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.

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Free Windows 10 IoT preview released for Raspberry Pi 2, Arduino partnership revealed | PCWorld

Try Win-10 on a Raspberry Pi:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2917257/free-windows-10-iot-preview-released-for-raspberry-pi-2-arduino-partnership-revealed.html
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Regain your privacy with these 3 browser add-ons | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2153301/three-browser-extensions-to-improve-your-privacy-online.html
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12 easy PC tasks you should be doing (but aren't) | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2032032/12-must-do-pc-tasks.html
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Quick Windows Networking Fixes | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/246752/quick_windows_networking_fixes.html
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Quick Windows Networking Fixes | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/246752/quick_windows_networking_fixes.html
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How to easily find drivers for Unknown Devices in Windows | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2089404/how-to-easily-find-drivers-for-unknown-devices-in-windows.html
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

World's youngest female billionaire—next Steve Jobs?

A new blood test capability coming to AZ:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/102624246
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Three security-boosting steps to perform on every router | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2860836/three-security-boosting-steps-to-perform-on-every-router.html
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Monday, April 27, 2015

Your new PC needs these 22 free, excellent programs | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2082305/your-new-pc-needs-these-22-free-programs.html
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How Long Will My Hard Drives Really Last?

http://lifehacker.com/how-long-will-my-hard-drives-really-last-1700405627?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 9:06 PM No comments:

American Rifleman | Clapp on Handguns: Walther CCP

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/4/27/clapp-on-handguns-walther-ccp/
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Sunday, April 26, 2015

How to download your entire Google search history | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2912358/how-to-download-your-entire-google-search-history.html
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Five Best Everyday Carry Knives

http://lifehacker.com/five-best-everyday-carry-knives-1700075192?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
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Chromixium 1.0 Out Now, Offers the Best of Ubuntu and Chrome OS - Softpedia

http://linux.softpedia.com/blog/Chromixium-1-0-Out-Now-Offers-the-Best-of-Ubuntu-and-Chrome-OS-479387.shtml
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Build Your Own LED Light Panel with a Brownie Pan

http://lifehacker.com/build-your-own-led-light-panel-with-a-brownie-pan-1699575537?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 10:37 PM No comments:

The best free, open-source software for everyday PC users

Some better choices than Ubuntu defaults here:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2911101/the-best-free-open-source-software-for-everyday-pc-users.html#slide1
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Saturday, April 25, 2015

This DIY Monitor Stand and Built-In USB Hub Is Cheap and Easy to Build

http://lifehacker.com/this-diy-monitor-stand-and-built-in-usb-hub-is-cheap-an-1699065214?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 8:52 PM No comments:

1970 Chevy Nova - CPP and TCI Build a Killer Nova - Super Chevy Magazine

http://www.superchevy.com/features/sucs-0827-1970-chevy-nova/?adbid=10152722437890741&adbpl=fb&adbpr=145193630740&short_code=2vdh8&sm_id=social_aumochevysshub_default_20150425_44642036#__federated=1
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Debian Linux 8.0 'Jessie' is out and even Microsoft is celebrating

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2914585/debian-80-jessie-is-out-and-even-microsoft-is-celebrating.html
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Is This Weird 3-Story Solar Powered Jet The Airliner Of The Future? | Popular Science

http://www.popsci.com/weird-three-decker-solar-powered-jet-airliner-future?dom=fb&src=SOC
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The 10 Most Reliable Car Brands, From A Car Dealer's View

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/the-10-most-reliable-car-brands-from-a-car-117171887192.html
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Friday, April 24, 2015

1988 Chevy Blazer - Bug-Out Blazer: Part 2

http://www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/1502-1988-chevy-blazer-bug-out-part-2/?cx_navSource=related-right
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1988 Chevy Blazer - Bug-Out Blazer

http://www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/1501-1988-chevy-blazer-bug-out/
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1988 Chevy Blazer - Bug-Out Blazer: Part 3

http://www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/1506-1988-chevy-blazer-bug-out-part-3/?adbid=10153233821797346&adbpl=fb&adbpr=115917557345&short_code=2v4sq&sm_id=social_aumofourwheelerhub_default_20150423_44573456#__federated=1
Adrian at 10:53 PM No comments:

