Peter Beens
If you’re a power user or simply want quick access to all Windows settings in one place, you need to know about GodMode. This hidden feature in Windows provides an advanced control panel with a categorized list of system settings, making it easier to tweak your operating system without navigating through multiple menus.
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Using a potato as a rear-view camera cleaner is a real trick! Potatoes contain natural starch, which creates a hydrophobic (water-repellent) layer when applied to a surface. This can help prevent water, dirt, and even fog from sticking to the camera lens.
The ACSE Conference 2025 offers a rich variety of sessions across several key strands, including Computer Science, Computer Technology, Pedagogical Topics, and Teaching Technology and the Skilled Trades (TAS1O/TAS2O).
Continue reading “ACSE Conference 2025”This post has been created using my Peter’s Visionary Debaters CustomGPT with the prompt “Debate the merits of using CamelCase vs all lowercase for hashtags/tags in social media posts and task management software.”
GM Ventures, the investment arm of General Motors, has committed $10 million to Forge Nano, a company specializing in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technology. Forge Nano’s ALD platform, branded as Atomic Armor, applies nanoscale coatings to enhance the performance of materials such as graphite, silicon, and nickel alloys, which are critical for battery efficiency. Beyond EV batteries, the technology finds use in sectors including semiconductors, magnetic components, and pharmaceuticals. This funding builds on Forge Nano’s $50 million Series C round in June 2023.
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When I wanted to find out whether my 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid saved me money compared to the conventional gas-only model, I used ChatGPT to crunch the numbers. Initially, the hybrid had a $4,000 premium over the non-hybrid version. Here’s how we factored in Ontario’s fluctuating gas prices and my car’s lifetime usage to assess whether it was a good financial decision.
Continue reading “Did Buying a Hybrid Save Me Money?”With the integration of technology into education, tools such as Google’s NotebookLM offer new ways to simplify complex topics for students. This AI-powered tool helps teachers break down dense information, making it easier for students to grasp challenging subjects, particularly when engaging with current events or multifaceted issues.
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In this visual podcast, we delve into a fascinating article from The Washington Post, published on September 26, 2024. The article discusses an innovative method of carbon sequestration inspired by the remarkable discovery of a 3,775-year-old log found in Canada. This ancient wood offers insights into sustainable practices that could help combat climate change.
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Political parties in Canada are collecting extensive personal data with minimal oversight, raising concerns about transparency and fairness in the democratic process. These parties are not subject to federal privacy laws, and they use this data to create detailed voter profiles, influence political choices, and sometimes discourage voting.
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the automotive industry, but their complex integration of hardware and software can lead to expensive misdiagnoses. A recent story highlights just how costly these errors can be when an Ontario man was told his Chevy Volt needed a $33,000 battery replacement—only to later find out a simple software update solved the problem.
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