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Huback USB 3.0 Customized Hub for iMac

October 23, 2014 by Deceth Leave a Comment

Engineers,

Owning an iMac, it can be proven difficult accessing the USB ports on the back of the the device. In order to see where the USB ports are, the iMac must be turned around, making things inconvenient for the user. Current USB port hub extensions on the market use cords in order to access the iMac’s ports. A simple yet elegant solution has been created to the inconvenience of the iMac’s USB ports. A fully integrated 3.0 USB hub customized for iMac, the Huback.

The creators of Huback,O!Lab, are part of the company Ozaki, and their slogan that is, “Dare to be Free, Different, and Fun.” They do just that, with the Huback. This sleek and modern design of a USB hub is specifically designed to firmly clip on the front of the iMac with ease. The Huback only uses one USB port in the iMac, this leaves all other USB ports available, including the four that Huback provides.

The integrity of a product relies on the creator. Having won 25 awards for multiple Apple accessory products, Ozaki, is breaking ground on quality and practicality in many technological areas, that are overlooked by many.

Knowing the importance of innovation, O!Lab will continue to create products that prove functionality and simplicity. A team that recognizes a way to improve technology is essential for the future. O!Lab’s Huback is a perfect example of something that dares to be different. Something that is so innovative deserves to be on one of the most recognizable crowdfunding platforms, Indiegogo. Through Indiegogo, O!Lab has created a crowdfunding campaign to share its device to the world, and with the support of others, they will be able to create many other innovations. To check out what the Huback is all about go here!

Top 5 Things to Put on Your USB Stick

January 30, 2013 by Deceth 14 Comments

Congratulations, you’ve just bought a new 32 GB USB stick It’s awesome. Back in ’99 you would have sprained your back lifting this many gigabytes, and now, you hold it in the palm of your hand in all its glory. But wait… now what?

What do you actually do with your USB stick?

There are many different things to do with a USB stick. Be creative! Below is a list of the top 5 things your USB stick must have:

#1 – RETURN IF FOUND.txt

If your USB stick has important documents, pictures or playlists then a RETURN IF FOUND.txt file is a must have. Use BIG CAPITAL LETTERS so the file name stands out.

What should you write in the text document? That’s up to you. Some people write their mailing address, others leave a phone number, some offer a reward. Mine says:

“If found please contact me via http://twitter.com/deceth to arrange return. I’ll gladly buy you a brand new USB stick as a thank you! Thanks. I really appreciate it!”

#2 – Install Portable OpenOffice (or any other portable application!)

Portable applications are great because they allow you to take the software you need anywhere you go. If you’re working on different computers such as at home, at work, at university, at a library, at a café, or at a friends house, then a portable application will save you the hassle of downloading software the computer you are using is missing.

Other times, you won’t even be permitted to install software on the computer you are using! Having a portable application on your USB stick is a good way around that problem. I have OpenOffice installed as a portable application on my USB stick and love it. I’ve never been unable to open a document I wanted to work on.

Visit PortableApps.com for a whole list of applications you can install on your USB stick. With Portable Firefox your bookmarks and settings will follow you anywhere you go. With Portable Linux, you can take your whole desktop with you! Visit http://portableapps.com/

#3 – Install True Crypt for encryption

Not everyone will return your lost USB stick, especially not if they stole it. If you have important private information on your USB stick, True Crypt will allow you to encrypt it. True Crypt is open source and can be used as a portable application, meaning you can decrypt and access your files all from your USB stick, no need to install any software on the computer. Get True Crypt at http://www.truecrypt.org/

#4 – Get TiddlyWiki, a portable wiki all in a single file

TiddlyWiki is a single html file which acts and behaves like a wiki. You can add content, edit, save, tag and search very easily. It is the perfect portable tool for taking notes and organizing information. If you’re taking notes during class or during a meeting, TiddlyWiki is the perfect tool for scribbling down that first draft. Get it at http://www.tiddlywiki.com/

#5 – Install a game… like Battle City!

