For #2 I'll also add that if you get near your destination and you are still confused, pull over safely and recheck. Scoping out your trip ahead of time really helps and takes the stresses out. Even when using a GPS it never hurts to look at a paper map or at least an online overview on a full size computer screen…

It does. Surprisingly the specs to run MythTV are not that high. I was running it on a 8 year old single core 2Ghz laptop and it recorded stuff just fine. Plex does need a little decent specs to transcode full HD video, but that too worked on a dual core 2Ghz Windows laptop just fine. Now I have all of it running on a…

My setup in a Linux house:

I did this using the guts of a over the head style Bluetooth enabled headphones that nobody wanted (they were bulky and uncomfortable). I basically removed all the electronics and lithium battery pack and put a jack on the old speaker wires and extended the charging USB port (it was on the circuit board) so I could…

While I use Swiftkey most of the time, I've had to switch to the Google Keyboard when using some remote desktop apps simply because Swiftkey would not enter a passcode when the PC I'm unlocking needs one. So this is nice having an option even if you don't regularly use the Google keyboard. That said, I just used the…

I'm actually finding that online courses have a slight advantage since you can use them on practically any device that has Internet access (and with some they offer offline downloads to your mobile devices). They also typically offer some online real help. Usually a forum for that lesson, but some offer one on one.…

I'm actually finding that online courses have a slight advantage since you can use them on practically any device…

Check with your local or state rules. In some states a non-compete is moot or it's powers are restricted.

You can post it (or auto upload) to Google+ and share the link to the photo that way. Just sending through the Android share options only sends a weird panorama. If you are running a stock Android device you can upload it to Google Maps. Just open the gallery and select the share icon and then Google Maps. That of…

Not as cool as using your waffle iron to reheat stale french fries:

I actually kept my long since expired member card to Costco just so I can get in and get a pizza to go! I've been doing that for years now.

For that matter if you have a homeowners association, you probably need to check with them too. Often their rules are more draconian than the local government.

The "+" to add an effect is on the top of my main screen so I don't have to go into Auto Awesome to see that option.

Modem speeds are dependent on how many bonded channels the modem can provide so you would need to go here: http://mydeviceinfo.comcast.net/ and move the sliders for the speed you want to get and see which modems are compatible at that speed. For instance when I was upgrading from a old DOCSIS 2 modem to a new DOCSIS 3…

Google Keep will make your text searchable from an photo too (added in the last update). It will transcribe audio notes, but that's not the point of the article :)

Probably come adapter like this down the road: http://amzn.com/B002OV1VJW

FYI, Google Keep can do this too. Just hit menu and show check boxes (or hide check boxes if you want to go the opposite direction). Works on both the Android version and Chrome Desktop version.

A thought that never occurred to me: I have a wicked set of tools since I own a lot of these! I started collecting tools as a teenager and add things all the time. With the passing of my Grandfather and later my Father, both of who had a great collection of tools, I've been building since!

Android: GrooveIP

Good timing and motivation as I'm trying to learn Hindi...for fun (yeah, call me a masochist). I found using Anki the universal flash card system (available on Windows, Mac OS, Linux, IOS and Android) is outstanding! This system uses the spaced repetition method and it's been wonderful for helping me retain…

Maintained in the main office and used out an about away from the office. Our remote agents use them on case studies in the field so they don't need to use the customer's network (which may or may not be available). It affords them security of course since they do not travel over the customer's own networks.