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What to do if your keyboard on the screen. And if there are dozens of screens: At CES, the Russian design Art Lebedev, the company shows upcoming Optimus Aux Optimus popularis keyboard with a mini and a series of six unique keyboard for data input devices on the key to the home screen.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Bell Pepper Rings
Laser Etched Beads
A couple weeks ago I made a laser etched baseball, and ever since I've been stuck on the idea of lasering into other spherical objects. Etching round wooden beads into to tiny globes occurred to me as an interesting challenge.
In this Instructable, I will explain how to use the rotary attachment for the Trotec Speedy 300 to make extremely detailed etchings around beads. The pictured beads include globes, beads with numbers and words spiraled around them in continuous lines, and some with monkey to man evolution images. I have lots more ideas for images that would look cool etched onto beads (coming soon - Death Star Beads). I'm sure you've got some ideas too - put them in the comments!
Take a look at this video to see 108 digits of Pi on a 3/4 inch bead.
I am planning on making a lot more of these, experimenting with different materials, and producing some finished jewelry. Winning a contest or two would definitely be a good start. VOTE FOR MY BEADS.
Jewelry Contest
Epilog Challenge Contest
If you think these are cool but don't have access to a laser etcher, visit my Etsy store, smallworldbeads, and support my TechShop habit!
I made it at TechShop.
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how to peel and store fresh ginger
I love fresh ginger - I like to make sure I have it on hand at all times. I use it for baking, cooking and drinks. :D
But you know how you tend to buy it, forget about it, and then find it dehrydated, slightly moldy and shriveled two months later in the crisper drawer? Well, NO LONGER!
I've got a much better and way to store fresh ginger now. Plus, I'll show you how to peel fresh ginger really easily.
Potato Wedges
In this instructable I'm going to how you how to make super tasty and easy potato wedges.
You will need potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper and paprika or any herbs and spices of your choice.how to revive a sylvania reflex circuit transistor radio
to get inside you need to remove the back cover of the radio. this is also how you'd open it up to replace the battery. many old transistor radio are setup like this were you pry open a lid to get inside. once inside you will find the circuit board (chassis) and the schematic.
note the battery holder. is it corroded from an old battery left in it? if it is, replacements can be found online. radio shack used to carry 9v clip on terminals but i'm not sure if they still do.
the circuit board is held in the plastic housing by 1/4" hex head bolts. note the two i'm pointing at in pic 4. you will be removing those two and the two on the right edge near the battery connector. no need to remove the remaining two as all they do is hold the tuning capacitor in place.
once the screws are out, you can carefully lift the board out. be careful with the speaker leads.
How Can I Get Through a Boring Friday Afternoon At Work?
Dear Lifehacker,
By the end of the week I really struggle to get through the day at work. Around two o'clock on Friday, I'm pretty much useless. Is there anything I can do to help myself power through the day some what productively?Sincerely,
TGIFDear TGIF,
We're right there with you. Powering through a Friday afternoon with a weekend coming on is one of the hardest things to do. Thankfully, it's not impossible, and you can either do a few tricks to push yourself to get work done fast, or at least make the afternoon fly by.
We all get a little sleepy after lunch on a Friday. The natural response to this is to pack in the bulk of your work in the early morning so you don't have to do it in the afternoon. That's fine, but Lifehack suggests keeping your afternoon tasks interesting to combat tedium:Oftentimes, it's hard to pull through a Friday afternoon because you don't want to start work on a new project, but you're done with the bulk of the work for the week. So, while you're in limbo, you're just futzing about the office waiting for the clock to hit 5 pm. This is the perfect time to pick up a new skill.If your employer lets you take time to work on new skills, then saving those sessions for Friday afternoons is a good way to get through the workday quickly. Even if it's a boring class on spreadsheets, the fact that your brain is learning something new is often enough to get your through the day. If not, you'll have to resort to other options.We've talked about a few ways to learn new skills when you're stuck at a boring job, and you can also employ some of the same tricks that can make a car ride suck less, like listening to podcasts, learning a new language, taking online classes, or even doing a little blogging. The main idea here is to keep your brain as engaged as possible when you're in that doldrum period of Friday afternoon so you don't drift off to sleep when you're not supposed to.If you are drifting off to sleep, embracing that feeling isn't necessarily a bad thing. Done right, a quick afternoon nap can provide the perfect boost to your productivity and help you power through the rest of the day.Over time, we've seen plenty of studies that suggest a perfectly timed nap can help you power through the day. In our experience, a 15-20 minute nap can help you recharge and get things done. If you need a little help finding the best target time for that nap, this nap wheel helps you pick the best time for a nap for optimal results.If your workplace actually lets you take a nap, then take advantage of it. Provided you keep it short and don't overdo it, a nap is all you need to turn a boring Friday afternoon into something productive. When you're stuck in a late week afternoon rut, the last thing you want to do is exercise of any kind, but it's a pretty good way to get your juices flowing again so you can get through the rest of the day.You don't really need to do much. The desk jockey workout can keep you moving, or this set of simple desk stretches are enough to keep your body moving and awake. Once you get your body moving again, powering through the rest of the day will be a bit easier. Personally, I do a post-lunch run to give me the energy to get through those last few hours of the workday. It sounds counter-intuitive, but it works surprisingly well. Even if you don't want to work out, getting out of the office and into the sun for a couple minutes is a good way to boost your energy. We know a quick walk is a great way to reboot your brain, and getting out into the outdoors is boosts creativity and productivity. If you can, convincing your boss to let you work outside for the afternoon gets you away from distractions and in the mood to get work done. When it's nice out, I'll often wander outside with my laptop to finish up work on a Friday afternoon. The change of setting along is usually enough to keep me on task. The fact is, getting through a sluggish Friday afternoon is never easy, but if you keep your brain and body moving it's easier to get through the day. If nothing else, you'll at least get your work done so you don't fall asleep at your desk.Good Luck!
