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Halloween Roller Derby Denver

It’s Halloween time here in Denver, the Vampires and Zombies are out to play.  Or in the the case of these two teams, slam and crush each other. This was my first time attending a roller derby event…  also my … Continue reading

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Finally! You can post to Instagram from your desktop computer

“Hey Gene, what’s your Instagram address?”  “Sorry, my friend but I don’t post on Instagram.”  “What? But you are a photographer right?” Do you have that conversation?  Maybe not, seems like everyone and their brother is on Instagram and has … Continue reading

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 MARK II – documentation of menus and options

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark ii is a real beast to understand. I have created a detailed item by item breakdown of this camera’s very complex menu system. Find a quick and easy explanation of camera options, tips and recommended … Continue reading

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Giant Isopod Close-up Photograph

Did I travel to Mars for this shot?  Nope,,, So where does one find such a creature as this?   The Giant Isopod  “genus Bathynomus;  B. giganteus”  is a deep water ocean crustacean.   If you saw the whole body (sorry, I only photographed the … Continue reading

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Opinion: Android’s customizations could lead to its downfall

The discussion around choosing a mobile operating system has gotten a bit stale lately- you either get an iPhone or one of the many Android based phones. But that wasn’t the case a few years back when you a lot … Continue reading

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Review – Lightroom Presets for portrait retouching by Sleeklens

Strike a Pose Workflow Review “Lightroom Preset Collection for Portraits”   Today I’ll be reviewing a new product from Sleeklens.com, a collection of Lightroom development presets and brushes they are calling “Strike a Pose Workflow“.  These tools are specific to … Continue reading

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The Dark Mode craze may do more harm than good – this is why

The hot new topic in terms of smartphone and computer software right now is Dark Mode, an optional system look that flips the colors of an app or operating system to make it, well, dark. Instagram has a dark mode, … Continue reading

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Google Home devices bricked by latest firmware update will get replaced

Numerous reports of bricked Google Home and Home Mini devices began to emerge from users on Google's forums and Reddit (as spotted by Android Police) over the last month. To Google's credit, the company was quick to acknowledge the problem, … Continue reading

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The best Walmart Black Friday laptop deals

The best Black Friday laptop deals from Walmart are already showing up on the retailer's website, and while Black Friday 2019 doesn't officially kick off until November 29 (with Cyber Monday following on December 2), there are some great early … Continue reading

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BBC News launches Tor mirror site

In an effort to circumvent censorship attempts, the BBC has made the international version of its news website available via the Tor browser. Tor, which stands for The Onion Router, is a privacy-focused web browser that allows users to access … Continue reading

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Samsung follows Apple with its own AR glasses patent

As rumors continue to swirl around regarding Apple's alleged AR glasses, it appears that Samsung is also interested in getting some of that sweet augmented reality action. A patent application has recently been discovered by Dutch website Galaxy Club which … Continue reading

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Get a free 12 months of Disney Plus on launch thanks to Verizon’s Disney deal

Whether you've been counting down the days for the launch of Disney Plus or you're just slightly interested, you can't deny this great deal Verizon is offering.  It seems that Verizon is buying into the hype of the potentially game-changing … Continue reading

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