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My Build of the TIFLIC DIY Bookscanner
Note: What I am discussing here is in no way my original work. This design was created by user Mohib on the DIY Bookscanner Forum. His original plans are here. These are my notes based on my experience building his design. In addition, his software recommendations are for iOS and Windows and I have...
read articleLollipop
I'm not kicking it off from this doctor's office, but Lollipop is now available for my AT&T LG G2. Bright spot in a rough...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for November 13, 2013 - "Changes and Fear"
Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, November 13, 2013. I discuss my life changes; I talk about Android and installing FourSquare and Saga on my phone; I talk about the YouTube comment controversy; I recommend works by Nicola Griffith and Dave Hill and toodle out...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for September 30, 2013 - "Don't Give Me A Story When I Want Information"
Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, September 30, 2013. I talk about my podcast listening workflow and my mostly frustrating search for a satisfactory Android equivalent; I continue to talk about the podcast economy and Flattr's possible role in that; I use the...
read articleSmartphone Upside
I upgraded to a smartphone (Android, not iPhone) kicking and screaming. However I will admit that being able to blog from my phone in a dark room with a sleeping baby on top of me is pretty...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for November 27, 2008 - "Thankful For You"
Here is the direct MP3 download for the EGC clambake for November 27, 2008. I play a song from Camper Van Beethoven; I discuss what I'm thankful for; I talk about the fragile first few minutes of a podcast and how you can lose me in them; I talk about trying and failing to get organized with GTD and...
read articleGoogle Contacts and the G1
I have not been the slightest bit tempted by the iPhone but I'm a little interested in the idea of the G1 Android phone. Our AT&T contracts aren't up until this spring so I've got lots of time to mull over the decision but I'm beginning to like the idea of it. I've been reading up some of the...
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