Life Hacker: DIY Laptop Stand

WOW is what I can say, and am working on making myself one, if I do manage, then you will see the pictures here in a few days, but I find tihs a very sensible move, to manage the heat under the laptop, with my old habbit of not switching off the machine, and at times leaving it On in the Office, with Delhi's heat, this is something I really need to work on.

For more information on this DIY, read it online at Life Hacker

GS

Ubuntu Studio is here

I have been both a big user, and a big fan of the Ubunut Linux and the whole concept is appealing to me. While going through a series of regular blogs / howto websites that I visit, I noticed that Ubuntu's variant for Artists (Graphic / Sound / Video), is out, so now if you are a startup and don't have the money to spend on all the software that is charged for on the Windows platform, and want to keep away from piracy, check out Ubuntu Studio.

If you need help in configuring it, for your environment, check out the article at HowtoForge.

GS

What Size AC Do I need ?

For those of you, logging on to my site after my radio show on Radio Mirchi, this is the Reference table to size an AC for you.

Though I am not the best expert in sizing an AC, but these general guidelines will help you establish what is the best size of the Air Conditioner for you. What I mean by the Directions below are if you have a wall with a Window on this specific side, since our Rooms are designed in a manner to be open to sunlight from two directions at the maximum and one at the least, from general Indian Architecture designs, one should use the following table only for reference. For best results, always speak to the company selling you the AC, to help you size it better, remember there is no turning back.

Tonnage	South	East	West	North
0.8 / 1 Tonne	100 - 150 Sq. Ft.	150 - 175 Sq. Ft	175 - 180 Sq. Ft.	180 - 200 Sq. Ft.
1.5 Tonne	150 - 200 Sq. Ft.	175 - 220 Sq. Ft	200 - 250 Sq. Ft.	230 - 300 Sq. Ft.
2 Tonne	180 - 250 Sq. Ft.	200 - 300 Sq. Ft	275 - 350 Sq. Ft.	320 - 400 Sq. Ft.

Now Follow the above rule if you have a larger room, put two ac's. When ever putting Two Ac's, always put them of the same size and at two ends of the room, and not one on top of the other. Also if you have an exposed room, then increase tonnage and or decrease room size by 20% to use the above calculations.

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