Spam calls are bad enough. It gets worse when they leave voicemail. You know what’s even worse than that? Getting a SMS text notification that they left a voicemail. I was fed up with all of it and figured out how to stop them.
18001112222 Deposited a new message: "This person called, but left an empty message" Click here: 14691112222 to listen to full voice message.
For me, I like ... (more)
Free MLB.TV is back with T-Mobile… unless you live in San Diego and want to watch the Padres. If you were as excited as I was at the beginning of the 2023 Padres season for T-Mobile to offer their T-Mobile Tuesdays promotion ($74.99 free!) only to find out your season pass no longer works, then you are probably as confused as I was until I did a deep dive into ... (more)
I recently got a KVM switch which allows me to quickly switch between two computers, one being a M2 MacBook Pro. The problem is that once the monitor switches to the other computer, the Mac goes to sleep. Audio stops playing, and when switching back it takes a tap of the keyboard and mouse movement to wake it back up. It’s really annoying.
This solution doesn’t require installing any 3rd ... (more)
New toy to play with. I loved the Insta360 GO 2 so an upgrade to the newly released GO 3 was a must!
Whoah! With Reddit and Twitter issues, T2, Bluesky, Mastodon, and now Zuck’s “Threads” on the horizon… I wonder how the social media landscape is going to shake out. Times are a-changing folks!
On a related note, if you’re looking for an invite code for T2 or Bluesky, DM me on Instagram @chrisduketv and I’ll send you one for free.... (more)
I’m extremely overwhelmed and emotional as I type this post. My daughter, Melanie, has been involved on the production team at Sony Pictures Animation as the script and story coordinator for over 3 years, working exclusively on the film that was finally released today, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, this summer’s blockbuster movie extravaganza.
But that isn’t the whole story, or at least not until a few months ago. ... (more)
The stock antenna of the 2022-2023 Ford Maverick really isn’t that long when you compare it to a traditional vehicle antenna. It’s 8-inches. Compare that to my old F-150 at 32 inches. But still, I wanted to reduce it because I don’t care about reception: FM, AM, or even SiriusXM. I stream all my music and wanted more of an antenna delete. Just a little nubbin’.
After doing some research ... (more)
My favorite part is seeing the Padres icon for the MLB app. This brings me joy 🤗
The first mod I made to my 2023 Ford Maverick truck was to add wireless Apple CarPlay. I was a bit shocked that a modern-day vehicle sold in 2023 didn’t have it, but I guess Ford had to cut costs somewhere. Even with the Lariat package. Thankfully, there’s an easy solution.
I picked up this Carlinkit 5.0 2air CarPlay Wireless Adapter ($70 at the time of this post), plugged it ... (more)
Hi đź‘‹ It’s been a little while since I’ve posted here. I did post a few AI generated images I created for fun but that’s about it so far this year. Just been incredibly busy with work!
This past weekend I purchased a 2023 Ford Maverick hybrid, so my 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance is now up for sale. The Tesla is awesome, and I still love it, however it’s ... (more)
My first test of AI image generation using Midjourney and Discord was a success, I think!
With the massive popularity of ChatGPT recently, search engine company Alphabet/Google has gone “code red” and is kicking their DeepMind AI into high gear. Microsoft has dumped $10B into OpenAI’s ChatGPT to gain its revolutionary powers and lock it down from competitors. Don’t wait to wait for Google or Bing to get up to speed? Give Perplexity Ask a try.
Perplexity uses its own search engine, combined with OpenAI’s API. ... (more)
I recently wanted to figure out how to add ChatGPT to Siri, which I have easy access to via my phone and watch. If you’d like to add it to Siri so you can use it with your Apple devices (including HomePod), here’s how easy it is.
This will be using the same model as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which is incredible: it gives a voice to ChatGPT and integrates with Siri. ... (more)
I have decided to start writing about artificial intelligence. AI is one of the most talked-about topics in technology today and it’s easy to see why. With its potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, it’s no surprise that AI is getting so much press and attention.
In fact, some experts believe that AI will be just as transformative as the Internet and the iPhone, which is why ... (more)
This is my review of the HauSun sliding door lock. I purchased one 3 years ago and decided to review it while showing how to install a second one.
You can purchase it at Amazon here.
It’s been almost exactly 2 years since I uploaded a video to my YouTube channel @chris. It’s time to get jump back on that horse and do this on a more regular basis. To start off, I picked something simple–a review of some outdoor color LED lights I bought from Amazon. Please watch and comment! Thank you 🙏
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This past October, Microsoft and Apple announced that they are bringing iCloud Photos and Apple Music to Windows. They’ve already brought Photos, but Music will have to wait until sometime in 2023. No waiting needed, though… here’s how to get it right now, and it’s awesome!
There’s an open-source project called Cider. It’s in Beta, but you’d never know it. An Apple Music subscription is required at this time. You ... (more)
As the new year approaches, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on my journey towards better health and wellness. This year, I made the decision to prioritize my physical and mental well-being, and I’m proud to say that my hard work has paid off.
For the first time in over two years, my weight is below 200 pounds. Specifically, I’m currently at 198 pounds, and I couldn’t be ... (more)
Teddy is a lapdog. He loves to sit on my lap while I’m working, which is great, except for when he does this… 💙