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Retired teacher, father, husband, traveller, photographer, cook, gardener, camper, hiker, paddler, techie. Travel photos are my own, unless credited.
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Why Your City Photos Look Flat and How to Fix Them
City photos either look flat or they pull you in. Light, timing, and intent change how a familiar street reads when you want images that stand out in a feed stuffed with near-duplicates. Coming to you...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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How to Take Better Travel Photos With Less Hassle
Travel pushes your eye and your planning at the same time. You want fewer hassles at the airport and stronger images once you land. Here's how to accomplish that. Coming to you from Sean Dalton, this ...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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#tips
Five Hidden Bird Photo Mistakes Quietly Ruining Your Best Shots
Bird images fall apart in quiet ways: lazy planning, slow reactions, and small habits that sneak softness and clutter into your frame. If you keep coming home with flat, lifeless files while others se...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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#travel #children #safety
How to Travel Safely With Children and Teens
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November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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#travel #urban #cityscapes
8 of the Most Breathtaking Big City Views Around the World, According to Matador Editors
From Hong Kong to Montreal, these are Matador editors favorite spots to gaze out upon the world's great cities.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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LXQt 2.3 Desktop Environment Released with New Features and Enhancements - 9to5Linux share.google/JRs8jE0u1lxJ...
#tech #Linux #LXQT
LXQt 2.3 Desktop Environment Released with New Features and Enhancements - 9to5Linux
LXQt 2.3 desktop environment is now available with support for adjusting the screen backlight with the mouse wheel on the LXQt panel.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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I can finally forget about Photoshop on Linux, and it's thanks to this app share.google/DRnq5ycmr44W...
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I can finally forget about Photoshop on Linux, and it's thanks to this app
It's finally happened
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November 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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After 5 years, I’m finally leaving Ubuntu for this Linux distro share.google/VsEmFoengGel...
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After 5 years, I’m finally leaving Ubuntu for this Linux distro
I finally broke up with Ubuntu.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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5 open-source tools that prove you don't need Adobe Creative Cloud share.google/iWQXoI8kooJ8...
#tech #FOSS #Adobe
5 open-source tools that prove you don't need Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe alternatives that are easier on the wallet.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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This is the Linux distro I moved my non-tech family members to share.google/O23R2f1WIKPT...
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This is the Linux distro I moved my non-tech family members to
A surprising Linux distro for non-tech users that makes the transition from Windows a breeze.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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I switched from Adobe Premiere to DaVinci Resolve, but this free app is better than both share.google/6SpSAefSQJVu...
#video-editing #FOSS #tech
I switched from Adobe Premiere to DaVinci Resolve, but this free app is better than both
Both are overkill
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November 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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I wish I knew about this free, open-source image editor before ever paying for Adobe Photoshop share.google/0Dm91pSvzLx0...
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I wish I knew about this free, open-source image editor before ever paying for Adobe Photoshop
I could have skipped years of Adobe subscriptions
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November 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The most beautiful Linux distributions for 2025 | ZDNET share.google/Z2Qj6AAPUHSG...
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The most beautiful Linux distributions for 2025
If you prefer your desktop operating system to be prettier than the average bear, then Linux is where it's at.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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This minimalist Linux distro is built for small business - and runs like a dream | ZDNET share.google/V1KOtYvVRSVA...
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This minimalist Linux distro is built for small business - and runs like a dream
If you're looking for a minimalist Linux distribution that doesn't force specific apps on you and runs well, Synex might be the one.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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5 obscure Linux distros you've probably never heard of - but should definitely try | ZDNET share.google/SZfOvtmedS6G...
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5 obscure Linux distros you've probably never heard of - but should definitely try
Tired of the same old Linux distros? Try these deep cuts instead.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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I always install these 7 Flatpak apps on my Linux PCs www.howtogeek.com/i-always-ins...
#tech #Linux #apps #Flatpak
I always install these 7 Flatpak apps on my Linux PCs
Make your Linux system awesome with these seven Flatpaks.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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4 hard Linux lessons I learned early - and I was better off for it share.google/cB85V1KIsL9O...
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4 hard Linux lessons I learned early - and I was better off for it
Learning Linux can be a bumpy road, but it's worth going through a little adversity
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November 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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North Arm Farm, #Pemberton, BC, Canada, with Mt. Currie behind. October 2025
October 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Green River in #Pemberton, BC, Canada. October 2025
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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5 lightweight Linux distros that breathe life into old Windows 10 laptops share.google/SXxUlbr7SC5O...
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5 lightweight Linux distros that breathe life into old Windows 10 laptops
Give your aging Windows 10 laptop a new lease on life with one of these lightweight Linux distros. Find out which system is the perfect fit for your needs and hardware.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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10 Cheapest Countries to Visit in the World in 2025 - Aviation A2Z share.google/se1aBffYVR3G...
#travel #budget #cheapest
10 Cheapest Countries to Visit in the World in 2025
Here are 10 budget travel options in 2025, where adventure doesn't require a trust fund and your bank account might return from vacation with you.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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5 European Cities So Safe, Easy, and Fun, You’ll Forget You’re Traveling Alone share.google/ubGqOZi0t5rF...
#travel #solo #women
#Europe
5 European Cities So Safe, Easy, and Fun, You’ll Forget You’re Traveling Alone
Europe’s best solo-travel cities blend safety, soul, and connection. Whether you crave café mornings in Paris or canal rides in Amsterdam, these destinations prove that exploring alone can be the most...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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This Country Was Just Named the Safest Place to Travel in 2026 share.google/mJd7NG7CK9L6...
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This Country Was Just Named the Safest Place to Travel in 2026
The Netherlands topped Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 ranking for its peace-loving culture, health care, and inclusivity.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Fedora Linux 43 Now Available For Download - Phoronix share.google/fS7F7CZoBiTZ...
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Fedora Linux 43 Now Available For Download
It's Fedora 43 release day! This latest installment of Fedora Linux is now available for download with Fedora Workstation 43 using the GNOME 49 desktop, the modern Linux 6.17 kernel powering this dist...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM