Tribute to Ryne Sandberg
As the cover of a “Boy’s Life” from 1984 proclaimed, Ryne Sandberg was Second to None.
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Computer Looking Up
Astronomy, and Computer Technology
Hobbies & Interests
Step away from the screen and explore the author’s personal passions and pastimes. This sub-category is dedicated to articles on a variety of hands-on pursuits, including gaming, automotive projects, and music. It’s a space for personal stories, recommendations, and insights into life beyond technology and astronomy.
From Stars to AI: The Impact of Kuhn’s Paradigm Model on Scientific Progress
Discover how paradigm shifts have shaped our understanding of the cosmos and beyond. From Copernicus to AI, see how new ideas revolutionize our world!
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How I Installed a Catalytic Converter Shield on My Honda Ridgeline
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.
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The 80,000 Year Orbit
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.
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Landing Back on WordPress.com, Compliments of Jetpack
I have been wandering in the virtual desert for the past three years with my self-hosted blog. Silly me did not realize you can connect into the WordPress.com community via Jetpack.
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Why I Prefer Watching the PGA Tour over LIV Golf Explained with Two Screen Captures
I prefer watching the PGA Tour over LIV golf. In today’s article I showcase visually a key difference between their presentation formats. One is a garbled puzzle and the other is simple and inviting to watch.
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A Totally Awesome Retro “In Game Event”
Join Scotty and June, our favorite virtual e-sports broadcast team, as they guide us through the fast-pace high-stakes action of The Finals.
Oh, and there is a pretty neat alien invasion I want to talk about as well!
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The September 11th Connection that Hit Me Like a Sledgehammer
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.
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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.
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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.
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