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Why I Picked the Canon MF654Cdw: Freedom, Savings, and a Laser That Doesn’t Snitch
Posted on March 11, 2025 by Jim Let’s be real—buying a printer these days feels like signing up for a cult. “Join our toner subscription or perish!” they chant, while locking you into firmware updates that turn your perfectly good third-party toner into a paperweight. I’m not here for that nonsense. That’s why I landed…
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The Day the Wires Fought Back
By Jim, Inspired by My Xfinity Tech Buddy Don My buddy Don’s an Xfinity technician—y’know, the guy who shows up to fix your internet when the Wi-Fi decides it’s on strike. He’s seen it all: chewed cables, routers in microwaves, and once, a guy who swore his cat was “hacking the mainframe.” But last Tuesday?…
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Copilot / chatgpt Problem Looping
Why Copilot Loops and How to Fix It Copilot (like ChatGPT) sometimes struggles with coding because: The fix? Craft prompts that are precise, context-rich, and process-driven. Below are specific prompts for coding help and debugging, plus tips to keep it on track. Prompts for Coding Help 1. Generate Code with Clear Specs 2. Fix Broken…
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My Alienware M17xR2’s Tobii Eye Tracking: The Tech That’s Got Me Winning (and You Losing) Games
About a year ago—okay, maybe more like 14 months, but who’s counting?—I snagged an Alienware M17xR2 laptop. I was drooling over its beefy specs, but what I didn’t expect was the sneaky superpower baked into it: Tobii Eye Tracking. Yeah, you heard that right—this bad boy’s got eyes that follow mine, and it’s turned me…
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Insta360 X4 Review: A Blogger’s Dream with a Few Caveats
As a content creator perpetually on the hunt for tools that elevate my storytelling, I recently got my hands on the Insta360 X4—a compact, 360-degree camera promising to redefine how we capture life’s fleeting moments. Spoiler alert: I’m smitten with its potential, enamored by its image quality, and utterly charmed by its ease of use.…
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Purchasing a Laser Cutter Engraver – Decisions, Decisions
My Journey Started… Laser cutting and engraving is a fascinating and rewarding hobby that can also turn into a profitable business. However, choosing the right laser machine for your needs can be a daunting task, especially if you are new to the field. There are many types of lasers, each with their own strengths and…