It’s great to work hard, but even better to procrastinate! Keeping a game saved on your USB stick ensures entertainment is always right at your fingertips. Battle City is the perfect game to save on your USB stick because its open source! If caught playing a game in class, just let the professor know you are actually performing quality assurance testing. Get Battle City at http://battlecity.org

How to Sync Your USB Stick with an SVN Repository

March 7, 2010 by Deceth 5 Comments

Syncing your USB stick with an SVN repository is a smart thing to do if you work on a project from multiple computers. It’s even smarter if you occasionally work on a public computer such as at a café, library or university. By syncing your USB stick with an SVN repository you’re creating your own personal mobile development studio.

It’s brilliant. An evil overlord must always be ready to flee the scene quickly…

Why sync with SVN?

If you carry the latest version of your files on a USB stick, the day will come when you lose all your files. USB sticks are small and portable which makes them prone to loss or theft. What you should carry on your USB stick is the ability to access the latest version of your files. FTP or VPN are two ways to access your files, but SVN has many advantages over them if you’re working with and changing files frequently (read/write!).

What are the advantages of SVN over FTP and VPN?

FTP, VPN and SVN all have different purposes. If you’re working on the development of software, SVN is the clear winner because it will track changes made to your files and allow you to revert to an earlier version if necessary. If you work on the same files from a few locations or if you are part of a team of developers, SVN will also make merging the files together extremely easy.

If everything you have read so far makes sense, then you might be interested in another debate, Git vs SVN – Which is Better? Otherwise, just keep reading.

Why use a USB stick? Can’t I just download an SVN client, get my files and start working?

If you lose your USB stick, then yes, you can use an SVN client to get your files and begin working. This however is unnecessary overhead. By using your USB stick you can sit down at any computer and immediately begin working. If the computer has network access you can first get the latest version of any changed files. If the computer doesn’t have network access, you can still work on the version saved on the USB stick and then merge this with the latest version the next time you do have network access.

Time is money. How do you expect to finance your evil operations if you splurge your time? Carbon-14 isn’t about to stop decaying every-time you twiddle your thumbs.

Are there other advantages to using a USB stick for development?

Another advantage to using a USB stick for development is that you don’t need to save any files on the computer you’re using. If you’re working on private documents or proprietary software it is especially important not to leave behind source code! Working from the USB stick is much more convenient because you don’t have to constantly delete all your files when you’re done. Just take them with you. (If you’re forgetful and your project is private you should also consider encrypting the data on your USB stick…! Read my Top 5 Things to Put on Your USB Stick)

Getting started: Install Rapid SVN on your USB stick

Put a copy of Rapid SVN (http://rapidsvn.tigris.org/) on your USB stick so that you can connect to your SVN repository and access the latest version of your files. When you’re ready to work, checkout the latest version of your files into a folder on the USB stick.

When you’re done working on a file, add the latest version back into the repository. Your USB stick and the repository will now both have the latest version of the file. If you lose the USB stick, your files are safe. If you move between computers, your privacy is safe. If you go offline, you can still work.

It’s the perfect mobile development solution.

This is all great information assuming I have an SVN repository. How do I create an SVN repository?

First you need to decide if your project is open source or private… If your project is open source, there are many free SVN hosting providers available. I use Google Code for my Looble Labs projects (http://code.google.com/p/looble/) and GitHub for Battle City. Below are some free SVN hosting providers for open source projects:

http://code.google.com/
http://www.assembla.com/
http://github.com/ (Not SVN… Read more about git http://git-scm.com/)

What if my project is Private? Can I still use SVN? .

If your project is private (not open source) there are still a few free options available. Below are some free private SVN hosting providers:

Can I host my own SVN repository on my computer?

Yes!

Subversion is an open source version control system. You can download the latest version at http://subversion.tigris.org/. You can find installation instructions at http://svnbook.red-bean.com/en/1.5/svn.intro.install.html

Git is also a free open source version control system. You can download the latest version at http://git-scm.com/. You can find installation instructions at http://book.git-scm.com/

Should I use SVN or Git?

In my opinion, SVN and Git are both excellent options. I use SVN for my Looble Labs projects and Git for Battle City. For more information read Git vs SVN – Which is Better?

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