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Maker Hacks / chrisg
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www.makerhacks.com
York, England
Maker and blogger from Calgary 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 [RPG/D&D/Wargaming, Art, 3d printing, arduino, raspberry pi, robots, laser engraving, CNC, programming, Retrocomputing ..]
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1 day ago
technology
Some of the biggest tech companies provide the most bloated code
In developer circles, a sure way to get a bit more respect is to work for one of the biggest tech companies. We are talking FAG/FAANG companies (Facebook, Apple, Google, and to…
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4 days ago
technology
Why Everything is a Subscription and it Sucks
I don't know about you but I am getting tired of paying monthly for my software. Now, don't get me wrong, there are valid reasons why
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4 days ago
technology
Get the Whole Hotend
My Bambu Labs P1P finally got a clog that no amount of cold pulls or pushing and praying would fix, so I had to break down and
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6 days ago
technology
Does Silica Help 3D Printing Quality?
Previously I wrote about my humidity problems and my Bambu Labs printer. @themarkymark suggested I print out some silica gel holders. You know, the stuff they pack into those…
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8 days ago
technology
Switching from VNC to Remote Desktop
RealVNC has been my go-to solution for logging into my computers with a gui for a while now, but they are removing their free home plan
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14 days ago
3dprinting
Humidity Kills (3D Prints)
I am in a battle against the UK weather. People told me the Bambu Labs 3D printers were foolproof, well they had never met
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15 days ago
making
Sometimes Amazon Reviews Are So Frustrating
I was looking to buy one of these smart relays for my CNC . The idea is, when the machine starts cutting, it will also turn on the shop vac for dust collection. Simple…
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12 months ago
Programming & Dev
Are Language Model "AI" Tools Heading for 🚽?
You know the saying, garbage in, garbage out? We might be heading for peak GPT if the developers behind the tools are not careful. Google is the latest to say
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12 months ago
STEMGeeks
Asus ROG Ally + Linux - Finally Close to Being Steam Deck Clone?
Asus ROG Ally Linux hackers are working to turn their handheld devices into Steam Deck clones! The Linux coders are pushing through barriers to achieve a ne
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12 months ago
STEMGeeks
Create Useful Face-Free Videos with AI
YouTube is the world's second search engine, but publishing there can be traumatic if you are shy like me. This is why I am excited about YouTube automation using "Artificial Intelligence" technology.
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