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Author Archives: ray kodiak
Emilcin 1978, UFO, The Visit, or on the Threshold of the Mystery // Restored with English Subtitles
So there is this great UFO story out of Poland, it’s kind of famous also, but people seem to only think UFO sighting happen in America, no where else, how American and typical – just saying! So anyways, I wanted … Continue reading
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I love Immich!! Free Up Your Phone space, Keep Your Privacy: Backing Up My Digital Life at Home
Every photo and video on your phone is worth something to someone, just maybe not to you. Whoever is backing up your photos to the cloud is running your face through recognition models, scanning your location history, and training AI … Continue reading
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Tagged data privacy, Google Photos alternative, home server, homelab, Immich, iPhone backup, NAS, open source, photo backup, privacy, self-hosting, TrueNAS
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Setting Up Remote Access to My and Your Home Music Library (And Everything That Tripped Me Up Along the Way) – Free Music Streaming!
NOT CLICKBAIT! 🙂 Complimentary Video below – also read the whole Blog, lots of details you will need… I used to have Tidal / and honestly it is not a bad service and the price is also acceptable to pay … Continue reading
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Tagged home server, NAS, networking, Plex, PlexAmp, self-hosting
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a Free “Screen Recorder” for Mac (apple silicone) machines…
I am now a registered Apple Developer – and both my free “screen records App” and the paid “FFmpeg Commander Video Toolbox” are now signed and notarized by Apple. check out the free app at – https://ffmpegcommander.com/screen-recorder.html
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my Video Toolbox – a program I developed over 9 months
Initially about 9 months ago I developed a GUI around FFmpeg so that I wouldn’t have to remember or store any cryptic commands – but since then I have expanded it into a full fledged video toolbox – it can … Continue reading
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cloning a speaker badge by 3d printing it
So one of the speaker badges is missing, that’s how it came and maybe this was good, because without this issue, I would have never developed this program. Yes the test was printed in white cuz that’s what was loaded … Continue reading
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BRYSTON 3B Amp and 0.04B Pre-Amp
The Bryston 3B power amplifier and 0.4B preamp are one of those classic combinations that feel purpose-built for people who care more about honest sound than flashy features. Together they come across as clean, confident, and very controlled, especially if … Continue reading
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Your Ears Need Time: The Hidden Psychology of Getting Used to New Speakers
When you first listen to a new pair of speakers, it’s common to feel unsure about how they really sound. The highs might seem too sharp, the bass too heavy, or the stereo image oddly narrow. Then, about half an … Continue reading
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BIAS and DC Offset – Audiophile terms everyone should understand
Lots of people who are into music, have impressive systems and been in this hobby for a long while don’t know basic electronics or even how a transistor works, but this is an important subject because they amplify the audio … Continue reading
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MK S-80 Satellite Speakers Review: Classic High-Fidelity Sound
Discover the legendary MK S-80 Satellite speakers from Miller & Kreisel, known for unmatched clarity, dynamic range, and studio-quality sound in a compact design: The MK S-80 Satellite speakers are a celebrated example of Miller & Kreisel’s commitment to high-fidelity … Continue reading
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