Christmas message 2012
As always I’m looking forward to Christmas. Hoping that Santa will leave a new camera in my stocking, but more
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WatkissOnline – Stewart's Blog
Various ramblings from an IT professional
Linux
Review of the Google Nexus 7 tablet from Asus
This is a review of the Google Nexus 7 tablet. The first tablet running the latest Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’
Read MorePenguintutor LPI practice exams – Now updated to new 2012 objectives
The Linux Professional Institute Certification Program (LPIC) has undergone a major revision to the objectives for 2012. The exams for
Read MoreThe true cost of the Raspberry Pi – essential accessories for new users
This post provides guidance for anyone with a new Raspberry Pi that is looking for the required accessories, but also
Read MoreRaspberry Pi Wireless – Belkin 802.11g usb adapter Ralink RT2750W
These are the steps involved in getting a Belkin USB network adapter to work on the Raspberry Pi. I have
Read MoreConfiguring Linux / Raspberry Pi with a static IP address
To use Linux as a server or to access it remotely requires a static IP address. This is assuming a
Read MoreRaspberry Pirate – home made case for the Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive lightweight computer designed for teaching programming to school children. At the moment it is
Read MoreRaspberry Pi – Linux computer for education for less than £30
What is the Raspberry Pi? The Raspberry Pi is a small computer. It’s about the same length and width as
Read MoreBook review – Make: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery
Make: Electronics is a practical guide to hobby electronics. It’s very much a hands-on guide encouraging learning by experimentation. Some
Read MoreKubuntu 12.04 – Getting KDE to work with ATI Mobility Radeon HD graphics card
Well it’s taken me a few days, but I think I’ve finally got Kubuntu 12.04 64-bit installed on my laptop
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