Notes
Notes is a section where I share quick summaries of YouTube videos that I’ve recently watched and enjoyed. These videos cover a variety of topics—from tech and DIY builds to creative ideas and curious discoveries. If a video was inspiring, insightful, or just plain cool, you’ll likely find a note about it here.
Apple’s Widget Backdoor
https://github.com/brycebostwick/WidgetAnimation/
This was an incredibly fun one to make. There's a lot more detail that I didn't get to cover here, and a lot of directions that only partially worked that were still interesting — maybe for the future!
Shoutout to these open-source repos for a lot of the techniques shown in this video:
https://github.com/octree/ClockHandRotationKit https://github.com/everettjf/Xcode13ClockHandRotationEffectModifier https://github.com/TopWidgets/SwingAnimation https://github.com/tangtiancheng/DouYinComment
More iOS nonsense over on https://bryce.co !

One Bag Travel in Japan: 14 Essential Tips You Need to Know
Traveling to Japan with just one bag? This video is your ultimate guide to one bag travel across Japan—whether you're exploring Tokyo's neon streets or heading off the beaten path.

I built a Spotify Music Player
In this video, I walk through building a DIY Spotify Music Player using the Pimoroni Presto, a touchscreen display powered by the Raspberry Pi Pico 2. This project features real-time album cover art, playback controls, and a custom touchscreen interface built with MicroPython.

AI Intruder Detection Camera aka Peeper Pam
The video introduces a new AI kit for Raspberry Pi 5 and showcases a clever desktop gadget that uses computer vision.

The $0 Home Server
The $0 Home Server is a budget-friendly way to transform an old, underpowered computer—like an old laptop—into a home server capable of handling multiple useful tasks. This guide, by Chris Kalos, walks you through the steps to repurpose such a device without spending any extra money.

Turn Your Old PC Into a Home Server FOR FREE!
This video guides viewers on setting up a home server using old PC hardware for various applications.

Ubuntu Server - Network Storage with Samba
With Samba, you can easily set up shared network storage that is accessible by all devices in your home, including Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Samba is an open-source implementation of the SMB/CIFS protocol, the same protocol used by Windows file sharing. This means your server can act as a file server, providing a shared drive for your home network.

Ubuntu Server - Samba
Using Samba on your Samsung NC110 running Ubuntu Server 24.04.1 is a lightweight and manageable solution that should not have a significant impact on your server, especially if it’s being used primarily for network storage and media sharing.

I Turned My Mac Into A Linux Laptop
The video chronicles a seamless installation of Linux on an Apple Silicon MacBook, showcasing the ease and functionality of Asahi Linux.

How I Coded ANOTHER Profitable App SOLO (step by step / from scratch / with AI)
Build & deploy your apps in minutes with Tempo:

14 Absolutely Stunning 90's Hand-Drawn Anime That Have Become A Rarity Now - Explored
Anime was never just entertainment, it’s always been an art form – a cultural force, a philosophical gold-standard, and oftentimes an emotional gut-punch. From dystopian thrillers to high-fantasy epics, the 14 classics we’re about to cover in this video changed the animation landscape – and we mean forever. Talk about iconic! Whether they dazzled with breathtaking hand-drawn mastery or challenged storytelling conventions, the influence of these anime series and movies can still be felt. They’ve certainly shaped the medium itself in ways even their creators never imagined.
#anime #animeanalysis #anime

Cloudflare Tunnel Setup Guide - Self-Hosting for EVERYONE
This video is a detailed guide on how to set up a Cloudflare tunnel to self-host services without needing a public IP, useful for those stuck behind carrier-grade NAT. The presenter explains the steps to create a tunnel using the CLI on an Ubuntu Server LXC container, making it accessible to the outside world through Cloudflare. The process involves installing the Cloudflare client, authenticating it with Cloudflare, creating a tunnel, and configuring DNS and ingress rules to route traffic to specific services on the local network. The presenter also demonstrates how to run the tunnel as a service, allowing it to start automatically and support various protocols like HTTP, SSH, or RDP.

Code Server - Install on Ubuntu Server
Yes, you can install Code Server on your Ubuntu Server! Code Server allows you to run Visual Studio Code on your server and access it from a web browser, so you can develop from anywhere. Here's how to install it.

Ubuntu Server - Install NVM
The video chronicles a seamless installation of Linux on an Apple Silicon MacBook, showcasing the ease and functionality of Asahi Linux.

Ubuntu Server - Web and Database server
Can I use one VM as Web Server and Database server? Yes, you can absolutely use one virtual machine (VM) as both a web server and a database server. This is a common setup for small-scale projects, development environments, or low-traffic websites, where resource constraints aren’t as critical.

