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Backups to the Next Level; A Second Synology NAS

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023Paul

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.

“Who is Lizzo?” and Other Questions I Don’t Want My Website’s Chat Bot to Answer

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023Paul

In this article, I share examples that I leveraged in attempts to focus my chat bot near-exclusively on content that I write about at my blog, computerlookingup.com.

How I Created a GPT Chat Bot Focused on My WordPress Website

July 3, 2023July 5, 2023Paul

I added an AI chat bot to my WordPress website that is aware of my website’s content. This article explains in detail how I set the bot up.

Refurbished Steelcase Leap v2 Chair from btod.com, after Several Months of Use

June 25, 2023June 29, 2023Paul

I bought a refurbished Steelcase Leap v2 chair from btod.com. This is my review after three months using the chair every day in my home office.

How to Use “Apply Pay” versus “Apple Card” for Website Purchases

June 3, 2023June 10, 2023Paul

Want to know the difference between Apple Pay and Apple Card, and if you can use them on websites? Then here is the article for you.

Avoid This Disastrous Redirect “301” Problem for SEO

May 23, 2023May 20, 2023Paul

When I changed the URL for my website, I made a mistake with the redirect that nearly cost all of my SEO rankings with Google. In this article, I explain the problem and how I fixed it in time.

How I Upgrade My Asus ZenWiFi Firmware

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023Paul

This is how I upgrade the firmware on my Asus ZenWiFi AX router and nodes, to hopefully avoid issues like the infamous blinking light problem these mesh devices are known for.

Turning External USB Drives On and Off for Synology Hyper Backup

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023Paul

Here is my process and shell code for turning on and off external USB drives for Synology Hyper Backup.

I Love Everything About My Honda Ridgeline Except for This One Problem

April 16, 2023April 30, 2023Paul

Everything about my 2022 Honda Ridgeline is great, except for one issue explained in today’s article.

Hulu’s DVR is Still Awful

March 31, 2023April 30, 2023Paul

Hulu’s Live TV would be hands-down the best streaming service if it wasn’t for its atrocious DVR. Hulu has a great library of on demand content, and coupled with the Disney Bundle including ESPN+, is the best live TV streaming value right now, in my opinion. But man, the DVR is beyond terrible.