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Project 18: Photography Workflow

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Project 22: Download Videos

You can use Python along with the pytube library for downloading YouTube videos and BeautifulSoup for parsing HTML. First, make sure you have the required libraries installed:

pip install pytube beautifulsoup4

Here is a Python script that reads an HTML file containing YouTube links, downloads the videos, and creates a new HTML file to track the successfully downloaded videos:



import os
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
from pytube import YouTube

def download_video(url, output_folder):
    try:
        yt = YouTube(url)
        video = yt.streams.filter(file_extension='mp4', resolution='720p').first()
        video.download(output_folder)
        print(f"Downloaded: {yt.title}")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error downloading {url}: {e}")
        return False

def process_html(input_html, output_folder):
    # Create an output HTML file to track successful downloads
    output_html_path = os.path.join(output_folder, "downloaded_videos.html")
    with open(output_html_path, "w", encoding="utf-8") as output_html:
        output_html.write("<html><body>\n")

        # Parse the input HTML file
        with open(input_html, "r", encoding="utf-8") as input_file:
            soup = BeautifulSoup(input_file, "html.parser")
            links = soup.find_all("a")

            for link in links:
                url = link.get("href")
                if url and "youtube.com" in url:
                    success = download_video(url, output_folder)
                    if success:
                        output_html.write(f'<p><a href="{url}">{url}</a></p>\n')

        output_html.write("</body></html>\n")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    input_html_path = "path/to/your/input.html"  # Replace with the path to your HTML file
    output_folder_path = "path/to/your/documents/folder"  # Replace with the path to your documents folder

    if not os.path.exists(output_folder_path):
        os.makedirs(output_folder_path)

    process_html(input_html_path, output_folder_path)

Replace "path/to/your/input.html" with the path to your HTML file containing YouTube links, and "path/to/your/documents/folder" with the path to your documents folder.

mkdir pyver
mkdir pyproj
install to pyver\py3121
cd pyproj
 c:\users\user\pyver\py3121\python -m venv youtube_downloads
tree youtube_downloads

from pyproj  youtube_downloads\scripts\activate

cd pyproj
c:\users\user\pyver\py3121\python -m venv youtube_downloads

c:\users\user\pyproj  youtube_downloads\scripts\activate

C:\Users\user\pyproj> python c:\users\user\pyproj\youtube_downloads\scripts\youtube_downloads.py

Project 20: NAS

Project 21: Video Transcoding Server

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/nvidia-ad107.g1015

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia_NVENC

https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19634

https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18856

Store Videos and Podcasts offline (vlc)

https://get.videolan.org/vlc/3.0.20/win64/vlc-3.0.20-win64.exe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keqSrdtWt0k

Save Locally

Tools->Media Information->Location

Paste->Elipsis->Download

Transcode

Speech to Text

AI summaries

Photo library

Yes, you can save an MP4 video to your iPhone’s Camera Roll. Here are the steps:

  1. Open Files App:
    • Launch the “Files” app on your iPhone. This app is pre-installed on iOS devices.
  2. Locate the MP4 File:
    • Navigate to the location where your MP4 video is stored. This could be in iCloud Drive, On My iPhone, or another location.
  3. Select the MP4 File:
    • Tap on the MP4 file to select it.
  4. Share or Save:
    • Look for the share icon (a square with an arrow pointing up) and tap on it.
  5. Choose Save to Photos:
    • From the options in the share menu, look for “Save to Photos” or “Save Video.” Tap on this option.
  6. Check Camera Roll:
    • Once the process is complete, open the Photos app (Camera Roll), and you should find the MP4 video there.

Keep in mind that the specific steps might slightly vary depending on your iOS version and device. If you don’t see a direct “Save to Photos” option, look for “Save to Files” or “Save to iCloud Drive,” and then navigate to the Photos app to find your saved video.

