Rebuilding an iPhoto library. Summary: back everything up before you do so, because apparently, bad things can happen.
A nice little article on how to solder. Wish I’d seen this before I fried the guts of my first Base Station.
Here’s a handy way to check your internet connection speed. You’l need Flash to do so.
Via Metafilter, a list of electronica links and PA recordings from a variety of artists. Also, an entire site featuring downtempo recordings, streams, and discussion. Plus, another site with preview streams and new artists.
History of the Canon BX Print Engine, for all those folks out there still rocking a Xante B/W Accel-A-Writer. Related: a do-it-yourself Apple LaserWriter 630 exit jam repair kit.
16 Digital Photography Tips for Christmas. Lots of good stuff in here, from people shots to atmospheric hints.
This little gadget plugs into a wall socket and displays just how much power any appliance or electrical device pulls when turned on. I’d buy this for the sheer geekery of it. (via)
Here’s a link to a series of vintage (post WW2) pictures from speed trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats. There is something absolutely classic, timeless, and beautiful about the design of cars towards the end of the entry.
Seatguru, a site providing information about seating on commercial airlines. Does your assigned seat have a power jack? Is it near the lavatory?
iTunes Power Tips, from Lifehacker. Of special interest: this link to tips on managing multiple libraries, which is, unfortunately, Windows-oriented.