Tag Archives: Python

How to fill storage space on an iPhone or iPad with little effort

Posted on December 3, 2020 by steveshomelab

Before I sell-on my old gadgets, I always try to do a factory reset and erase all data. I want to make it as difficult as I can for future owners to recover my personal data. As an additional step, … Continue reading →

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How to share a Bluetooth mouse between Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux (dual boot)

Posted on October 15, 2020 by steveshomelab

Here’s a little python script I put together to help get a Bluetooth mouse to work across both partitions on my daughter’s laptop. I’ve included some potentially helpful pix at the bottom of the post.

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Stalking and social engineering with last.fm

Posted on April 27, 2013 by steveshomelab

I’ve been logging my music listening habits (or scrobbling, as it’s called) to last.fm for many years, and enjoy the value that this service brings in the form of suggestions for new music to check out. My friends can also … Continue reading →

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SoundConverter – freedom, power and a little patience

Posted on April 17, 2011 by steveshomelab

The year is 2007. I’ve just bought an Aigo F529 (pictured). I want to squeeze as much music as possible onto its internal memory. I download SoundConverter. It seems to do everything I need. I think that if I could … Continue reading →

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