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The State of the Metaverse, December 2022

Image generated by StableDiffusion 1.5 via prompt “abstract metaverse connecting all humans” on 2022-11-29 There exists no formal definition of “the metaverse,” and no one individual or organization controls it. The metaverse is bigger than a single application, and it doesn’t look, feel, play, or sound like any one thing. It’s best to define the metaverse as a collection of organizations,…

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#communication #computing #fortnite #gaming #identity #metaverse

The Cost of a 75-Guest Wedding in Frederick, MD

Here's a detailed breakdown of how much our 75-guest wedding cost, which took place in September 2021 in Frederick, Maryland.

My wife and I got married at a petting zoo in September of 2021 in Frederick, Maryland. Using a giant Google Sheet, a Google Doc, a custom website, dozens of hours of research, and the help of friends and family, we planned a beautiful wedding and then executed on that plan. It all went off without a hitch, and everyone had a fantastic time. This post is the first of two posts which comprise a…

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All Canon R5 v1.6.0 Camera Settings Spreadsheet

Hi folks! I have created a Google Sheet which contains all of the settings that you can change on the Canon R5 mirrorless camera system running firmware v1.6.0. You can access the Sheet and make your own copy here. On that sheet, you can also see the way that I have set up my own camera as of the writing of this post. This can come in handy for folks who want to virtually explore the camera’s…

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How to Confidently Buy Used Photo Gear Online

Photographers! Are you considering a new camera body or lens? Here's a step-by-step guide to save hundreds of dollars and confidently and safely buy used photography gear online. 📷

High-quality camera gear is expensive, and one can easily save hundreds or thousands of dollars by purchasing lenses, bodies, or other camera equipment used or preowned. Like buying anything used online, this comes with risks, and can often be overwhelming or scary. Here’s a step-by-step guide to buying used camera gear online while maximizing the chances that you’ll get what you want. There are…

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Your Guide to Moving and Buying a Home: Part 2

Part 2 of Your Guide to Moving and Buying a Home! Learn about mortgages, making an offer, the closing process, and packing and moving your belongings in this detailed, practical guide. 🏡

Check out Part 1 of this guide series for exercises and information about deciding where to live and choosing a specific home! You have decided specifically where you’d like to move – perhaps you’ve even found the exact home or apartment in which you’d like to live. What’s next? In this second part of Your Guide to Moving and Buying a Home, you’ll be able to answer the following…

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The Best Methods for Wall-Hanging Frames, Shelves, TVs, and More

Another new blog post about home improvement! 🛠️ This time, I'll teach you several ways to hang an object safely and securely on the wall of your home, from light frames to heavy televisions and more. I've used and tested all of the products mentioned.

In this post, I’ll teach you several different products that I’ve confidently used to hang objects safely and securely on the wall of your home, from light frames to heavy televisions and more. Let’s jump right in. Photo Frames, Posters, and Other Light Objects TL;DR: Use 3M Command Strips ($19, Amazon). Best Option – Command Strips In most of the cases where you are hanging a photo frame, a…

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Wall-Mount a TV into Metal Studs with Confidence

Are you considering wall-mounting your TV? Follow these detailed instructions to learn how to confidently mount a television or other heavy object to metal studs behind your drywall. Similar instructions work for wood studs, too! 🛠️

If you live in a large apartment building or high-rise built within the past 20 years, it’s very likely that your building is framed with metal studs. Follow these detailed instructions to learn how to confidently mount a television or other heavy object to the metal studs behind your drywall. Other tutorials that I found for this project didn’t go into the level of detail that made me feel…

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Your Guide to Moving and Buying a Home: Part 1

My wife and I are strongly considering moving out of our current detached, single-family home in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. We purchased this home in November of 2020, so we haven’t been here for very long. I move my home base relatively frequently – since graduating from university in 2015, my “permanent” address has changed six times. On average, that’s one big move every 1.1 years! I am…

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50 Reasons to Keep Going and Stay Motivated

Sometimes, we need help when we’re feeling down. Below, I’ve provided a list of some reasons to push through the pain and sadness you might be experiencing right now. All of these reasons resonate with me in some way, and I hope at least a couple resonate with you, too. Please come back to this page when you’re not feeling well, and pick a couple of reasons that matter to you. Spend a few…

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Developing a Photography Website, Part 1: Planning

In August 2018, I purchased the zachfox.photography domain name and a Vultr VPS and wrote the first version of my personal photography website. I didn’t have too much of a plan at the time, besides “I want to show off and sell my photography and photography services.” I sold a few prints and digital wallpapers, but I mostly learned about web development and exactly how hard it is to sell…

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Best Headsets, Headphones, and Microphones for Remote Work and More (March 2021)

High-quality audio input and audio output devices are more important now than they’ve ever been. In the market for new audio devices? Check out my latest recommendations!

I wrote another blog post for High Fidelity, and it’s another one that’s a perfect fit for this blog. Below, you’ll find the original post’s text, which offers a buying guide to folks who are interested in a new headset, headphone, or microphone. Continue reading

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#audio #microphone

From Hello World to Production: A Path to Web Development Success

Who writes the languages of the Web? How do they do it? And where did they start? From Hello World to Production: A Path to Web Development Success.

I work for High Fidelity, a technology company currently building an API that allows developers to integrate 3D, spatialized audio into their applications. I recently wrote a blog post for us, and I’d like to share it here as well: About 4.66 billion people use the Internet regularly – that’s over half of Earth’s population. Users’ time is split between content on social media, news sites,…

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#audio #high fidelity #programming #web development

Pro Tips and Essential Applications for Windows 10

Way back in March 2014, I wrote a blog post called “20 Essential Windows Applications You Should Install.” A friend recently installed Windows after using MacOS for a long time, so I decided to update that list of applications for 2020. Many of those apps are still relevant and critical to my workflow today. Some of them are no longer useful, so they’ll get the cut.

I’ll also include in this…

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Madeon - Good Faith: An Album Review

Madeon – Good Faith: An Album Review

Madeon recently released his Good Faith LP, and I’ve been listening to it all day. I’ve found myself more interested in music and music production lately, and this LP inspired me to write my first detailed album review.

In this album review, I will:

Score each track individually on a scale from 0 to 10.

Share some thoughts about each track.

Among those thoughts, I will share my favorite moment

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#album #electronic music #review

How to Choose the Best Car to Buy: 9 Research Steps

Choosing the best car to buy for you can be a challenge! The number of options available can be overwhelming, and it can be stressful to sort through all of them without a clear game plan. Here are nine clear steps that you can take to make your car-buying research process feel significantly more manageable.

1. Create a Google Spreadsheet

Create a new Google Spreadsheet. Add the following…

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My Photographic Journey

A recent Reddit post inspired me to scour through my photographic archives in search of proof that I’ve improved as a photographer over the past several years. My hunt led me on a nostalgic tour through time, questionable data retention practices, and my entireD:\drive. While it quickly became obvious that I’ve learned from previous mistakes, what I discovered forced me to rethink what it means…

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#astrophotography #cameras #canon #education #photography #sony #world travel

Best Music of Q4 2018

For many years now, I’ve made one music playlist for every quarter of the year. Today, I’d like to share with you a subset of my Q4 2018 playlist. The subset list is titled “2018 Q4 – Best of the Best”, and it consists of my favorite music that I’ve discovered or rediscovered during the final quarter of 2018.

Here’s “2018 Q4 – Best of the Best” on Spotify!

Here’s “2018 Q4 – Best of the Best” on G…

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