Category Archives: technology

Demotech

Posted on April 11, 2006 by jke

For all you DIY-freaks & makezine readers out there, check out this interesting “construction manual for a Bathroom Toilet unit” provided by Demotech. It is an online DIY manual that shows how to build a shower-toilet-combination for use in villages…Their … Continue reading →

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Solo Computer, the details (part II)

Posted on April 8, 2006 by jke

AfroM of AfroMusing asked me to compile the feedback on the technical questions she received from ExpLAN Computers Ltd. on their SOLO computer project. I also tossed in some questions to inquire what this is all about, and – apart … Continue reading →

Posted in africa, technology | 4 Comments

How to reactivate your 2,5″ HDD

Posted on April 1, 2006 by jke

I have this broken 6GB 2,5″ hard disk drive (HDD) I recently removed from an old notebook. The notebook is fine, but this HDD just refused to work. It requires some a) sweet talking, b)prayers or c) external pressure to … Continue reading →

Posted in kikuism, technology | 4 Comments

nini?

Posted on March 31, 2006 by jke

What’s this? They call it “The Telephone Lips”, and it is nothing else but a fancy hands-free desk unit with synchronized lip movement for your cellular/mobile phone. …and just one of those things out there where I think: Haiiiyaaaaa, I … Continue reading →

Posted in burudani, technology | 3 Comments

Googleardhi, part 5

Posted on March 25, 2006 by jke

Having blogged about Google Earth before here, here, here and here, there’s something new to add, something we’ve all been waiting for: new maps! I don’t know if all these maps are THAT new – but they are more detailed … Continue reading →

Posted in east africa, mazingira, photography, technology, webstuff | 4 Comments