tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128528112024-03-08T15:55:35.285-07:00TechniqalExploring the world of Gaming,Gadgets,Free and Open Source Software,Linux,Mysql,Python,PHP ...Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-17150442786925390842008-11-14T11:22:00.001-07:002008-11-14T11:22:17.087-07:00Lijit Search for cssLijit Search for cssPosted using ShareThisDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-16535002642918089082008-11-14T11:21:00.001-07:002008-11-14T11:21:22.610-07:00Lijit Search for pythonLijit Search for pythonPosted using ShareThisDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-82082307269948053602008-11-06T15:20:00.001-07:002008-11-06T15:20:27.672-07:00Lijit Search Lijit Search Posted using ShareThisDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-62302651758387420072007-08-29T10:07:00.008-06:002008-11-14T11:41:37.417-07:00search-resultsHere is where search results goDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1129153512310889442005-10-12T15:45:00.000-06:002006-04-26T22:15:24.796-06:00Techniqal Blog - Holy Crap-Good day for AppleA test of trackbacks from blogger
Techniqal Blog � Blog Archive � Holy Crap-Good day for Apple: "trackback"Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1126030173040265832005-09-06T12:08:00.000-06:002005-10-10T13:31:02.690-06:00Latest Post on Techniqal.comCheck out the latest post on my bloghttp://www.techniqal.com/Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1121875663454671932005-07-20T10:07:00.000-06:002005-07-20T10:08:11.423-06:00Beer: Pour Faster, Better BeerThis is impressive ---This should be a fixture in every home.It basically adjusts the flow of the beer out of the tap, so the beer is in contact with the nozzle for longer, and therefore does not strike the bottom of the glass with a hard impact.Less impact, means less foam, less foam means faster pour, faster pour means--yummy yummy yummy!.The 2 second pour is here.TurboTap - Pour Faster, BetterDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1121873081037660322005-07-20T09:24:00.000-06:002005-07-20T10:12:02.483-06:00Google: Has taken over the moon!!As if google didn't have a giant grasp on the entire planet Earth already; but now they have conquered the moon.Using images from NASA, they have extended google maps to show you the moon, and some of the landing sites from the Apollo Missions.I will only be impressed, if I am able to use Google Local to plan a trip to the local grocery store, with a quick stop at the landing site of Apollo 12.Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1121781930066184102005-07-19T07:57:00.000-06:002005-07-20T10:12:50.476-06:00Python:Creating a Task Bar icon in wxPythonHere is another nifty tidbit of python code that is often hard to find. If you work with Python and wxPython to build gui apps, there are number of widgets etc., that can be hard to figure out. Adding a task bar icon for your app is one of them. This simple example shows you how to add a taskbar icon, and capture events from it.import wxdef OnTaskBarRight(event): app.ExitMainLoop()#setup appappDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1120145251234685362005-06-30T09:26:00.000-06:002005-07-20T09:53:10.913-06:00Google: New Maps APIGoogle has released the API for Google Maps. This api allows you to display maps on you own pages, and do things like add routes, icons, and information tabs. This is actually pretty easy to use, and all you need to do is apply for your own API key, and copy the example api code into any html page. If you need to see a working example, check the very bottom of this page, and you will see it at Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1120056243242789632005-06-29T08:36:00.000-06:002005-06-29T09:42:23.096-06:00QT: Trolltech QT 4.0Trolltech has finally launched a GPL version of their software for Win32. This is great news for myself, and a lot of people out there.I for one, have never been able to install QT properly on my linux box.There was always some missing or mis-referenced library, and I never could get it to work. I could also never seem to find the old 2.3 Win32 version that was GPL'd. Now, I can try it on my Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1119964123712293472005-06-28T07:08:00.000-06:002005-06-28T07:25:20.166-06:00iTunes: Version 4.9 with Podcast SupportThe new version of iTunes has hit the street, so all of you blogcast/podcast folks can enjoy searching the hundreds of audio blogs out there.Also in this new version, is the ability to publish your own podcast.Nothing else that exciting about it, aside from the podcast features.Good stuff-Apple - iTunes - Download iTunesDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1119894094267314382005-06-27T11:41:00.000-06:002005-07-19T20:00:56.386-06:00Linux Gaming: Linspire and Transgaming Change the WorldInteresting stuff here. This new software package is touting the ability to allow you to play hundreds(a hundred?) different win32 games on linux. This particular package is Linspire specific. There is a lot of talk out there in the open source community, about how this is pointless because it's not free, and goes against the spirit of the linux community...blah..blah.The point is, that this kindDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1119544660074959072005-06-23T10:32:00.000-06:002005-06-23T12:17:19.723-06:00Javascript: Virtual UnixCheck out this really neat implementation of a *nix console done entirely in javascript. The quality of web design work showing up on the interweb, is getting really impressive. I am also rather happy to see this resurgence of javascript. I get the feeling that the popularity of Firefoxmay be leading the new javascript/XUL/Ajax front.Click here to check this out.Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1119282652506178942005-06-20T09:40:00.000-06:002005-06-22T10:43:49.663-06:00Python: Simple Socket Test I have found that there is not a lot of documentation out there that shows you a simple way to instantiate a socket connection. Here is a simple code snippet, that shows you how to make a connection using the socket module. This would be useful for checking whether a host is listening on a particular port. This is not a full sockets implementation(no send, or recieve), but simply tests if a Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1119280416925985252005-06-20T08:57:00.000-06:002005-06-20T09:15:12.806-06:00Xbox360: Nvidia Will Make Games WorkIt was just recently announced that MS has licensed Nvidia technology, so they can emulate Xbox games on the 360.It sounds like any backwards compatibility will be through emulation.The plan, is to use the Nvidia technology to emulate the original Xbox video card on the new ATI card in the 360. They will then ship the 360 with patches for the most popular games, pre-installed on the hard drive. IDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1118418065734782092005-06-10T09:41:00.000-06:002005-06-15T17:39:48.466-06:00Linux: PS3 Will have Linux HDDThe new PS3 is going to have a hard drive with Linux pre-installed. This will have to be purchased seperately, but still sounds like a pretty neat thing. This means that with an attached hard drive, you could use the PS3 as an all around networked media player, file server, or desktop PC. The interview touts the interesting things that can be done with Cell processor, and hints at the hacking Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1117543729500507182005-05-31T06:48:00.000-06:002005-12-12T17:53:22.203-07:00Streaming: StreamPlug Brings MP4 to the BrowserStumbled across this over the weekend and found it pretty useful, if not downright fun. With my luck this technology is 5 years old, and I am a late comer.Either way, StreamPlug is a browser plugin for IE, Firefox,Mozilla,Netscape- that enables viewing of streaming Divx, Xvid, 3ivx, Sigma, Ogg Vorbis,etc., right in your browser.This thing works on Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP and GASP!!! ---Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1117032497629857472005-05-25T08:48:00.000-06:002005-06-15T17:40:18.876-06:00IPod: Winamp Plugin Replaces ITunes A new plug-in for Winamp has just been announced, that can alleviate your need for ITunes. The plug-in ml_Ipod offers up some pretty neat features.If you were previously managing your music collection in Winamp, you can go back. This plugin will break you from the pain of associating your IPod with only one instance of ITunes(Ipod database).You will also be able copy songs from your Ipod to Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1116877743141861262005-05-23T13:49:00.000-06:002005-05-25T10:35:31.406-06:00BitTorrent: New Search EngineThe BitTorrent news out there is starting to get hot and heavy. Looks like the original BitTorrent has a new revenue stream to support development,etc.The new Ad-supported search engine is actually going to be able to read and index the trackers on the web, based on your search terms. The new Ask Jeeves partnered engine will then rank the search results based on torrent activity and popularity. Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1116606108374113382005-05-20T10:01:00.000-06:002005-05-20T10:31:55.526-06:00Gaming: Imagine you are old !This may be hard for some people: Imagine you are 30+ years old. Also, imagine that you love playing video games, and have a penchant for playing Halo, or Halo2 online. Then imagine that you are doomed to play against every angry 15 year old in the world, and are treated to eloquent diatribes such as "I f*&!d you up you candy ass c*%$-s!#*er"; as if this person was a new cast member on Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1116522247038885392005-05-19T10:49:00.000-06:002006-01-12T21:23:20.540-07:00BitTorrent: Distributed trackersThe world of BitTorrent is quickly changing. It is most likely due to the MPAA,RIAA cracking down on torrent/tracker sites. So in the open source world, innovation wins again. There are now a few BT clients out there that have augmented their already superior distributed file sharing abilities, to be able to manage almost trackerless file sharing. The new method involves using something called Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1116433853686960192005-05-18T10:22:00.000-06:002005-05-18T10:32:39.196-06:00Gaming: DOA 4 Xbox360 HD MovieHere is the direct link to the DOA 4 movie that demos the Xbox360 . Let me just say that this blew me away. To see the real time rendering of complex surfaces, fur, hair, clothing---it is just awe inspiring. Beware though-- the download is over 400Mb and the video itself is HD, so you need a shit hot PC to view it. My 2.6Ghz, 1Gb ram, 128 mb video, system still stuttered at some of the more Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1116341320487466592005-05-17T08:26:00.000-06:002005-05-17T08:51:38.870-06:00Linux: Best thing ever --Synergy switchOkay, just happened upon this on hackaday.com,but this software is one of the most creative and unique things I have ever seen.Most linux users will have this installed without knowing it. Head over to the site to update.Basically, Synergy allows you to control two or more pc's with the same keyboard/mouse, without any special hardware. You just need to run the server on one machine, and then Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12852811.post-1116336714687641882005-05-17T07:31:00.000-06:002005-05-17T07:37:05.706-06:00Gaming: Engadget has the lowdown on the PS3Looks like the PS3 may just kick some Xbox ass.Some of the specs:* It will support Blu-ray , DVD±R/W, CD-R/RW* Backwards compatible with the PlayStation 2 and original Playstation* One 3.2GHz Cell processor—total system performance rated at 2.18 teraflops; it will have 256MB system RAM 3.2GHz, and 256MB GDDR VRAM at 700MHz FYI-- 2.18 is more than double what the Xbox 360 will runDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564230088593725458noreply@blogger.com0