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hpr4100 :: Charleston, South Carolina
We visit Charleston, South Carolina, and meet up with some friends
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hpr4090 :: Playing Civilization III, Part 1
We begin to look at the details of playing this game
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hpr4080 :: Georgia to South Carolina
We visit the beautiful city of Savannah, Georgia, and then move on to Charleston, South Carolina.
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hpr4070 :: Civilization III
We start our look at the next game in the Civilization franchise.
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hpr4060 :: Florida to Georgia
We wrap up our Florida adventure and move up to Georgia.
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hpr4050 :: Playing Alpha Centauri, Part 5
Part 5 of tips on playing Alpha Centauri
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hpr4040 :: Further Into Florida
We continue our Florida journey and hit the Kennedy Space Center.
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hpr4030 :: Playing Alpha Centauri, Part 4
Part 4 of tips on playing Alpha Centauri
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hpr4020 :: Alabama to Florida
We start traveling across the Gulf Coast on our way to Florida.
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hpr4014 :: Post-Quantum Cryptography Update 1st November 2023
An NIST guide is published aimed at IT and Security professionals
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hpr4010 :: Playing Alpha Centauri, Part 3
Part 3 of tips on playing Alpha Centauri
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hpr4000 :: New Orleans
We visit the Big Easy.
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hpr3990 :: Playing Alpha Centauri, Part 2
Part 2 of tips on playing Alpha Centauri
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hpr3989 :: LastPass Security Update 1 November 2023
LastPass was hacked, what should you do?
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hpr3980 :: Huntsville to Vicksburg
From NASA to the Civil War.
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hpr3977 :: Creative Commons Search Engine
There is a new search engine for Creative Commons content
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hpr3975 :: Mesa Verde 20230618
Our story of a day tour in Mesa Verde, Colorado
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hpr3970 :: Playing Alpha Centauri, Part 1
Part 1 of tips on playing Alpha Centauri
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hpr3969 :: Game Sales
I have recently found some bargains and wanted the share that with the community.
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hpr3960 :: On The Road At Last
Preparations are done, and we start out on the road.
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hpr3950 :: Sid Meiers' Alpha Centauri
One of the best overlooked games
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hpr3940 :: Equipment Maintenance
We prepare the RV and the truck for our trip.
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hpr3930 :: Playing Civilization II Test of Time
Some hints for playing Civilization II Test of Time
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hpr3927 :: Audacity Update 20230702
RESERVE SHOW. Audacity has been having problems lately.
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hpr3920 :: RV Trip 2022-2023: Southeast US
Step one for a months-long RV trip is the planning.
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hpr3910 :: Playing Civilization II
Some hints for playing Civilization II
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hpr3900 :: Preparing Podcasts for Listening
I prepare my podcast files for listening in Audacity.
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hpr3890 :: Lessons Learned
What we learned from this experience that will make the next one better.
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hpr3880 :: Installing a Google Nest Thermostat
I installed a new smart thermostat
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hpr3870 :: Texas
We wrap up our trip in Texas before heading back home to Michigan
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hpr3860 :: Civilization II
The game I spent the most time on: Civilization II
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hpr3850 :: New Mexico 2
We finish our stay in New Mexico and head to Presidio, Texas.
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hpr3840 :: Playing the Original Civilization
Hints on playing the game that started it all
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hpr3830 :: Into New Mexico
We move to another state, New Mexico.
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hpr3820 :: Introduction to Gaming
How I first got started with Computer Strategy Games
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hpr3810 :: Clifton, Arizona
We move to another Arizona town, Clifton.
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hpr3800 :: NIST Quantum Cryptography Update 20221008
An update on the preparations for quantum computing
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hpr3790 :: Tucson, Part 2
We continue our month-long stay in Benson, a town just southeast of Tucson.
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hpr3780 :: Fediverse Update May 2022
This episode reports on some updates to the Fediverse that I ran across in May 2022
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hpr3770 :: Tucson
We move to Benson, a town just southeast of Tucson, where we will stay for a month.
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hpr3760 :: Bookwyrm
This episode looks at a relatively new but promising alternative to Goodreads that is firmly in the
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hpr3750 :: Southern Arizona
We move into Southern Arizona, near the Mexican border.
