Astronomy, and Computer Technology
AI isn’t a magic oracle—it’s a tool that requires thoughtful engagement. Careless prompting can lead to dangerous outcomes. The key is iterative prompting, verification, and knowing when to seek human expertise.
Read MoreA recent re-viewing of a 1970s classic Doctor Who story led me down a thread of asking myself, when did the canon of the Doctor actually end? Prepare for a deep dive into the series spanning a half century.
Read MoreI built a new PC in 2025, which can dual-boot to either Windows or Fedora. In this article I catalogue in detail all of the PC’s specs and my design decisions, as well as provide summaries of CPU and GPU performance.
Read MoreLinux KDE intercepts the ALT+F3 combo so you cannot activate the Windows key on remote PCs. In this article I explain the simple workaround.
Read MoreAs the cover of a “Boy’s Life” from 1984 proclaimed, Ryne Sandberg was Second to None.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreBy 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!
Read MoreIt’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!
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreBy 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.
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