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Blog Archive » Who Needs a Computer Science Degree When There’s Wikipedia? Update1 [6/25/08]: Welcome Stumblers Update 2 [11/20/08]: I stumbled on this GREAT list of Algorithms, highly recommended reading.

Blog Archive » Who Needs a Computer Science Degree When There’s Wikipedia?

I was looking up a computer science term on Wikipedia the other week and as is wont to happen, one thing led to another and I was about 5 or 6 articles deep on a trail of discovery and research to build up my knowledge. As I realized I was randomizing myself and getting way off the original track, I decided to start assembling the links in one location for my own reference if not some other geek without the funds for their own degree. Take This Lollipop. Alpha: Computational Knowledge Engine. Khan Academy. Awards : Aspirations in Computing Portal. DuckDuckGo. Eligibility & Application - CAPE Alumni. Light-Up Clothes and Costumes By Enlighted Designs. Awards : Home. Apple of Wisdom. Tutorial: How to install Android on iPhone 2G and 3G, no computer needed. We love a good Apple story (*as plainly seen here, cough cough*) as much as the next person, and this is no exception.

Tutorial: How to install Android on iPhone 2G and 3G, no computer needed

You may have already heard that Android had been ported to the iPhone, but now it appears that you can install our favorite little Android on the iPhone 2G and 3G without a computer. The following models are supported: iPhone 2G with iOS 3.1.2, 3.1.3iPhone 3G with iOS 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.1 And, your device has to be jailbroken with any of the following: Online Audio Converter (MP3, WAV, Ogg, WMA, M4A, AAC) – media.io. Potion Factory. Designers' List - Great resources and websites for designers.

34 Stunning & Free Mac Screensavers for OS X. Everyone loves a good screensaver – they can relax, mesmerize, entertain, and (supposedly) prevent damage to your monitor.

34 Stunning & Free Mac Screensavers for OS X

The default collection which ship with Leopard are excellent, but you needn’t limit yourself to looking at those wonderful beach photos every day. We’ve scoured the internet to find 34 stunning screensavers for OS X, each with something unique to offer. 15 MORE Free Guides That Really Teach You USEFUL Stuff. During 2010, we’ve written a bunch of new PDF manuals for you, on all kinds of subjects, from Facebook privacy to Dropbox tips.

15 MORE Free Guides That Really Teach You USEFUL Stuff

After releasing 15 NEW manuals resulting in hundreds of thousands downloads we thought it was about time to look back and review them. A Google a Day. Programmable LilyPad EL-Wire Dress. Nicole A.

Programmable LilyPad EL-Wire Dress

Wolfersberger and I, with support from Prof. Kylie Peppler at Indiana University, made a LilyPad Arduino-controlled EL-wire dress. With a few extra components we were able to control the blink frequency of the EL wire. This introduces the new possibility of controlling the EL wire via sensor (button, touch, temp, light, etc.). Now the EL wire doesn't simply have to be either on or off--it's ready to be programmed! The LilyPad Electronic Platform is an electronic platform designed to be easily sewn into fabric using conductive thread, which provides designers freedom from the traditional construction method of soldering. How to disassemble the iPhone 4 and put it back together again. Google Gravity. Bizarre Websites On Which You Can Kill Time With Style - Smashing Magazine - StumbleUpon. Modern Web-building technologies allow designers to realize their most daring and creative ideas.

Bizarre Websites On Which You Can Kill Time With Style - Smashing Magazine - StumbleUpon

My Username Generator - Generate Unique User Name Online. A “sixth-sense” necklace makes the world your computer. The SixthSense wearable device from the M.I.T.

A “sixth-sense” necklace makes the world your computer

Media Lab makes the world around you your computer. The necklace-like prototype comprises a pocket projector, mirror, camera, and hardware components. The projector and the camera are connected to a mobile computing device in your pocket. The projector projects visual information that turns surfaces, walls, and physical objects around you into an interface, while the camera recognizes and tracks your hand gestures. The device processes the video and translates your hand gestures into interaction instructions for the projected interface. HELVETICTOC - StumbleUpon. Top 19 Free Email Services. Ning – Create a Social Networking Site with Ning, the Best Social Site Platform. Must Have Menu Bar Applications For Mac OS X Leopard. Hey It has been a long while since I have done a “Top X” post. I do enjoy writing them and looking for new, different and most used applications.

Its fun all of the research side. If you can cast you mind back I have previously written about the Top 50 Terminal Command and the Top 100 Mac Applications. YTMND - IT'S THE BROKENZ!!!!! Junkyard Jumbotron. Light Touch - instantly turns any flat surface into a touch screen. 8pen. Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy Your Mac, iPod or iPhone. Online Stopwatch. Simple Online Collaboration: Online File Storage, FTP Replacement, Team Workspaces. 100 Free Useful Mac Applications (Part I) - StumbleUpon. If you’ve just got yourself a new Mac and totally clueless what to install, this article is for you.

100 Free Useful Mac Applications (Part I) - StumbleUpon

Google Advanced Search Shortcuts - Google Advanced Search Cheat Sheet. MysterySeeker.com: What will you search for?