2014

FreeFixer Removes Unwanted Programs from Your PC

http://lifehacker.com/freefixer-removes-unwanted-programs-from-your-pc-1528190322?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 10:09 PM No comments:

Finally, A Strip-Proof Screw | Popular Science

http://www.popsci.com/article/diy/finally-strip-proof-screw?src=SOC&dom=fb
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Friday, February 21, 2014

Read thousands of free ebooks - The Kim Komando Show

http://www.komando.com/downloads/242301/read-thousands-of-free-e-books-2
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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Building Han Solo's Blaster

http://www.shootingillustrated.com/mobile/article.php?id=30231
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OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box: Which cloud storage service is right for you? - CNET Mobile

http://m.cnet.com/news/onedrive-dropbox-google-drive-and-box-which-cloud-storage-service-is-right-for-you/57618942?ds=1
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Expandable Emergency Water Storage | Self-Sufficiency

http://beforeitsnews.com/self-sufficiency/2013/01/expandable-emergency-water-storage-2450866.html
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7 actions to take immediately following an EMP strike | Prepper-Resources.com - The Ultimate Prepper & Survivalist Blog.

http://www.prepper-resources.com/7-actions-to-take-immediately-following-an-emp-strike/
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Home Made Berkey Water Filter by Daire

http://www.alpharubicon.com/kids/homemadeberkeydaire.htm
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8 Tricks and Downloads to Make Netflix Even More Awesome

http://lifehacker.com/8-tricks-and-downloads-to-make-netflix-even-more-awesom-1526017078?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 12:39 PM No comments:

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Another Day a New Router Vulnerability Discovered | Security content from Windows IT Pro

http://m.windowsitpro.com/security/another-day-new-router-vulnerability-discovered
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​Four Skills That Will Turn You Into a Spreadsheet Ninja

http://lifehacker.com/four-skills-that-will-turn-you-into-a-spreadsheet-ninj-1525058930?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 12:24 PM No comments:

​15+ Awesome Google+ Tricks You Might Not Know About

http://lifehacker.com/15-awesome-google-tricks-you-might-not-know-about-1524610438?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 7:15 AM No comments:

Monday, February 17, 2014

How To Use Evernote for Writing Fiction

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-evernote-for-writing-fiction-1523798600?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 10:20 PM No comments:

Crowd-funding site Kickstarter hacked

http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/15/us/kickstarter-site-hacked/index.html
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Sunday, February 16, 2014

15 Things That Emotionally Strong People Don't Do | Elite Daily

http://elitedaily.com/life/15-things-that-emotionally-strong-people-dont-do/
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Self-replicating virus infects and breeds inside Linksys routers - The Kim Komando Show

http://www.komando.com/news/241801/self-replicating-virus-infects-and-breeds-inside-linksys-routers
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Top 10 Ways to Repurpose Your Old Laptop

http://lifehacker.com/top-10-ways-to-repurpose-your-old-laptop-1522986846?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
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Friday, February 14, 2014

30 ways to use Evernote

http://touch.artofmanliness.com/artofmanliness/#!/entry/one-app-to-rule-them-all-30-ways-evernote-can,52fbd107b7d8d24162ca3f45
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Turn Windows Into A WiFi Hotspot & Share Your Internet Connection

Research doing the same with Linux - provide a more secure wireless connection in hotel rooms when traveling.

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/turn-windows-wifi-hotspot-share-internet-connection/
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Do you have food sensitivities? The one simple test you can do anytime, anywhere to find out. | Eat Naked Now

http://www.eatnakednow.com/nakedlifestyle/2014/02/03/do-you-have-food-sensitivities-the-one-simple-test-you-can-do-anytime-anywhere-to-find-out/
Adrian at 9:14 PM No comments:

Hemingway Highlights Common Errors to Help You Edit Text

http://lifehacker.com/hemingway-highlights-common-errors-to-help-you-edit-tex-1522141336?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 7:10 PM No comments:

