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Nov/13Backup & Restore EXT To Smaller Drive
Overview Linux provides great tools for doing this albeit not in a very user friendly way. As usually it is best to backup before trying this and make sure the space used fits onto the new drive. This method can … Continue reading
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Sep/13Logitech G700s Mini Review
Overview I have been using a Logitech MX Revolution mouse (mice?) for the last 4 years and it has served me well. It had great laser tracking performance, fast wireless transmitter and excellent battery life. A problem that has developed … Continue reading
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Aug/13My Canon DSLR Journey Part 4 – Flash Gun
Overview After buying the camera, SD card and a bag it is ready to use on the go. In this post I will go through the accessories I got next. Equipment The next item on my list was a hood … Continue reading
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Aug/13Ubuntu 12.04 Disk Utility S.M.A.R.T
I was surprised to be greeted by an error dialogue notifying me of a potential issue with one of the HDD but also very grateful. Clicking on the Examine button opened up the Disk Utility program which is part of … Continue reading
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Aug/13My Canon DSLR Journey Part 3 – Camera Bag
Overview One of the first items I purchased after getting a DSLR was getting a bag. Bags are essential to protect the equipment when moving around. Unless everything can come to you it is more than likely the camera will … Continue reading
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Jul/13My Canon DSLR Journey Part 2 – Shooting Basics
Overview In this post I will go through the tips, features and techniques I learnt. Camera Functions OVerview of the buttons: Menu options: Customise: Modes File Format Always try to shoot with RAW files where available. RAW files allow post … Continue reading
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Jul/13My Canon DSLR Journey Part 1 – Getting Started
Overview I got my first DSLR and went for an entry level Canon 700d kit. After acquiring the kit I thought I’d share some starter resources for others who may be looking for the same. Plan The idea was to … Continue reading
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Jun/13Raspberry Pi Replace Home Server
Overview With the popularity of Raspberry Pi I wanted to investigate if it was possible to replace my 24×7 Linux server running at home. Whilst one Raspberry Pi will not replace a desktop computer, it may be possible to use … Continue reading