Per Bang s Personal Toolbox: Lab, Archive and Blog
This Linux setup guide is tested with a Redsail RS720C on Ubuntu and Linux Mint. Note on Inkscape extensions (Inkcut / others) No additional Inkscape extensions were required for this setup. Some guides recommend installing tools like Inkcut for sending jobs to vinyl cutters or plotters. However, in this setup with the Redsail RS720C, this [ ]
The CLC (Chroma–Luma Cone) Color Space is a geometric, RGB-derived model designed to make color visualization more intuitive. Unlike traditional 2D representations like HSV or HSL, CLC maps colors into a 3D double-cone structure, allowing you to explore relationships between hue, chroma, and brightness in a visually meaningful way. How CLC Works 1. InputsCLC starts [ ]
For the second test in my restoration workflow, I intentionally picked a much tougher challenge. This photo wasn’t just damaged — it was heavily faded, and large portions of the image were completely missing. Restoring it took more than just basic clean-up; it required serious experimentation and creative problem-solving. Why This One Was So Challenging [ ]
I found this old, damaged photo online — it had stains, bends, scratches, and even some small missing parts. Instead of just restoring it, I decided to use it as a test subject to fine-tune and perfect my AI-powered restoration workflow with ComfyUI. Why This Image Was Perfect for Workflow Testing Because the photo had [ ]
Restoring old photographs used to be a time-consuming task — hours spent manually cleaning scratches, rebuilding faded areas, and trying to recover lost detail pixel by pixel. Traditional tools like Photoshop (or in my case, GIMP) were powerful, but slow and often repetitive. Then I discovered ComfyUI — and everything changed. What Is ComfyUI? ComfyUI [ ]
The Importance of Strong Usernames and Passwords In today s digital landscape, ensuring the security of our websites is more crucial than ever, especially when considering the potential vulnerabilities that come with poor password choices. Recent analysis of brute force login attempts on our WordPress sites revealed a staggering total of over 148,122 login attempts [ ]
Ah, the art of color gradients. At first glance, they might seem like a fancy way to spice up a design, but there’s more to gradients than just making things look pretty. Whether you’re designing a website, creating digital art, or simply trying to find that perfect transition from “slightly less offensive yellow” to “kinda [ ]
Hold on to your paint buckets, folks! Today marks a historic moment for the site the color search function (first introduced almost 20 years ago at this site) is now integrated in WordPress and just got even better. Sure, you might argue that a color search tool, which not only helps you find colors [ ]
Running a website in today’s digital world comes with a host of challenges. One of the most significant threats is the constant barrage of login attempts by bad actors trying to compromise your site. While this might sound like something only major corporations or high-profile websites face, the reality is much different. Even a small [ ]