I recently read an old novel that coincidentally invoked a disaster happening on a September 11th, in the future. It brought back memories and vague recollections of possible motive for why this date was chosen by the hijacking planners in 2001. Was the connection a wild, silly theory? I try to remember and explain in this article.
Author: Paul
The “Hollywood Moon” Revisited: Two Examples
The oversized Moon has been used frequently in film and television. Here I show two recent examples of artistic Lunar photography, one good and one bad, from shows on MGM+.
How to Remove “Ask Copilot” Button from Windows 11 Search
If you want to remove the “Ask Copilot” button from your Windows 11 search area, read this article for how I did it in the latest Windows 11 build.
Last Call of 2023: 89.5% Waning Gibbous Moon
I was not planning on another Moon photo session this year, but being the weekend with an ultra clear sky, I did not want to pass this opportunity up.
If I do not write again Anno Domini Two Thousand and Twenty-Three, I hope you, dear reader, have a good weekend and turn toward the next calendar, and please be ready for more blog articles in 2024!
~99% Waning Gibbous Moon, Last of 2023
This one is not exactly a Full Moon, but it is close, on the other side of true Full. And it is likely the last Moon I will photograph for 2024 unless some ideal conditions open up.
Christmas Eve 93% Waxing Gibbous Moon, 2023
This being Christmas, I decided to have a little seasonal fun with today’s image. I previously captured an airplane and geese flying near or through my view of the Moon. Is it so difficult to believe that Santa Claus himself could make a cameo on this of all nights?
The True Reason of Advent, and Christmas
In our modern materialistic Western culture, which has so diluted the essence of Christian preparation for the coming of Jesus, we should take notice of how John The Baptist reacted to and challenged those in authority who came to question and doubt him as the herald of Christ’s coming.
My Warning About Lenovo – Do NOT Buy From Them!
I do not take pleasure in writing an article like this, but feel I have a moral obligation to warn others thinking of purchasing from Lenovo. After this event, I will never do business with Lenovo again.
Updating Steam Across Multiple PCs Is Easy
If you have multiple computers in your home running Valve’s Steam, you only need to download game updates to one, and the Steam clients can take care of updating themselves locally across your home network. In this article I explain my observations and compare Steam’s local updates to the similar Xbox process.
Backups to the Next Level; A Second Synology NAS
My personal file backup scheme is almost a decade old. I think it is time for a change, and plan to use a second Synology NAS to make my backup processes much more robust. In this article, I explain my approach.