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Analyzing photo statistics using EXIF data TOP NEW
If you like photography and data analysis, you have probably wondered what focal lengths are more frequently used when shooting with your zoom lenses. Either by curiosity or to better inform your decisions on what lens to get next for your setup, it is definitely worth it to be mindful of what suits your style the most. Seeing your data explic... Read More
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Creating custom GPX tracks using free software TOP NEW
TL,DR: Jump to Alternative 1, gpx.studio for an online service. For an offline alternative, consider QGIS and Valhalla, or the Open Source Routing Machine. For people who like outdoor adventures, it is always a good idea to have efficient navigation mechanisms with oneself. One of my best purchases ever was an adventure watch with GPS navigati... Read More
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Status of camera control using Linux in 2024 TOP NEW
Recently, I decided to explore and push the capabilities of my DSLR by controlling it through more flexible and customizable ways instead of the closed and limited stock firmware. Unfortunately, camera “hacks” and patches can only get you so far. Gladly, cameras with boring firmware can still be controlled by a more powerful and flexible machi... Read More
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Creating torrent files and magnet links to share data with your friends TOP NEW
How to create a magnet link to share files with friends via torrent This is a very short tutorial to a very good way of quickly sharing files with your friends. I will share how to create and share magnet links via ctorrent and transmission-cli. Click on the links to jump to the part of the post that matters. Why create a torrent instead of up... Read More
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Creating beautiful molecular visualizations with Blender and Avogadro TOP NEW
In this short tutorial, I will be showing how to render beautiful molecular visualizations (like the image below) for your presentation, website, journal cover, or just a custom artistic wallpaper using two very powerful tools, Blender and Avogadro. Installing dependencies (Avogadro) Basically, for this project we will need Avogadro and Blender... Read More
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CNC laser cutting on Linux TOP NEW
In this tutorial, I will explain how to operate common GRBL-powered CNC machines using free and open source firmware on Linux. When shopping for (or searching for tutorials on how to build your own) a CNC laser engraver, desktop milling machine, or 3D printer, you might see the acronym GRBL everywhere. What is GRBL? GRBL is a free and open sour... Read More