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hpr3740 :: Batch File Variables; Nested Batch Files
More on DOS. This time it is using variables in batch files, and nesting batch files.
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hpr3730 :: Into Arizona
Hitting our first major stop in Arizona.
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hpr3720 :: Practicing Batch Files With ECHO
More on DOS. This time it is using the ECHO command with batch files.
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hpr3710 :: Changing Plans Again
One more trip change, then on the road
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hpr3700 :: Introduction to Batch Files
More on DOS. This time it is Introduction to Batch Files
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hpr3690 :: Planning the Trip
Taking our revised plan to completion
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hpr3680 :: EDIT
More on DOS. This time it is EDIT
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hpr3670 :: Changing Plans
We look at some potential Covid-19 issues and consider alternatives
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hpr3660 :: BASIC
We continue our technological archeology to explore the old warhorse, DOS. This time it is BASIC.
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hpr3650 :: Major Destinations
Building a plan around major destinations, and using memberships to get discounted stays.
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hpr3640 :: Expert DIR use
We continue with DOS. This time it is mastering the DIR commands
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hpr3630 :: Planning an RV Trip
Tools and suggestions for planning a long RV trip.
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hpr3620 :: Photo storage, backups, and workflow
How to keep your photos safe
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hpr3610 :: DOS Wildcards; File Attributes
More on DOS. This time it is DOS Wildcards and File Attributes.
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hpr3600 :: Digitizing Photos
How to digitize old prints, slides, and negatives
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hpr3590 :: Directory Commands
More on DOS. This time it is Directory commands.
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hpr3580 :: RAW images
How to work with unprocessed images in RAW formats
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hpr3570 :: The Filesystem
We continue our look at the old warhorse, DOS. This time it is the file system.
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hpr3560 :: LCh Components Layer Modes
More on Layer Modes in GIMP with the LCh Components Modes
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hpr3550 :: Format; Copy; Diskcopy; Xcopy
We continue our look at the old warhorse, DOS. This time it is Format and Copy commands
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hpr3540 :: HSV Components Layer Modes
More on Layer Modes in GIMP with the HSV Components Modes
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hpr3530 :: Filenames and ASCII
We continue our look at the old warhorse, DOS. This time it is DOS filenames and ASCII
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hpr3520 :: Inversion Layer Modes
More on Layer Modes in GIMP with the Inversion Modes
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hpr3510 :: Syntax, Switches, and Help
We continue our look the old warhorse, DOS. This time it is Syntax, Switches, and Help.
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hpr3500 :: Contrast Layer Modes
More on Layer Modes in GIMP with the Contrast Modes
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hpr3490 :: The Path
More on DOS. This time it is the Path.
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hpr3480 :: Darken Layer Modes
More on Layer Modes in GIMP with the Darken Modes
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hpr3470 :: External Commands and Emergency Boot Disk
More on DOS. This time it is External Commands and Emergency Boot Disk
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hpr3460 :: Dodge and Burn
We continue our look at the Layer Modes in GIMP with Dodge and Burn
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hpr3450 :: Internal Commands
More on DOS. This time it is Internal Commands.
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hpr3440 :: Lighten Layer Modes
We continue our look at the Layer Modes in GIMP with the Lighten Modes
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hpr3430 :: Booting
We look in detail at how early PCs booted.
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hpr3420 :: Normal Layer Modes: Erase, Merge, and Split
We continue our look at the Layer Modes in GIMP
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hpr3410 :: Operating Systems
Here we look at what an operating system is, and how they developed historically.
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hpr3400 :: Normal Layer Modes: Normal, Dissolve, Color Erase
We begin a look at the Layer Modes in GIMP
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hpr3390 :: Intro to DOS Series
We begin some technological archeology to explore the old warhorse, DOS.
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hpr3380 :: Building a Better Goodreads with ActivityPub
This episode looks at the popular application Goodreads to see if it can be done better.
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hpr3370 :: More Free Images?
We look at some more free photo sites to see if they are really free
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hpr3360 :: Android Malware Alert
A look at some security issues in Android
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hpr3350 :: Blending Layers
GIMP has a number of ways you can blend layers together
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hpr3340 :: Hacked?
People commonly say that their own, or someone else's, Facebook has been hacked.
