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Useful but obscure Websites 1

Sep

25

2025

The internet is full of hidden treasures that often fly under the radar, yet they pack incredible value for anyone who stumbles across them. Take Project Gutenberg, for example—a vast digital library offering over 70,000 free eBooks, from timeless classics to forgotten gems. Or WolframAlpha, a computational engine that doesn’t just search for answers but ...

Cool prompts for art styles in GPT 4o / nano Banana / Copilot

Aug

22

2025

One of the most interesting visual playgrounds that have come out of the recent AI art revolution is ChatGPT 4o & (Microsfot CoPilot) i& Google Gemini (Nano Banana) mage rendering. The Image render uses a different type of model that creates very distinct and engaging generated artwork. Perhaps the most interesting of these is the ...

Bucket List

Aug

15

2025

So I want to update my bucket list which I made a while back , you can read my old list here, some of those items are still on this list plus I added a new ones.. I’ll be updating this page as the items are ehcked off and completed. This list is no particular ...

Adventure Across Vietnam and Japan

Jun

21

2025

June 2025 After three back-to-back flights totaling over 20 hours (EWR ->SFO ?->TPA -> SGN) of flying, we finally landed in Saigon, Vietnam on June 2nd. Exhausted, jet-lagged, and immediately hit by the thick, humid air, we stumbled into a cab, already mesmerized by the chaos outside—a symphony of motorbike horns, humidity, and human energy. ...

AI Music Generation: Furture of music is in customized songs … Art, Innovation, and Disruption 1

Feb

19

2025

The music industry stands at a fascinating crossroads, where artificial intelligence is not just an auxiliary tool but a creative force in its own right. From generating complete compositions to crafting personalized soundtracks, AI music generation is rapidly evolving from a novelty into a powerful creative medium that’s reshaping how we create, consume, and think ...

state of Windows email clients in 2025, alternatives to Outlook (crap) 1

Feb

4

2025

If you’re anything like me, and you’re a Windows 11 user… Microsoft has shoved the ad-filled Outlook client in place of the formerly usable mail client. Not only is seeing unnecessary ads is annoying, but the Outlook client is very very sluggish on all but the newest generation of machines. It looks Microsoft is using ...

Exploring LoRa, Meshtastic, and the Radios Powering off-grid communications 2

Jan

23

2025

In a world dominated by smartphones, Wi-Fi, and 5G, there’s a quiet revolution happening in the realm of off-grid communication. Enter LoRa (Long Range) and Meshtastic—a dynamic duo that’s empowering hobbyists, preppers, and tech enthusiasts to build their own decentralized communication networks. Whether you’re planning a weekend hike, preparing for the apocalypse, or just love ...

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