Music, Tech, and Geeky Things

Welcome to my playground. This is a place to log progress in my hobbies, talk about stuff that's fun, and show stuff I'm proud of.

This track was fun! I would describe the genre as synthwave. This is the second track I completed in LMMS, a free and open source Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). I used an Alesis Q49 MKII Midi Keyboard to compose the synth riffs. Enjoy the ride!

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This is the first track I completed in LMMS, a free and open source Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). I used an Alesis Q49 MKII Midi Keyboard to compose the synth riffs. I also sampled a vintage interview Mike Wallace conducted with Ayn Rand for some of the spoken bits. Hope you enjoy!

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Bitwarden is a popular choice for password management, and like any tool, it has its pros and cons, especially when compared to other solutions. Here’s a breakdown to help you weigh your options:

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Learning to use Git in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is an essential skill for any developer. Git is a version control system that helps you track changes in your code over time. This means you can go back to previous versions if something goes wrong, and it’s also crucial for collaborating with others. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:

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The pursuit of perfection as a recurring theme of the human experience can be seen throughout many of the civilizations of our past. Whether that pursuit is rooted in utilitarian motivations, such as the invention of the potter’s wheel in ancient Egypt, or in motivations to inspire others, as seen in the progressive realism of sculpture through the centuries, it is a pursuit common to the human condition.

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