Micro camera in action on my model train set

Ever since I launched my model train set in early 2021, I have always wanted to mount a micro camera on a train to capture video as it makes the rounds on the set. Weighing video quality, refresh rate, size and battery life, I tested a few micro cameras and they all had an equal …

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Migrating to Google Analytics 4: Getting your checklist ready

I have used Google Analytics for many years and it continues to evolve and take shape. In the world of digital marketing and website analytics, staying ahead of the game is crucial. With the advent of Google Analytics 4 (GA4), businesses and website owners have an opportunity to leverage advanced analytics capabilities, gain deeper insights …

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Lessons from my model train set

In the midst of the COVID pandemic, we were all looking for answers and ways to occupy our time. Many took on new hobbies and projects, all of which helped pass the time, while serving as a way to remain active and have fun. 🙂 For me, I discovered model trains and it came out …

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All in One Migration Plugin = Easy solution to backup and migrate your WP site

There was a time when you had jump through many hoops to migrate a WordPress (WP) build that included backing up a database and exporting content via FTP. All with the hopes that everything would resolve on the other side. For many years, I have turned to the All-in-One WP Migration plugin for site backups …

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Lessons from a Water Main Break: Customer Empowerment in Action

As I type this post, our water is not working. This has happened before, so hearing the sounds of rattling pipes as the water pressure has been reduced to a drip is a common sound for any homeowner. As part of the troubleshooting process, I took it to Twitter as that remains my destination of …

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Free upgrade to Windows 10 is still just a click away (for now)

When Microsoft first announced a free upgrade offer in 2016, it was presented as a limited offer that was to be made available for a year. This free offer prompted many users to take the plunge and upgrade their systems to the latest operating system. This was especially true as support for Windows 7 ended …

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Microcopy in Action: It’s the Little Things in Usability Testing

By design, usability testing is a great way for organizations to gather insight on site content, as testers perform assigned tasks, such as reviewing a landing page or completing a transaction. Through the power of observation, that insight can lead to a better user experience for site and app users. It’s like being a ‘digital …

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Ring Solar Panel: Powered by the Sun

Now that solar power has become more accessible and integrated into any powered device, it’s great to see it in action.

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Hard Drive Transfer Made Easy

Having a faulty drive is never fun, especially when critical files are at risk of being a distant memory.  After many failed attempts to recover the drive on my Lenovo integrated system, it was apparent that several Windows files were corrupt and I needed to rebuild it. However, I needed to backup files from this …

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Alexa will get back to you on unanswered questions

If you own one of the Amazon home assistant devices, like the Echo, you can appreciate the value in learning and how these devices can do more than just turn on lights, or even recall famous presidential quotes.  At the same time, Alexa (I’m typing it quietly, so that she can not hear me) gets …

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Evolution of Google Maps

On my way home from work, I recently crossed paths with the Google Maps car. While idling at a red light, there was just enough time to capture this photo: Riding alongside the #Google car. Let's hope it got my good side. 😉 (; A post shared by Carl Ferrara (@cferrarakc) on Nov 15, 2016 …

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