This is a calculator that is similar to the XP PowerToy calculator, but with additional features.

  • Conversion mode: Easily convert between different types of units, say inches to centimeters or teaspoons to tablespoons.
  • Expressions mode: Enter an arbitrary number of expressions and then a formula at the bottom that uses the expressions to produce output. This makes it easy to change the values of the inputs without having to rewrite the whole formula. For example (this is the pythagorean theorum): 
   Expr1=    1
   Expr2=    2
   Formula:  Sqrt(Expr1^2 + Expr2^2)
  • The entry can accept variable assignments and use them in the calculation. Example: a=1; b=2; a + b + a^2 + b^2 outputs 8
  • When entering a calculation, the immediate result is displayed at the bottom. When you hit enter, the entry and the result are added to the history, so you don't lose previous work.
  • Results can be in decimals, hexadecimals, or binary. Numbers can also be entered in these using prefixes of "0x" for hex or "0b" for binary.
  • Results are formatted for easy reading, by grouping digits. For example: 10000+1/128 outputs 10,000. 007 812 5

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Installing GBridge on Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10

Submitted by drew on

 

Just because I don't want to have to look this up again. Windows 8's driver signing enforcement prevents installing GBridge's network drivers. I posted how to work around that on gbridge.net forums when I was testing the Windows 8 preview, but their forum is offline now.

Windows 8

This method works for Professional or Home versions.

Grape Harvest

Submitted by drew on

 

I finally got a full harvest off of this vine (before birds, etc.) These grapes are pretty sour, if you just pick and eat. And seedy. However, I always thought they might make good jelly or something. So this year, I have lots of grapes to try something.

Basically, the process is:

Raspberry-Vanilla Pudding

Submitted by drew on

We have a picnic on July 4 where we are supposed to bring a dish. An hour before the picnic... what should we bring? We have lots of fresh-picked raspberries and that vanilla pudding I got last week. After a few minutes of Google-searching for things that use those two ingredients (no results, except for baked items and stuff of the wrong kind), I am going to make my own recipe for this.

Five Crunch Mix

Submitted by drew on
 
Five different textures of crunch for a delightful and versatile snack that doesn't leave your taste buds feeling like you drank an ocean of saltwater.
 
Shake together in a container (or snack bag) in the desired proportions....
  • honey nut cheerios
  • pretzels (thin style, broken in pieces)
  • unsalted peanuts
  • Spanish peanuts
  • banana chips
  • raisins
 
I usually go heavy on the cheerios.