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hpr3330 :: A Layer Mask Project
We apply our knowledge of Layer Masks to create a project.
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hpr3320 :: YouTube Channels for Learning Spanish, Part 2
My reviews of some YouTube channels offering free Spanish language lessons.
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hpr3310 :: Layer Masks
We begin our look at a key tool in GIMP, Layer Masks
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hpr3300 :: YouTube Channels for Learning Spanish, Part 1
My reviews of some YouTube channels offering free Spanish language lessons.
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hpr3291 :: The New Audacity and Batch Processing Macros
A brief look at at the new Audacity and how I got it working for me
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hpr3290 :: GIMP: More on Layer Tools and Techniques
Using some additional tools for for working with Layers in GIMP
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hpr3280 :: What We Need For the ActivityPub Network
This keynote address looks at where federated social media can go if we make it work.
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hpr3270 :: An Example of Using Layers
Creating a new header image for my WordPress site using Layers in GIMP
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hpr3265 :: My Chromebook Experience
Adding my own perspective to the Chromebook discussion
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hpr3260 :: Free, Public Domain and Creative Commons Assets
Using images and fonts that are not restricted
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hpr3250 :: GIMP: Getting Started With Layers
Mastering the basic tools of Layers in GIMP
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hpr3240 :: Linux Under Attack
A look at how malware is now targeting Linux, especially servers
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hpr3230 :: Introduction to Layers
Layers are the most important concept in using GIMP
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hpr3220 :: PixelFed
A look at a federated alternative to Instagram.
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hpr3215 :: Why I Gave Away a 3-D Printer
I briefly had a 3-D printer and gave it away. This is why.
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hpr3210 :: GIMP: Patterns and Gradients
Patterns and Gradients are useful for drawing with more than just color.
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hpr3200 :: Better Social Media 17 - OcapPub
How using Object Capabilities within ActivityPub could solve some problems with social media.
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hpr3190 :: GIMP Brushes
Paint tools, and particularly the Paintbrush Tool, require the use of brushes.
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hpr3185 :: Pandemics In History
Infectious disease is one of the most important factors influencing human history
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hpr3180 :: GIMP: Miscellaneous Tools
These few remaining tools are important, but don't fit neatly into one category.
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hpr3175 :: International Keyboard
How I learned to implement a keyboard that lets me type in Spanish
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hpr3170 :: GIMP: Color Tools
With Color Tools you can adjust the colors and brightness of an image.
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hpr3165 :: Spanish Tools Continued
Part two of how I am using a variety of tools to learn Spanish
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hpr3164 :: I'm Learning Spanish
How I am using a variety of tools to learn Spanish
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hpr3160 :: GIMP: Transform Tools
With Transform Tools you can stretch, move, and crop the image.
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hpr3155 :: LastPass Security Dashboard
A recent update to LastPass added a Security Dashboard
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hpr3150 :: GIMP: Paint Tools
With Paint Tools you begin to operate on the image.
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hpr3147 :: NIST's Quantum Cryptography Update
NIST has concluded Round Two of the quantum encryption search and moved to Round Three
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hpr3143 :: LibreOffice 7.0 Released!
LibreOffice releases a new major update, LibreOffice 7.0
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hpr3140 :: GIMP: Selection Tools
The key to using GIMP effectively is to select the area you want to work on.
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hpr3137 :: Coronavirus Update 2020-07-30
Where we are with this pandemic, and how should we respond?
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hpr3125 :: GIMP: The Canvas
The Canvas is the first key concept in learning Gimp
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hpr3114 :: Using the Akaso EK7000 Pro
Some tips on using the camera based on my limited experience on one trip.
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hpr3105 :: Akaso EK7000 Pro
My experience with an inexpensive Waterproof action camera called the Akaso EK7000 Pro
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hpr3095 :: Intro to GIMP
An introduction to GIMP to kick off a new series.
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hpr3085 :: Architectures of Robust Openness
A look at how to secure social networks against attack while still being open to strangers.
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hpr3078 :: Coronavirus Update 2020-05-07
Where we are with this pandemic, and how should we respond?
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hpr3075 :: Federated Blogging with WriteFreely
A look at a minimally social blogging app using ActivityPub.
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hpr3065 :: The case for the unattributed message
Anonymity can cause problems (trolls) but also can be necessary.
