Computing
Things I did over my break
Built my son a computer I went to a local PC store and purchased parts for a new, low-cost desktop computer fo my youngest son. I then had my kids watch as I built it up. They learned about how… Read More »Things I did over my break
Tablets, No Thanks
Yutaka Tsutano via Compfight I still don’t own a tablet. Not an iPad or a Nexus 7 or anything in between. How can a tech savvy guy like me not own the shinny that is the modern tablet? I must… Read More »Tablets, No Thanks
Geany IDE and Python Programming
I’ve been helping my youngest son, Spencer, learn to program in Python by designing an RPG game. We’re following this guy on YouTube and will then branch off and add to his framework. Spen’s using my old netbook running the… Read More »Geany IDE and Python Programming
Sputnik Program Updates PPA Location
The ppa that I linked to in my post about installing the kernel fixes by Kamal Mostafa has moved to a Canonical server. Please update your Dell XPS laptop to get the latest fixes. Type the following lines into your… Read More »Sputnik Program Updates PPA Location
Plume Creator Update
Thought I’d show off the latest look for Plume Creator, the writer’s program for Linux. It’s starting to come together nicely. I use it full time now for my next novel. Here is a list of new features and fixes… Read More »Plume Creator Update
Trackpad Sensitivity in Ubuntu on Dell XPS 13
The biggest annoyance I have found since I moved in to this Dell XPS 13 laptop running Ubuntu is the over sensitivity of the trackpad.When I was typing, just the slightest touch of my wrist pads on the trackpad made… Read More »Trackpad Sensitivity in Ubuntu on Dell XPS 13
Leaving Apple for Linux
mlabowicz via Compfight When I got my new Dell laptop and put Ubuntu on it, I was doing more than just setting up a new laptop. I was defecting from the most popular creative arts platform for one that is… Read More »Leaving Apple for Linux
First Week with the Dell XPS 13
I’ve had my new Dell laptop for over a week now and I have to say, I’m loving it. It’s fast, sleek and a pleasure to work on. I’m running Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 64 bit Operating System as my only… Read More »First Week with the Dell XPS 13
Plume Creator a Writing Program for Linux
I have recently come across Plume Creator, a one-man effort to create an Scrivener-like IDE (Integrated, Development, Environment) for writers on a cross-platform toolkit known as QT. That’s programmer lingo meaning you can run it on Windows, Mac and Linux.… Read More »Plume Creator a Writing Program for Linux