Videos

Video editing

Data archives

To save an MP4 video from Google Drive to your iPhone’s camera roll, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Google Drive App:
    • Launch the Google Drive app on your iPhone.
  2. Locate the MP4 File:
    • Navigate to the folder where the MP4 video is stored.
  3. Select the MP4 File:
    • Tap on the MP4 file to select it.
  4. Open the File Options:
    • Look for three dots (ellipsis) or an “i” icon, usually located in the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen.
  5. Choose “Open In”:
    • From the options, select “Open In” or any option that allows you to send or share the file.
  6. Select “Save Video”:
    • Choose the “Save Video” or a similar option. This will download the video to your iPhone.
  7. Check Camera Roll:
    • Once the download is complete, go to your iPhone’s Photos app (Camera Roll), and you should find the MP4 video there.

Note: The steps may vary slightly depending on the version of the Google Drive app and iOS on your device. If the “Open In” option is not available, you may need to download the video to your iPhone first and then save it to the Camera Roll. Additionally, make sure you have sufficient storage space on your iPhone for the video.

Keep in mind that downloading large files over a mobile data connection may consume a significant amount of data, so it’s recommended to use Wi-Fi if possible.

Project 17: Printers

Canon Printer Shootout

Project 19: Car Detailing Slime

Project 16: Greenhouse Designs

Passive Solar Greenhouses for Colder Climates

0:00 Intro

0:19 Building Materials

0:52 Ventilation

1:31 Rainwater Harvesting

2:14 Outdoor Sink

2:44 Pond

3:08 Toolshed and Storage

3:27 Plants

4:05 Passive Solar Greenhouse vs. Polytunnel

5:01 Outro

www.greenhouseinthesnow.com

Checklist

  • Construction for Sun angles in various seasons
  • Venting
  • Insulation
  • Thermal mass
  • Water
  • Humidity
  • Light
  • Additional Heat
  • Dimensions for plants
  • Additive Heat
  • Trench
  • Berm
  • Grey Water
  • Pond reflection
  • Trombe wall

Project 15: Camera and Drone

Drone

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dji-mini-4-pro-fly-more-combo-plus-drone-and-rc-2-remote-control-with-built-in-screen-gray/6558804.p?skuId=6558804

https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mini-4-pro?vid=148581

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dji-mini-4-pro

The DJI Mini 4 Pro (starting at $759) is a small camera drone that does nearly everything right. It folds up for easy storage, is light enough to sidestep registration requirements in most regions, and sports a fantastic Quad Bayer camera that swaps between wide-screen and vertical video recording in a jiff. Full 360-degree obstacle avoidance sensors and an HDR video profile give it the edge over its predecessor, the Mini 3 Pro, so it becomes our new Editors’ Choice winner for most creators interested in aerial imaging, as well as for beginners who want the security of obstacle avoidance.


Light Enough to Skip FAA Registration

At 249 grams (or 8.8 ounces), the Mini 4 Pro weighs the same as every Mini model before it. That figure puts the drone in a weight class that’s less subject to restrictions in many regions around the world. In the US, it means recreational fliers can skip the $5 FAA registration fee. You still need to take the basic TRUST knowledge test, but that’s free. In other places, this weight means you have a lot more freedom to fly—Canada, the EU, and the UK reserve stricter rules for larger drones. If you’re new to flying remote copters, take time to read up on the rules and regulations before your first flight.

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DJI Mini 4 Pro, angle view

(Credit: Jim Fisher)

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is quite small, too. Folded down, it measures just 2.4 by 3.5 by 5.7 inches (HWD), so it’s easy to fit in a gear bag along with any accessories you need.

As for the design, the airframe is plastic with a light gray finish. Air cooling vents behind the gimbal and on the rear keep the drone’s components from overheating. The open design means it doesn’t have any sort of weather protection, but that’s something I expect more from industrial models.

