Fellow Youtuber “American Hobo” spent part of a day exploring Kampung Baru in Malaysia on his bicycle. I’ve noticed that in the comments after most Kampung Baru videos on YouTube, there will be statements about how rich the inhabitants of this area actually are. The houses may look humble, but…
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Kuala Lumpur Attractions: An Informal List
MATIC (Malaysia Tourist information Center)Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GRhmS9DnDzt6eKeRAWebsite: https://www.matic.gov.my/en/ You can get tourism information here. And they often have music and cultural performances. There’s a good schedule of their upcoming events and performances on their website. The National Museum of Malaysia (Muzium Negara)Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/a4tYbAnNRngfRHPY7Website: https://www.muziumnegara.gov.my/en This is an excellent and…
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The Best Audio Quality of My Life: Sennheiser Headphones & Portable Amplifier
I often find myself thinking about audio and audio equipment. This time it’s because I started watching the Swedish TV series “The Playlist.” I’ve only watched the first couple of episodes, but I find it intriguing. I love a good tech story about a small startup that ends up taking…
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Podcast: Local Stories; Boxing Day Tsunami 2004; Itchy Boots Update; YouTubers (December 28, 2024)
Podcast for Saturday, December 28, 2024Malahayati Hotel, Tanjung BalaiSumatra, Indonesia I suppose this video is notable in that it is the first journal video that I shot in 4K on my GoPro since I got the new laptop. I don’t think shooting in 4K makes any difference in these videos…
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Podcast: Extension Approval; Patreon Library; Itchy Boots Stolen Motorcycle (December 26, 2024)
CHAPTERS00:00 – Setting the Stage07:04 – Visa Extension Approval17:47 – Patreon Update24:21 – USB-C Port Broken34:47 – Itchy Boots’ Motorcycle Stolen01:06:09 – False Assumptions01:14:58 – Incorrect Theories01:22:12 – Noraly Sees Her Motorcycle01:33:55 – Why Cut the Wires?01:38:02 – Police Finally Show Up01:44:32 – Bird’s Eye View01:51:07 – Things I Don’t…
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Podcast: Train Ride; USBC Malfunction; Patreon Plugin (December 22, 2024 – Sumatra, Indonesia)
CHAPTERS00:00 – Setting the Stage04:04 – Cold Medicine07:03 – FDA & Froot Loops10:40 – Antihistamine14:58 – Going to Train Station27:42 – Out of Practice with Video54:14 – Making Coffee59:58 – The Train Ride01:07:15 – Becak to Hotel01:12:45 – SSD, Speed, Battery of Asus01:18:20 – USB-C Port Not Working01:24:47 – USB-C…
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Podcast: Visa Extension; Cold Medicine; YouTube Stories (December 17, 2024 – Sumatra, Indonesia)
CHAPTERS00:00 – The Old Problems23:56 – The New Problem27:37 – Indonesia’s New Policy41:32 – Cold Medicine Confusion52:38 – YouTube Stories – The Hutchinsons01:06:11 – Conclusion
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Podcast: Asus TUF A16; Copyright Claims; Patreon WordPress Plugin
Sunday, December 15, 20247:00 a.m. Room 216, Wisma SederhanaMedan, Sumatra, Indonesia I woke up with a lot of technology on my mind. That’s because I’m still devoting a lot of time to incorporating the new Asus TUF A16 laptop into my my life. And I spent most of the previous…
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Podcast: Windows Activation; Armory Crate; APU vs GUP; Patreon; YouTube Watch List
Friday December 13, 20248:00 a.m. Room 216, Wisma SederhanaMedan, Sumatra, Indonesia In this episode of the podcast, I talk a lot about continuing to set up my new Asus TUF A16 laptop and learning how it works. And, because I now have that laptop, I shot this episode with a…
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Journal Post: YouTube Seems to Be Changing
7:01 a.m. December 13, 2024 Sometimes I wonder if YouTube as a video-hosting platform is getting dangerously close to jumping the shark. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with YouTube. It’s also a huge organization and dominates the world of online video. It seems like it is too big to fail….