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Last holidays I built a dedicated Roon ROCK server and like most good projects, it didn’t go completely to plan. What started as a straightforward install turned into a frustrating “welcome to grub” dead end. But after a bit of digging (and almost giving up), I found the fix. If you’re running newer Intel NUC hardware. ie; NUC13/14 this will save you a lot of time. The Build I ended up going a bit…
Most home VPN guides are written for nerds who want to tinker. This is no exception but is very much suited to a typical family. Here's what I did and why it's become one of the best things on my home network. The problem I wanted three things: Access to my home network from anywhere Ad blocking and content filtering on all family devices, everywhere - not just at home No impact on normal internet…
It’s the first of October today, and that means we’re entering the last quarter of the year. For me, three months has always been a powerful block of time. I’ve seen how much can be achieved in 90 days when I focus. It’s long enough to make something real happen, but short enough to stay locked in. This year didn’t go to plan. My photography 365 challenge fizzled out. I wanted to end the year as…
I recently captured a series of photographs at an abandoned antique store. This intriguing location, situated by the highway in my city, had always piqued my curiosity. Earlier this week, I noticed that the fence surrounding the property was slightly open. With my camera and new manual lens in tow, I seized the perfect opportunity to explore and document the site! Ok, Enjoy the photos Location : ?…
As the golden age of Instagram fades, I've found a new favorite platform for social photo sharing: Glass. This subscription-based service boasts a vibrant community and an elegant app that showcases photos in their original aspect ratios. The user experience is smooth and visually pleasing, making it a joy to use. One of the standout features of Glass is its monthly featured tag category. This…
I recently stumbled upon an intriguing editing technique in Lightroom that transforms images into a vibrant 80's retro style with striking fluorescent highlights. Although this method significantly degrades image quality, the nostalgic look is appealing to me. I'm considering creating a series of images using this effect. It certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea, but let's see....
I attended a photo workshop last weekend, and it was a great experience. The day was perfect for immersing myself in photography, allowing me to fully focus on the craft. I find that when I take the time to shoot with intention, the results are always favourable. Gear: Nikon ZF
These are a series of shots I took in Ju Raku En, The Japanese Garden. It was a dreary day right at the end of Autumn, not the conditions I had hoped for. Yet, I persevered. My visit also provided the perfect opportunity to compare shots taken here with the Ricoh GRII four years ago. As time has passed, much has changed, and I’d like to think that my understanding of the technical side of…
Every year around this time, a familiar thought crosses my mind: it's that time of year, the time to play The Finn Brothers song titled "Last Day of June." I often mistakenly recall the title as "First Day of June," which always makes me chuckle. This song holds a place in my heart, as it reminds me of my beloved mother - may she rest in peace.