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Tue 25 August 2026

Bare Hands

This is my latest addition to the JARVIS system. I'm running it on an old 2017 laptop with a low quality webcam. It's called Bare Hands , created by a guy named Jared online. It tracks your hands and allows you to control things on your screen. Same kind of …

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Mon 24 August 2026

Moving away from Pelican

This is something I've been wanting to do for a long time. I've been using a local application called Pelican that would take my markdown files and convert them into a blog post, the same three website disciplines I wrote about years ago. Now, just recently, I approached JARVIS and …

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Wed 22 October 2025

AI Enhancing Museum Tours

During my summer trip to Italy, we visited a number of ancient churches. Along the walls, artwork hung with little to no description of its importance. Normally, this would be frustrating without purchasing the audio earpiece or guidebook. Now, with a simple point of your smartphone, AI can deliver instant …

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Fri 11 July 2025

Reverse Chord Finder

Changing up the melody Reharmonization is the process of transforming familiar melodies with different and fresh chord progressions. A simple example might be taking a familiar chord progression like C-G-Am-F (e.g., "Somewhere Over the Rainbow") and replacing the Am with an E7, creating a new harmonic flavor. Why this works …

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Wed 16 April 2025

Vibe Coding a Word Clock

Vibe Coding: A Clock With Soul I didn’t set out to build a clock. At least not the kind of clock that ticks away in quiet submission on a wall somewhere, slowly reminding you of your obligations. No, this one was always going to have a vibe. Something more fluid, …

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Sun 30 March 2025

Ignorance is a Choice

My journey into the world of electronics and coding began with a simple desire: to go beyond the basics. While I have built a guitar pedal in the past, I yearned for a deeper understanding. The Arduino, however, demanded more than my existing HTML and Python skills could offer. With …

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Thu 16 January 2025

Free Music

Who doesn't like free music? Free music is like free pizza. You jump at the chance to grab some. If you're a YouTuber, you're always on the hunt for music that's unique yet doesn't have the copyright issues. Sure, YouTube has its fair share of stock music, but guess what? …

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Wed 15 January 2025

FFMPEG Tips

FFMPEG, affectionately known as the Swiss Army knife of video editing tools, is an indispensable command-line based tool for every video editor's toolkit. Sometimes, you encounter a video that refuses to play. Fear not, for with FFMpeg, you have a high chance of transforming that unusable file into one that …

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Tue 17 December 2024

MS Word Tips & Tricks

I'm currently working on a project that necessitates extensive typing and formatting using MS Word. As I progress through this, I frequently find myself pondering, "How can I accomplish this?" or "Is there an easier way to do this?" Fortunately, I have discovered several useful tips that have made my …

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Fri 29 November 2024

Shakespearean Insult Generator

Thou warped knotty-pated flap-dragon! Update! Here is a page where you use the generator directly! This Python coding example could be categorized under Technology or Literature, but I opted for Tech because it's more aligned with what this post is about. I've always had this idea of creating a Shakespearian …

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Thu 12 September 2024

Linux Command Line Tools

I've compiled a list of my favorite Linux command line utilities. Some are readily available for use without installation also called console services, while others require a quick setup process. As I discover new tools or revisit existing ones, this collection will be updated to reflect the latest additions. No …

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Fri 30 August 2024

Markdown Cheat Sheet

Testing this guide to see what Markdown syntax works with my website builder and what does not. Markdown Cheat Sheet Thanks for visiting The Markdown Guide ! This Markdown cheat sheet provides a quick overview of all the Markdown syntax elements. It can’t cover every edge case, so if you …

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Thu 29 August 2024

Internet Gradient

Internet Gradient https://internetgradient.com/ is a handy resource that creates randomized gradients available for download and use. I have discovered that these gradients are particularly effective as overlay layers for other images, enhancing both depth and color vibrancy.

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Tue 27 August 2024

HTML Attributes

I found this list of developer HTML attributes that I think would come in handy. I found this searching for understanding the attribute that you can use to make your browser into a quick notepad. https://coderwall.com/p/lhsrcq/one-line-browser-notepad https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Global_attributes/contenteditable Global attributes are attributes common to all HTML elements; they can be used …

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