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Using ffmpeg on Video Files
Using ffmpeg to Process Audiobooks
ffmpeg is a useful tool to convert audiobooks and other spoken word audio into smaller files.
YAML Syntax Cheat Sheet
Summary of CloudBees’ YAML tutorial1.
Extracting .MHT Contents with Python
This is a dirty script to get the content out of .mht files.
Python in VS Code on MacOS
Xcode is not a good IDE for Python. It can be done1, but VS Code is a better plan.
Track Files Accessed by Applications on MacOS
Curious about what an application is doing, or where it is storing things?
David Deutsch’s Lectures on Quantum Computing
David Deutsch was a founder of the quantum computing field1. He prepared and recorded set of lectures on the subject.
Accelerating PyTorch on Apple Silicon
Generating RSA Keys in Python
MacOS’s Background Noise Feature
Apple added a Background Noise feature in MacOS 13, but it is hidden in the Accessibility features and not easy to toggle on and off. Here is how to configure it for easy activating/deactivating.
GL.iNet Fan Monitoring Script
A short script to keep an eye on the fan status of the Slate AX.
Supplements for Cognitive Performance
These supplements have good evidence supporting their usefulness to promote better performance on cognitive tests in the short term.
Setting GL.iNet Slate AX Fan Temperature
The default fan temperature threshold for GL.iNet devices can be set a bit high.
GL.iNet Slate AX as Secure Home Router
The Slate AX is fairly secure as shipped, except for the DNS configuration. The default DNS configuration is setup for compatibility–which makes sense because you want your new product to just work when it is plugged in for the first time.