Temperature surfing the Rancilio Silvia coffee machine [diagram]
I decided to put the recommended temperature surfing standard times [source: Web log of Mythos, Rini, Simon and Debbie (MRSD), here]… more
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Fixing broken IKEA Minut ceiling lamp [McGyver]
After we tried to hang up a 3-way IKEA “Minut” lamp (IKEA Minut series link) we found that two of… more
Texmaker for Windows and US English (or other) spelling
If you run Texmaker for Windows and need US English (or other) spelling, here is how to fix that.
Subaru Impreza 1,5L 2010 Swiss Edition – non-invasive iPhone mount with separate ProClip component and ProGin GPS booster
[cross-post] After I got a temporary self made mount installed I figured out its pros and cons. One problem was… more
Mini Cooper 2007 versus Subaru Impreza 1.5 2010 versus Dodge Magnum Hemi R/T AWD 2008 versus Subaru Outback 2018 2.5L vs Toyota Prius 1.8L 2022 [comparison]
(Updated several times since first post) Janet and John’s take on my comparison. In 2011, I switched from a Mini… more
Subaru Impreza 1.5L 2010 Swiss Edition – non-invasive iPhone TomTom carkit mount
[cross post] I decided to build a mount for my Apple iPhone 4’s TomTom car kit. I wanted it to… more
Horizon 202 [camera report]
After getting a Horizon 202 swing lens panoramic camera, and after coming to terms with difficulties of film loading and… more
Fujitsu-Siemens Celsius V830 AMD Opteron 254 and later – evaluation for IDL and Linux setup [tech attempt]
If you are looking for a fast and affordable workstation, consider the Fujitsu Siemens Celsius V830 series. Personally, I am… more
Computer system evaluation criteria – The Orange Book [support]
Some things can be planned. Since computers have not changed too much in the way they are constructed since many… more
iPod mini static crackling noise [laboratories]
iPod mini’s static noise or crackling noise problems have been infamous. To the best of my knowledge, neither a closer… more