Touchscreen Technology

Mungo Darkmatter talks about touchscreen technology.

Although I really love touchscreen technology on portable devices, I think it has its place.  Just as I wouldn't expect a person to use a mouse on a smartphone, I also wouldn't expect them to reach across a desk to use a 24 inch touchscreen instead of a mouse.

Review of the Bose OE2 Audio Headphones

Mungo Darkmatter reviews the Bose OE2 Headphones.

Bose OE2 Headphones:
http://amzn.to/1bH8DS0

These are the most comfortable and best sounding headphones I have ever had.

What can you do with 33 Raspberry Pi's?

How do you make a low powered, cheap, deck of cards sized, computer a super computer? Run 33 of them in a cluster.

The Raspberry Pi is a cheap, compact, computer for experimenting and learning. You can get one for under $50. Josh Kiepert built a custom case and put 33 of them together and used the Linux OS and Beowulf clustering software to run them in a cluster so that they can be used as one very powerful computer to run a distributed software simulation.

He earns extra Mungo Maniac points for adding the colored LEDs to make the case look cooler.  The makers of ENIAC, the first electronic computer, put ping pong balls over the display light bulbs to jazz up its look for a newsreel, so there is a long tradition of incorporating bling into computers.

Kiepert also overclocked each of the 33 Raspberry Pi's, which has to make liquid cooled overclocking modders step back and take a look.

Raspberry Pi Computer - Unboxing and First Look:

Husqvarna Chainsaw Carrying Bag Review

Mungo Darkmatter revies the Husquarna chainsaw carrying bag.
Husqvarna Chain Saw Carrying Bag For Up To 20-Inch Bar:
http://amzn.to/1bgjNmz

Type of Camera Mounts For Making Videos in Cars

Mungo Darkmatter looks at some different camera mounting solutions for cars using camcorders and smart phones or iPhones.
Suction Cup Mount With Tripod Mount:
Panavise 809 Camera Window Suction-Cup Mount
http://amzn.to/1jyzYe7
ARKON CMP212 Friction Dash and Windshield Mount for Cameras
Friction Mount With Tripod Mount:
http://amzn.to/1c3dbGL
Friction Mount For iPhone or Smart Phone:
USA Gear Dash Mount Amazon Page:
http://amzn.to/17EJSoi

How to Update to Windows 8 1 from Windows 8 for Free

Mungo Darkmatter shows how to update Windows 8 to Window 8.1. Windows 8.1 is a free update.

How to Install Windows 8.1 Preview on a Virtual Machine

Mungo Darkmatter explains how to install Windows 8.1 on a virtual machine so you can test drive it before it comes out without messing up your PC.
Windows 8.1 Preview:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview
Windows 8.1 Preview ISO Image:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview-iso
VirtualBox:
https://www.virtualbox.org

SiriusXM Onyx Satellite Radio Review

Mungo Darkmatter reviews the SiriusXM Onyx satellite radio

Franz von Fritz - Should I Buy An Extended Warranty?

Franz von Fritz tells what he really thinks of extended warranties, and whether you should buy one or not.

Microsoft LifeChat LX 3000 Headset Review

The Microsoft LifeChat LX 3000 Headset is available at: http://amzn.to/18GRPcs
Mungo Darkmatter reviews the Microsoft LifeChat LX 3000 Headset, which is a good inexpensive headset for Skype and voice communications.

Franz von Fritz - Annoyances

Franz von Fritz discusses annoyances.

Honeywell HEPAClean Tower Air Purifier HPA-150

Mungo Darkmatter reviews the Honeywell HEPAClean Tower Air Purifier HPA-150.

Franz von Fritz - Sudafed

Franz von Fritz talks about the difficulties in buying Sudafed.

Eva-Dry 1100 Dehumidifier Review

The Eva-Dry 1100 Dehumidifier is available from Amazon: http://amzn.to/17Fpo2e
The Eva-Dry 2200 Dehumidifier: http://amzn.to/18BKahx
Mungo Darkmatter reviews the Eva Dry 1100 Dehumidifier and tests its sound level.

Franz von Fritz - Should I Install or Update a Program?

Franz von Fritz explains how to tell whether to install or update a program when your computer asks.

What is Windows 8.1 Preview and Should I Install it? "Warning, danger, W...

Mungo Darkmatter warns you about installing Windows 8.1 Preview and explains what it is.

Customer Discount Cards and Frequent Buyer Cards

Mungo Darkmatter talks about customer discount cards and frequent buyer cards.

Review of the USA Gear Dash Mount for iPhones, Smart phones, and GPSs

Mungo Darkmatter reviews an iPhone/smart phone mount for cars.
USA Gear Dash Mount Amazon Page:
http://amzn.to/17EJSoi

Raspberry Pi Computer - Unboxing and First Look

Mungo Darkmatter takes a look at the Raspberry Pi computer. The Raspberry Pi computer is a single credit card board sized computer that can be attached to a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the Internet. It can be used for various projects including an Internet browser terminal, or a robotics project.

