Author: Steve Duncan
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Why do I want to get a server again?
This morning, really a few times over the last few days, I’ve had this rush of nostalgia for the days when I was leasing a Rackspace server. For some reason it’s really attractive…the freedom & possibility of being able to put up whatever site or idea came to mind. Want to make something in Ruby…
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The shine comes off the Deity PR-2
So this morning as I was trying to figure out which day I’d made a recording on an went looking through the various directories of files I’d pulled off the Deity PR-2, I realized that the lack of dates in the file names it creates are a real problem. It’s not a unique problem, it’s…
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How to handle two Mastodon users?
Hey Mastodon people – what is the best practice when one has a blog, which is connected to Mastodon via ActivityPub, and one also has a regular user? The user came first, so I have a few followers. The blog is newer. I would just send everything via the blog, but there’s no way to…
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Improving the Lom Geofon
A while back I got a LOM Geofon, which is a contact mic with a few attachments. It came as a kit and I got it assembled (really, just soldering a few connections) and it was fun to use. Except for the stiff, noisy cable. I replaced it with Mogami 2552, and I get less…
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V4V blogging?
Is there such a thing as Value 4 Value blogging? If you haven’t heard of it, but you probably have, Value 4 Value is a monetization method where you simply ask the consumers of your content to contribute back in one or more of three ways: Time, Talent, or Treasure. The amount is what they…
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How did I get infected with this?
Anyone else found themselves in this vicious cycle? I think about sharing what I’m doing, what I’m learning, or whatever. So I think about how – where, what site, what channel. Then I feel pressured to “create value” and to make it worth my viewer/visitor’s time. Because, only the best is good enough for them.…
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The blogging tool merry-go-round
After spending 2.5 days studying 8 different options, I’m back at WordPress.com. BUT, when Ghost is connected to the Fediverse, I’ll probably jump to it. And I may stick with Micro.Blog for a bit longer.
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Deity PR-2 Review
I got a Deity PR-2 belt pack recorder, and so far it’s a keeper it’s revealed a fatal flaw. While I’m a hobbyist/general purpose audio guy I thought this could be a nice recorder form factor to have. Here are my thoughts: Like Dislike Living with it UPDATE: Unfortunately, after living with the unit for…