Mac file copy to FAT drives that ignores files greater than 4Gb
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.…
Rate of return on replacing oil heat with geothermal
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…
Coat hanger AppleTV mount
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…
23andMe matching distant relatives
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.…
Canstruction New York, NY
Use a large number of cans to create art and awareness of hunger.
Wholey’s Fish Market Pittsburgh, PA
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…
Watching Maria Bamford
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…
Firewood in Garbage cans
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…
Shadow Puppet and Thomas Dolby’s The Invisible Lighthouse
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,…
When does it make sense to rent a car if you own a car?
Are there good reasons to rent a car when you own a car already? In short, it depends. 1. Being somewhere your car isn't (travel) - Yes 2.…