For Black History Month, this post highlights previous posts about African Americans in media, including comics and animation.
The Mac turns 40
Apple’s Mac turns 40 years old in 2024; I take a look at its recent role in Apple product sales, as well as my own history with Macs.
February 2024 media picks and news
A look at media of interest coming out in February 2024, including a new season of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” and the Super Bowl.
Favorite free and open source software
A look at my favorite free and open source software, from Bitwarden (a password manager) to the Firefox web browser.
The popularity of cartoon characters’ names
A look at which cartoon character names (that are actual real-life names) are popular, and which ones are considered old-fashioned.
My DVD and Blu-ray collection status (2024 edition)
A look at the current state of my DVD and Blu-ray collection, since I resumed buying physical media in earnest a year ago.
10 major cartoon characters entering the public domain between 2024 and 2034
A list of 10 major cartoon characters entering the public domain between 2024 and 2034, from Dick Tracy to Porky Pig to Superman.
Media server review: Jellyfin
A brief review of Jellyfin, free open source media server software that works as a fine alternative to Plex, even if a bit less polished.
Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel ratings drop in 2023
Cable TV viewership continued to decline in 2023, including animation channels such as Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Disney Channel.
Cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2024 (but didn’t)
A look at cartoons that should’ve entered public domain in 2024 under their original copyright terms. Also: obligatory Mickey Mouse comments.