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December 8, 2019

6-month review update: UltraLoq U-Bolt Pro

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Last May I shared info on my then-latest purchase of a crowdfunded item , the "UltraLoq U-Bolt Pro Combo".  This was a new, fanc...
November 12, 2019

SQL Server snippets #SQLGeek

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This post will be an ongoing, growing collection of SQL Server code snippets that I happen to find useful. There is no particular theme, o...
May 16, 2019

Save 64% on a COOL smart deadbolt

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I love to window-shop crowd-funded products and, occasionally, purchase.  So far I've had great experiences with the products I've g...
April 21, 2018

Quick line count via Windows command line #DevGeek

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Every so often I need to get a quick line count estimate across a collection of files. Line counts are helpful in broadly defining the scope...
March 27, 2018

JBL Everest firmware update #SoundGeek

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Owners of JBL's good-but-flawed Everest headphones have long-complained of the processing lag that prevents sound from being in synch ...
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March 21, 2018

Nest Video Doorbell vs. Amazon Dash #HumorGeek

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I couldn't resist making this one given the physical similarities...
February 14, 2018

Facebook's crippled "fake news" feature #SocialMediaGeek

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This week Wired ran a very interesting story peeking behind the curtain of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg.  The story tracks the past two y...
January 23, 2018

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. tech #GearGeek

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When I recognize an off-the-shelf electronic item in TV or film, I like to verify I'm seeing what I think I'm seeing. When I happe...
January 12, 2018

WAVE Web Tool results vary by browser #WebDevGeek

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One-line summary:   The WAVE tool from WebAIM is inconsistent across different web browsers. My website work often depends on ensuri...
October 5, 2017

The Verge Overlooks the Beats Angle #HeadphoneGeek

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In a post earlier today, The Verge's Vlad Savov argues that Google's dropping of headphone jacks from the upcoming round of Pixel...
June 12, 2017

Finally... an accurate cellular plan review #PhoneGeek

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I've spent more time than I care to admit analyzing cellular services. Today I finally read a "Best Low, Medium & High Cellul...
January 26, 2017

"Mission One" PC is a BRIX #PCGeek

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Gigabyte BRIX 2807 The new year started with news of Endless Mobile's expansion of its low-cost PCs into the US market.  The comp...
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