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Upgrading my Kindle
My 2014 vintage Amazon Kindle is well used, and due for a replacement. Amazon is making that really easy
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Thoughts about wordpress
Since my first contact in 2009, WordPress has evolved significantly. Despite security concerns and a transition to block-based editors, it remains a strong CMS with a thriving creator ecosystem. The introduction of paid add-ons and the Jetpack suite has enhanced functionality, but may be costly for hobbyists. Nonetheless, WordPress offers scalable, secure solutions for varied…
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The 2023 techmas update
Looking back on 2023. The year started with a flurry of activity here before I chased another venue. The holiday shutdown and my free time has translated into a significant look at what I have built here, and I like it. Here’s to 2024!
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Merry Techmas!
Continuing a tradition of using the holiday shutdown to do some much needed work on the tech of the household. This year is no different!
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HBO Max Streaming Service
HBO Max is expensive, but worth it. Buckets of great content, access to HBO gem’s and virtually the entire WB catalog are the reasons why
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MacOS “Big Sur”
MacOS Big Sur (11.0.x) brought another scare to my direct attached storage. Time to consider a migration. Not urgent, but needed none the less
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Cloud File Sync
My file syncing had gotten messy, and more than a little replication. Time to coalesce, condense, and bring some order to the chaos
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The Balkanization of TV
TV, It used to be so simple… Now there are too many choices, and a LOT of small subscriptions, is this really better for the consumer?
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Streaming, some yay, some argh
I am going to need a “better” streaming option than the weak Panasonic Smart TV app, or the outclassed Tivo Roamio.
