Jan 23How to Create a Ton of Personal AI Avatars for Free or CheapIn recent months you may have seen folks sharing their AI generated avatars which utilized AI to transform their likeness onto created images. I first learned how to do this by watching a Youtube video that walked you through how to setup a Google virtual machine, prepare your personal images…AI3 min readAI3 min read
Sep 10, 2021A Guide for How to build and host a .ETH website using IPFS on ENSDisclaimer: I’m a web3 newbie and have cobbled enough knowledge for this project but may not have all the terminology or concepts correct. Feel free to leave a comment with any additional insight or corrections. …Web34 min readWeb34 min read
Jul 27, 2021Storing Data Forever on the Blockchain Using ArweaveOver the years I’ve dabbled a little bit testing out crypto related technologies. Specifically the concept of the blockchain with a public and decentralized ledger was interesting. …Web33 min readWeb33 min read
Jun 10, 2021Which is iCloud, but with a “+”. I mean, they did add features, some of which seem great — HIDE MY EMAIL — but the prices/tiers are the same.Keeping Tabs1556M.G. SieglerI believe the new digital legacy program was the most significant new iCloud feature announced.I believe the new digital legacy program was the most significant new iCloud feature announced. Apple now finally allows people to designate a legacy contact to access their iCloud data after they die. I've un-packed quite a bit more detail regarding this over at my Medium.1 min read1 min read
Jun 8, 2021Apple Announces iCloud+ with new Digital Legacy FeatureToday Apple had their annual World Wide Developers Conference event which was streamed live. One of the many announcements included the launch of a new digital legacy feature as one of several as part of the newly named iCloud+ service that will carry the same pricing. It’s great that Apple…WWDC4 min readWWDC4 min read
May 28, 2021Research Study Creates 12 Design Concepts for Digital Legacy IdeasAs we continue to produce vast amounts of digital data, most people have never planned for how that data will exist after they are long gone. Lack of this planning may seem like a personal decision, but it can have major implications for our families and friends. …Digital Estate Planning4 min readDigital Estate Planning4 min read
May 21, 2021Idea for Dynamic Credit Card Payment SelectionI have several credit cards that I try to optimize to get the best rewards depending on the type of purchase I need to make. For example different cards may give you 1, 3, or even 5 reward points when you used them at a restaurant. …Credit Cards2 min readCredit Cards2 min read
Jan 22, 2021A Great Digital Legacy Checklist and Documentary on Memorial TechnologiesI have read many articles on ways to prepare a digital legacy and this Wall Journal article What to Do Before You Die: A Tech Checklist, written recently by Joanna Stern is one of the best and most comprehensive. She was partly motivated to write it by her personal experience…Digital Legacy2 min readDigital Legacy2 min read
Sep 2, 2020Replacing WordPress Page Builders with Themes and GutenbergI’ve been watching the advancements being made with the block editor (aka Gutenberg) ever since it’s initial release in WordPress 5.0 and wondering how useful it would become. Here we are at version 5.5 …WordPress5 min readWordPress5 min read
May 28, 2020More Lessons Moving Towards a Path of Simplicity and HappinessOver the last few weeks I continue to see signs in media I’m consuming that seem to be whispering in my ear the reminder of actions I should take towards making life simpler and increasing my happiness. …Simplicity3 min readSimplicity3 min read
