The Chargie and Happy Batteries
Posted on December 3, 2023
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Figure 1: The Chargie
The Chargie The Chargie is a small piece of hardware that’ll allow you to tune the way electronic devices are charged. It’s designed to let you only charge a device to a specific percentage as well as block data during charging. It’s basically a hardware ‘battery life saver’ for your phone, tablet and other devices that can run their app (Android and iOS, click the above thumbnail for what the app looks like).
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Mobile and Cloud Gaming
Posted on October 29, 2023
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For a few years now I’ve been trying to make mobile and cloud gaming an option for me…. I started writing this post with examples, information and more.
Instead I’m going to put it quite simply: the game industry needs a clue bat to the head, a complete gutting of leadership and massive studios broken up (lol @ that thought given the Microsoft/Activision/Blizzard deal being approved).
I’ve spent years fighting the inaccessible nature of mobile, cloud and PC gaming.
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pacsafe Vibe 150 Sling Pack Mini Review
Posted on October 8, 2023
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The pacsave Vibe 150 (product page) is a sling bag setup similar to a messenger bag but very small, only 2.5L in usable storage.
I’ve had it for awhile and it has proven to be the best shoulder bag I’ve used to date as an EDC. When I’m headed out for the day I can carry all my essentials in the bag without any real hassles or worries. It’s displaced my Timbuk2 bag as well as a ThinkTank belt pouch I’ve used heavily in the past.
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Henson Razor Mini Review
Posted on August 11, 2023
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I have a ton of notes about the Henson DE safety razor (Product Page). Enough to make this a very long blog post. As much as I’d probably enjoy writing a longer, word vomit adjacent post about this razor, I’m not going to do that to my time or yours. This will be more mini review.
The website for the Henson DE, linked above, has all the fun information and details.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Mini Review
Posted on February 18, 2023
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For the last 18 months or so I’ve been using a OnePlus 8T and Microsoft Surface Duo. As of this writing, I’m now using a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 as my only device. Why?
Because Samsung got it right when it comes to an adaptable device.
This quote, unquote phone is a phone, tablet and laptop for me. It is a converged form of every mobile device I’ve used to date, including a laptop.
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Controller Gaming
Posted on January 15, 2023
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Figure 1: The Controllers
Changelog 2023-12-31 Added GameSir x2 Pro Added Hori Split Pad JoyCons Added BinBok DOYOKY Classic JoyCons Added MayFlash Magic-S Pro 2 Added JoyCon config Added Warframe config 2023-03-12 Controller: Add Scuff Instinct pro Controller: Add Kishi v2 Elite Series 2: Flip primary/shifted right stick main Elite Series 2 control config for smoother default motion with option to ’look fast’ if needed No Man’s Sky: Add in-game config Destiny 2 config: Re-jigger class and grenades such that there is less shoulder tapping/holds.
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ez Share SD Card Mini Review
Posted on January 6, 2023
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I bought an ez Share sd card (link) recently. The 32gb model (its white with orange and gray text) from a reseller on ali express to be specific. It’s been an intersting sd card to play with and deserves some attention.
Before I go into what ive found so far with this card…
BE CAREFUL AS IT MAY NOT WORK AT ALL
The docs for the card have a very specific camera support chart and even the first camera I tried requires the camera to be powered via usb before it’ll provide the sd card enough power to work.
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Paper Shoot Camera (A Review)
Posted on January 5, 2023
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Figure 1: My Papershoot Camera Kit
A Short Review I managed to get my hands on a Paper Shot Camera (links below) for the holidays and I’m impressed. Enough I felt compelled to put this post together.
Before getting too deep it should be stated that I am not a professional photographer but I do maintain a portfolio at https://kemonine.photography with pictures for sale as well as for free download.
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Mastodon 4.0.x UI Tweaks
Posted on November 24, 2022
(Last modified on January 2, 2023)
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Big Tweaks Compact UI https://userstyles.world/style/7065/compact-er-mastodon Larger UI https://userstyles.world/style/4743/spacious-mastodon Blackout Theme https://userstyles.world/style/4511/hackers-black-out-beta Changelog 2023-01-02 Add time to font adjustments 2022-12-11 Add way to hide images without alt-text / descriptions 2022-12-10 Added way to hide boosts via css 2022-11-24 Initial Post Preface I’ve not hidden the fact I find the latest Mastodon 4.0.x UI a lesson in terrible UX and reduced accessibility. This post is everything I’ve managed to put together to make the latest Mastodon UI more usable.
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Personal Knowledge Base / Wiki
Posted on October 27, 2022
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Figure 1: The Landing Page
Forward I was recently reminded of the analog life I lead and how that’s evolved over the years since I first wrote about the topic. After some review and reading I can safely say: that’s a different topic. What I did notice is that I’ve never discussed just how I manage inflows of information and manage things I want to retain long term.
In this post I’m happy to present: My personal knowledge base / wiki setup.
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