Ubuntu Server - Why LEMP is better than LAMP
When comparing LEMP (Linux, Nginx, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP/Python/Perl) and LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP/Python/Perl) for your Ubuntu server running on a Samsung NC110, there are a few considerations that make LEMP potentially a better choice, especially for this specific hardware setup.

Ubuntu Server - WireGuard
The video chronicles a seamless installation of Linux on an Apple Silicon MacBook, showcasing the ease and functionality of Asahi Linux.

7 Retro Anime Films You NEED to Watch Before You Die
These films are what made this era of anime so special to me. Anime films that have stood the test of time.

Build a restaurant landing page with HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
🔥 Get fast, secure web hosting with SiteGround: https://www.siteground.com/go/zu14qih4qj

E-ink Weather Dashboard with a Raspberry Pi
Building a DIY E-Ink weather display using a Raspberry Pi and Inky Impression. This low-power weather dashboard displays real-time data from OpenWeatherMap and comes with a web UI to customize and schedule automatic updates.

Become a $100k+ Frontend Developer in 2025 (Free Course, 11+ Hours)
Become a $100k+ Frontend Developer in 2025 - Free 11+ Hour Course

Automate Your Entire SEO for $1 (Free n8n Template)
📌 Join my free Skool community for the workflows shown in the video! 👇

AI Engineering with Chip Huyen
On today’s episode of The Pragmatic Engineer, I’m joined by Chip Huyen, a computer scientist, author of the freshly published O’Reilly book AI Engineering, and an expert in applied machine learning. Chip has worked as a researcher at Netflix, was a core developer at NVIDIA (building NeMo, NVIDIA’s GenAI framework), and co-founded Claypot AI. She also taught Machine Learning at Stanford University.

Let’s dive into some handy JavaScript and CSS tricks to streamline your web development workflow
Need to determine a user’s network speed? JavaScript’s Network Information API has got you covered! You can access the downlink speed (in Mbps) through navigator.connection.downlink

Building a $100 Minecraft Server! (2025)
Welcome to my latest video featuring a build a setup of a sub $100 game server! Parts Mentioned(Affiliate Links):
PC Used: https://www.ebay.com/itm/205151239397 PC on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hFVt15 PC on Newegg: https://howl.link/2w6jstnxwvg4o RAM Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aKSh1J RAM Newegg: https://howl.link/9p8u6egqvblri SSD Amazon: https://amzn.to/40wVzAU SSD Newegg: https://howl.link/zwir4uakzjioy

I built an AI Powered E-Ink Display
I built an AI Image and Text plugin for my DIY E-Ink Display with a Raspberry PI, using Open AI's DALL-E and GPT-4o models. This project features a Web UI that allows you to remotely generate and display AI art and text content and schedule updates.

Minimal E-Ink Clock with a Raspberry Pi (Tutorial)
I made this DIY E-Ink Display with a Raspberry Pi and a web ui to customize and update the display with different plugins.

I Tried the $10,000/Month Side Hustle
soo i tried this popular side hustle for 30 days...here's the process!

10 Genius Apple Shortcuts to Simplify Your Life
Discover 10 time-saving Apple Shortcuts that automate daily tasks like bill splitting, grocery lists, and focus modes. Download these free shortcuts to boost your iPhone productivity.

I forced EVERYONE to use Linux
The video demonstrates setting up a Linux terminal server to enhance productivity by allowing multiple users to access powerful computing resources simultaneously.

Docker Crash Course for Absolute Beginners
This Docker crash course explains what Docker is, why it was created, and how it simplifies software development and deployment. It covers essential concepts like Docker images, containers, Dockerfile, and registries. The tutorial contrasts Docker with virtual machines and demonstrates Docker's role in the development lifecycle.

NGINX Tutorial - What is Nginx
This tutorial introduces NGINX, explaining its purpose, functionalities like load balancing, caching, and SSL encryption, and its use cases in web servers, proxies, and Kubernetes environments. It contrasts NGINX with Apache, highlighting its speed, lightweight nature, and flexible configuration, making it a popular choice for handling large-scale web traffic.

No more Cloudflare Tunnels for me...
This tutorial introduces NGINX, explaining its purpose, functionalities like load balancing, caching, and SSL encryption, and its use cases in web servers, proxies, and Kubernetes environments. It contrasts NGINX with Apache, highlighting its speed, lightweight nature, and flexible configuration, making it a popular choice for handling large-scale web traffic.

