Archive for January 2018

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Back in the ancient days before sound cards, around 30 years ago, sound cards were rare on PCs. One hack those days was the original Covox Speech Thing, that connected a simple DAC to to PC parallel port. The Covox Speech Thing (also known as Covox plug) was an external audio device attached to the →

https://opensource.com/article/17/6/functional-javascript?sc_cid=70160000001273HAAQ Explore functional programming and how using it can make your programs easier to read and debug. →

https://opensource.com/article/18/1/top-5-firefox-extensions?sc_cid=7016000000127ECAAY The right extensions can greatly enhance your browser’s capabilities, but it’s important to choose carefully. Here are five that are worth a look. →

https://risingstars.js.org/2017/en/#section-test-framework Let’s see by the numbers which projects got traction in 2017 by comparing the numbers of stars added on GitHub over the last 12 months. →

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_in_the_first_mile I came by a device with 2BASE-TL ports in it. Google search revealed that this standard was made by IEEE Ethernet in the first mile (EFM) working group. It standardizes networking techbologies for the customer’s point of view it is their “first” mile, although from the access network‘s point of view it is known as the “last mile“.  I know →

https://blog.hackster.io/from-arduino-prototype-to-manufacturable-product-cbfa533a7702 Creating a prototype based on an Arduino is an excellent start to bringing a new electronic hardware product to market. The Arduino is almost an ideal platform for proving your product concept. However, there is still a lot of engineering work required to turn it into a product that can be manufactured and sold. This article tries →

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-cloud-trends-2018-walter-/?trackingId=kll0IUQZE1Tr7oZAPhYVwg%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3B9CwvlfYtSDGDz8xsBlHxRg%3D%3D&licu=urn%3Ali%3Acontrol%3Ad_flagship3_feed-object Here are some cloud trends for you.  →

https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2017/12/5-blockchain-trends-watch-2018?sc_cid=7016000000127ECAAY Few new technologies have raised as much discussion as blockchain. One reason is the controversy, concern, and perceived opportunity around blockchain-based cryptocurrencies (such as bitcoin and ether) and crowdfunding via initial coin offerings (ICOs). But what is blockchain’s role in the enterprise?  This article gives some ideas to think about. Take those trends with grain of →

This is a video of an amazing light projection that was in public display in Helsinki just few days ago at LUX Helsinki annual light festival. Janne Ahola’s installation Time’s Role aims to break down the physical boundaries of perspective. It brings the courtyard façade of the Museum of Finnish Architecture to life by using →