The Raspberry Pi is available from Amazon:
http://amzn.to/14z3vQK

Book Review - Positive Leadership

Mungo Darkmatter reviews the book Positive Leadership.

Positive Leadership by Steve Gladis:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989131408?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=0989131408&linkCode=xm2&tag=mungodarkm-20

We seek happiness in so many places: In money, in fame, in possessions. We never really think to seek happiness itself and let the rest fall in place. Positive Leadership, by Steve Gladis,  is to happiness and a positive lookout as Stephen Covey’s  First Things First is to time management. It will help you focus on the things that lead to happiness and a positive attitude.  Although the idea behind the book is becoming a positive leader and influencing your team and team members in a positive way, anyone can benefit from the book, because in order to become a positive leader, you need to become a positive person first.

The book provides the reader with various ways to focus on positive relationships, personal strengths, and positive attitudes. For example, many of us get caught up in trying to improve our weaknesses, when it is our strengths we should focus on.  We do need to find ways to negate or delegate our weaknesses, but would you rather focus your time and efforts on becoming mediocre at something you are bad at, or would you rather focus on becoming the best at what you are good at?

The book is split into two parts.  The first part is like a “How To” on positivity that is backed up with plenty of research and examples.  The second part is a narrative where you are shown the material through the eyes of fictional characters that are being transformed by the principles of positive leadership. The great thing about the way that it is written is that not only do the two parts complement each other, but book has two different ways to resonate with different types of readers.

Review of the Greenworks Ten Inch Cordless Chainsaw

Mungo Darkmatter reviews the Greenworks ten inch cordless chainsaw.

How to Build a Double High (18.5 inch tall) Raised Garden Bed

Mungo Darkmatter shows how to build a taller raised bed garden frame by stacking to frames together and attaching them to each other.

To learn how to build the basic frame, check out this video: http://youtu.be/Galb0v3LIC4

Unboxing the Behringer Xenyx 302USB Mixer

Mungo Darkmatter unboxes the Behringer Xenyx 302USB Mixer. 

How to Build a Raised Bed Garden Frame with Pressure Treated Lumber.

Mungo Darkmatter builds a raised by garden frame out of 2 by 10 pressure treated lumber.

Is Pressure Treated Lumber Safe for Building Raised Bed Gardens:
http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/is-...
Raised Bed Gardening:
http://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6985

Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III Review

Mungo Darkmatter reviews the Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III.
Unboxing Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III Video:
http://youtu.be/9wTm9PPXAXs
Manual:
http://www.harmankardon.com/images/me...
Bose Computer Speakers:
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/s...

Using Sharp, Flat and Natural Musical Special Characters in Your YouTube...

Mungo Darkmatter shows how to use sharp, flat and natural characters for musical notation in your YouTube video descriptions.

Unboxing the Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III

Unboxing the Harmon Kardon Soundsticks III.

Manual: http://www.harmankardon.com/images/media/SOUNDSTICKSIII_OM_EN.pdf

Unlicensed FM Transmitters

 

Mungo Darkmatter discusses unlicensed FM transmitters.

Satellite Radio - XM, Sirius, and SiriusXM and How They Work

 

Mungo Darkmatter explains the differences between XM, Sirius, and SiriusXM satellite radio.

On The Fritz - Morning Coffee

Franz von Fritz makes some observations about morning coffee.

What is Cloud Technology?

Mungo Darkmatter discusses cloud computing.

Surviving the Self Checkout Line

 Mungo Darkmatter talks about getting through the self checkout line in the supermarket.

Mungo Darkmatter Bloopers

A collection of Mungo Darkmatter Bloopers.

Review of the Wacom Bamboo Create Pen and Touch Tablet (CTH670)

Boss TU-80C Chromatic Tuner Review (Guitar and Bass)

Mungo Darkmatter revies the Boss TU-80C Chromatic Tuner for guitar and bass.

Review of the Zirchon Studsensor E50 - How to Find a Stud in the Wall.

Mungo Darkmatter reviews the Zircon Studsensor E50 and shows how to find a stud in the wall with it.

iPhone 5 Review

Mungo Darkmatter reviews the iPhone 5.  Shows how well its built in Webcam works.  Interviews Siri, and shows the graphical user interface.

Can Macs get Viruses?

Mungo Darkmatter explains why Macs can get viruses, but also why they are less likely to get them.

Should I Buy a Mac or a PC to Replace My Old Computer?

Mungo goes over some of the advantages and disadvantages of switching over to a Mac from a PC if you are buying a new computer. He also points out some ways to help facilitate the switch if you decide to make the switch, and he tells you what to consider before you decide to make the switch.

How to Edit Your YouTube Videos for Free Using Microsoft Windows Live Mo...

How to do basic editing with Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker. Movie Maker is available for free for Microsoft Windows.

Movie Maker is available at:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/movie-maker-get-started