About the Author
I'm Stephan, a Linux user with a passion for open-source, UI/UX design, and exploring what makes fiction work.
In my spare time, I focus on (and write about):
- Programming (mainly in Python and Rust)
- Retrocomputing (mostly DOS but, as of January 2023, I also own a machine running Mac OS 9.2)
- Reading and Reviewing Fiction
- The odd bit of UI/UX design or literary theory
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Category Archives: General
The Trick To Linux Speakerphone-building
Ever wanted to use a VoIP client to answer phone calls over your traditional phone line instead of getting VoIP service? (Surprisingly difficult since everyone seems to want to use their crappy old phones on VoIP instead) Well, here’s the … Continue reading
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Various Geek Snippets
I’ve been busy lately, but I can at least share a few noteworthy things I ran across. A faint background image in your terminal reduces eye-strain. (source) KDE users can use kioexec to pass URLs as command-line arguments to non-KDE … Continue reading
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How to customize the layout of the “View Modes” sub-toolbar in Konqueror
I’m not really in the mood for blogging right now, but this took me a lot of googling, so I should probably share it. Did you ever wonder what arcane incantations went into customizing that “ActionList: viewmode_toolbar” subsection in your … Continue reading
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Excellent tip for picking which languages you learn
How to Learn (But Not Master) Any Language in 1 Hour (Plus: A Favor) Just a blog post I ran across with some excellent tips for evaluating how difficult it will be to learn a given language. Not necessarily something … Continue reading
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Pure-Python RAR and GIF handling
Useful Hacks @ ssokolow.com I just pushed my attempts at RAR and GIF handling in Python to my useful hacks page. The GIF one functions as a partial validator, but it’s main designed purpose was to tell static from animated … Continue reading
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Status update
Well, exams are over and the “no obligations” portion of my vacation is roughly half-way through. I’m not in a blogging mood at the moment, but I did write up a new Useful Hacks page on a whim. Given how … Continue reading
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Chaetopterus pugaporcinus
A worm like no other Anyone who enjoys reading about interesting species should take a look at this. Same for anyone who likes laughing at amusingly-named creatures. 🙂 Update: I’d also suggest checking out spongiforma squarepantsii and dracorex hogwartsia.
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