Tools for scientific productivity
Eclectic collection of tools for working in science, ranging from software utilities, computer hardware, gadgets and internet sites - hopefully there are a few useful items among these, and some odds and ends - quirky things which cropped up in the search for useful stuff - and which seemed too good to throw away without sharing.
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Tripod heads explained
So you've chosen the best tripod to mount your DSLR on, but which tripod head should you buy to go with it? Come to think about it, what kind of tripod head is even best for you? This handy guide explains the different options, to help you decide which tripod head suits your needs best.
The most classic, conventional photographic head is a three-way head. In the vast...
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Clamps are an essential tool in any photographer's toolbox, and it would be difficult to improve on them. Nasty Clamps have done just that by taking flexible arms similar to those found on the previously reviewed Gorillapod and attaching it to, you guessed it, a clamp.
I've used mine by clamping it to the chair in front of me and attaching my Olympus audio recorder (via the 1/4" tripod mount)...
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By David Ponce
To get the most out of software these days, it’s important to learn how to use it properly. This goes as much for operating systems as for specific applications. Something as complex as Photoshop can take months to master, and developing an efficient workflow is important. To do this, you have to learn keyboard shortcuts and this set of decals can help. They are made...
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A smartphone makes a lot of little gadgets obsolete. However, even if you're attached at the thumbs to your iPhone, you might still find yourself coveting the Enso Pearl, the mother of all timers.
Capable of timing 30 different activities concurrently, it'll cost you a hundred bucks on Amazon. But that's worth it, especially if you're a multitasker with very strict schedules. Featuring...
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When Snapguide debuted last week it received pretty good reviews in the press. But more importantly, it got a “very warm response,” as founder Daniel Raffel put it, from new users. He’s barely been sleeping, staying up to answer a constant stream of feedback emails about his very slick and good-looking iOS app that helps people easily make do-it-yourself guides to just about...
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Apple subsidiary FileMaker has announced a new version of their flagship software product, FileMaker 12, with new database creation tools and themes. The Mac version of FileMaker 12 gain improved 64 bit support as well as wide area network support, enhance support for large databases, and add fast file and multimedia-content streaming. Database and project creation are now easier and faster...
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Scientific papers contain wonderful gems of knowledge and insight, but why are they often so dry? Comedian and molecular biologist Adam Ruben explains how you, too, can sound like the inside of an academic journal. More »
How to Write Like a Scientist (by destroying your writing)
(Via io9.)
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The last time I visited my parents’ house in Virginia, I found myself digging through my childhood closet. Buried under layers of old drawings and yearbooks were a few small pouches that contained mementos from our family’s trip to Italy. Next to a seriously crumbly (but not moldy!) packet of breadsticks I took from a pizza parlor in Rome was a wad of small Italian bills and some beautiful...
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Your typical adjustable camera or gear bag uses padded, removeable sections that you affix to a matrix by means of velcro. It sounds great in theory, but is horrible to use in practice; the velcro has a tendency to stick when you're trying to adjust or remove it, quickly turning your reconfiguration into a laborious chore.
A Denver-based startup called TrekPak has designed a better system of...
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A simple housing for David Mellis’ open-source Fab Speakers. Using readily available household items and basic construction methods allow for even further customization and flexibility of the Fab Speakers. Varying jar shapes/sizes can be mixed with alternate feet for different looks. Rad!
[audioJar by Sarah Pease]
(Via Lintcoat | Online Magazine for Music, Gadgets, Fashion and Design..)
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