Camera

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-alpha-7-iv-full-frame-mirrorless-interchangeable-lens-camera-with-sel2870-lens-black/6486185.p?skuId=6486185

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Sony%20Alpha%207&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&ap=Y&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4Y-sBhC6ARIsAGXF1g5dfhdeErcQzR3nrmZGaYf5CcwnZUzQXbszJq4_wk8TOZepDo70JecaAlA9EALw_wcB

https://www.bestreviews.guide/sony-a7-lenses?origin=google&google_params[matchtype]=b&google_params[network]=g&google_params[device]=c&google_params[creative]=664385553082&google_params[keyword]=sony%20a7%20lenses&google_params[adposition]=&google_params[adgroupid]=64451669986&google_params[campaignid]=1672232143&bs=wgVtV0_sSF3tzjclLG9YavumGgaxWf0takxN6205tVdtok0g0dzk_YpYPjPFT-ia65DC3Tuh_hHAqihJ5maZXaoWW1We0LJE&google_params[feeditemid]=&google_params[targetid]=kwd-297815009248&google_params[loc_interest_ms]=&google_params[loc_physical_ms]=9021564&google_params[devicemodel]=&google_params[target]=&dest=0&sys_id=0|690&origin=google&google_params[matchtype]=b&google_params[network]=g&google_params[device]=c&google_params[creative]=664385553082&google_params[keyword]=sony%20a7%20lenses&google_params[adposition]=&google_params[adgroupid]=64451669986&google_params[campaignid]=1672232143&bs=wgVtV0_sSF3tzjclLG9YavumGgaxWf0takxN6205tVdtok0g0dzk_YpYPjPFT-ia65DC3Tuh_hHAqihJ5maZXaoWW1We0LJE&google_params[feeditemid]=&google_params[targetid]=kwd-297815009248&google_params[loc_interest_ms]=&google_params[loc_physical_ms]=9021564&google_params[devicemodel]=&google_params[target]=&dest=0&sys_id=0|690&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4Y-sBhC6ARIsAGXF1g5lrTOmM0V6QeAvirgwXG1qttFNayV2VZRcceHTm9dNvWZn0MMmjQYaAmrmEALw_wcB

https://www.thediaryofanomad.com/best-sony-a7-lenses/

Project 14: How to setup Python the right way

Virtual Environments

Setting up Python with virtual environments is a good practice to isolate your Python projects and their dependencies. Virtual environments help avoid conflicts between different projects by creating a self-contained environment for each. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up Python with virtual environments:

1. Install Python:

Make sure you have Python installed on your system. You can download the latest version from the official Python website.

2. Install virtualenv (if not already installed):

Open a terminal or command prompt and run the following command to install virtualenv globally:

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pip install virtualenv

3. Create a Virtual Environment:

Navigate to the directory where you want to create your virtual environment, and run the following commands in the terminal or command prompt:

For Windows:

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python -m venv venv

For macOS/Linux:

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python3 -m venv venv

Replace venv with the desired name for your virtual environment.

4. Activate the Virtual Environment:

For Windows:

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venv\Scripts\activate

For macOS/Linux:

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source venv/bin/activate

Your command prompt or terminal prompt should change to indicate that you are now working within the virtual environment.

5. Install Packages:

With the virtual environment activated, use pip to install Python packages. For example:

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pip install package_name

6. Deactivate the Virtual Environment:

When you’re done working in the virtual environment, you can deactivate it using the following command:

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deactivate

Additional Tips:

  • To check which Python interpreter you’re using, you can run which python on macOS/Linux or where python on Windows.
  • Make sure to activate your virtual environment whenever you work on your project to ensure that you are using the correct dependencies.

This setup allows you to manage dependencies for different projects independently, keeping your system-wide Python installation clean and avoiding conflicts between projects.

Post 13: Printer Replacement

HP 8600

Hmmmm

Best Printers of 2023 (really?)

https://www.rtings.com/printer/reviews/hp

The best HP printer we’ve tested is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw. This color laser all-in-one feels remarkably well-built, and its design allows easy access to toner cartridges and paper jams. Its ADF-equipped scanner scans up to 25 pages per minute and can scan double-sided sheets in a single pass, so you don’t need to flip the pages manually. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet, and it supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service.

As for its printing performance, it produces incredibly sharp documents, doesn’t take long to warm up, and prints very quickly at 21 black or 29 color pages per minute. The regular toner cartridges yield around 2400 black and 2100 color pages before they run out, and you can get XL cartridges that’ll last even longer. The cartridges are expensive, but the cost-per-print is very low since you won’t have to replace them often. Plus, they have the drum built-in, meaning you won’t have to replace the drum separately.

