TECHNOLOGY FOR ALL
the captain invents, and presents free ideas
In the tradition of Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Robert Heinlin,here are some free ideas, and some useful information and opinions on other people's ideas.
Science and philosophy should not be separated. Technology is often the means to ideals conceived by philosophers, and scientific discoveries often contribute to the world of ideas. Expand your brain to encompass both.
As mankind advances in new technology, it is important to remember that old technology can be used in useful, creative and interesting ways that put us in control of our environment and make us more independant
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RAT BYTES:COMPUTINGWant to know what your character is worth? JUST ASCII ! Every character has its numerical code. It's handy to know when programming, reading files in a hex editor, or when a key breaks. If your B won't be, just hold down ALT and enter 66 on the number-pad (with num-lock on of course). When you let up ALT, you should have a B. If you wanted a b, not a B, make it 98, which is 66+32. Have fun. by The JavaScript Source
Connector designers need to think of users! Who was the idiot who designed USB ports so you can never tell which way the plug goes without trying it both ways? That isn't the only poorly-designed plug and port, of course. Before that was the 110-volt AC wide and narrow prong. You can look at those if there's light to see, but it's AC, after all, and which prong is which doesn't matter most of the time. Then there's the mini-USB in multiple incompatible sizes. Many of those only insert one way, too. Finally, newer phones have an either-way feature, but they also easily wear out or get dirty, leaving the phone to complain about it. Someone needs to standardize connectors and make them less flimsy. TEXTING BY TELEGRAM Texting by phone is a handy way to communicate. There are browser apps you can use to message from your computer or tablet, so you don't have to type on the tiny phone screen, but I discovered an independent system called TELEGRAM. There's an app for your phone, your tablet, and your computer desktop (Windows, Apple, or Linux). It works better than plain phone-texting, though both parties need to have it installed. It can also be used to send files betweens phones and computers, your own or someone else's. It's free to download and use. Telegram is also known for its extended group-chat functions, often used to stay private from government surveilance, but I don't need that. It's great for one-on-one messages, with a fun variety of animated gifs you can add. Internet Speedometer Check your connection speed. Your mileage may vary. Access your MODEM: Cable modems are usually at 192.168.100.1. DSL may be 192.168.0.100. Some companies might differ. Those addresses should get you a status/diagnostic internal web page. If your internet quits, those might (or might not) tell you why. My Cox Cable connection frequently went down for no apparent reason, and Cox was both unhelpful and overpriced. I switched to a home 5G provider, and after some initial glitches, it's more dependable, faster, and cheaper. UbuntuAn excellent, easy to install, and free Linux Operating System. It's the one I use. There are a variety of flavors-- different desktop styles, some better for older computers, and others with more advanced features, but all quite easy to download, install, and use, at no cost. There are hundred of free programs available to do anything you could do on MS or Apple. If you have drive space, you can install it alongside your other OS, and choose which to boot each time. I find that I never want to boot Windows instead of Linux, though. Linux is much more secure against virus or intrusion.If you're still using Microsoft Windows, you'll need one of the following: AVG Free Antivirus Program Avast Free Antivirus Program The one built into newer Windows may be sufficient, but be careful. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEIn time, the culmination of the Age of Computers will become fully realized. Intelligence equal to the human mind, and without human irrationality, is rapidly being approached. It may arrive just in time to save us from our human leaders. ATARI 8-BIT COMPUTERS --hardware and programming info for the best computer of its time. Skinning MSN Messenger (this may no longer exist, but is included for historical reasons) FREE RATBYTES PROGRAMS Free software is our BASIC right--here are my contributions. PAST PERCEPTIONS OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY |
HEALTHVAPINGIs the best, most lasting, and most enjoyable way to quit smoking. It is MUCH healthier, and you will soon prefer it to tobacco smoke. DENTISTRY WITH SUPERGLUE --a guide to tooth repair for the non-wealthy who can't afford greedy overpriced dentists Observations on the state of my human body. INVENTIVE IDEAS AND INFORMATIONCosmic Cartop Carrier Carry truck-loads on your car! PHOENIX AREA PHREQUENCIES Listen to the government spend your money. Why is that chopper overhead? Did your taxi get dispatched? POLICE CODES Understand what you hear on your police scanner A Digital International Language Based on numerical radio codes, a way to communicate in any language. Stop Wasting Energy-- Use a Solar/Wind Laundry Dryer. AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSER and LOCK INDICATOR BALING WIRE The perfect repair material, when duct tape won't quite do. ONLINE AUTO DIAGNOSIS Plug your car into the internet and fix it. STEAM POWER: Steam engines can provide high-performance, low-pollution and longer-lasting power for cars and trucks than internal combustion. Though electric power is the future now, steam could have a use when longer ranges are needed. COMPRESSED AIR powered cars are now being developed as yet another solution. ENHANCED SWAMP COOLING More efficient evaporative cooling ideas. RAM-PLAY TV I thought of it first. You can thank me for TIVO, though that's now mostly obsolete. REMOTE CONTROL CONTROLLER: If your remote is remote from you, you're out of control. ROLL YOUR OWN TOBACCO Organizer If you still smoke (I suggest vaping instead), Rolling your own beats beats high pre-rolled tobacco costs. This was my solution for convenient rolling on the go. RESTROOM KEY ANTI-LOSS DEVICE My own design, used successfully for years at the office where I worked. Instructions and Documenration GET IN HOT WATER I designed a Solar waterheater, Rat style. FART FILTERS Fart to your heart's content through activated-charcoal underwear! There's even a thong model, and one designed for dogs. THE PHYSICAL WORLDTHE COSMIC APPROACH
The home environment is made up of a few major items and thousands of seemingly insignificant things, any one of which can become an irritation if it is in an unknown place when you want it, in the way when you don't need it, or if it does not live up to its full potential when you use it. Many people are generally aware of this, but do not employ the effort and imagination to improve the situation.  >
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