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hpr3055 :: Advice to new Fediverse administrators and developers
An experienced admin for a Mastodon Instance at a major Fediverse developer offers some tips
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hpr3054 :: Coronavirus Thoughts
Where we are with this pandemic, and how should we respond.
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hpr3045 :: OSS compliance with privacy by default and design
How can Open Source Software manage the mandates of regulations like the GDPR?
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hpr3035 :: Decentralised Hashtag Search and Subscription in Federated Social Networks
ActivityPub Conference 2019, a proposal for how we can use hashtags to find and subscribe to content
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hpr3025 :: Keep unwanted messages off the Fediverse
ActivityPub Conference 2019, techniques for fighting SPAM and unwanted messages in the Fediverse.
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hpr3015 :: ActivityPub Conference 2019 - The Semantic Social Network
ActivityPub Conference 2019, building a Semantic Social Network
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hpr3005 :: Is ActivityPub Paving The Way to Web 3.0?
ActivityPub Conference 2019, a talk about whether ActivityPub is leading the way to Web 3.0
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hpr2995 :: ActivityPub Conference 2019 - ActivityPub: past, present, future
ActivityPub Conference 2019 Keynote
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hpr2985 :: Firefox Update
Some recent updates to Firefox that add useful features
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hpr2970 :: The Fediverse
The Fediverse is the open network of social media platforms
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hpr2960 :: Dehydrated Foods
Dehydrating your own fruits and vegetables for healthy snacks
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hpr2950 :: NotPetya and Maersk: An Object Lesson
Looking at an object lesson for proper IT management processes and the cost of failure
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hpr2940 :: Better Social Media 05 - Mastodon
Mastodon is the federated alternative to Twitter.
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hpr2930 :: Better Social Media 04 - Diaspora
Diaspora was the original alternative platform when it went up against Facebook.
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hpr2920 :: Better Social Media 03 - MeWe
MeWe was advertised as another popular alternative to Google Plus.
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hpr2910 :: Better Social Media 02 - Pluspora
Pluspora was advertised as the federated alternative to Google Plus.
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hpr2900 :: Better Social Media 01 - Introduction
We don't have to use Twitter and Facebook. There are alternatives.
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hpr2890 :: Penguicon 2019 Report
Penguicon 2019 took place on May 3-5, 2018 in Southfield, Michigan
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hpr2880 :: Evaluating a Study
We've developed the standards to judge, so now let's do an example!
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hpr2870 :: Hierarchy of Evidence
All studies are not the same. Some are better than others.
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hpr2860 :: Encryption and Quantum Computing
How will quantum computing affect the security of encryption?
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hpr2850 :: NIST Cybersecurity Framework
What NIST suggests as a framework to improve security at the Enterprise level
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hpr2820 :: 29 - CERT Home Security Tips
What CERT recommends to mitigate security and privacy threats to your home network.
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hpr2819 :: Reply to Knightwise - podcasts
I provide a slightly different view on podcasts to that recently given by Knightwise.
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hpr2800 :: My YouTube Subscriptions #6
Part six of my list of subscribed channels
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hpr2790 :: My YouTube Subscriptions #5
Part five of my list of subscribed channels
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hpr2775 :: My YouTube Subscriptions #4
Part four of my list of subscribed channels
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hpr2765 :: My YouTube Subscriptions #3
Part three of my list of subscribed channels
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hpr2755 :: My YouTube Subscriptions #2
Part two of my list of subscribed channels
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hpr2745 :: My YouTube Subscriptions #1
Part one of my list of subscribed channels
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hpr2705 :: Evidence-based Medicine
Medicine should be based on objective scientific evidence
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hpr2695 :: Problems with Studies
Some principles for evaluating medical studies
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hpr2685 :: Scientific and Medical Reports
We need to be careful about evaluating news reports about medical studies
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hpr2675 :: YouTube Playlists
How to solve a problem with following YouTube channels
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hpr2665 :: Exercise and Diet
Exercise and Diet are primary to health
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hpr2655 :: Sleep Apnea and Afib
How Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation entered my life
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hpr2615 :: Cancer
My history with cancer and how I have dealt with it.
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hpr2605 :: The Eyes Have It
My history with vision issues and how I have dealt with them.
