From the personal collection
Introduction Ok, I hate Google Play store. I hate apps that don’t do quite what I want, and then are filled with ads. So my solution has been to create my own phone apps, and create them in a manner that avoids the Google play store. My basic strategy to accomplish this is the following. …
For decades, Hollywood primed us for a very specific kind of AI apocalypse. We expected The Terminator—metal skeletons, red glowing eyes, violent subjugation. We feared an overlord that would conquer us through sheer force. But while we’ve been watching the window for killer robots, a quieter shift has come through the front door. The real …
Let me tell you a story… the year was 1978. I was 27 and I was joining the Peace Corps. I had been given an assignment in Western Samoa. As part of the recruitment process I was required to complete an Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station (AFEES) physical.
Blue Thunder This singular roadster unleashes a primal scream on the open road, its classic MGA lines and Mustang muscle merging in a frenzy of speed and style. With a chassis that responds to every input, it rewards drivers who can dance with the wheel, anticipating and reacting to the subtlest nuances of the road. …
Unleash the Beast This green roadster is more than just a head-turner. Under the hood, it packs a punch with its high-revving engine and precise transmission. On the road, it delivers razor-sharp handling and blistering acceleration. With its rear-wheel drive layout and finely tuned suspension, it’s a driver’s dream come true. For those who crave …
In this guide, we’ll turn the BOSGAME P3 Mini PC into a dedicated AI photo-tagging powerhouse. We’ll be using Zorin OS (for its polished Linux stability), Immich (the best open-source photo manager), and a NAS that I already have for massive, scalable storage.
I went through the games I have on the site and updated them to a more modern look and feel. I also made most of them Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) so they can be downloaded to your phone and played off-line. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are websites designed to look and function like native mobile …
I’ve always loved the flexibility of Home Assistant, but let’s be honest: maintaining a complex setup as it grows can feel like a second job. Between the custom YAML configurations, legacy devices, and the constant evolution of the HA dashboard, things get messy. Recently, I decided to see if Claude Code—Anthropic’s agentic CLI tool—could handle …
I don’t think people realize what will happen with AI coding eventually. I have been playing with AI Coding for a little while and I am amazed at how well it does for certain tasks. These are simple programs that I have AI write for my personal use. I have had several Android Phone Apps …
Three of these are my photos, three are AI generated. It is getting hard to tell the difference. Bottom line, don’t trust any image you see on line.