The Best Web Hosts for Developers and Hosting Your Own Apps

http://lifehacker.com/the-best-web-hosts-for-developers-and-hosting-your-own-1522534769?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Reducing Recoil: Traditional vs. Bushing Compensators | Shooting Times

http://www.shootingtimes.com/2014/02/10/reducing-recoil-traditional-vs-bushing-compensators/
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A First Original Arduino Project: What they Learned About Learning

http://lifehacker.com/my-first-original-arduino-project-what-i-learned-about-1521539054?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 8:55 PM No comments:

Laser Wars | Washington Free Beacon

http://freebeacon.com/laser-wars/
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Catchr Tracks When People Snoop On Your Phone When You're Not Around

http://lifehacker.com/catchr-tracks-when-people-snoop-on-your-phone-when-you-1521424668?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 8:49 PM No comments:

This is what the world's largest solar plant looks like when it's catching rays | The Verge

http://mobile.theverge.com/2014/2/13/5408686/ivanpah-solar-plant-begins-commercial-operation
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Eight Things You Can Discard to Downsize Your Life

http://lifehacker.com/eight-things-you-can-discard-to-downsize-your-life-1522266092?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 7:59 PM No comments:

Hate Windows 8? Here are some options | Data Doctors Mobile

http://m.datadoctors.com/help/columns/21977-Hate-Windows-8-Here-are-some-options
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Financial Diary / Journal tips

www.bankofamerica.com/deposits/manage/personal-finance-tips.go




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Big Pic: The Solar System's Largest Moon, Mapped | Popular Science

http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/big-pic-solar-systems-largest-moon-mapped?src=SOC&dom=fb
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

You’re NOT fired: The story of Amstrad’s amazing CPC 464 • The Register

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/02/12/archaeologic_amstrad_cpc_464/
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The Right Drink for Every Situation | Greatist

http://greatist.com/health/drink-for-every-situation
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Monday, February 10, 2014

Turn Your Old Laptop Into a DIY Hideaway Media Center for TV

http://lifehacker.com/turn-your-old-laptop-into-a-diy-hideaway-media-center-f-1518501852?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 12:42 PM No comments:

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Chromecast vs. Apple TV vs. Roku 3: Which media streamer should you buy? - CNET Mobile

http://m.cnet.com/news/chromecast-vs-apple-tv-vs-roku-3-which-media-streamer-should-you-buy/57618504?ds=1
Adrian at 1:23 PM No comments:

How to Choose (or Build) the Perfect Desk for You

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-choose-or-build-the-perfect-desk-for-you-1000433355
Adrian at 11:39 AM No comments:

Top 10 DIY Office Upgrades

http://lifehacker.com/top-10-diy-office-upgrades-1518199762?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 11:37 AM No comments:

Thursday, February 6, 2014

The 72 hour Bug Out Bag

http://72hoursurvival.com/bug-out-bag/
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Nagant M1895 Revolver - Wikipedia

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagant_M1895
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New surveillance technology can track everyone in an area for several hours at a time - The Washington Post

m.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/new-surveillance-technology-can-track-everyone-in-an-area-for-several-hours-at-a-time/2014/02/05/82f1556e-876f-11e3-a5bd-844629433ba3_print.html


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Turn an Old PC Into a NAS, VPN, Media Streamer, and More with Amahi

http://lifehacker.com/turn-an-old-pc-into-a-nas-vpn-media-streamer-and-mor-1516484110?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 7:07 AM No comments:

9 Lifehacks Every Gearhead Should Know

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1090124_9-lifehacks-every-gearhead-should-know?fbfanpage
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

How a Handgun Works: 1911 .45 - Animagraffs

http://animagraffs.com/how-a-handgun-works-1911-45/
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Cryptography Breakthrough Could Make Software Unhackable - Wired Science

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2014/02/cryptography-breakthrough/
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Monday, February 3, 2014

All the Gear an Olympic Photographer Is Bringing to Sochi

http://gizmodo.com/all-the-gear-an-olympic-photographer-is-bringing-to-soc-1513322659?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_facebook&utm_source=gizmodo_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 11:12 PM No comments:
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