Portable Bluetooth Speaker 2x3W - PVC case

http://m.instructables.com/id/Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker-2x3W-Finished-/?ALLSTEPS


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A Hyperloop alternative: Honda proposes grid of accident-resistant, clean energy cars that go 180 mph | ZDNet

http://www.zdnet.com/article/a-hyperloop-alternative-honda-proposes-grid-of-accident-resistant-clean-energy-cars-that-go-180-mph/
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Thursday, April 23, 2015

16 PC Mysteries Solved! | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/259443/16_pc_mysteries_solved_.html
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How to Assemble a Complete 460 Ford Long-Block

Bored & stroked 351 Windsor.
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1504-how-to-assemble-a-complete-460-ford-long-block/?adbid=10152711352967540&adbpl=fb&adbpr=13601527539&short_code=2uo9p&sm_id=social_aumohotrodsshub_default_20150423_44352166#__federated=1
Adrian at 10:15 PM No comments:

Put a Pair of USB Ports Where You Really Need Them: In Your Couch

http://gizmodo.com/put-a-pair-of-usb-ports-where-you-really-need-them-in-1699713364
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The right way to set up a new PC | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2108245/the-right-way-to-set-up-a-new-pc.html
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Mini PC invasion: 10 radically tiny computers that fit in the palm of your hand | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2911098/mini-pc-invasion-10-radically-tiny-computers-that-fit-in-the-palm-of-your-hand.html
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3 easy steps anyone can take now to back up a PC | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2905400/3-easy-steps-anyone-can-take-now-to-back-up-a-pc.html
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Never miss a word with Microsoft OneNote 2013's synced audio notes | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2912448/never-miss-a-word-with-microsoft-onenote-2013s-synced-audio-notes.html
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America's 1st Freedom | Preparing for Murphy

http://www.americas1stfreedom.org/articles/2015/4/20/preparing-for-murphy/
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A beginner's guide to BitLocker, Windows' built-in encryption tool | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2308725/a-beginners-guide-to-bitlocker-windows-built-in-encryption-tool.html
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American Rifleman | Ruger Reinvents the Mini-14

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2009/6/18/ruger-reinvents-the-mini-14/
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American Rifleman | 8 Things You Might Not Know About the Ruger Mini-14

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2014/5/23/8-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-ruger-mini-14/
Adrian at 4:25 PM No comments:

American Rifleman | Ruger Mini-14 Tactical in 300 AAC Blackout

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/4/22/ruger-mini-14-tactical-in-300-aac-blackout/
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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Linux to the rescue! How Ubuntu can help a computer in distress | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2147063/linux-to-the-rescue-how-ubuntu-can-help-a-computer-in-distress.html
Adrian at 11:55 PM No comments:

How to Supercharge Your PC With a RAM Disk | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/260918/how_to_supercharge_your_pc_with_a_ram_disk.html
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How to securely overwrite deleted files with a built-in Windows tool

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2464163/how-to-securely-overwrite-deleted-files-with-a-built-in-windows-tool.html
Adrian at 7:14 PM No comments:

Free upgrade to Visual Studio Enterprise with MSDN

https://www.visualstudio.com/products/free-upgrade-visual-studio-enterprise-vs?CR_CC=200623966
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Isabel Diagnoses Your Health Symptoms, Based on Tools Used by Doctors

http://lifehacker.com/isabel-diagnoses-your-health-symptoms-based-on-tools-u-1699213754?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 4:59 PM No comments:

American Rifleman | 10 Guns That Shaped America

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/4/21/10-guns-that-shaped-america/
Adrian at 12:42 PM No comments:

How to download your entire Google search history | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2912358/how-to-download-your-entire-google-search-history.html
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Monday, April 20, 2015

Wanna hide a gun in your car? Here's a few ideas (30 Photos) - Guns.com

http://www.guns.com/2013/02/26/car-mounts-30-photos/
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The Best Radar Detector - Mercedes SLS AMG - K40 Radar Install - Car Stereo Reviews & News + Tuning, Wiring, How to Guide's

http://www.carstereochick.com/2014/10/20/best-radar-detector-mercedes-k40/
Adrian at 10:08 PM No comments:

