How to download Facebook photos and videos
Many people rely on Facebook to store photos, videos, and other information. However, this creates a worry that they won't be able to get back their data should their…
Wm. L. Gilbert parlor clock dated 1881
Background This clock is an 8 day time and strike on the hour and a large nickel half bell. The height is 20” and the width is 13”. The door…
Free software alternatives
I am happy to pay for quality software. More software companies are changing from a one-time purchase to a subscription-based payment approach that costs more over the long-term. There are many…
Raspberry PI 3 with VGA monitor
An old monitor can be turned into a pretty decent computer and gaming machine. It is a fun project to do with kids. Parts and Materials Raspberry PI Model 3…
Facebook thinks it knows your political leanings and shows ads based on those assumptions
Organizations who buy ads on Facebook target their campaigns based on various attributes you have entered and Facebook has calculated about you. So even though you may not have entered…
Fix for MacOS ghost volume NAS drive
Newer versions of MacOS (OSX) have a irritating bug where mounted volumes disconnect in Finder. Sometimes, when Finder reconnects, it creates a 2nd mount with a new name like…
Sonos and Airplay with old audio equipment
Audio equipment from the 1950's to 2010 has generally been interchangeable. This meant you could buy speakers, amps, record players, and tape decks from different manufacturers to build a system…
Searching Google with a photo
Most people search with Google using a search term. You can search using an image and Google will try to find something that looks similar. We had this…
Scanning old photos
Most people have albums and boxes full of old photos slowly deteriorating and being ignored in the digital age. The solution is scanning the photos into digital files, organizing…
Collegeville Perkiomen Bridge to Hoy Park via Perkiomen Creek
Paddling from the Perkiomen Bridge in Collegeville to Hoy Park just prior to the SEI damn. Via canoe or kayak, a leisurely the trip takes slightly more than 2…