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MacOS, Spotify, Chrome, & Media Keys
This is primarily a note to my future self, since I run into this issue once a year. Issue Description: When using my Macbook, I usually listen to Spotify. I often use the media key (Play/Pause button / F9) to control music playback in Spotify. If I also have a tab open in my browser…
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Eurozones: Creating an Interactive Map with .NET
UPDATE: I created a standalone app for this concept; see the project page As a new resident of Europe, I wanted to better understand why nations like Denmark are members of the European Union but do not use the Euro for currency. While looking into this more, I learned about other complicated memberships like Schengen,…
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Four easy ways to use Text-To-Speech for Retro projects
Are you looking for some ways to generate a robotic sounding voice? Whether for a game, a movie, accessibility, or just for fun, you can use these quick tips to help you find the right electronic voice for your project. TTS Generators on the Web There are several online apps that can generate audio in…
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Building a DR SBAITSO Text to Speech App
I want a web interface for a Dr. Sbaitso TTS, so that I can use the doc’s voice for fun. I was recently inspired by two beautiful pieces of content. First, content creator nSanity, best known for the Travelling Salesman animation on Youtube, produced an incredible music video capturing the creation of a 3D printed…
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IoT Blinking LED demo
A couple months ago, I was messing with one of my kid’s toys: it was a small, cheap kaleidoscope shaped like a camera, made of wood and plastic. Pressing the shutter button made it chirp and flash as if a photo were being taken. After a while it stopped working, so I assumed I needed…