K40 radar detector & more (installation)

http://www.k40.com/filebin/pdf/articles/MODMAG_DEFUSER.pdf
Adrian at 10:05 PM No comments:

K40 Electronics radar detector and laser jammer

http://www.k40.com/products-pages-10.php
Adrian at 9:46 PM No comments:

Valentine One | Radar Detectors

iPhone & Android interfaces among other stuff:
https://store.valentine1.com/Store/
Adrian at 9:18 PM No comments:

The art of Windows file search | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2905674/the-art-of-windows-file-search.html
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He Pours Concrete Into This Lego Structure. When He's Done? I WANT THIS IN MY HOUSE! | Diply

Lego concrete forms for smaller objects:
http://diy-lego.diply.com/auntyacid/concrete-lego-nesting-tables-diy/116133
Adrian at 10:31 AM No comments:

MGC Roadster Review | Classic Cars For Sale UK

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/reviews/classic-mg-reviews/1503/mgc-roadster-review/
Adrian at 10:12 AM No comments:

Bentley S2 Review | Classic Cars For Sale UK

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/reviews/classic-bentley-reviews/1503/bentley-s2-review/
Adrian at 10:11 AM No comments:

Triumph TR7 Review | Classic Cars For Sale UK

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/reviews/classic-triumph-reviews/1503/triumph-tr7-review/
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Why Jaguar's XJ6 is still a bargain – can you resist? | Classic Cars For Sale UK

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/news/classic-car-news/1504/why-jaguars-xj6-is-still-a-bargain-can-you-resist/
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Sunday, April 19, 2015

American Rifleman | Building An Affordable Survival Rifle

Or any bolt-action 22 -
http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/4/16/building-an-affordable-survival-rifle/


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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Spent 15 minutes with five Apple Watch bands, left Apple Store and ordered a Garmin Vivoactive | ZDNet

http://www.zdnet.com/article/spent-15-minutes-with-five-apple-watch-bands-left-apple-store-and-ordered-a-garmin-vivoactive/
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Spent 15 minutes with five Apple Watch bands, left Apple Store and ordered a Garmin Vivoactive | ZDNet

http://www.zdnet.com/article/spent-15-minutes-with-five-apple-watch-bands-left-apple-store-and-ordered-a-garmin-vivoactive/


Pp
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SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone and iPad Review | ZDNet

http://www.zdnet.com/product/sandisk-ixpand-flash-drive/
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Give your iPhone or iPad a storage boost | ZDNet

http://www.zdnet.com/article/give-your-iphone-or-ipad-a-storage-boost/
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Friday, April 17, 2015

Build a Simple, Five Part Portable Raspberry Pi

http://lifehacker.com/build-a-simple-five-part-portable-raspberry-pi-1698489801?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
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27 Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based

http://authoritynutrition.com/27-health-and-nutrition-tips/
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A Failed Lab Experiment Accidentally Invented a Replacement For Cement

http://gizmodo.com/a-failed-lab-experiment-accidentally-invented-a-replace-1698207561
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Real Excel power users know these 11 tricks | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2109084/real-excel-power-users-know-these-11-tricks.html
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

New Attack Helicopter Set To Enter Russian Service | Popular Science

http://www.popsci.com/new-attack-helicopter-set-enter-russian-service?dom=fb&src=SOC
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Monday, April 13, 2015

20 free PC programs to ease daily tasks

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2052820/20-free-pc-apps-to-ease-daily-tasks.html
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Chinese hacker group among first to target networks isolated from Internet | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2909092/chinese-hacker-group-among-first-to-target-networks-isolated-from-internet.html
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Sunday, April 12, 2015

Why You Should Start Using a VPN (and How to Choose the Best One for Your Needs)

http://lifehacker.com/5940565/why-you-should-start-using-a-vpn-and-how-to-choose-the-best-one-for-your-needs

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Build Your Own Raspberry Pi Powered Weather Station

http://lifehacker.com/build-your-own-raspberry-pi-powered-weather-station-1697061082?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 10:43 PM No comments:

