Have you ever wondered why your computer uses so much of your phone’s data when you tether it for internet access? Well, wonder no more. Something that you probably don’t often think about is all the background apps running when you use your computer. Many of them check for updates,...
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Aperture: How to blur the background and make your subject stand out
In my most recent photography blog post, I summarize what aperture is and how to use it to adjust depth of field. If you have a DLSR camera and you want to take amazing portrait pictures, this will be a great primer. Conversely, if you want to take landscape pictures...
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Supercharge your meditation with a brain sensing headband
The Muse Headband provides real-time audio feedback while you meditate, allowing you to maximize mindfulness. Makes a great gift for someone who has it all. Read more here....
Read moreGet Rid of Daylight Savings?
Is it time to get rid of an energy savings scheme from World War 1 that might not even be effective? Keep reading here. ...
Read moreDJI drones
A few weeks ago, my cousin Jeff gave me a demonstration of his DJI Mavic drone. It is pretty incredible how fast prosumer drones have come in such a short period of time. We decided to take a landscape panorama using a feature that was unlocked by a firmware upgrade....
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Crazy storm
Earlier this year, strong winds blew down a corridor of trees near my parent’s home. Their neighbours said they saw a small twister approach rapidly, followed by intense winds and pouring rain. By the time the storm was gone, a nearby power line had been taken out by a fallen...
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