Monday 13 June 2016

Raspberry Pi: adding extra desktops

As a Lubuntu/LXDE user, I hate many of the changes made to the Raspberry Pi desktop over recent years.


But I have to keep reminding myself that this little single board computer is not targeted towards me.


So this is a memo to me on how to add virtual desktops to a Pi, now that they have removed the Openbox Configuration Manager.

Monday 6 June 2016

BirdBox2016: everybody out!

Well, I say everybody, but that's not exactly true.


Of the 9 healthy looking chicks which hatched from the 9 eggs laid, we seemed to lose 4 during the last few days.


Now is the time to take a look at the data and present a few graphs.

Pentax K30 + Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC HSM

A few days ago I took possession of a new Sigma zoom lens.


It is essentially a replacement for the Pentax DA 18-55mm AL lens that people often buy bundled with a Pentax DSLR.


So here are a few comments on the Sigma with a simple comparison to the old Pentax.