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hpr2580 :: Diabetes
This is the story of how I became diabetic and what I did about it.
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hpr2570 :: Penguicon 2018 Report
Penguicon 2018 took place on May 4-6, 2018 in Southfield, Michigan
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hpr2540 :: 28 - TLS 1.3
TLS 1.3 is the newest protocol standard for secure communications on the Web.
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hpr2530 :: Introduction to Health
This is the Introduction to a series on health and taking care of yourself
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hpr2520 :: Diffie-Hellman and Forward Secrecy
Using Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange to implement Forward Secrecy
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hpr2510 :: 26 - Diffie-Hellman-Merkle Key Exchange
A basic explanation of how Diffie-Hellman-Merkle Key Exchange works
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hpr2500 :: What's In My Podcatcher 3
A current report, with descriptions, of the podcasts I enjoy
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hpr2490 :: What's In My Podcatcher 2
A current report, with descriptions, of the podcasts I enjoy
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hpr2480 :: What's In My Podcatcher 1
A current report, with descriptions, of the podcasts I enjoy
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hpr2470 :: Obamacare Update At The End Of 2017
Where is US Health Care policy as we head into 2018?
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hpr2410 :: OLF 2017 Report
OLF 2017, a Free and Open Source Software conference took place on September 29- October 1, 2017
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hpr2395 :: Obamacare
What did Obamacare do?
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hpr2385 :: Healthcare Costs
What are the cost pressures in healthcare?
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hpr2375 :: Competing Interests
We look at the marketplace and see how everyone's interests clash
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hpr2360 :: Tradeoffs in the US Health Care System
Financing health care means choices to be made
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hpr2350 :: Ahuka Insurance - Understanding The Marketplace
How the Health Insurance Market works in the U.S
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hpr2325 :: Insurance - How It Works
To begin discussing the policy we need to first explain how insurance works
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hpr2315 :: Penguicon 2017 Report
Penguicon 2017 took place on April 28-30, 2017 in Southfield, Michigan
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hpr2275 :: Penguicon 2017
A look at the lineup for the 2017 event.
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hpr2155 :: Ohio LinuxFest 2016
My experience of Ohio LinuxFest 2016
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hpr2105 :: 24 - SSL Certificates - Problems
A discussion of the problems with SSL certificates, and some solutions
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hpr2095 :: 23 - SSL Certificates - How They Work
A discussion of how SSL certificates work
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hpr2085 :: Penguicon 2016 Report
Penguicon 2016 happened on April 29 through May 1, 2016 in Southfield, Michigan
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hpr1940 :: WASHLUG Talk on LastPass
An expanded discussion of the LastPass intrusion as delivered at our LUG.
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hpr1920 :: 21 - SSH Authentication - Keys
We introduce the idea of using public/private key pairs for authentication
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hpr1915 :: 67 - LibreOffice Impress - Tables
Impress tables and how to format them
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hpr1905 :: 66 - LibreOffice Impress - Built-In Charts
Creating charts from inside Impress
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hpr1900 :: 20 - SSH Basics
In this we tutorial explore the basics of making an ssh connection.
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hpr1895 :: 65 - LibreOffice Impress - OLE Objects, Spreadsheets, and Charts
Using Calc modules and data in a presentation
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hpr1885 :: 64 - LibreOffice Impress - Multimedia
Using Audio and Video files in Impress
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hpr1875 :: 63 - LibreOffice Impress - Formatting Text
Text formatting options are explored
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hpr1870 :: 19 - Home SSH Server
To learn ssh it helps to experiment, so this explains setting up a simple home server.
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hpr1865 :: 62 - LibreOffice Impress - Working With Text Boxes
The use of Text Boxes from the Drawing Toolbar is explored
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hpr1855 :: 61 - LibreOffice Impress - Slide Layouts and AutoLayout Text Boxes
LibreOffice Impress Slide Layouts and components are explored
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hpr1850 :: 18 - ssh Introduction
ssh is the secure way of connecting to a remote computer. This is an introduction to a mini-series.
