Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Monday, May 27, 2024
Tip: Installing Torque Converter Bolts W/O rotating engine twice
Not applicable to all engines, but very handy when it does apply.
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Smith & Wesson Model 15 (blued) / 67 (stainless steel)
" The Smith & Wesson Model 15, initially the Smith & Wesson K-38 Combat Masterpiece, is a six-shot double-action revolver with adjustable open sights produced by Smith & Wesson on the medium-size "K" frame. It is chambered for the .38 Special cartridge and is fitted with a 4-inch (100 mm) barrel, though additional barrel options have been offered at various times during its production. It is essentially a shorter barrel version of the Smith & Wesson Model 14 and an adjustable-sight version of the seminal Smith & Wesson Model 10 with target shooting features."
"Over the years, the Model 15 has been produced with several barrel lengths, with 4-inch (standard) and 2-inch (1964–1988) being the most common. In 1972, S&W produced a stainless steel version of the Model 15 which it termed the Model 67."
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 67-5 ("Carry Comp"):
Model 67 Combat Masterpiece (2008):
"The 67 is the stainless steel descendant of the Model 15, which was a sister of the Model 10, but with target sights (The 64 is the stainless version of the Model 10). Both the 15 and 67 are referred to as the "Combat Masterpiece," while the 19 and 66 are called the "Combat Magnum." The 15 had served countless police departments over the course of several decades, and it was standard issue in the Air Force until the mid 1980s. There was also a Model 68, which was a Model 66 modified to shoot only .38 Special, which basically made it the same as the Model 67, but with a 6-inch barrel. Except the 68 had a shrouded ejector, unlike the 67."
"After World War II, the FBI took a great interest in the K-Frames. The 6″ model was a great gun, but the barrel length was a bit unwieldy for carry. A 4″ model was introduced as the Combat Masterpiece, and when S&W went to numbering their models in 1958, it became the Model 15.
Soon after, the barrel profile was made straighter and heavier, and a shroud was placed under the ejector rod. S&W had been steadily improving the strength of their internals, and in time, the K-Frame platform would be able to handle the .357 Magnum, one of the defining cartridges of the 20th Century."
Soon after, the barrel profile was made straighter and heavier, and a shroud was placed under the ejector rod. S&W had been steadily improving the strength of their internals, and in time, the K-Frame platform would be able to handle the .357 Magnum, one of the defining cartridges of the 20th Century."
This is a .38 Special revolver, and that's all it is. At that, it excels. It's plenty strong (any numbered model Smith can handle +P ammo), but it doesn't need to be so strong as to take Magnum loads, so it doesn't need the heavy barrel. As such, it's a bit lighter and handier than other K-Frames, but it's still got enough heft to make recoil negligible. Like all K-Frames, it has marvelous sights and a smooth trigger."
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Saturday, May 25, 2024
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Can You Add RAM to a Raspberry Pi?
You can replace chips in some versions:
https://raspberrytips.com/add-ram-on-raspberry-pi/
https://raspberrytips.com/add-ram-on-raspberry-pi/
Install Visual Studio Code - Raspberry Pi
Microsoft's code editor runs in Linux also:
https://raspberrytips.com/install-visual-studio-code-raspberry-pi/
https://raspberrytips.com/install-visual-studio-code-raspberry-pi/
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Home network security with open-source products
OPNsense - home & small network security - From Firewall, VPN to Intrusion Detection & much more, Best in class, FREE Open Source Project.
https://opnsense.org/
OPNsense Hardware Recommendations (2024):
https://homenetworkguy.com/review/opnsense-hardware-recommendations/
Understanding OPNsense: What is OPNsense and its Benefits?
https://www.howto-do.it/what-is-opnsense/
"OPNsense is a powerful, open-source firewall and routing platform that enhances network security and performance in various ways. Based on FreeBSD, this firewall distribution offers a wide range of features and is easy to use. It provides enhanced network security by protecting against threats like malware and unauthorized access."
Check out pfSense also - https://www.pfsense.org/
A Detailed Comparison between OPNsense 23.1 and pfSense CE 2.6:
https://homenetworkguy.com/review/detailed-comparison-between-opnsense-and-pfsense/
pfSense vs. OPNsense: Complete Firewall Comparison:
https://www.wundertech.net/pfsense-vs-opnsense/
https://opnsense.org/
OPNsense Hardware Recommendations (2024):
https://homenetworkguy.com/review/opnsense-hardware-recommendations/
Understanding OPNsense: What is OPNsense and its Benefits?
https://www.howto-do.it/what-is-opnsense/
"OPNsense is a powerful, open-source firewall and routing platform that enhances network security and performance in various ways. Based on FreeBSD, this firewall distribution offers a wide range of features and is easy to use. It provides enhanced network security by protecting against threats like malware and unauthorized access."
