Your Text Needs More JPEG
We’ve all been victims of bad memes on the Internet, but they’re not all just bad jokes gone wrong. Some are simply bad as a result of being copies-of-copies, as …read more Continue reading Your Text Needs More JPEG
Author Archives: Bryan Cockfield
Photoresistors Provide Air Gap Data Transfer, Slowly
One of the simplest ways of keeping a computer system secure is by using an air gap — that is, never actually connecting the system to the network. This can …read more Continue reading Photoresistors Provide Air Gap Data Transfer, Slowly
Super-Portable, Tunable VHF Antenna
Ham radio is having a bit of a resurgence these days, likely due to awards programs like Parks on the Air (POTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA), which encourage …read more Continue reading Super-Portable, Tunable VHF Antenna
Upgrading PC Cooling With Software
As computing power increases with each new iteration of processors, actual power consumption tends to increase as well. All that waste heat has to go somewhere, and while plenty of …read more Continue reading Upgrading PC Cooling With Software
Raspinamp: It Really Replicates Questionable Activities Involving Llamas
In the late 90s as MP3s and various file sharing platforms became more common, most of us were looking for better players than the default media players that came with …read more Continue reading Raspinamp: It Really Replicates Questionable Activities Involving Llamas
Best of Both Worlds: The MacPad
Despite a growing demand for laptop-tablet hybrid computers from producers like Lenovo, HP, and Microsoft, Apple has been stubbornly withdrawn this arena despite having arguably the best hardware and user …read more Continue reading Best of Both Worlds: The MacPad
Streaming Deck Removes Need for Dedicated Hardware
Streaming content online has never been more popular than it is now, from YouTube to Twitch there are all kinds of creators around with interesting streams across a wide spectrum …read more Continue reading Streaming Deck Removes Need for Dedicated Hardware
A Smarter Solar Water Heater
Installing solar power at a home is a great way to reduce electricity bills, especially as the cost of solar panels and their associated electronics continue to plummet. Not every …read more Continue reading A Smarter Solar Water Heater
Reggaeton-Be-Gone Disconnects Obnoxious Bluetooth Speakers
If you’re currently living outside of a Spanish-speaking country, it’s possible you’ve only heard of the music genre Reggaeton in passing, if at all. In places with large Spanish populations, …read more Continue reading Reggaeton-Be-Gone Disconnects Obnoxious Bluetooth Speakers
ESP32 Oscilloscope Skips Screen for the Browser
An oscilloscope can be an expensive piece of equipment, but not every measurement needs four channels and gigahertz sampling rates. For plenty of home labs, old oscilloscopes with CRTs can …read more Continue reading ESP32 Oscilloscope Skips Screen for the Browser