Category Archives: How-To

Recording Video with Good Synced Audio from Webcam

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Brian Gallimore

One of the little joys of using Linux is that sometimes you have to play with the switches and wires to make things work right.  For some reason, it takes a small miracle to record decent video via a webcam. … Continue reading →

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Security Camera System

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

I wanted to post some basic information about camera systems because several people have asked me about them today. There is a wide range and variety of systems available. The one I choose was based on these things attributes: very … Continue reading →

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Is your time worth $72 per hour?

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

I did the math behind making your own jam and now I think making your own jam is one of the best uses of your time possible.  It is easy too!  As an added bonus, you know exactly what ingredients … Continue reading →

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3 Things to Know Before Shopping at ALDI

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

I stopped by the ALDI grocery store in Plano today to take advantage of their 99cent/lb strawberry deal and learned a few things the hard way that everyone needs to know before attempting to shop there. You have to start … Continue reading →

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This is MY America

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

Jason w/ “The Urban Farming Guys” was interviewed by Jack Spirco yesterday. I love what these families are doing. They realize the government is not the answer to all their problems, and they are making a huge difference for the … Continue reading →

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New Life for Old Headlights

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

If your plastic headlight lenses are looking hazy like mine were, you can probably recondition them so they look near-new for about $15 and 30 minutes of time.  I used the 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System, which comes with 500 … Continue reading →

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How To Forward Emails

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

Etiquette in the Information Age – Volume 2 This is pretty simple and common sense, but I constantly receive email forwards that prove we haven’t evolved enough.  This is part two of my most recent effort to make the world a … Continue reading →

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Why Plain Text is Best

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Brian Gallimore

Etiquette in the Information Age – Volume 1 Your new computer came with the latest and greatest word processor software (version 23).  It seems like a good idea to fancy up your emails and communications by using the best software you can, right? … Continue reading →

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