2022-04-11: Yaesu FT-5DR and what it SHOULD be In discussion of the FT-2DR I created a list of necessary features for the next FT(x)DR radio. That …
2021-12-31: I am working on a new LoFi Album. Two of the songs are almost done. I think I’ll work towards 15 …
2021-11-06: Conclusion of a series of feature requests for Akai MPC Live II Thought I’d throw out some feature requests so that people can jump in and tell me that this isn’t …
2021-11-05: Series of feature requests for Akai MPC Live II Thought I’d throw out some feature requests so that people can jump in and tell me that this isn’t …
2021-11-04: Series of feature requests for Akai MPC Live II Thought I’d throw out some feature requests so that people can jump in and tell me that this isn’t …
2021-11-03: Series of feature requests for Akai MPC Live II Thought I’d throw out some feature requests so that people can jump in and tell me that this isn’t …
2021-11-02: Series of feature requests for Akai MPC Live II Thought I’d throw out some feature requests so that people can jump in and tell me that this isn’t …
2021-11-01: Series of feature requests for Akai MPC Live II Thought I’d throw out some feature requests so that people can jump in and tell me that this isn’t …
2021-10-29: MPC 1000 sites for upgrades and repairs Here is a link to JJOS for the MPC 1000. If you are looking for screens, internal battery kits, …
2021-10-28: Make: Analog Synthesizer Ran into this today. Hoping to learn a few things about tuning and configuring 1 volt per octave. …
2021-10-21: Finger drumming practice with Melodics Working on my finger drumming. This… is not easy. I have finally tuned the pads on my Akai MPC Live …
2021-10-15: MPC Live II and Zoom L-20R If you are trying to find a USB audio standard mixer to use with your MPC Live II I recommend the …
2021-10-05: How bad is iOS15? I am using an iPad Pro with an Apple Keyboard/Trackpad. When I run the Discord client and try to …
2021-10-04: Portable MPC 1000 I traded a Red Korg Electribe for a damaged MPC 1000. I replaced the outside, changed the pads, …
2021-09-14: Abortion, Covid-19, and why you’re wrong. A simplification of a foundational concept of psychology is, People change when it hurts bad enough …
2021-07-03: Amateur Radio Needs to Catch Up (pt.5) This is a continuation of a series of articles recommending improvements for the Yaesu FT-2DR. Get …
2021-07-02: Amateur Radio Needs to Catch Up (pt.4) Android This is a continuation of a series of articles recommending improvements for the Yaesu …
2021-07-01: Amateur Radio Needs to Catch Up (pt.3) Tri-Band This is a continuation of a series of articles recommending improvements for the Yaesu …
2021-07-01: Ultralight Backpacking and Bushcraft (pt.2) Another group of enterprising individualists call themselves Bushcrafters. If they do not have it …
2021-06-30: Upgrading the Prusa i3 MK3S to a 3S+ I got the upgrade for my Prusa i3 MK3S. Since I needed to tear down the extruder anyway I included a …
2021-06-30: Ultralight Backpacking and Bushcraft (pt.1) There are many forums that address Ultralight backpacking. A common concept you will find is …
2021-06-30: Madness A sure road to madness is debating that individual that believes ignorance and irrationality are to …
2021-06-30: Amateur Radio Needs to Catch Up (pt.2) Touch Screen This is a continuation of a series of articles recommending improvements for the Yaesu …
2021-06-29: BeatStep Pro MIDI Controlling the Gotharman’s SpazeDrum Connect the BeatStep Pro to a computer using a USB cable. Open Arturia’s MIDI Control Center. Make …
2021-06-27: An Analog and Digital Sound in each channel of Gotharman’s SpazeDrum You can use any of the sound types on any of the four channels. You could even use the same sound …
2021-06-26: Arturia BeatStep Pro, powered by the Gotharman’s SpazeDrum I MIDI connected my Arturia BeatStep Pro to my Gotharman’s SpazeDrum. I am powering the BeatStep …
2021-06-26: Amateur Radio Needs to Catch Up (pt.1) This is one of my favorite handhelds. I am partial to Yaesu, because it was also my first handheld. …
2021-06-24: Upgrade to Gotherman’s SpazeDrum I have installed the analog expansion board into my Gotharman’s SpazeDrum. The mono output from each …
2020-12-28: The State of Colorado is responsible for the current rash of fraudulent unemployment claims in the… I discovered somebody had filed for unemployment insurance using my identity. As a security …
2020-12-23: What if you built an NTP server in your Docker virtual network? What if you built an NTP server in your Docker virtual network? You could set the server to …
2020-04-21: To protesters demanding “their rights.” To protesters demanding “their rights.” When I was in the Army I learned the following: Courage is …
2020-03-21: Doom Eternal: Botched all to Hell Are you really surprised by that title? Let’s review the blunderous release and negative impact on …
2019-12-13: What Information Security is Not. Part 2 of an infinite part series “You realize I’ll have my certification in six weeks.” I’ve heard …
2019-11-06: Difference? There are many graphics running around FaceBook at this time of year answering the question, “What’s …
2019-10-04: Two thoughts as a counter argument: Government and OSCP First, the CISSP is used as the defacto standard for senior level information security positions …
2019-06-11: The usual, “compare X to cars,” argument I am an Army veteran. I enjoy shooting. I have a CCP (Concealed Carry Permit). I average a trip to …
2019-02-23: Cowards in black robes I have two daughters. One is 8 and one is 3. I once heard someone say that when you have children …
2018-11-06: What’s yours? What do you own? Right now, what possessions do you have? A car? A house? A computer? A phone? At …
2018-01-27: How you make it difficult for me to enjoy a public performance (I’m looking at YOU Chris Rock) Ten years ago I received a prescription that changed my life. I am a 43 year old disabled vet that …
2018-01-27: How you have layered security wrong and what it will cost you I’m going to provide a simplified example of what layered security isn’t. Let’s assume you want to …
2016-11-06: The value of your CISSP Declaring the CISSP a “foot in the door” certification is to clearly misunderstand its purpose in …
2016-11-06: The decline of media, and why you won’t read this If you’re in your teens or twenties you won’t read this. Your reaction will be “ew, a wall of text.” …
2016-02-15: Damned if you do, damned if you don’t The empty cloud On August 6th, 2012 an article was published in Wired magazine by Mat Honan. In the …
2015-10-12: This is a response to the linked article by Kasim Khan This is a response to the linked article by Kasim Khan Solid matter as we conventionally understand …
2015-07-13: Episode V: The Inquisitive Tykes Back In this episode Princess Abigail returns to the Denver Mini Maker Faire. She hunts desperately for …