1. Create and Edit Ubuntu Unity Launcher Items

     December 11, 2011 by Dave

    I’d love for someone to point me in the direction of a (working) app to better manage the Ubuntu Unity launcher items. I needed to prefix a “gksudo” on a launcher item for regular use (don’t ask), and couldn’t figure out how you’re supposed to do this. In the meantime I’ve worked this out…

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  2. SOPA and the Sites You Use Every Day

     December 9, 2011 by Dave

    PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo.

    You can stop this mess before it happens. It takes 3 minutes and you’ll get some well-considered talking points. Feel good about yourself (for a change)…

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  3. Awesome Model Rocket Launcher

     October 19, 2011 by Dave

    I never got to build my own model rockets as a kid. It’s surprising really, since I spent a lot of time launching far less flight-worthy objects through the air with ridiculous feats of garage chemistry. Remember this was before the days of YouTube (*sigh*, amateurs). So when I ordered a pair of model rockets for my nephews I was undoubtedly more excited than they were.

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  4. Arduino GPS – On the Cheap

     September 11, 2011 by Dave

    I had an old USB GPS puck sitting around and wondered if I could make it play nice with the Arduino. Of course, there are easier modules (including this one in serial) that can be found elsewhere for a few dollars more. But assuming you have this one, it can be done.
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  5. Light & Temperature Sensing Blind Closer

     August 17, 2011 by Dave

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