Archive for February, 2008
« Previous EntriesThe Musical Genius - Derek Paravicini
Monday, February 25th, 2008I’m always absolutely amazed at what the human mind is capable of, and how extraordinary it is when somebody with so many disabilities can be so far ahead of the average person in other areas.
The Musical Genius - Derek Paravicini
Derek, now in his mid twenties, was born premature, at 25 weeks, and weighing just over [...]
VOTW: Music From Windows Sounds
Monday, February 18th, 2008It isn’t strictly using the basic sounds, as they had pitch and tempo modified, but this is still an amazing feat. The song itself isn’t half bad either!
Download The MP3.
Presenting: The Underwater Car
Thursday, February 14th, 2008Cinema audiences gasped as Roger Moore’s 007 took his white Lotus Esprit for a surprise dip to evade the enemy in the film The Spy Who Loved Me.
The famous scene, shot using a model, triggered the imagination of countless gadget-lovers, who wondered if such a car could be made.
Now a self-confessed Bond fanatic has made [...]
VOTW: The Mame Arcade Build Process
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008Yes, I’ve been focusing a lot on arcade machines over the last few days. So sue me.
SavvyGeek’s statement of “So sue me” should not be taken literally and is not meant to prove actual said lawsuits. Thank you.
I’m currently fascinated with the process of building one of these things, and hopefully will do so soon. [...]
50 Programs & Their Open-Source Alternatives
Thursday, February 7th, 2008WHDb has an article up today that lists 50 of the most popular proprietary programs and open-source alternatives to them.
As opposed to most lists of this type, WHDb goes into detail on some programs that may not otherwise be mentioned, including MATLAB and Quickbooks.
Not every proprietary program can drive a person crazy, right? Some, like [...]
