Technology opinions and digital photography
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MS-Office 2007: I want to read my files elsewhere
The bane (correction: “one of the banes”) of the new opus of the Microsoft Office saga (MS-Office 2007) is that the Redmond developpers once again changed the file formats. I’m sure that this is for the best. But if you went the MS-Office 2007 path and not your colleagues or friends, they no longer can…
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You do not need more graphics memory
Some of the graphics cards are available in different memory sizes (like the successful nVidia 8800 GT or 8800 GTS): 256MB, 512MB, 1GB. But how much RAM do you really need? Thanks to The Tech Report, you will know: “How much graphics memory do you really need?“. Summarized: 1GB: is worthless, the CPU of the…
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How to draw a triangular optical illusion
Of course, you know about the impossible triangle (very classical optical illusion). Do you know how to draw it? It is complicated indeed and most people will do some ugly sketch instead of a nice optical illusion. However, this is quite simple. It is all a matter of starting it right thanks to the help…
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FontEXPRO to see your Windows fonts
Here is a software tool that will allow you to explore the fonts installed on your Windows computer: FontEXPRO.
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Linux: Free e-books to download
If you are interested in GNU/Linux and want some useful e-reading, you should jump to this list of free ebooks related to Linux from LinuxHaxor.net.
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Role playing game pioneer dies
All lovers of role playing knew -at least- the name of Gary Gygax, co-author of Dungeons & Dragons, the game that opened the path for all RPG (Role Playnig Games). This man who influenced the imaginations of countless players and inspired many other creators, just died at 69. No curing spell is going to bring…
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Classic length illusion
You know it, the two vertical bars have the same length. But your brain will not let you see it. Don’t fight! Your brain is your master.
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Addition to the “Privacy policy”
I do not often modify the privacy policy of the Roumazeilles.net web site. However, as Google AdSense (my main ads agency) is asking for it, I remind you that the Google ads are using a cookie and a web beacon or tracker. I do not feel that this should be a source of worry or…
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Young people for Earth
Thanks to IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and WWF, the global conservation organization, there is now a new community web site targetting young people of the world willing to have their opinion heard in the upcoming October 2008 World Conservation Congress. Aimed at people aged between 13 and 35, Connect2Earth is collecting the…
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