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It's Lonely On The Web…

Only the Lonely I have been working from home since 2001, so I have become more accustomed to working alone than most. I understand that during the pandemic in 2020, people were reluctant to be away from the office, but it wasn’t primarily because they had to adapt to new technology at home. What they…

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I Had a Conversation with AI About All the Hype Around Artificial Intelligence?

Layla as a Calendar Model I saw an ad on Facebook from a company looking for the pet of the year, which invited you to submit a picture of your pet to be considered for their annual calendar. I said to myself, “I'll bite”, and I submitted a portrait-sized (tall) photo to see if they…

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How Are Your Google Analytics Lately?

If you have been a fan of this blog, you know that I am an avid golfer. Part of the reason we moved to North Carolina is the weather. In Chicago, I was lucky to get 20 rounds a year. In NC, I can golf as many as 20 rounds a month, and we play…

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You Can Do That with AI?

WARNING: This is a Geeky Post! No matter what your skill level, business acumen, or technical skill set, Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we do business. You don't have to actually download or pay for a system like ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity to experience it. It is now built into almost every piece of…

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Are We Missing Something?

It's no secret that I love technology. I have been a geek since I was a little kid, and I still embrace it and love to learn into my senior years. I have worked with computers since my teens. I've built multiple recording studios, ranging from patching together a recorder with a PA system to…

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At The Crossroads: An Exercise In Cool

A while ago, I was at Home Depot to buy some under-cabinet lights. We wanted some that were motion-activated so they would light up in the morning when you went to get coffee, especially in the winter when it was still dark. The options that did not require electrical work (in other words, battery-operated) were…

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