Wind Energy Basics, Second Edition: A Guide to Home- and Community-Scale Wind-Energy Systems by Paul Gipe is a very down-to-Earth book and a practical voice in the over-estimating, over-selling, pipe dream world that is the wind energy industry. Many people think or are told that they'll be able to spend a little chunk of money on a wind turbine, strap it to their rooftop, and … [Read more...]
CodySafe Sigma Give Away Winners
There were 4 commenters on our previous article about CodySafe Sigma, an excellent manager for portable apps, so they've all been sent full licenses for the software. If you were one of those winners, it should be in your e-mail already. Congratulations! I still have 6 licenses to give away, so the next 6 people to comment on that article or this one and request a license will … [Read more...]
Pivot – A Browser to Zoom In on Data Trends
Pivot is a browser from Microsoft Live Labs that isn't just a web browser in the traditional sense. It is designed to make sifting through large amounts of data easy and visual. It works with a number of collections that is regularly increasing. Currently, you could analyze Olympic Medalists, Sports Illustrated Covers, Magic: The Gathering cards, NFL and NBA Athletes, and many … [Read more...]
CodySafe Sigma, a Portable Apps Menu – Discount and License Give Away
CodySafe Sigma is essentially a portable apps manager. Portable apps are great because you can take them with you, they rarely care what version of the Windows OS they're running on, and all your settings go with you on a single USB drive. Unfortunately portable apps are also a little unruly; they're just files on your USB drive and you have to track down the executable you … [Read more...]
MakerBot and 3D Printing Premieres on CBS News
One of the segments of tonight's CBS News featured MakerBot, the open-source 3D printer. The MakerBot is able to produce three dimensional objects in plastic up to 4" x 4" x 6". 3D printers are nothing new but taking the open-source approach and being provided affordably in home-built kits is what makes MakerBot news-worthy. RepRap is the project that MakerBot is derived from … [Read more...]