Technology is transforming our lives. Sometimes for better or worse. Also, used correctly, it can help us to become more productive and therefore save us time we can spend relaxing.
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In the modern age where data breaches and cyber-attacks are rampant, securing sensitive data is a top priority. One way of achieving this is by encrypting data using software such as VeraCrypt. VeraCrypt is a free and open-source encryption software that provides robust security to sensitive data. In this…
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AI, or artificial intelligence, is rapidly changing the way we think about writing and content creation. With advancements in natural language processing and machine learning, AI is now able to assist writers in a variety of ways, making the writing process more efficient and effective. In this blog post,…
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So for years I was hearing about CAVEs (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment), which is a room full of screens to simulate a virtual environment. I knew that these were very expensive and therefore only a few universities actually have one. The big thing about it: A CAVE should enable…
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I am a so-called ‘digital native’, meaning that I was growing up with computers my whole life. When I was a child, I learned coding, build my own computers since I was a teenager, worked basically my whole life with them and even use them to relax after the…
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A couple of days ago, I stumbled over a tweet by Andrew Price (@andrewpprice), an artist, youtuber and CEO of Poliigon, a company that offers 3D assets. He was talking about the “The big forces shaping the next decade of 3D”. It took a while, but eventually I started…
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So last week I wrote about the best password manager I know and said, that you basically have to remember one last password. Naturally, this should be very very good, but how can you remember complicated passwords? A couple of years ago, I read somewhere a very nice trick…
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So today, I was in the lucky position to test-ride a service called TimeRide Cologne. The company promises you a thrilling journey through time and in my case a view of Cologne in 1926. The ride is in VR, but the experience was much more than that.
How it all…
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The “virtual tourism company” Flyover Zone published a (for now) free VR application called Baalbek Reborn: Temples. As a Near Eastern archaeologist and VR enthusiast, I naturally had to try it out. I did and have to say, that although it looks quiet nice, I am underwhelmed. Let’s try…
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Since 2018, I am building what is called a RTI Dome. Well it is more of a family business to be honest and my retired father is doing most of the work, but we started building two domes for fun and have now sold another one. The building is…
Hi! My name is Sebastian. I am an archaeologist, a university lecturer, freelancer, guitarist, and father. You could say I am quiet busy, so I learned to manage my time and energy to build good habits and still have space for myself and my family. Sounds difficult? Read here how I do it. Every Friday.
