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.…
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.…
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,…
Why hasn’t RSS changed the world of news?
It has been generally understood that the internet would change the way written news is disseminated and consumed. What hasn't been clear is what forms news would take. …
Using Amazon wishlists and CamelCamelCamel to find the lowest price
Problem There are many things that do not need to be purchased immediately. It is also not clear what the lowest price for a certain item could be. …
BioLite stove for camping or outdoor cooking
BioLite stove is a modern solution to an old problem; cooking over fire. In short, the BioLite burner was developed to efficiently burn almost anything for use in…
Why you should upgrade your iPhone every two years
If you have an iPhone on Verizon or AT&T on a 2-year contract, it is generally wise to upgrade the phone every 2 years. Sounds wasteful or financially irresponsible?…
Geneva Labs Model S with Apple Lightning Connector
Geneva Labs sells high-quality amplified speakers for iPhones and iPods. Apple changed from the proprietary 30-pin connector to a proprietary Lightning connector making the Geneva labs systems unusable without…
Using WordPress for a website
Creating a website used to require a thorough understanding of HTML and how websites work. There also used to be a strong dependency between the content, stylistic look, and…