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  • SBS004 Blogging tools

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    Went for a walk and recorded my thoughts on the blogging tools available in 2024, and how well they fit for folks doing a general purpose personal blog. How do they handle multiple topics, integration with the Fediverse, Value 4 Value? Is WordPress still the best option?

  • How to handle two Mastodon users?

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    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…

  • Improving the Lom Geofon

    Improving the Lom Geofon

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    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…

  • V4V blogging?

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    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…

  • How did I get infected with this?

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    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.…

  • The blogging tool merry-go-round

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    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.

  • Deity PR-2 Review

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    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…

  • Springbar Traveler Review

    Springbar Traveler Review

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    So I bought a spring bar tent. This is one of those big heavy canvas tents. I’d been looking around for reviews, and everything seemed just a little over positive if you know what I mean so I thought I’d do one myself. I bought the Traveler. It is made in the USA, and is…

  • Why the DJI Mic 2 doesn’t work as a standalone purchase

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    Just got the DJI Mic 2 to use as an everyday recorder, but after a short trial I determined it doesn’t really work without a receiver, which cannot be bought separately. The unit records fine, and sounds ok. But the date & time cannot be set. The unit cannot be formatted. Can’t turn the low…

  • Recording decent audio while cycling

    Recording decent audio while cycling

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    So I decided to try to figure out a way to record audio while riding a bike. And what I mean is, like, podcast style audio, not so much the sounds of the bicycle itself. I got to thinking about this watching YouTube videos by Tim Fitzwater and he’s got this great style where he…