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Continue reading →: 2024
Somehow the last few years went by fast without a single blog post, but I’m back. Even though I have not posted new articles for quite some time, the projects, video games and purchases never stopped so I have a backlog of many things to update y’all about. The biggest…
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Continue reading →: Using ffmpeg on macOS to Correct AVI Index Errors and Convert to MP4
I’ve had a dashcam in my car for several years. My first dashcam worked great but after a few years it died. I replaced it with a less expensive unit and, as they say, you get what you pay for. It works OK. The quality and perspective isn’t as good…
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Continue reading →: Revisiting the Mass Effect Universe in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
I’ve enjoyed the Mass Effect series of games since the first game was released in 2007. Over the years I’ve played through all of the games (Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Mass Effect 3 and Mass Effect: Andromeda) at least twice with several shorter revistations here and there. Most of…
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Continue reading →: A Simple Serving Tray
I spend some time on the couch watching shows and playing games. So does my son. I have side tables on each side of the couch but he still has a habit of placing food and snacks on the ottoman instead of using the side tables. To avoid (further) spills…
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Continue reading →: Organizing Batteries with a Battery Daddy
Being a tech geek, and also having a child, batteries are often in demand. Though I do have rechargeable batteries that I frequently use, I’ve found that some toys and devices work better with disposable batteries in certain cases, so I still order sets of batteries from Amazon from time…
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Continue reading →: 2008 Chevy Impala Won’t Shift – Shift Cable Repair End (Grommet)
A few months ago I had wrapped up some shopping at Walmart, with my son, and was leaving when I discovered that my car would not shift gears… There’s a much longer story here but I’ll shorten it up considerably. A buddy of mine met us there and helped me…
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Continue reading →: Repairing a Samsung Dryer (DV42H5000EW/A3) – No Heat
About a month ago my dryer stopped… drying. It wasn’t slow to dry. There was no heat. None. This lead me to conclude that it was most likely the heating element or one of the sensors attached to it. Now, up to this point I had never actually replaced one,…
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Continue reading →: A Gamer Parent’s Opinion on Violence in Video Games
Similar to how we refer to younger generations as Digital Natives, I suppose you should refer to me as a Video Game Native. Video games have existed throughout my life, though in my earliest years, they very rudimentary, by today’s standards. I grew up hearing opinions that video games cause…
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Continue reading →: An Initial Review of the Impact of Fuel-Efficient Driving During Long Commutes
Before I get into what this is about, it’s very important that I make it clear that the results I’m presenting here are not final, by any means. The calculations I’m doing are rough and not refined, at all. Consider this more of a “fuzzy” impression rather than an actual…
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I’m Mike
Welcome to my blog, which I have maintained for several years, off and on, to share things that I’ve learned from numerous projects and various problem solving escapades. This is my way of giving something back to the online communities that have helped me learn more about a wide variety of topics.
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