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Pi/Linux – Enumerating Sound Devices

In my exploration of the Linux ALSA API, I had to diagnose why I was unable to hear sounds. The problems was that the sound was playing to the wrong device. I found that the default output device varied by the Raspberry Pi that I used. Each Pi was running in uniquely configured hardware (a … Continue reading Pi/Linux – Enumerating Sound Devices

Text Console and ANSI color Codes

Adding a few colors to text in an output console can make it a lot more readable. Preferably my text colours will be white and 2 or 3 other colors for emphasis. Many text-output APIs have functions that one can call to change text color. Generally, I don’t use these. There are specific byte sequences … Continue reading Text Console and ANSI color Codes

Dynamically Playing Audio on Windows::Part 1a – Signalling Status

In the previous posting for this series, I had code that was functional. But there was a blaring short-coming. I was putting the primary thread to sleep for a specific number of seconds while the system rendered the audio. If the audio was made shorter or longer, then this delay would be inappropriate. In this … Continue reading Dynamically Playing Audio on Windows::Part 1a – Signalling Status

Pi Alternatives

In November 2025 I did some panic purchasing. I upgraded one desktop to 160 gigs of memory, another to 64 gigs. I Upgraded my laptop to 70 gigs of memory. And I purchased 52 terabytes of storage of various types. At the time, some friends thought I was being a bit ridiculous. In retrospect, I … Continue reading Pi Alternatives

“Everything is High Priority”

In recent times, I’ve personally and vicariously encountered a reoccurring situation concerning competing needs and tasks. It can be summarized to lack of prioritization. Fundamentally, I think we all understand prioritization. If we need to address problems in a house to prepare for a visit, and the house has a door that needs to be … Continue reading “Everything is High Priority”