While the M479fdw is an excellent printer, it’s also quite expensive. If you want something cheaper, we recommend getting the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdw, also known as the HP LaserJet Pro M283cdw at Costco. It’s also a color laser model that produces incredibly sharp documents; however, it doesn’t support automatic duplex scanning, and its toner cartridges don’t last as long.

https://www.rtings.com/printer/reviews/hp/color-laserjet-pro-mfp-m479fdw

The HP Color LaserJet Pro Multifunction M479fdw is an outstanding laser printer for home or small offices, especially for those who regularly print in bulk. Whether it’s in black only or color, documents are printed at great speed and the cartridge’s high yield means you won’t have to replace them often. You can scan documents and photos at a high resolution and color depth, and the scanner is also equipped with an automatic document feeder (ADF) that can perform duplex scanning, saving you time. Unfortunately, the quality of printed photos isn’t good, and color accuracy will be an issue for those working in graphic design or printed media. On the bright side, its build quality is outstanding and its design gives you easy access to the toner cartridges and various trays. It’s relatively inexpensive to print in large numbers, and the printer has excellent wireless connectivity options, providing convenience as well as keeping your setup clean and wire-free.

Our Verdict

N/A Small/Home Office 

The HP LaserJet Pro M479fdw is an outstanding printer for home or small offices. Its black and color toner cartridges can yield a lot of pages before they need to be replaced, and the cost-per-print remains low even if you print a large number of copies. Printing speed is excellent, whether it’s in black only or color, and the scanner has an automatic document feeder that can perform duplex scanning, which is a huge time-saver if you regularly have to scan long documents.

PROS

  • Exceptional black and color page yield.
  • Fast printing speed.

CONS

  • Mobile app can’t print Microsoft Office files.

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See our Small/Home Office Recommendations

  • N/AFamily
  • N/ASmall/Home Office
  • N/AStudent
  • N/ABlack & White
  • N/APhoto

+ Create your own

  1.  Updated Aug 03, 2023: We’ve added a link to the Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw/MF654Cdw in the ‘Scan Quality‘ section of the review to provide an alternative that produces sharper scans.
  2.  Updated Mar 21, 2023: Added mention of the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw/MF751Cdw as an alternative with extendable scanner lid hinges in the Scanner Features section.
  3.  Updated Feb 01, 2023: We’ve corrected an error in the Photo summary. This printer can print on glossy paper.
  4.  Updated Aug 25, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
  5.  Updated Jul 04, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
  6.  Updated Apr 06, 2022: The ‘Duplex Scanning’ test now includes a more detailed result explaining the duplex scanning process. The text also reflects the scanning process in greater detail.
  7.  Updated Feb 23, 2022: Reshot and updated the ‘In Use Picture’.
  8.  Updated Feb 11, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
  9.  Updated Jun 08, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
  10.  Updated May 25, 2020: Review published.
  11.  Updated May 19, 2020: Early access published.
  12.  Updated May 11, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.

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Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw

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Compared To Other Printers

The HP Color LaserJet Pro Multifunction M479fdw is an outstanding printer for small or home offices. It’s one of the best laser all-in-ones we’ve tested so far, as it’s able to print quickly, affordably, and it’s equipped with a full-feature scanner.

For other options, check out our recommendations for the best all-in-one printers, the best home printers, and the best photo printers.

Buying at Best Buy

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-laserjet-pro-mfp-4101fdw-wireless-black-and-white-all-in-one-laser-printer-white/6517854.p?skuId=6517854&extStoreId=313&utm_source=feed&ref=212&loc=18077784366&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvoqsBhB9EiwA9XTWGdB5Af5xg4RUpVnMhpnfEs_43wLHm43C0ZYR6bSSf9yzUolb_VuCahoClR8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

How to refill my HP 8600 ink cartridge

Where to buy the ink

https://new.proinkshop.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=383

How to Semi-Reset the HP 8600

Using Ink Wells

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