I recently picked up a Seek Thermal camera which plugs into my cell phone and allows me to see temperatures of stuff. It's a cheap unit, so it doesn't have the built in calibration tables that the expensive 'real' test equipment has. But it's good enough for most people's needs in a non-technical use. I …
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Internet of Things Phone Smart Charger
I pre-ordered one of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones. The ones in the news recently for being an explosion hazard. I love the new phone – pocket computer really, the way I use it. I wasn’t about to give it up over some silly thing like spontaneous combustion. I had read that Tesla runs their …
Thoughts on headphones
I don’t like loud noises. I use an electric lawn mower because it’s quieter than a gas mower. I prefer to use my old-fashioned reel mower because it’s quieter than my electric mower. I have carried a set of earplugs in my pocket everywhere I go for a couple of years now. I am not …
I bought a new battery once for a cell phone that was a year old
I decided then and there I will ALWAYS buy a new battery for my cell phones after a year. It fixes the 'battery life sucks' argument that new phones also solve. Much cheaper. I also bought one of these Zero Lemon stupid big batteries for my last phone. I also love the oversized battery. Going …
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I am at dreamforce
I've been attending non-core and small sessions so far to broaden my knowledge, as the big ones and keynotes will be available online. Over 8 miles of walking today my phone tells me. I packed light and carried the full week's stuff with me all day. In album #DF15 Day One dreamforce. I’ve been reading …