LifehackerHave a question or suggestion for Ask Lifehacker? Send it to tips+asklh@lifehacker.comPhotos by Maridav (Shutterstock) Jayel Aheram, NazarethCollege, LetTheCardsFall, Lindsay.
By the end of the week I really struggle to get through the day at work. Around two o'clock on Friday, I'm pretty much useless. Is there anything I can do to help myself power through the day some what productively?Sincerely,
TGIFDear TGIF,
We're right there with you. Powering through a Friday afternoon with a weekend coming on is one of the hardest things to do. Thankfully, it's not impossible, and you can either do a few tricks to push yourself to get work done fast, or at least make the afternoon fly by.
We all get a little sleepy after lunch on a Friday. The natural response to this is to pack in the bulk of your work in the early morning so you don't have to do it in the afternoon. That's fine, but Lifehack suggests keeping your afternoon tasks interesting to combat tedium:Thus, the first rule I follow is to stay away from uninteresting to-dos after lunch. If necessary, I will switch up my workload to keep things interesting. Working in a dynamic environment will undoubtedly help as well. This rule usually helps me feel less or not at all sleepy in the afternoon.The idea here is actually pretty simple: instead of taking on your most boring tasks this afternoon, spice it up with something you're actually interested in doing. This way, your brain will stay interested in the work at hand. This isn't always possible, but if you have a fun work project, saving it for a Friday afternoon might be the perfect cure to getting over those Friday-blues.
Oftentimes, it's hard to pull through a Friday afternoon because you don't want to start work on a new project, but you're done with the bulk of the work for the week. So, while you're in limbo, you're just futzing about the office waiting for the clock to hit 5 pm. This is the perfect time to pick up a new skill.If your employer lets you take time to work on new skills, then saving those sessions for Friday afternoons is a good way to get through the workday quickly. Even if it's a boring class on spreadsheets, the fact that your brain is learning something new is often enough to get your through the day. If not, you'll have to resort to other options.We've talked about a few ways to learn new skills when you're stuck at a boring job, and you can also employ some of the same tricks that can make a car ride suck less, like listening to podcasts, learning a new language, taking online classes, or even doing a little blogging. The main idea here is to keep your brain as engaged as possible when you're in that doldrum period of Friday afternoon so you don't drift off to sleep when you're not supposed to.If you are drifting off to sleep, embracing that feeling isn't necessarily a bad thing. Done right, a quick afternoon nap can provide the perfect boost to your productivity and help you power through the rest of the day.Over time, we've seen plenty of studies that suggest a perfectly timed nap can help you power through the day. In our experience, a 15-20 minute nap can help you recharge and get things done. If you need a little help finding the best target time for that nap, this nap wheel helps you pick the best time for a nap for optimal results.If your workplace actually lets you take a nap, then take advantage of it. Provided you keep it short and don't overdo it, a nap is all you need to turn a boring Friday afternoon into something productive. When you're stuck in a late week afternoon rut, the last thing you want to do is exercise of any kind, but it's a pretty good way to get your juices flowing again so you can get through the rest of the day.You don't really need to do much. The desk jockey workout can keep you moving, or this set of simple desk stretches are enough to keep your body moving and awake. Once you get your body moving again, powering through the rest of the day will be a bit easier. Personally, I do a post-lunch run to give me the energy to get through those last few hours of the workday. It sounds counter-intuitive, but it works surprisingly well. Even if you don't want to work out, getting out of the office and into the sun for a couple minutes is a good way to boost your energy. We know a quick walk is a great way to reboot your brain, and getting out into the outdoors is boosts creativity and productivity. If you can, convincing your boss to let you work outside for the afternoon gets you away from distractions and in the mood to get work done. When it's nice out, I'll often wander outside with my laptop to finish up work on a Friday afternoon. The change of setting along is usually enough to keep me on task. The fact is, getting through a sluggish Friday afternoon is never easy, but if you keep your brain and body moving it's easier to get through the day. If nothing else, you'll at least get your work done so you don't fall asleep at your desk.Good Luck! LifehackerHave a question or suggestion for Ask Lifehacker? Send it to tips+asklh@lifehacker.comPhotos by Maridav (Shutterstock) Jayel Aheram, NazarethCollege, LetTheCardsFall, Lindsay.
