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So you got a new PC for the holidays. Hopefully, it's a bit more powerful than the one shown here. In that case, head on over to Lifehacker and take a look at all the great tips they have for setting up your new Windows PC. Tips include: Get to know Windows 10 Offload Your Computer’s Bloat Set up backup Install Some Killer Programs Adjust Settings and Tweak Your System and...

Here's a handy infographic that will assist you with sizing your images correctly for all the major social media...

Looking to take your doodles to the next level? Check out one of the new apps we added to our iPads, SketchBook. Autodesk, the maker of 3D design software including AutoCAD, created a very powerful digital drawing program that is easy enough for beginners. SketchBook works with touch screens so you can use your finger or grab a stylus. You can select different types of brushes to simulate using...

Every so often you may find yourself with a problem or two in your STL file. Just a couple of non-manifold edges and your 3D print is going to fail. But instead of heading back to your design software, try running your file through Microsoft's 3D Tools site. Just sign in with a Microsoft account, upload your STL file, click repair, and download your repaired file. Do Space staff have used this...

Want to learn more about how 3D printing works?  Check out this infographic from Lulzbot. You can read about our own 3D Lab...

During our 3D printing demonstration on our 1st anniversary celebration I received a lot of questions regarding 3D modelling. Questions included: what programs can I start with? What 3D modelling facilities do you have here at Do Space? How do I 3D print the results? In light of that curiosity I am here to talk about the basics of 3D modelling and hopefully get you started. At least once or...

The folks over at Make Magazine have written a wonderful article on the difference between the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino. Here’s a sample: Here at Make: we see new, ingenious projects from our community every day. Many of these projects are made possible with the use of development boards. However, if you’re new to the whole idea, it can be confusing to parse out the differences...

You can create some amazing designs in Minecraft but did you know that you can turn those designs into 3D models for other projects and even print them? Mineways, download here, is capable of extracting objects from a Minecraft map and turning them into 3D design files that can be opened in software like Blender or Cura. Mineways has a lot of options available for use but in this tutorial I...

More and more older adults are opting to take steps that will allow them to age in place as they grow older, due in part to the rising costs of assisted living and other senior living communities. Additionally, being able to enjoy the independence and comfort of being in your own home, where you’ve spent many years making memories, is highly desirable for most adults today. Challenges...

Mouse Emulation, one of the Tobii EyeMobile’s two modes of use is exactly as the name describes. By locking the mouse cursor to your eyes the Tobii EyeMobile allows you to directly control a mouse cursor that is capable of all the functions a normal mouse can perform. This includes left-click, right-click, double-click, scroll, drag and drop, zoom and more. Unlike Gaze Selection Mouse...