FAT formatted drives cannot handle files >4G in size. The below command copies all files preserving the directory structure but skips the files >4Gb on a Mac or Linux. 1. Open Terminal and use this command rsync -av –max-size=4G-1 /path/to/source/* /path/to/destination/ a – means archiving (keep files as-is) v – mean verbose and lists the […]
Two years ago we replaced our oil-steam heating system with geothermal in a 1801 farmhouse. The installation of geothermal was a significant investment and required significant up-front analysis to determine if there would be a financial return on the investment. The financial aspect was not the only consideration for using geothermal heat but needs […]
Several companies on Amazon sell a hidden AppleTV mount. The mounts allows the AppleTV to be attached behind the screen to improve the aesthetics of your TV. The Apple remote control will continue to work as long as the front of the AppleTV faces up to take at reflected IR signals from the remote. Alternatively, […]
Several years ago I paid ~$200 (now $100) for a DNA test through 23andMe.com. The company sends you a kit in the mail that you fill with saliva and return. Several weeks later, the results are posted online and are protected by userid and password. The initial results provide probability matches for things like diseases, […]
Use a large number of cans to create art and awareness of hunger.
Wholey’s Fish Market in Pittsburgh is the best seafood store I have seen outside of Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo (and that is really for wholesale market). The fishmongers really know their stuff. This worth a stop if you are in the strip district of Pittsburgh. Quick, un-narrated video give a quick […]
Maria Bamford is very talented comedian who has had a rollcoaster career. She did an excellent set at NYU. This is not the show but gives you a good sense of her humor. She posted a 9 short clips called Ask My Mom! You may recognize your Mom. Maria was on the latest Arrested Development […]
Problem People who only have occasional files often don’t usually have a convenient way to store and transport firewood. It is no fun finding the right wood in a wood pile in the middle of windter. Solution Fill outdoor garbage cans with a mix of small and large piece in proportion to a typical burn. […]
A recently released free iPhone app called Shadow Puppet allow you to quickly take several photos from your camera roll and overlay a narration. While most suitable for How-To videos, the below video shows some photos from a recent Thomas Dolby The Invisible Lighthouse show with a voiceover. The unscripted video was done in […]