Correspondent
Paul Quirk
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paul.nospam@nospam.pquirk.com
I'm a licensed electrician, but my hobbies include open source software and retro computing. After listening to Hacker Public Radio for almost a year, I decided to become a contributor.
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hpr3899 :: Repair corrupt video files for free with untruc
This is how I fixed corrupt video files from my dash cam after an accident
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hpr3771 :: How I eliminated pain naturally
I describe how I managed to eliminate pain from carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis.
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hpr3347 :: Ethical Analysis of Renewable Energy and Conservation
I read a paper I wrote about the ethical issues of renewable energy and conservation efforts.
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hpr3224 :: Adventures in Retrocomputing with the Mac Plus
I talk more about my hobby with retrocomputing, and then Greensleeves.
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hpr3218 :: An introduction to Darktable
A brief introduction to RAW photography, the Darktable application, and then sheep may safely graze
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hpr3213 :: Electrical Safety
I discuss why and how I stay safe when working with electricity, with some ear candy at the end.
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hpr3208 :: The Paul Quirk show: Wacom with Pinebook, and thoughts on the DMCA takedown
I got a Wacom tablet to use with my Pinebook, and then share my thoughts on the recent DMCA takedown
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hpr3203 :: The Paul Quirk show: Retro Computing
I discuss the hobby of retro computing in this episode.
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hpr3198 :: Income Life insurance and then Chopin
I talk about my thoughts on Income Life insurance, and then we listen to some Chopin
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hpr3193 :: Meet Antithesis
Meet my new computer, a Pinebook Pro, as I explain my rationale, unbox it, and set it up.
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hpr3169 :: Ludwig van Beethoven with a hint of Chopin
A fine treat to satisfy your earholes.
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hpr3159 :: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
All four movements of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, celebrating the Creative Commons license
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hpr3154 :: Make NextCloud your next cloud
I go into my reasons for using NextCloud, what it is, and why you might want it.
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hpr3148 :: Why Open Source matters (to me)
I go briefly into my own history that has lead me to choose open source software exclusively.
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hpr3017 :: Developing Black and White Film
Join me as I develop my first roll of black and white film since over 30 years ago.
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hpr3007 :: Photography 101
I tell you everything I know about the basics of photography
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hpr3002 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 8: Vote of thanks
This is the final episode of the World of Commodore 2019 mini series.
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hpr3000 :: Chopin Free project
An effort to produce royalty and copyright free versions of Frédéric Chopin work.
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hpr2997 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 7: Video Playback with 1541 Ultimate
In this seventh episode, Greg returns to tell us how he got full video playback on a Commodore 64.
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hpr2992 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 6: Introduction to C64 OS
Greg Naçu presents to us his new operating system to the Commodore 64
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hpr2987 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 5: New games from Double Sided Games
A presentation by Jérémie Marsin of Double Sided games.
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hpr2982 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 4: Bare metal c64 Emulation on Raspberry Pi
Randy Rossi's presentation of his Github project on bare metal emulation of the C64 on a Pi 3.
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hpr2977 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 3: Life after Commodore
A presentation by Dr. Richard Immers, author of "Inside Commodore DOS"
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hpr2971 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 2: Hacking GeckOS
Glen Holmer explains how he got Linux running on a Commodore 64.
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hpr2966 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 1: The Interviews
In this first episode, I interview exhibitors and members at the World of Commodore in 2019.