Context I picked up some quite recent Android sample code, and it failed to build with the error message: Failed to notify project evaluation listener. > org.gradle.api.file.ProjectLayout.directoryProperty(Lorg/gradle/api/provider/Provider;)Lorg/gradle/api/file/DirectoryProperty; Context Android Studio 4.1.1 / Korlin 1.3.21 . The answer not wasn’t found rightaway anywhere so far… so I decided to post here Continue Reading
If your PowerPoint is slow, check this
The problem My wife was editing a PowerPoint document with a new template made by someone else and experienced slowness in editing. When typing, one had to wait the effect of action or every key press for seconds, because loaded had sudden 100% peaks. No, this was not about any Continue Reading
Watch TV on PC, using VLC and old ARTEC T14BR DVB Stick
Watch TV on PC, using VLC and old ARTEC T14BR DVB Stick Background I was looking for something in the storage of my archived gadgets (i.e. in my junk boxes), and I found the precious Artec T14BR. It’s a USB stick with a digital TV tuner (DVB-T) capable of one Continue Reading
Part 4, Install Scanner Server
– How to add WiFi to a multifunction printer using Raspberry Pi – PART 4: INSTALL SCANNER SERVER In the previous part we configured the IP address of the Raspberry Pi. In this article, instructions are given to install scanner server software SANE. Configuration makes it accessible from the local Continue Reading
How to add WiFi to a multifunction printer with USB using Raspberry Pi – Part 3, Set Fixed IP Address
PART 3: SET FIXED IP ADDRESS In the previous part, we configured the printer server, now we may want to set a fixed IP address, which makes configuring the scanner software easier, and also facilitates printer search too. The IP address range used by router’s DHCP should not be used Continue Reading
How to add WiFi to a multifunction printer using Raspberry Pi – Part 2
The previous article gave instructions how to prepare Raspberry Pi for installation of the required software, when adding WiFi to a printer. Now we proceed to installation of CUPS. PART 2: INSTALL PRINTER SERVER WITH LAN ACCESS 11) Install printer server CUPS with a shell command: sudo apt-get install cups Continue Reading
How to add WiFi to a multifunction printer using Raspberry Pi – Part 1
Add wifi to printer! Dear reader, I got a good but old photo-quality printer, but it was missing wireless connectivity. Even if its tradeable value is around 50 euros, it still works very well. I also avoid generation of unnecessary waste, so you might think this a “greenish” project, as Continue Reading