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hpr1845 :: 60 - LibreOffice Impress - The Gallery and Themes
LibreOffice Clip Art Gallery and Theme collections
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hpr1835 :: 59 - LibreOffice Impress - Pictures
Using and formatting pictures, and creating a photo album
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hpr1825 :: 58 - LibreOffice Impress - Creating a Template for Hacker Public Radio
Creating a sample template illustrates these concepts
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hpr1815 :: 57 - LibreOffice Impress - Styles and Objects 2 - Drawing Object Styles
Drawing Object Styles and their use in LibreOffice Impress
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hpr1810 :: 17 - LastPass Hacked - What Does It Mean?
LastPass was hacked, but how bad is it?
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hpr1805 :: 56 - LibreOffice Impress - Styles and Objects 1 - Presentation Styles
Presentation Styles and their use in LibreOffice Impress
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hpr1800 :: YouTube Video Subscriptions
How to subscribe to and watch YouTube Video series, with suggestions
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hpr1795 :: 54 - LibreOffice Impress - Templates and Master Pages
Using and acquiring Templates in Impress
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hpr1790 :: Penguicon 2015 Report
Penguicon 2015 happened on April 24-26, 2015 in Southfield, Michigan
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hpr1785 :: 54 - LibreOffice Impress - Creating a Presentation
The mechanics of creating a presentation in Impress
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hpr1780 :: 16 - TrueCrypt and GnuPG - An Update
GnuPG and TrueCrypt updated, and how we support free software.
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hpr1765 :: 53 - LibreOffice Impress - Outlining and Blank Presentations
Learning to start with the content and not the eye candy.
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hpr1755 :: 52 - LibreOffice Impress - Moving Around
Introduction to the Impress application screen layout.
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hpr1752 :: Penguicon 2015 Promo
Penguicon 2015 happens on April 24-26, 2015 in Southfield, Michigan
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hpr1745 :: 51 - LibreOffice Impress - Overview and Guidance
Introduction to making Presentations, with some good advice.
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hpr1735 :: Free tutorials for teachers
Professor Bernard Poole makes free tutorials available aimed at teachers
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hpr1725 :: 49 - LibreOffice Calc - Creating a Template with Styles
We create Template (recording Billable Time) using Styles to illustrate the usage.
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hpr1720 :: 15 Certificate Issues and Solutions
A look at the problems that SSL certificates can have, and offers some solutions
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hpr1715 :: 48 - LibreOffice Calc - Cell Styles
How to use Cell Styles to control the appearance of your cells.
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hpr1705 :: 47 - LibreOffice Calc - Page Styles and Page Settings
How to control the overall appearance of a worksheet using Page Styles and Page Settings.
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hpr1695 :: 46 - LibreOffice Calc - The Object Model and Using Templates
Ubderstanding the Object Model and how Templates work.
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hpr1685 :: 45 - LibreOffice Calc - Styles and Templates Introduced
How the concepts of Styles and Templates can be useful in Spreadsheets
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hpr1670 :: Digital Signatures and Certificates
This episode looks at secure connections between users and Web sites.
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hpr1665 :: 44 - LibreOffice Calc - Working With Pivot Tables
When you have a pivot table, what are some of the things you can do with it to analyze your data?
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hpr1655 :: 43 - LibreOffice Calc - Creating Pivot Tables
How to create a Pivot Table
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hpr1653 :: Ruth Suehle at Ohio Linux Fest 2014
Ruth Suehle reminds us all that hardware needs to be open too.
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hpr1645 :: 42 - LibreOffice Calc - Data Manipulation 2: Standard and Advanced Filters
A look at the more advanced filtering options for manipulating data in Calc.
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hpr1640 :: Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption
This episode looks the two kinds of encryption keys, and why to use each one.
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hpr1639 :: Ken Starks at Ohio Linux Fest 2014
Ken Starks builds computers for kids who need a hand.
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hpr1635 :: 41 - LibreOffice Calc - Data Manipulation 1: Sorting and AutoFilter
A look at the most simple ways of manipulating data in Calc.
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hpr1625 :: 40 - LibreOffice Calc - Other Functions
A quick look at some miscellaneous functions in Calc.
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hpr1624 :: Penguicon 2015 Call for Talks
I am looking for people who can present tech/FOSS talks at Penguicon 2015
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hpr1620 :: Passwords, Entropy, and Good Password Practices
This episode explores the best password practices from a mathematical viewpoint with recommendations
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hpr1615 :: 39 - LibreOffice Calc - Inferential Statistics Functions
Inferential statistics is how we draw conclusions from data and make predictions.
