Hobbies

Locations where wallpapers were taken for Windows XP

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Windows has undoubtedly been the most widespread and popular operating system for desktop computers since its inception. We have all worked with it in one form or another. And so we spent hours, days, and weeks looking at standard desktop wallpapers, especially when the Internet was not widely available and there was virtually no choice.

I decided to go through all the most famous Windows desktop wallpapers and find the locations where they were photographed. This is extremely interesting, especially if you ever want to visit these places.

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Where did you take the photos of the wallpapers for Windows NT4.0, Millennium, and 2000?

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As part of a series of publications in which I set out to describe all the standard wallpapers and sample images from Windows OS, I decided to start with the most “ancient” ones, which, however, were used by many of the older generation.

The first version of Microsoft Windows was released on November 20, 1985, as a graphical shell for MS-DOS. Since then, it has undergone active development. The concept of desktop wallpaper appeared in version 3.1, but it consisted of patterns and simple illustrations.

The latest version of Windows based on MS-DOS was released in mid-summer 2000. In addition to the wallpapers included earlier in Windows 2000, it contained several exclusive ones, including photographs.

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Snorkeling: how to choose a mask, snorkel, fins and swim underwater correctly

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The underwater world beckons with beauty and mystery. Snorkeling is an opportunity to look into this magical world of fish, coral and absolute blue. In this article we will talk about snorkeling, where both technical and psychological aspects are covered. From it you will learn how to choose a snorkel and mask, whether you need fins and a wetsuit, where and when it is better to dive and how to do it to get maximum pleasure. I will also cover the issue of underwater photography and videography.

If you are attracted by the desire to see rivers, lakes, seas and oceans from a non-standard angle, and not just lie on the shore under the sun – then this article is definitely for you, do not be lazy to read, and learn the charm of snorkeling!

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Numismatics in traveling – collecting coins from different countries

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When you go on a trip, there is a question of what to bring yourself as a memory, what souvenir to buy… People without imagination buy up magnets … Of course, this has the right to be, but not everyone has to magnetize the refrigerator. Therefore, everyone chooses for himself some hobby, collecting, which can be realized with the help of travel.

I have a number of such collections. I talked about it in the article “What to bring back from a trip”: postcards, tickets for public transport, photos and videos.

One of these passions – numismatics, and simply – collecting circulating coins. It does not require special expenses financial or time, it is easy to realize the collection of necessary things that do not take up a lot of space and well stored. Information about this hobby and I want to share with you today.

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A postcard from North Korea

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Postcards are one of my favorite hobbies. I love everything about them – receiving postcards in the mail, looking at the stamps and postmarks, and the process of buying, signing and sending postcards to others or myself.

I now have about 100 postcards in my collection from all over the world. Basically they can be divided into two categories:

  • Postcards I received by participating in postcrossing (a project to exchange postcards with random people from around the world).
  • Postcards that I send myself from my own travels to refresh my memories when I arrive. And in general, it’s another option of what you can bring back from your vacation.

And so this summer, while I was traveling in Prague, I received one of the most unusual postcards in my mailbox that not only I have, but postcrossers in general. At least, I couldn’t find a single mention of it on the Internet (although, of course, I think a few hundred other people on the planet have them).

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