TECHNOLOGY FOR ALL

the captain invents, and presents free ideas

In the tradition of Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Robert Heinlin, here are some free ideas, and some useful information and opinions on other people's ideas.


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Want to know what your character is worth? JUST ASCII !
Every character has its numerical code. It's handy to know when programming, reading files in a hex editor, or when a key breaks. If your B won't be, just hold down ALT and enter 66 on the number-pad (with num-lock on of course). When you let up ALT, you should have a B. If you wanted a b, not a B, make it 98, which is 66+32. Have fun.
Input one character:

ASCII Decimal Output
ASCII Hex Output
ASCII Binary Output

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Trend Micro FREE Online Virus Scanner

OK, who was the idiot who designed USB ports so you can never tell which way the plug goes without trying it both ways?

The Cosmic Approach to the Physical World


Science and philosophy should not be separated. Technology is often the means to ideals conceived by philosophers, and scientific discoveries often contribute to the world of ideas. Expand your brain to encompass both.

As mankind advances in new technology, it is important to remember that old technology can be used in useful, creative and interesting ways that put us in control of our environment and make us more independant.

Got an idea you want to tell the world? An opinion on my ideas? Email it here.

This is my low-tech anti-spam email cheeseburger. Just read the address and type it in your emailer. Yes, I know it's primitive.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

In time, the culmination of the Age of Computers will become fully realized. Intelligence equal to the human mind, and without human irrationality, is rapidly being approached. It may arrive just in time to save us from our human leaders.
You are invited to converse with

Sara Bellum


Internet Speedometer
Check your connection speed. Your mileage may vary.


CABLE MODEM INFO
DSL MODEM INFO


FART FILTERS Fart to your heart's content through activated-charcoal underwear! There's even a thong model, and one designed for dogs.
Cosmic Cartop Carrier Carry truck-loads on your car!
RESTROOM KEY ANTI-LOSS DEVICE
My own design. Instructions and Documenration
PHOENIX AREA PHREQUENCIES
Listen to the government spend your money. Why is that chopper overhead? Did your taxi get dispatched?

LYCOPENE FOR THE PROSTATE:
It works.

GET IN HOT WATER
Solar waterheating on a budget, Rat style.


REMOTE CONTROL CONTROLLER:
If your remote is remote from you, you're out of control.

ROLL YOUR OWN TOBACCO Organizer
Beat high tobacco costs with less hassle.

ATARI 8-BIT COMPUTERS
--hardware and programming info for the best computer of its time.

AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSER
and door indicator.

COMPUTER FACTS AND OPINIONS
..Facts, reviews, and essays on hardware and software.
BALING WIRE
The perfect repair material, when duct tape won't quite do.

ONLINE AUTO DIAGNOSIS
Plug your car into the internet and fix it.
STEAM: BETTER, CLEANER CAR POWER:
Steam engines would mean high-performance, low-pollution and longer-lasting cars and trucks.
COMPRESSED AIR powered cars are now being developed as yet another solution.

DENTISTRY WITH SUPERGLUE
--a guide to tooth repair for the non-rich.
ENHANCED SWAMP COOLING
More efficient evaporative cooling ideas.
FREE RATBYTES PROGRAMS
Free software is our BASIC right--here are my contributions.
RAM-PLAY TV
I thought of it first. You can thank me for TIVO (You're welcome.)


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