Make Your OWN YouTube with an Old School RSS Reader!

YouTube is pretty terrible at notifications. We can fix that!

Using an old bit of tech called an RSS reader, we can subscribe to blogs, websites, AND YouTube channels!

It’s really easy, and you’ll never miss posts from your favorite channels again!

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The LAZIEST (maybe DUMBEST) Upgrade for my NAS! Let’s Fix My Plex!

There’s a right way to do something, but sometimes it’s fun to “slum it” with the LAZIEST way to do something. I have a problem. My NAS doesn’t support hardware transcoding, and I can’t use my NAS for work while someone else is streaming Plex remotely.

Is there a way I can “upgrade” my NAS without changing anything on my network or replacing my NAS enclosure?

Of course there is!

Let’s fix this problem the “lazy” way!
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Airdrop for Android! Nearby Share Tutorial!

Sending files wirelessly between Android phones is about to get a lot easier! Here’s a quick tutorial on Nearby Share! Continue reading “Airdrop for Android! Nearby Share Tutorial!”

How to take better long exposure photos! Light painting, flowing water, light trails!

Long exposure shots aren’t difficult, they just require a little patience. Here are some easy tips and tricks for improving your long exposure photos from cameras and phones!

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Dual Smartphone Cameras Explained: The best photo fit for you?

We saw several dual camera experiments from manufacturers in 2016. Which phone manufacturer delivered the best solution for you? Let’s take a look at what Huawei, LG, and Apple have to offer!

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“USB” is NOT a Type of Microphone: A Guide for Podcasting and Home Recording

There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all “nice microphone“. There are different types of mics for different types of recording jobs. If you’re looking at podcasting, spoken word, interviews, or voice over recording, here’s a quick primer on some of the microphones you might want to consider!


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Tutorial: How I Edit Photos For Instagram Sharing

Channeling my inner Bob Ross, to answer some recent questions I’ve gotten on how I edit photos before sharing them on Instagram. Our cameras can deliver some terrific shots, so here’ how I tweak them before uploading to a service which cuts all our shots into squares, and HEAVILY compresses the image quality!

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Geek Chic: Dressing Up a Smartwatch – Horween Leather Bands from Popov Leather

Just because we use geek gear like smartwatches, doesn’t mean we can’t dress them up a bit. I’m a big fan of products that help our gadgets blend into our individual style and fashion. The folks at Popov Leather in Canada helped us out with some hand stitched Horween leather watch bands to dress up our wearable gizmos. Let’s take a look!

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