Best Dash Cameras for 2024: Buyer's Guide
Here are my picks for the best dashcams for 2024. Best Entry Level: Viofo A119 Mini 2 Viofo A119 Mini 2: https://geni.us/ViofoA119Mini2 Recommended Bundle: https://geni.us/ViofoA119Mini2Bundle [Amazon] 256GB Card: https://geni.us/sAbu5k [Amazon] 512GB Card: https://geni.us/Viofo512GBMicroSD Polarizer: https://geni.us/ViofoPolarizer Bluetooth Button: https://geni.us/ViofoBTRemoteControl Hardwire Cable: https://geni.us/ViofoHK4 Parking Mode Battery: https://geni.us/70maiBattery Firmware: https://bit.ly/A119Mini2FW
Multiple Angles: Viofo A229 Plus Viofo A229 Plus (Front/Rear): https://geni.us/ViofoA229Plus2CH Viofo A229 Plus (Front/Rear/Interior): https://geni.us/ViofoA229Plus3CH 256GB Card: https://geni.us/sAbu5k [Amazon] 512GB Card: https://geni.us/Viofo512GBMicroSD Polarizer: https://geni.us/ViofoCPL Bluetooth Button: https://geni.us/ViofoBTRemoteControl Hardwire Cable: https://geni.us/ViofoHK4 Parking Mode Battery: https://geni.us/70maiBattery Firmware: https://bit.ly/A229PlusFW
High End Multiple Angles: Viofo A229 Pro Viofo A229 Pro (Front/Rear): https://geni.us/ViofoA229Pro2CH Viofo A229 Pro (Front/Rear/Interior): https://geni.us/ViofoA229Pro3CH 256GB Card: https://geni.us/sAbu5k [Amazon] 512GB Card: https://geni.us/Viofo512GBMicroSD Polarizer: https://geni.us/ViofoCPL Bluetooth Button: https://geni.us/ViofoBTRemoteControl Hardwire Cable: https://geni.us/ViofoHK4 Parking Mode Battery: https://geni.us/70maiBattery Firmware: https://bit.ly/A229ProFW
Rideshare Drivers: VanTrue N4 Pro VanTrue N4 Pro: https://geni.us/VantrueN4Pro 256GB Card: https://geni.us/sAbu5k [Amazon] 512GB Card: https://geni.us/vr6y [Amazon] Polarizer: https://geni.us/tzwQr Wireless Remote: https://geni.us/VantrueRemote Hardwire Cable: https://geni.us/VantrueHardwire Parking Mode Battery: https://geni.us/70maiBattery Firmware: https://www.vantrue.net/Support/flleDlist/p_id/255.html
Long Term Parking Recording: Thinkware U3000 Thinkware U3000 (Front): https://geni.us/ThinkwareU3000-1CH Thinkware U3000 (Front/Rear): https://geni.us/ThinkwareU3000-2CH 512GB Card: https://geni.us/vr6y [Amazon] Parking Mode Battery: https://geni.us/ThinkwareiVoltXtra Firmware: https://bit.ly/U3000FW
Cloud Capable: Blackvue DR970X Plus Series Blackvue DR970X Plus (Front): https://geni.us/DR970X1CHPlus Blackvue DR970X Plus (Front/Rear): https://geni.us/DR970X2CHPlus Blackvue DR970X Plus (Front/Interior): https://geni.us/DR970X2CHIRPlus LTE Module: https://geni.us/BlackvueCM100GLTE 256GB Card: https://geni.us/sAbu5k [Amazon] 512GB Card: https://geni.us/vr6y [Amazon] Parking Mode Battery: https://geni.us/BlackvueB130X Firmware: https://blackvue.com/downloads/
Cloud w/ built-in LTE: Blackvue DR970X LTE Plus Blackvue DR970X LTE Plus (North America): https://geni.us/DR970X2CHLTEPlus Blackvue DR970X LTE Plus (Global): https://geni.us/DR970X2CHLTEPlusGL 256GB Card: https://geni.us/sAbu5k [Amazon] 512GB Card: https://geni.us/vr6y [Amazon] Parking Mode Battery: https://geni.us/BlackvueB130X Firmware: https://blackvue.com/downloads/
Box-style: Blackvue DR970X Box Plus Blackvue DR970X Box Plus (Front/Rear): https://geni.us/DR970X2CHBoxPlus Blackvue DR970X Box Plus (Front/Interior): https://geni.us/DR970X2CHBoxIRPlus LTE Module: https://geni.us/BlackvueCM100GLTE 256GB Card: https://geni.us/sAbu5k [Amazon] 512GB Card: https://geni.us/vr6y [Amazon] Parking Mode Battery: https://geni.us/BlackvueB130X Firmware: https://blackvue.com/downloads/
Radar Detector / Dashcam Combo: Escort MaxCam 360c Escort MaxCam 360c: https://geni.us/EscortMaxCam360c 256GB Card: https://geni.us/sAbu5k [Amazon] Firmware: https://bit.ly/EscortFW
Radar Detector Add-on Dashcam: Escort M2 Escort M2: https://geni.us/EscortM2 Blendmount Adapter: https://bit.ly/Blendmount-EscortM2 128GB Card: https://geni.us/pppHrj [Amazon] Firmware: https://bit.ly/EscortFW
0:00 Intro 2:30 Viofo A119 Mini 2 4:27 Viofo A229 Plus 5:43 Viofo A229 Pro 8:52 Vantrue N4 Pro 12:02 Thinkware U3000 17:15 Blackvue DR970X Plus 24:44 Escort MaxCam 360c 27:14 Escort M2 28:29 Summary
Subscribe to Vortex Radar: https://www.youtube.com/@VortexRadar/?sub_confirmation=1
Website: https://www.VortexRadar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VortexRadar/ Twitter: https://x.com/VortexRadar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VortexRadar/
Full disclosure: The purchase links in my videos are typically affiliate links and I may make a percentage when you buy. Either way, it’s important to me to ensure that I stay objective and unbiased & give you my honest opinion so you can make an educated decision as to what’s best for you. You deserve that & I wouldn’t have it any other way. :)
©2024 Vortex Radar, LLC. All rights reserved.
#Dashcam #DashCamera #VortexRadar