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hpr1605 :: 38 - LibreOffice Calc - simple Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive statistics is how we make basic measurements about a population
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hpr1598 :: Hashing and Password Security
Understanding password security begins with understanding hashing.
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hpr1595 :: 37 - LibreOffice Calc - More Financial Functions
A look at financial functions and constructing a mortgage repayment schedule
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hpr1585 :: 36 - LibreOffice Calc - Financial Functions - Loan Payments
Financial Functions in LibreOffice Calc
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hpr1581 :: Sensible Security: The Schneier Model
This episode looks at a sensible model of obtaining the right amount of security for your needs.
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hpr1575 :: 35 - LibreOffice Calc - Introduction to Functions
Introduction to working with functions in LibreOffice Calc
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hpr1565 :: 34 - LibreOffice Calc - More on Chart Editing
Editing charts, Calc
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hpr1557 :: Encrypting E-mail on Android; Importing Keys
This episode looks at a sensible model of obtaining the right amount of security for your needs.
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hpr1555 :: 33 - LibreOffice Calc - Creating Charts
Creating Charts with LibreOffice Calc
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hpr1545 :: 32 - LibreOffice Calc - Introduction to Charts and Graphs
LibreOffice, Calc, Spreadsheet, chart, graph
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hpr1535 :: 31 - LibreOffice Calc - Sheet Editing and Navigation
Editing and navigating sheets, rows and columns in LibreOffice Calc
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hpr1529 :: TrueCrypt, Heartbleed, and Lessons Learned
What is needed to have security in Open Source projects.
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hpr1526 :: Penguicon 2014
I review the Penguicon 2014 event with a focus on the technology talks
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hpr1525 :: 30 - LibreOffice Calc - A Savings Model
LibreOffice, Calc, Spreadsheet, models, what-if analysis, savings
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hpr1524 :: WASHLUG 20150515 GPG and E-mail
Using GPG to encrypt or sign e-mail
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hpr1515 :: 29 - LibreOffice Calc - Models and "What-If" Analysis
This episode looks at building models and doing "What-If?" Analysis.
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hpr1505 :: 28 - LibreOffice Calc - Fills, an Introduction
This episode looks at the filling rows and columns using click-and-drag.
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hpr1500 :: Key Signing
Ahuka and Tony Bemus discuss key signing and how you build a web of trust.
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hpr1495 :: 27 - LibreOffice Calc - Calculations and the Formula Bar
This episode looks at the creating and using formulas in spreadsheets.
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hpr1485 :: 26 - LibreOffice Calc Cells
This episode looks at the fundamental unit of a spreadsheet, the cell, and introduces addressing and
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hpr1482 :: 02 What is on my podcast player
Ahuka continues with the list of podcasts he listens to
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hpr1481 :: Encryption and Gmail
This looks at how you can use encryption to sign email and to privately secure it in Gmail.
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hpr1479 :: 01 What is on my podcast player
Ahuka begins to tell us about the podcasts he listens to
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hpr1475 :: 25 - LibreOffice Calc What Is A Spreadsheet
The origins and history of the spreadsheet
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hpr1465 :: 24 - LibreOffice Writer A Brochure Project
This concludes our look at page layout by showing these techniques at use in creating a Tri-fold bro
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hpr1462 :: Encryption and Email with Thunderbird
Ahuka discusses using Thunderbird and Enigmail to send and receive encrypted email
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hpr1455 :: 23 - LibreOffice Writer Other Page Layout Options
This continues our look at page layout by looking at ways to do this other than by using frames.
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hpr1445 :: 22 - LibreOffice Writer Other Frame Styles
This continues our look at frames by looking at frame styles for things other than text.
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hpr1440 :: Creating a Key Pair - GUI Client
Using a GUI client (KGpg) to generate an RSA key pair.