Friday, July 19, 2013
GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H Intel Z87 'Haswell' Motherboard Review
Legit Motherboard Reviews
It's here, the much anticipated Intel 'Haswell' launch has finally arrived! To honor the launch of the latest and greatest Intel desktop processors we are going to be posting up multiple reviews today. This particular article is on one of GIGABYTE's Intel Z87 LGA1150 motherboard. The GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H is going to be one of many Intel Z87 motherboards from GIGABYTE and, at first look it might just be a winner! Though would we expect much else from GIGABYTE? Before we start delving into the features of the GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H, it's worth noting that it will hit the streets with a MSRP of $179.99. The GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H isn't at the top of the GIGABYTE Z87 product stack, but that doesn't mean that it wont be a great board.
As you can see, the GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H Intel Z87 motherboard has a lot going on. We will certainly be covering these in more detail as the day progresses, but for starters some of the key features of the GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H are; Durable Black Solid Caps, 15u Gold Plated CPU Socket, Intel LAN with High ESD Protection, All IR Digital Power Design, 2X Copper PCB, Quick Buttons, Debug Dislplay, OC-PEG (PCIe Power supplied by a SATA Power Connector), Eight (8) SATA 3 6Gbps ports, 10 USB 3.0 ports, New Heat Sink Design, On/Off Charge 2, Exclusive UEFI DualBIOS, SLI/Crossfire Support, and a Gaming Headphone Amplifier.
The GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H Intel Z87 motherboard is part of the Ultra Durable 5 Plus series. Last year GIGABYTE brought us the Ultra Durable 5 technology with the Intel Z77 motherboards
One of the changes to the Intel Z87X-UD3H over the previous generation is the heat sinks. The Ultra durable 5 Plus features an 'Ultra Cool' aspect. The newly designed heat sinks on the Z87X-UD3H will according to GIGABYTE 'offer uncompromisingly efficient cooling on key areas of the motherboard including the PWM area and chipset'. Hopefully the new heat sinks on the GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H LGA1150 motherboard will live up to the expectations offered by GIGABYTE, if nothing else they'll look good in your system.
Once again GIGABYTE is taking advantage of the all digital power delivery on the GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H. The PowIRstage controllers from International Recifier that GIGABYTE uses supply the CPU and Memory with power that comes with a high amount of precision control. This will aid in fine tuning the CPU vCore and DIMM vCore while overclocking, giving us the ability to squeeze out all of the potential from the fourth gen Intel Core processor.
If you have ever created a paper weight out of a motherboard due to corrupted BIOS (guilty on several occasions), you know how important this next feature can be. GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 5 Plus motherboards offer the 'Ultra Safe' UEFI DualBIOS. Having UEFI DualBIOS will protect you in a number of situations, anything from a power failure during a BIOS flash (learned the hard way not to flash during a thunder storm), to a virus, or even corrupting the BIOS during a failed overclocking attempt. If any of these circumstances occur the secondary BIOS can be used to repair the primary UEFI BIOS.
The new Ultra Durable 5 Plus uses a new black solid capacitor. The new black caps on the GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H are guaranteed to perform at peak efficiency for a minimum of 10K hours! If you don't feel like doing the math that's ~14 months straight! In addition to the 10K hours, they offer an ultra-low ESR regardless of the CPU loading.
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 5 Plus motherboards offer 10 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports per board. Each of the ports also features its own fuse, this way if one fuse fails we don't lose the entire stack of USB ports, only that particular port.
GIGABYTE has totally revamped their UEFI BIOS, it is quite different and it certainly took some getting used to. Beyond that it's great. We're going to dedicate a page to the new UEFI DualBIOS shortly so we wont spend to much time on it here. In the slide above, while it's a little tough to make out due to the size of the slide, the edges of the UEFI BIOS feature current settings, frequencies, temps, and fan speeds. Overall a really sharp new look to the UEFI from GIGABYTE. More on it later though.
While the GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H LGA1150 motherboard isn't a gaming board per se, GIGABYTE knows that it will be used by gamers since not everyone will want a board out of the G1 series of GIGABYTE Gaming motherboards. The engineers and design team have implemented a built-in gaming headphone amplifier. The amplifier is a high-capacity amp with the ability to drive loads up to 600 Ohms with a fuller range of dynamic sound. It should also deliver crisp details with less distortion than traditional motherboards. While it may be specifically designed for gamers, it is also ideal for professional audio usages according to GIGABYTE!
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