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Paul Quirk

Host ID: 383

email: paul.nospam@nospam.pquirk.com
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I'm a licensed electrician, but my hobbies include open source software and retro computing. After listening to Hacker Public Radio for almost a year, I decided to become a contributor.

hpr3899 :: Repair corrupt video files for free with untruc

Released: 2023-07-13. Duration: 00:05:20. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: video, corrupt, fix, file, linux.

This is how I fixed corrupt video files from my dash cam after an accident

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hpr3771 :: How I eliminated pain naturally

Released: 2023-01-16. Duration: 00:19:46. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: elliptical, ergonomics, pain, natural, Microsoft, Logitech, Elecom.

I describe how I managed to eliminate pain from carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis.

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hpr3347 :: Ethical Analysis of Renewable Energy and Conservation

Released: 2021-06-01. Duration: 00:15:04. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: Ethics, renewable, energy, poverty, solar, wind, conservation, green.

I read a paper I wrote about the ethical issues of renewable energy and conservation efforts.

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hpr3224 :: Adventures in Retrocomputing with the Mac Plus

Released: 2020-12-10. Duration: 00:24:39. Flag: Clean. Series: Mental Health.
Tags: Mac, Plus, Iomega, zip, drive, OS, 7.5.5, 6.0.8, retro, computing.

I talk more about my hobby with retrocomputing, and then Greensleeves.

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hpr3218 :: An introduction to Darktable

Released: 2020-12-02. Duration: 00:26:14. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: darktable, RAW, photo, photography, editing.

A brief introduction to RAW photography, the Darktable application, and then sheep may safely graze

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hpr3213 :: Electrical Safety

Released: 2020-11-25. Duration: 00:30:35. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: Electrical, safety, code, electricity, electrocution.

I discuss why and how I stay safe when working with electricity, with some ear candy at the end.

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hpr3208 :: The Paul Quirk show: Wacom with Pinebook, and thoughts on the DMCA takedown

Released: 2020-11-18. Duration: 00:18:40. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: Pinebook, Pro, Wacom, tablet, DMCA, takedown, Youtube, Canadian, Canada, Music.

I got a Wacom tablet to use with my Pinebook, and then share my thoughts on the recent DMCA takedown

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hpr3203 :: The Paul Quirk show: Retro Computing

Released: 2020-11-11. Duration: 00:30:38. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: retro, computing, Paul Quirk show, Commodore 64, Commodore 128, Vic 20, Apple II, coco, 8-bit, PET, Atari.

I discuss the hobby of retro computing in this episode.

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hpr3198 :: Income Life insurance and then Chopin

Released: 2020-11-04. Duration: 00:23:01. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: Income, life, insurance, investment, investing, Chopin.

I talk about my thoughts on Income Life insurance, and then we listen to some Chopin

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hpr3193 :: Meet Antithesis

Released: 2020-10-28. Duration: 00:32:26. Flag: Clean. Series: Hardware upgrades.
Tags: Pinebook, Pro, 64, unboxing.

Meet my new computer, a Pinebook Pro, as I explain my rationale, unbox it, and set it up.

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hpr3169 :: Ludwig van Beethoven with a hint of Chopin

Released: 2020-09-24. Duration: 00:41:58. Flag: Clean. Series: All Songs Considered.
Tags: Ludwig Van Beethoven, Fredrick Chopin, classical, energetic, music, public domain.

A fine treat to satisfy your earholes.

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hpr3159 :: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons

Released: 2020-09-10. Duration: 00:45:03. Flag: Clean. Series: All Songs Considered.
Tags: Vivaldi, four seasons, creative commons.

All four movements of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, celebrating the Creative Commons license

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hpr3154 :: Make NextCloud your next cloud

Released: 2020-09-03. Duration: 00:12:51. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: Raspberry Pi, NextCloud, federated.

I go into my reasons for using NextCloud, what it is, and why you might want it.

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hpr3148 :: Why Open Source matters (to me)

Released: 2020-08-26. Duration: 00:26:52. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: history, open source, matters, vic 20, amiga, commodore.

I go briefly into my own history that has lead me to choose open source software exclusively.

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hpr3017 :: Developing Black and White Film

Released: 2020-02-25. Duration: 00:42:24. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: Photography, film, developing, black and white.

Join me as I develop my first roll of black and white film since over 30 years ago.

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hpr3007 :: Photography 101

Released: 2020-02-11. Duration: 00:24:28. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: Photography 101, digital, film, camera.

I tell you everything I know about the basics of photography

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hpr3002 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 8: Vote of thanks

Released: 2020-02-04. Duration: 00:19:16. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: Commodore, 64, PET, Vic 20, amiga, World of Commodore, TPUG.

This is the final episode of the World of Commodore 2019 mini series.

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hpr3000 :: Chopin Free project

Released: 2020-01-31. Duration: 00:23:53. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: musopen, Frédéric Chopin.

An effort to produce royalty and copyright free versions of Frédéric Chopin work.

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hpr2997 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 7: Video Playback with 1541 Ultimate

Released: 2020-01-28. Duration: 00:19:21. Flag: Clean. Series: Hobby Electronics.
Tags: Commodore 64, retro, computing, games, gamer, vintage, video, World of Commodore, TPUG.

In this seventh episode, Greg returns to tell us how he got full video playback on a Commodore 64.

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hpr2992 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 6: Introduction to C64 OS

Released: 2020-01-21. Duration: 00:35:59. Flag: Clean. Series: Hobby Electronics.
Tags: Commodore, 64, OS, World of Commodore.

Greg Naçu presents to us his new operating system to the Commodore 64

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hpr2987 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 5: New games from Double Sided Games

Released: 2020-01-14. Duration: 00:37:30. Flag: Clean. Series: general.
Tags: Commodore 64, retro, computing, games, gamer, vintage.

A presentation by Jérémie Marsin of Double Sided games.

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hpr2982 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 4: Bare metal c64 Emulation on Raspberry Pi

Released: 2020-01-07. Duration: 00:40:20. Flag: Clean. Series: Hobby Electronics.
Tags: Raspberry, Pi, emulation, Commodore, 64, World of Commodore, TPUG, Toronto, Pet, Users, Group, Github, Open Sour.

Randy Rossi's presentation of his Github project on bare metal emulation of the C64 on a Pi 3.

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hpr2977 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 3: Life after Commodore

Released: 2019-12-31. Duration: 00:27:40. Flag: Clean. Series: Interviews.
Tags: Commodore, PET, Amiga, 64, Geckos, retro, Inside Commodore, DOS.

A presentation by Dr. Richard Immers, author of "Inside Commodore DOS"

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hpr2971 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 2: Hacking GeckOS

Released: 2019-12-23. Duration: 00:49:20. Flag: Clean. Series: Hobby Electronics.
Tags: Commodore, PET, Amiga, Geckos, retro, Linux, Open Source.

Glen Holmer explains how he got Linux running on a Commodore 64.

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hpr2966 :: World of Commodore 2019 Episode 1: The Interviews

Released: 2019-12-16. Duration: 00:19:34. Flag: Clean. Series: Hobby Electronics.
Tags: Commodore, PET, Amiga, Gecko, retro.

In this first episode, I interview exhibitors and members at the World of Commodore in 2019.

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