Here’s an update on the changes I’ve made to the blog since last December. Featured images … Blog revision updates (April 2018)Read more
Tech
Various tech topics, including digital media, streaming services, blogging, and diversity issues.
Should we delete our Facebook accounts? What’re the alternatives?
The Cambridge Analytica scandal’s been in the tech industry news for the past several weeks. Robinson … Should we delete our Facebook accounts? What’re the alternatives?Read more
What’s the future of compact discs?
Since their debut in 1982 (though they first went on sale in the United States in … What’s the future of compact discs?Read more
My social network usage (Spring 2018)
I thought I’d look at my social network usage as it now stands, versus the last … My social network usage (Spring 2018)Read more
My favorite Linux distributions and desktop environments (2018)
I’ve written a lot over the years about Linux, both positive and critical. However, I haven’t … My favorite Linux distributions and desktop environments (2018)Read more
Streaming services made up nearly half of all US home video spending in 2017
Streaming services continue to gain in popularity with Americans. The home video industry organization Digital Entertainment … Streaming services made up nearly half of all US home video spending in 2017Read more
Boomerang’s streaming service has 150,000 subscribers; 2017 was a down year for animation cable channel ratings
A year ago, Turner and Warner Bros. announced that they were launching a new streaming service … Boomerang’s streaming service has 150,000 subscribers; 2017 was a down year for animation cable channel ratingsRead more
ESPN, Viacom, and Disney to launch streaming services
Streaming services are very popular nowadays, with every media conglomerate wanting in. Last week, we got … ESPN, Viacom, and Disney to launch streaming servicesRead more
How to block Twitter trolls in bulk
A look at different ways to block Twitter trolls in bulk, as well as more nuanced blocking approaches, using third party tools.
Amazon’s narrowed its HQ2 candidates down to 20 cities
Late last week, Amazon issued an update on its plan to set up a new headquarters … Amazon’s narrowed its HQ2 candidates down to 20 citiesRead more