Humble Bundle – DRM free games for Linux and Android and eBooks
I have bought many games and Ebooks through Humble Bundle. I don’t blog about them very often as the bundles
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WatkissOnline – Stewart's Blog
Various ramblings from an IT professional
Computers
Design and build a Raspberry Pi robot – draft document
When I first showed my Raspberry Pi based “Ruby Robot” at the Raspberry Jam at Pycon UK, I promised a
Read MoreScratch programming – Road safety
I’ve been looking to create a program with my eight year old daughter since running a Code Club at the
Read MoreTheme Hospital game for Linux – CorsixTH
It’s not often I write about running games on Linux, although that is likely to change. It’s even less that
Read MoreWhat’s the youngest age to teach Scratch programming?
Recently I taught programming Scratch to some primary school teachers. One of the questions I was asked was about the
Read MoreInstalling Ubuntu on a Dell Inspiron 17 laptop (7737) dual boot with Windows 8 / 8.1
This is a guide to install Ubuntu on a Windows 8 based laptop. Specifically this is how it can be
Read MoreErratic mouse behaviour on Dell laptop with soft touchpad – Adjusting the trackpad in Ubuntu
I recently bought a Dell Inspiron 17 laptop, to primarily run Linux. This is a 17″ laptop with touchscreen and
Read MoreRSPB Big Garden Birdwatch – using the Raspberry Pi
Each year the RSPB hold a Big Garden Birdwatch to monitor the birds visiting gardens. Volunteers spend an hour watching
Read MoreReview of the Raspberry Pi Fuze – Raspberry Pi based computer with Fuze basic
As an adult I often try and imagine myself in my children’s shoes to try and think about how appropriate something would be for their age group. Usually I can get a reasonable idea of how well they will pick something up, but this review is one where my daughter has helped me to see what it is like to learn programming through a child’s eyes.
This is a review of the Fuze Raspberry Pi based computer.
Read MoreThe first thing you should do with your new Windows 8 laptop from Christmas
You’ve unwrapped your shiny new Windows 8 PC or laptop you received for Christmas, but before you start using it
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