Can anyone recommend good noise-canceling #headphones compatible with an IBM Thinkpad & MS Teams? (Preferably that aren’t terribly expensive, but am willing to not skimp.) My #OpenOffice is SO LOUD & blasting music isn’t the ideal solution. #OfficeNoise #TechSolutions

Daily Inspiration: "Innovation? Fix things faster!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

Let me introduce you to a fellow named Ben Fortin.

He's a young fellow, in the city in which I live - Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Being of a generation that combines tech-savvy skills with a desire to 'fix things fast,' his story demonstrates what is possible in today's world.

Imagine this. He's sitting around, waiting for a bus, not knowing when it is going to show up, and decides at that moment that he should write a program that will help everyone waiting for a bus in the city to know when one is going to arrive.

I discovered this fact one day when I signed into Facebook and my feed popped up with this post.

Here's what Ben wrote that day:

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"I was tired of standing at a bus stop and wondering where my bus was, as buses in Guelph are often running late. I discovered that Guelph provides access to real time GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) data through their open data portal. Knowing this, and with an interest in doing fun things with publicly available data, I set out to display the locations of all the buses on a simple map. I later added the ability to view a bus' route outline. My friend Michael took an interest and made several great improvements to the app including displaying all the UI controls on the map element itself, the ability to view multiple routes at once, and the ability to view a route's stops."

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Want to see it in action? Visit https://guelph-transit-map.ca. All that data is in real-time. At this very moment.

In this world of open data, APIs, and collaborative sharing, innovation can happen faster than you think!

**#Innovation** **#APIs** **#OpenData** **#Collaboration** **#TechSolutions** **#FastInnovation** **#ProblemSolving** **#RealTimeData** **#TechTrends**

https://jimcarroll.com/2024/10/daily-inspiration-innovation-fix-things-faster/

Excited to share a game-changing tech tip with you all! Ever wondered how to transform your #Android phone into a high-quality webcam without needing pricey gadgets and no complex software?!

All you need is a USB connection, and voila! Your Android phone seamlessly becomes your #webcam. I've tested it against a standard camera in challenging lighting, and the results speak for themselves. Crystal-clear, noise-free, and perfect for any situation, whether it's a virtual meeting, streaming, or content creation.

What's even better? This trick works flawlessly on both Mac and Windows, integrating seamlessly with your favourite apps like #Zoom, #Teams, #OBS, and more. No need for additional installations or complicated setups.

Watch the video for a demo and detailed guide. Your Android phone is capable of so much more, and I'm here to show you how!
https://buff.ly/3QoHdxM