Check out pfSense also - https://www.pfsense.org/
A Detailed Comparison between OPNsense 23.1 and pfSense CE 2.6:
https://homenetworkguy.com/review/detailed-comparison-between-opnsense-and-pfsense/
pfSense vs. OPNsense: Complete Firewall Comparison:
https://www.wundertech.net/pfsense-vs-opnsense/
Keto Cornbread Recipe
"Ingredients:
9 tablespoon butter, divided
¾ cup coconut flour
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup Swerve Sweetener
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, but helps hold it together a bit more)
½ teaspoon salt
6 large eggs room temperature
¼ teaspoon cornbread flavoring (can sub vanilla, use ½ tsp)
¼ to ½ cup water
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
2 medium diced jalapeños, optional (leave in the seeds if you want more heat)."
9 tablespoon butter, divided
¾ cup coconut flour
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup Swerve Sweetener
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, but helps hold it together a bit more)
½ teaspoon salt
6 large eggs room temperature
¼ teaspoon cornbread flavoring (can sub vanilla, use ½ tsp)
¼ to ½ cup water
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
2 medium diced jalapeños, optional (leave in the seeds if you want more heat)."
"Cornmeal is quite high in carbs and should be avoided on low carb and keto diets. But you can simulate the texture and flavor with a combination of coconut and almond flour."
Monday, May 13, 2024
GNR Wildcat Cartridges (356 GNR)
https://www.reedercustomguns.com/information/gnr_cartridges.htm
Look into having a Ruger Blackhawk cylinder bored out for the 356 GNR.
Look into having a Ruger Blackhawk cylinder bored out for the 356 GNR.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Running essential Windows apps on a Linux PC
Proton (software): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton_(software)
"Proton is a compatibility layer for Windows games to run on Linux-based operating systems."
"It is a collection of software and libraries combined with a patched version of Wine to improve performance and compatibility with Windows games"
Wine (software): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_(software)
"Wine is a free and open-source compatibility layer to allow application software and computer games developed for Microsoft Windows to run on Unix-like operating systems. Developers can compile Windows applications against WineLib to help port them to Unix-like systems. Wine is predominantly written using black-box testing reverse-engineering, to avoid copyright issues. No code emulation or virtualization occurs. Wine is primarily developed for Linux and macOS."
"Winecfg makes configuring Wine easier by making it unnecessary to edit the registry directly, although, if needed, this can be done with the included registry editor (similar to Windows regedit)."
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How to Use Microsoft Office on Linux: https://itsfoss.com/use-microsoft-office-linux/
Options:
"Proton is a compatibility layer for Windows games to run on Linux-based operating systems."
"It is a collection of software and libraries combined with a patched version of Wine to improve performance and compatibility with Windows games"
Wine (software): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_(software)
"Wine is a free and open-source compatibility layer to allow application software and computer games developed for Microsoft Windows to run on Unix-like operating systems. Developers can compile Windows applications against WineLib to help port them to Unix-like systems. Wine is predominantly written using black-box testing reverse-engineering, to avoid copyright issues. No code emulation or virtualization occurs. Wine is primarily developed for Linux and macOS."
"Winecfg makes configuring Wine easier by making it unnecessary to edit the registry directly, although, if needed, this can be done with the included registry editor (similar to Windows regedit)."
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How to Use Microsoft Office on Linux: https://itsfoss.com/use-microsoft-office-linux/
Options:
1. Use Microsoft Office 365 Online
2. Using a Windows compatibility program:
2. Using a Windows compatibility program:
Using PlayOnLinux - one of the best ways to run Windows applications on Linux.
CrossOver is a paid software that lets you run Windows applications on Linux in the best way possible.
CrossOver is a paid software that lets you run Windows applications on Linux in the best way possible.
3. Use a virtual machine to run Windows
You can use options like Quickgui, VMware, GNOME Boxes, or VirtualBox.
It can be exciting, you know! But to run a virtual machine, you need to have a computer with enough system resources. It will struggle miserably if you try to use it on a 4 GB RAM and i3 processor.
It can be exciting, you know! But to run a virtual machine, you need to have a computer with enough system resources. It will struggle miserably if you try to use it on a 4 GB RAM and i3 processor.