Build This Space-Saving Workstation for your DIY Electronics Projects

http://lifehacker.com/build-this-space-saving-workstation-for-your-diy-electr-1694546008?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 11:00 AM No comments:

Corps tests new camo the enemy won't be able to spot

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/story/military/tech/2015/04/12/corps-considered-new-camouflage-to-defeat-thermal-and-ir-surveillance/23700295/
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Saturday, April 11, 2015

Cars and backyard drones set to get military grade radar — Cosmos Newsblog

http://blog.cosmosmagazine.com/blog/2015/4/8/cars-and-backyard-drones-set-to-get-military-grade-radar
Adrian at 10:41 PM No comments:

How to install multiple SIM cards into an iPhone 6 | ZDNet

http://www.zdnet.com/article/installing-multiple-sim-cards-in-an-iphone-6/
Adrian at 9:17 AM No comments:

7 Foods that Increase Risk of Cancer — SAMADI M.D. | Dr. David Samadi 7 Foods that Increase Risk of Cancer

http://samadimd.com/latesthealth/10-foods-cause-cancer
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Friday, April 10, 2015

This is what a 550 hp Taurus looks like

2011 Taurus SHO:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a25497/this-is-what-a-550-hp-taurus-looks-like/
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The Turquoise Room in Winslow

Churro lamb pozole , as seen on AZ Highways magazine:
http://www.theturquoiseroom.net/MobileWeb/index.html
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2001 Ford SVT F-150 Lighning – Instrumented Test – Car and Driver

http://m.caranddriver.com/reviews/2001-ford-svt-f-150-lighning-instrumented-test
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2016 Acura NSX Dissected: Powertrain, Chassis, and More – Feature – Car and Driver

http://m.caranddriver.com/features/2016-acura-nsx-dissected-powertrain-chassis-and-more-feature
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Thursday, April 9, 2015

17 obscure Windows tools and tricks too powerful to overlook | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2365754/17-obscure-windows-tools-and-tricks-too-powerful-to-overlook.html
Adrian at 11:27 PM No comments:

3 easy steps to save yourself from stupid passwords | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2907917/3-ways-to-save-yourself-from-stupid-passwords.html
Adrian at 7:24 AM No comments:

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Shooting the Snubnose Revolver | Gun Digest

http://www.gundigest.com/gun-collecting-firearm-collecting/shooting-the-snubnose-revolver
Adrian at 6:14 PM No comments:

The Best Duplicate File Finder for Windows

http://lifehacker.com/the-best-duplicate-file-finder-for-windows-1696492476?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 11:08 AM No comments:

Apple Watch, Android Wear, or Pebble: how do they stack up? | The Verge

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/8/8366725/best-smartwatch-price-battery-life-specs-apple-android
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Your Excel formulas cheat sheet: 15 tips for calculations and common tasks | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2877236/excel-formulas-cheat-sheet-15-essential-tips-for-calculations-and-common-tasks.html
Adrian at 7:37 AM No comments:

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

7 essential steps to secure your smartphone or tablet | One Page | Komando.com

http://www.komando.com/tips/12475/7-essential-steps-to-secure-your-smartphone-or-tablet/all
Adrian at 8:30 AM No comments:

Monday, April 6, 2015

4 Concealed Carry Compromises to Avoid | Gun Digest

http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-news/4-concealed-carry-compromises-avoid
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Utah Researchers May Have Found Melanoma Cure — SAMADI M.D. Utah Researchers May Have Found Melanoma Cure

http://samadimd.com/latesthealth/2015/4/4/utah-researchers-may-have-found-melanoma-cure
Adrian at 7:12 AM No comments:

Sunday, April 5, 2015

How to Choose the Best Firmware to Supercharge Your Wi-Fi Router

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-choose-the-best-firmware-to-supercharge-your-wi-1694982764?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Adrian at 11:13 PM No comments:

Free Win-10 on Raspberry Pi

Microsoft just gained a key ally with Qualcomm partnership



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Thursday, April 2, 2015

PiKasa will turn your Raspberry Pi into a laptop for $99 - Geek

http://mobile.geek.com/latest/256377-pikasa-will-turn-your-raspberry-pi-into-a-laptop-for-99-dollars?origref=http:%2F%2Fm.facebook.com
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