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hpr1435 :: 21 - LibreOffice Writer Frame Properties Completed
The second of two programs about Frame properties in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1425 :: 20 - LibreOffice Writer Frames - Introduction and the Type Tab
This episode introduces the discussion of Frames in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1421 :: Statistics and Polling
Polling and the statistical background behind it
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hpr1415 :: 19 - LibreOffice Writer Working with Page Styles
Using page styles in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1410 :: Generating Keys on the Command Line
How to generate keys on the command line in Linux using GPG
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hpr1407 :: Mars Needs Women, and Hacker Public Radio Needs Shows
The many ways you can record a show for Hacker Public Radio and get involved.
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hpr1406 :: ORCA fundraiser
Ahuka talks to Jonathan Nadeau about the campaign to improve the Orca Screen Reader
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hpr1405 :: 18 - LibreOffice Writer Page Styles Introduced
An introduction to page styles in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1395 :: 17 - LibreOffice Writer Overview of Page Layout Options
Controlling page layout in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1391 :: Google Play Music All Access
The new online streaming music service from Google
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hpr1390 :: 02 - Encryption Basics
The fundamentals of encryption and asymmetric public key cryptography
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hpr1385 :: LibreOffice 16 Writer Nested Lists Controlled via Styles
Controlling nested lists with styles in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1375 :: LibreOffice 15 Writer Nested Lists Introduced
Introducing nested lists in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1373 :: 01 - Why Do We Need Privacy, And Isn't It A Waste Of Time Anyway?
The need for privacy and the practicality of achieving it
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hpr1365 :: LibreOffice 14 Writer A Numbered List Style Deconstructed
How to define a numbered list style in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1355 :: LibreOffice 13 Writer A Bullet Style Deconstructed
How to define a bullet list style in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1345 :: LibreOffice 12 Writer List Styles Introduced
Introducing list styles in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1335 :: LibreOffice 11 Writer Character Styles
Character styles in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1325 :: LibreOffice 10 Writer Paragraph Styles in Templates
Using paragraph styles in templates in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1315 :: LibreOffice 09 Writer Working With Paragraph-Level Styles
Details of paragraph-level styles in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1305 :: LibreOffice 08 Writer Tab Styles
Tab styles in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1295 :: LibreOffice 07 Writer Heading Styles
Heading styles in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1285 :: LibreOffice 06 Writer Creating a Paragraph Style LibreOffice
Creating a Paragraph Style in LibreOffice
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hpr1275 :: LibreOffice 05 Writer Style Properties 2
Style properties in LibreOffice Writer, part 2
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hpr1267 :: LibreOffice 04 Writer Style Properties 1
Style properties in LibreOffice Writer, part 1
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hpr1242 :: What's Wrong With Free, Anyway?
Free of Charge versus Free as in Freedom
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hpr1190 :: LibreOffice 03 Writer Introduction to Styles
Using styles to control the appearance of documents in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1149 :: LibreOffice 02 Writer Default Template
The default template in LibreOffice Writer
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hpr1144 :: Who Owns Your Files
Ahuka discusses the aftermath of the wiping a Norwegian user's Kindle by Amazon
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hpr1136 :: LibreOffice 01 Introduction to Office software
Introduction to Office Software
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hpr1093 :: Separate Presentation from Content - 2 Office Software
A continuation of the topic of presentation versus content
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hpr1088 :: Penguicon 2012
A report from Penguicon 2012 - a Linux Fest and Sci Fi convention
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hpr1073 :: Separate Presentation from Content - 1 The Web
An introduction to the concept of presentation versus content
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hpr1063 :: Freedom and Licensing
Following an interview with Richard Stallman on the Linux Action Show
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hpr1013 :: Saving Programs From TiVo
How to make copies of programs from TiVo for long-term use
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hpr983 :: Freedom is not Free 5 - Get Involved
Part 5 of the "Freedom is not Free" series
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hpr981 :: Review Indiana LinuxFest 2012
Ahuka speaks of his experiences attending the second of these conferences
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hpr973 :: Freedom is not Free 4 - Money
Part 4 of the "Freedom is not Free" series
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hpr957 :: Freedom is not Free 3 - Documentation
Part 3 of the "Freedom is not Free" series
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hpr943 :: Freedom is not Free 2 - Bugs
Part 2 of the "Freedom is not Free" series
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hpr933 :: Freedom is not Free 1 Introduction
Part 1 of the "Freedom is not Free" series
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hpr901 :: Ahuka: Intro and How I Got Into Linux
An introduction from a new host