Computer Looking Up

The Case of the Stubborn Synology: A Fedora NFS Saga

August 13, 2025 Cassie 82 Views 0 Comments How To

After battling with stubborn NFS mounts on his Fedora PC, Paul documents the troubleshooting journey to a stable solution. Discover how he moved past initial assumptions about SELinux, diagnosed a deeper issue with unclean shutdowns, and ultimately achieved reliable mounting by leveraging NFS 4.1, a streamlined directory structure, and the power of autofs. This narrative-driven article provides practical commands and insights to help any Linux user conquer similar network mounting challenges.

Technology

KDE Workaround: ALT+F3 for Azure Desktops via Your Linux Browser

July 31, 2025 Paul 143 Views 0 Comments Computers, How To, Linux, Microsoft

Linux KDE intercepts the ALT+F3 combo so you cannot activate the Windows key on remote PCs. In this article I explain the simple workaround.

Life and Leisure

Tribute to Ryne Sandberg

July 29, 2025 Paul 152 Views 0 Comments Sports

As the cover of a “Boy’s Life” from 1984 proclaimed, Ryne Sandberg was Second to None.

Technology

My Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

July 26, 2025 Paul 759 Views 2 Comments Artificial Intelligence, Blogging

With the explosive emergence of Generative AI, I feel it important to clearly identify what content on my website was created by AI. This is my “AI Use Policy” to explain how articles will be attributed to AI generation going forward.

Photography

53% Waxing Gibbous Moon, July 2025

July 3, 2025 Paul 298 Views 0 Comments Moon

By my reckoning, this is at least the second time I have photographed the 53% waxing Moon. Compare tonight’s image with my 2024 version and let me know if you see the difference!

Photography

44% Waxing Crescent Moon, July 2025

July 3, 2025 Paul 1206 Views 2 Comments Moon

It’s not that I have not been looking up, only though that I have failed to write blog articles on the experiences. With this, hopefully I am back and ready to write once again!

Science

From Stars to AI: The Impact of Kuhn’s Paradigm Model on Scientific Progress

January 3, 2025 Cassie 1525 Views 0 Comments Commentary

Discover how paradigm shifts have shaped our understanding of the cosmos and beyond. From Copernicus to AI, see how new ideas revolutionize our world!

Technology

How I Installed a Catalytic Converter Shield on My Honda Ridgeline

December 7, 2024 Paul 1516 Views 0 Comments Automotive, How To

I installed a catalytic converter shield on my 2022 Honda Ridgeline. In this article I explain in detail the full process from choosing the shield to installation, and how the shield is holding up seven months later.

Astronomy

The 80,000 Year Orbit

November 22, 2024 Paul 10590 Views 4 Comments Artificial Intelligence, Comets, Commentary

By the best estimates, Comet C/2020 A3 will not be in proximity to Earth for another 80,000 years. That is a nearly incomprehensible timespan. The last time A3 was near Earth, wooly mammoths were still around. In this article I try to put this time in perspective, with the help of a few AI models.

Life and Leisure

My First and Last Article on Politics

November 2, 2024 Paul 1278 Views 0 Comments Commentary

What is the most pressing topic in American federal politics today? It is none of the hot-button issues in any national or local media. It is a topic rarely discussed but should be at the forefront of all U.S. Presidential election cycles.

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