4. Use alternative office suits that are compatible with MS Office files
How to Install Microsoft Office on Linux:
The Complete Guide to Running Microsoft Office on Linux:
Microsoft Office On Linux Is Now A Thing, Thanks To WinApps [How-to]:
https://fossbytes.com/microsoft-office-on-linux-is-now-a-thing-thanks-to-winapps-how-to/
"... you can now run Microsoft Office apps as if they were a part of the native OS? Developed by a Twitter user that goes by the name Fmstrat, who also developed Windows Subsystem for Linux, WinApps lets you do the same with the help of a kernel virtual machine. Think of this as a Windows Subsystem on Linux."
"PlayOnLinux makes the process so much simpler by handling the Wine configuration automatically. With a little trial and error, you can get Microsoft Office working perfectly on Linux via Wine emulation."
How to Install or Run Microsoft Office on Linux - All it takes is a little Wine:
https://helpdeskgeek.com/office-tips/how-to-install-or-run-microsoft-office-on-linux/
"Wine is a compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on Linux. You can use Wine to install and use Microsoft Office on your Linux PC. It's supported by most major Linux distributions, but you'll need to set it up first."
The Complete Guide to Running Microsoft Office on Linux:
Microsoft Office On Linux Is Now A Thing, Thanks To WinApps [How-to]:
https://fossbytes.com/microsoft-office-on-linux-is-now-a-thing-thanks-to-winapps-how-to/
"... you can now run Microsoft Office apps as if they were a part of the native OS? Developed by a Twitter user that goes by the name Fmstrat, who also developed Windows Subsystem for Linux, WinApps lets you do the same with the help of a kernel virtual machine. Think of this as a Windows Subsystem on Linux."
"PlayOnLinux makes the process so much simpler by handling the Wine configuration automatically. With a little trial and error, you can get Microsoft Office working perfectly on Linux via Wine emulation."
How to Install or Run Microsoft Office on Linux - All it takes is a little Wine:
https://helpdeskgeek.com/office-tips/how-to-install-or-run-microsoft-office-on-linux/
"Wine is a compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on Linux. You can use Wine to install and use Microsoft Office on your Linux PC. It's supported by most major Linux distributions, but you'll need to set it up first."
Remove Win-11 Start Menu ads with "Oh Frick Go Back"
"The program presents a simple-to-use GUI that itemizes the ads you can remove, highlighting how many ads we enjoy on Windows now. Each checkbox clicked safely edits the registry for you,"
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Table Saw Safety - Microjig MJ Splitter. Radial Arm Saw accessories
The Microjig MJ Splitter was recommended in a wood working group on Facebook ...
Here is their main website: https://www.microjig.com/
It looks like they have a lot of products to make using a table saw (and other tools!) safer & easier.
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Also here are some accessories for Craftsman Radial Arm Saws:
5 Useful Radial Arm Saw Accessories:
"One of the most popular attachments for a radial arm saw is a laser precision mount. This attachment mounts adjacent to the blade on the spindle. When it's triggered it creates a clear laser line to guide your cuts."
"A radial arm saw can easily be turned in to a power sander. You can find blade attachments that are actually drum or disk sanders. Buffing and polishing disks are also available."
"... you can find accessories that allow you to mount a router directly on to the radial arm saw."
"Adjustable Auxiliary Tables - An adjustable table can make your wood working projects a breeze. Having the auxiliary table that can be raised higher than the saw table can help you make difficult cuts and finishes with ease"
"A miter fence is a worthwhile accessory for making angled cuts without needing to make adjustments to the arm of the radial saw"
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Search alternatives to Google, Bing, etc.
From FB - 2600 - The Hacker Quarterly
Other than Google there are a huge number of excellent searchers in the world who specialize in books, science, and other smart information. Keep a list of sites you never heard of:
Other than Google there are a huge number of excellent searchers in the world who specialize in books, science, and other smart information. Keep a list of sites you never heard of:
- www.refseek.com - Academic Resource Search. More than a billion sources: encyclopedia, monographies, magazines.
- www.worldcat.org - a search for the contents of 20 thousand worldwide libraries. Find out where lies the nearest rare book you need.
- https://link.springer.com - access to more than 10 million scientific documents: books, articles, research protocols.
- www.bioline.org.br is a library of scientific bioscience journals published in developing countries.
- http://repec.org - volunteers from 102 countries have collected almost 4 million publications on economics and related science.
- www.science.gov is an American state search engine on 2200+ scientific sites. More than 200 million articles are indexed.
- www.base-search.net is one of the most powerful researches on academic studies texts. More than 100 million scientific documents, 70% of them are free
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Change Hand on a Kwikset doorknob
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ji22mwuhrK4
NOTE: for the Kwikset locks I bought at Home Depot, a hardware clerk at the store changed these around very quickly with no charge.
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