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Pre-EV-pivot tech and lifestyle posts. Kept for the archive, not part of the active ownership log.
Goodies from Amazon Prime Day 2019
Amazon has an annual sale event they call Prime Day. It’s kind of like Black Friday in the summer. But just like…
Adobe Photoshop Elements Works For Me
It’s been many years since Adobe switched over to a subscription platform. I’m not a big Adobe user but I do use…
Upgrading Ram on Late 2015 iMac Retina
Back in 2017 I purchased a refurbished late 2015 iMac MK482LL. It’s still going on strong for what I use it for…
I found my old PSP Go
I was digging around the house and found my old PSP Go. I charged it up and found out that it uses…
Network Closet Makeover
My home networking makeover has started off in a good way. I only just begun. Can’t wait to get more things done but check out what I have so far.
Laravel Dev Environment in Ubuntu 18.04
Here is how to set up a Laravel dev environment on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver.
Updating Software on 2016 Prius
Ever since I got the Apple iPhone X, I’ve had issues with the bluetooth system and the phone. The radio system would…
Traded in iPad Mini 4 for 6th Gen iPad
Apple and Best Buy have a good trade in value for iPad Mini 4 – but not for long. I took advantage of it and upgraded it to the 6th gen iPad (2018).
10GB Network Between Windows 10 and Freenas
I recently picked up a pair of Mellanox MNPA19-XTR 10GB Ethernet cards from eBay for a really good price. I wanted a…
Laravel Homestead on Windows Issues
I really want to use Windows and Laravel Homestead as a dev environment so that I don’t have to keep pulling out…
Laravel Development on Windows 10 Using Linux Subsystem
This is a guide on how to configure Windows 10 using the Fall Creators Update released in October 2017. I will be…
Building a Mini-ITX Gaming PC with an i3-6100 and GTX 750Ti
Father-son mini-ITX gaming PC build using an i3-6100, GTX 750Ti, and Fractal Design Nano S case. Full parts list, power draw, and build video included.
My New Sony A6500
I have been doing some research for a few weeks now. I needed new camera if I was going to do more…
Replacing Battery on UPS CyberPower 1350AVR
It’s been years since I got the CyberPower 1350AVR (2012) and recently it stopped working. The LCD just kept blinking and most…
DJI Spark with Fly More Combo
Sharing my initial experiences and thoughts on the DJI Spark drone.
iPad Pro 2017 MP6G2LL
I have always looked at tablets as a gaming device. I have yet to use them to be productive. Being a programmer…
Laravel 5.4 with Foundation 6.3
I wanted to share how I got Foundation Site 6.3 to work with Laravel 5.4 and webpack. I tried this on a…
Upgrading to Google Wifi
For many weeks, I have been experiencing intermittent internet connections on my devices at home. At first, it was an issue with…
Refurbished LG Watch Urbane W150
I’m not too shy when it comes to refurbished or used electronics. For one, I save money on technology that I’m either…
Vello BG-C8 Battery Grip
I decided to get a battery grip for my Canon EOS 6D. I didn’t want to get the Canon brand as it…