Headphones too loud at lowest volume level

The Problem Are you running into a problem where you are trying to play some audio via headphones while attached to some kind phone or computer but finding that when your setting the volume at its lowest level your audio being played back is still too loud in your headphones? And when you try lowering the volume more via the computer / software volume control then there is no sound at all.

DIY DollarTree Value trail mix

Another example of grab the materials and combine yourself to enjoy a savings and surplus for the money spent. Today this example was at a local Dollar Tree, but any value store will offer a deal similar. Taking note that the pre maid trail mix bags in Dollar Tree currently cost $1.25 per bag, for 2.5 oz of product. Simplifying things I just grabbed the following three products off the shelf to make my own trail mix in a pretty large quantity when compared to the individual packs and a much shorter ingredient list too.

iPad Pro connected to a Thunderbolt Dock with just a USB-C cable

Introduction Recently picked up a Thunderbolt 3 dock and while waiting for cables and adapters to arrive to attach it to an old mac. I wanted to try and see what would happen if I plugged in an iPad Pro 3rd Gen 11", since that has Thunderbolt 3, and has a charging cable that should plug in, physically. Conclusion In short, it did not work as a thunderbolt connection and was kind of expected, but it still can charge the iPad.

A Complete Git Feature Branch Workflow

Summary A concise and practical end to end guide for practicing the Git Feature Branch Workflow, for more details and source documentation see Git Feature Branch Workflow by Atlassian In short each change, story , feature, or defect gets its own branch, and that branch will get merged via a pull request back into main when it is ready. Getting started and the Checkout git clone https://gitserver.com/user/pathToYourRepo.git Feel free to replace main with master as needed depending on how and when your repo was configured.

Apple watchOS 8.5.1 update fails on Apple Watch Series 4

Introduction Darcy was telling me that her Apple Watch (model A1977) was having problems updating, so this is what I found. Troubleshooting I attempt to manually run the installer on the watch nothing happens. The installer just hangs and does not move forward on the progress bar as long as I can see it. Then every time I go back into setting for the Software Update on the watch, it’s basically a fresh start all over, and I have to press and start the installation.

How to publish to the same IPNS address from multiple IPFS peers

Introduction If you’re using IPFS and happen to have multiple computers or users who are trying to contribute to a shared website, this is a problem you will likely run into. How to deploy to the same IPNS address from different IPFS peers. No, you don’t need to copy your IPFS peer config, that won’t work anyway. It can be done, and I will show how using the IPFS Key Export command.

Candle Warmer as a mug warmer Review

Introduction Coffee mug warmers After making a mistake on a smart tech purchase, I quickly was brought up to speed on the topic of mug hot plate warmers for keeping a beverage warm for an extended time. After seeing what they look like from several examples. With that in mind, I went to the thrift store and found something close enough in spirit to the mug warmer design. And that was a Candle Warmer, looks identical; how well does it work?

Ember Mug Review

I first received the ember mug as a gift for Christmas of 2020 from my Lovely wife, Darcy, Thanks. At first, I was aghast by the concept of a $100+ USD smart mug, but I decided to give it a try, and I am glad I did. I believe this was an older model or Costco buying up old stock in bulk, but the current gen Mug2 is $150+, which is just bonkers!

onn. Roku TV 24" LED TV Model 100012590 Review

Purchased this TV for use in a RV, it’s a little expensive for what it is at around $130 USD, but it has plenty of inputs and works well for a small TV that’s needed in a small space. Connectivity USB port for powering Streaming Sticks or charging USB things at 500 mA worth of power. 3 HDMI inputs one with ARC, for connecting a soundbar or other compatible audio system.

New domain registrar, Domain.com

Moved over to Domain.com for my registrar. Since I was tired of not being able to do much of anything to and including updating my account address without needing to submit a ticket to HostGator support. So rather than deal with that process again and continue supporting a service that is a hassle all the time. I switched to Domain.com as a registrar. Based on some research and setting stuff up Domain.