Technology
Replacing an Aging AirPort Extreme with the Unifi Dream Machine
I’ve been looking at a replacement for my aging AirPort Extreme for over a year. Here is my experience of replacing it with an Ubiquiti’s Unifi Dream Machine.
JF Martin
I'm a compulsive creator and contributor, a digital nomad, a light painter, a YouTuber, a podcaster and a numeric citizen who's enjoying the digital era.
Thinking
Three Months and Three Life Hacks
Today is a special day for many reasons. I’ve been working from home and (mostly) confined for exactly three months (March 13th). It’s certainly seems like a long time, but I cannot help but think that it’s only the beginning of a long journey. In fact, I can no longer consider myself as being confi
photography
My Photo Processing Workflow as of 2020-06
Today, I want to share a few updates on my photo processing workflow. It’s been a long time since the last update. This time, four important additions to my workflow require attention as shown on the following workflow diagram. New visual space In order to show my work on The Perfect Imperfections S
photography
I have Sinned: I’m Back on Instagram
I’m back on Instagram. That’s right. About a year ago, I wrote about how I was missing Instagram. In that post, I was expecting Bokeh, a Kickstarter project, to take off and become a successful alternative. A year later, Bokeh project backers like me are still waiting to see the outcome. So, I decid
Apple
My Wish List for WWDC 2020
Around the same time period of each year, there is a drum roll preceding Apple’s biggest event of the year: WWDC. This year, as WWDC will be an online-only event, things might be different but having a wish list is still mandatory. Here is mine.
Technology
On SpaceX Launch with Humans
Space exploration by humans is so fascinating. When I was a young kid, I remember reading books on the Apollo program and Skylab. My room walls were filled with space exploration posters. Consider me part of the Space Shuttle program generation. Everything about SpaceX brings back the excitement for
Thinking
Day #72 — Still No End in Sight
After 72 days of relative confinement, I see no end in sight. And I like this new normal.
Technology
A Guide for Preparing to Leave Your Numeric Legacy
When someone passes away, managing his or her legacy can be challenging. Younger generations are building a numeric legacy that can prove to be impossible to manage. See how an emergency kit can alleviate the burden and make your life easier.
Blog
My Ghost Experiment – Simple but…
I’m always on the lookout to improve the way I use technology to help me publish my work. Recently I concluded an experiment with a well known publishing platform called Ghost. Here is summary of my experience.
Thinking
Eight Weeks
Two months in confinement. I’m not sure we are where we should be on the battle against the virus. It seems we were reacting in much better ways than in some other countries. Yet, here we are. The number of new cases each day is only stabilizing, not decreasing yet. It is a bit depressing… Continue
Apple
Five Reasons Why Apple’s FaceTime is Losing the Battle Against Coronavirus
With the coronavirus crisis around the world, video conferencing applications and services usage is exploding. More than ever, thanks to confinement, people want to stay in touch with their colleagues or loved ones. FaceTime1 is Apple’s solution to help people communicate using their Apple devices.
Apple
My Review of the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard – A Transformative Accessory
With iPadOS 13.4, Apple injected much-needed delight to the iPad with the introduction of pointer support. Using the iPad with a mouse is undoubtedly delightful, but Apple’s vision of the future of personal computing is fully experienced with the Magic Keyboard. Here is my review of this highly rega