Posts by Jason Fitzpatrick
Work
White Space And LEDs
11:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Today’s featured workspace is an example of how you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a fun and functional workspace with a solid dose of style. More »
Work
Workspace Inspiration: Embracing The Door-As-Desk Option
8:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Although the door-as-desk option is often seen as a workspace solution for broke college kids and startup companies, it’s a great way to get a lot of space cheaply and doesn’t have to be drab or cheap looking. More »
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Mount A Magnetic Spice Rack To Keep Your Spices Accessible
7:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’re short on space in your kitchen, you can save a bit of it by mounting this DIY magnetic spice rack. It gets your spices off your counters and out of your drawers. More »
Work
4:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Thanks to broadband and some excellent screencasting applications, you don’t need to limit yourself to mere static images when you’re trying to show someone how to do something on your computer. Record video, audio and do even more with these screencasting tools. More »
Five Best Screencasting Tools
4:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Thanks to broadband and some excellent screencasting applications, you don’t need to limit yourself to mere static images when you’re trying to show someone how to do something on your computer. Record video, audio and do even more with these screencasting tools. More »
Travel
Establish A Permanent Toiletries Bag For Easy And Speedy Packing
3:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Last minute packing is a great way to forget something important. Never forget anything in your toiletries bag by establishing a permanent one for easy packing. More »
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Build Your Own 3D Camera Rig With Two Hacked Canon Cameras
11:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | You don’t need to spend a mint on the new 3D-capable camera from Fuji. You can throw two basic Canon point-and-shoot cameras together with $US20 worth of parts and make your own for 3D fun. More »
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Use A Spoon To Prevent Milk From Boiling Over
10:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | You’re boiling milk, you turn your back for a moment, and — boom! — like Godzilla rising out of the bay, the milk is boiling over the pot and all over the stove. Prevent that mess with this simple hack. More »
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Make A Lighted Christmas Ball
9:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’re tired of the same old outdoor Christmas decorating routine of simply wrapping a tree in lights, you’ll definitely want to check out these lighted tree balls, a cheap and novel way to brighten your neighbourhood. More »
Work
PST Desktop Live Makes Performance Benchmarking Simple
10:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Linux Live: If you want to put your computer through the paces and get some feedback and benchmarks, you’ll be hard pressed to find a tool more packed with tests than the Phoronix Test Suite Live CD. More »
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