jerry_tk

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by jerry_tk 1y ago
Yes, such mods were actually quite popular. Here is one example: http://blog.tynemouthsoftware.co.uk/2020/03/a-zx-spectrum-wi... You can buy upgrade kits even today: https://www.retroleum.co.uk/spe
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by jerry_tk 3y ago
Borland Turbo C++ (and Pascal as well) had great help documentation. Every function was thoroughly explained and there was a lot of examples. I learned C just by reading Turbo C++ help docs. I miss that time.
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by jerry_tk 3y ago
nand2tetris is free on https://www.nand2tetris.org/course The course is also available on Coursera where it also offers free option if you do evaluation yourself ("auditor" mode).
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by jerry_tk 3y ago
Not OP, but I can recommend Glider: https://github.com/Mosc/Glider It is a nice replacement of Materialistic.
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by jerry_tk 4y ago
And your wish is granted: https://github.com/swsnr/mdcat mdcat can render images in iTerm2, Kiitty or WezTerm It has a few quirks but great piece of software nonetheless.
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by jerry_tk 4y ago
Microsoft PowerToys also contain a new neat launcher called "PowerToys Run" which is similar to Launchy. It supports various plugins including Calculator. I like the feature that it shows up on the display where the mouse pointer
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by jerry_tk 5y ago
Looks like it is also possible to buy "punch limiting" harness. Here is an example search on Ali: https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-expander-boxing.html
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by jerry_tk 5y ago
There is also Dyson Sphere Program with similar reviews.
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by jerry_tk 5y ago
I think https://www.rtl-sdr.com/ would be a good place to start learning about SDR USB sticks. But beware -'this rabbit hole goes deep!
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by jerry_tk 6y ago
Maybe try k2pdfopt ( https://www.willus.com/k2pdfopt/ ) It is a Windows/Linux application though.
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Scientists create a catalyst that converts CO2 into usable jet fuel(element14.com)
3 points by jerry_tk 6y ago|0 comments
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by jerry_tk 7y ago
Strange Parts YouTube channel offers some insights into Chinese electronics industry: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8DQrSp5yEP937qNqTooOw
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by jerry_tk 8y ago
Actually, depending on your phone carrier, it might be possible to send SMS even to landline: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/08/05/bt_land_text/