EASY Budget Minecraft Servers With Crafty
UGREEN Nexode Pro 100W Charger(15% OFF): https://bit.ly/47Xyqdq

Next.js 13 Crash Course | App Directory, React Server Components & More
A complete crash course to NextJS version 13 and it's new features such as the app directory structure, routing, React Server Components vs client components, layouts and more.

Building A Minecraft Server With 12 Year Old PC + Tutorial (PaperMC, Docker, DDNS, Port Forwarding)
I HAVE A NEW VIDEO! Watch the updated version here: https://youtu.be/bAGTwBURBXc I love to see what old hardware can do! So in this video, we're seeing if an Athlon ii x4 640 can handle running a Minecraft server using the optimized PaperMC Server. Links: Ubuntu Server: https://ubuntu.com/download/server Rufus: https://rufus.ie/en/ PaperMC Container: https://hub.docker.com/r/marctv/minecraft-papermc-server DuckDNS Container: https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-duckdns EssentialsX: https://essentialsx.net/downloads.html Music (in order): "Hardware Haven Theme" - Me "Haggstrom" - C418 "Moog City" - C418 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:36 What Is This Video? 1:00 The Hardware 1:49 The Software 2:47 What We're Going To Do 3:40 Installing Ubuntu Server 8:14 SSH, Docker Running 12:29 Pulling PaperMC Container 16:00 Testing Local MC Server 17:38 DHCP Reservation & Port Forwarding 19:42 DDNS (Duck DNS) 23:53 Testing Server Over WAN 25:06 Plugins (EssentialsX) & Commands 28:11 How It Ran 29:30 Power Consumption 30:02 Final Thoughts

This is my anime soundtrack record collection.
I love music. And I love anime.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAn1meMan Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAn1meMan

Anime Vinyl Records You NEED in Your Collection.
I share with you some of the Anime Vinyl Records I've come across in looking to add more of my favorite soundtracks into my collection.
I made another video with EVEN MORE Anime Records you Need! Link to that video here: https://youtu.be/3qANqSVQ5ic
This video is not sponsored.
UPDATE In the video I said the Madoka Magica record came out "2007" when I meant to say "2017" sorry about that.
LINKS----------------
(The records linked below were available at the time of making this video and they could be sold out when you check them, but, here's to hoping you can add one to your collection.)
------ATTACK ON TITAN-------
Standard Edition https://tinyurl.com/y4btl25g
Deluxe Edition (Limited to 1,000) https://tinyurl.com/y5tor7sx
F.Y.E Exclusive https://tinyurl.com/y6xf9dmn
-------COWBOY BEBOP-------
Standard Edition https://tinyurl.com/yysj6dwl
Red Tail & Swordfish Variant https://tinyurl.com/y5kkwcxv
Newbury Comics Core Splatter (Limited to 1,000) NO LONGER AVAILABLE https://tinyurl.com/y2rw5rz9
------MHA: HEROES RISING------
Rightstuf Exlusive Transparent Green & Orange https://tinyurl.com/yymot5lz
Translucent Yellow & Green with a Prismatic Splatter https://tinyurl.com/y4ntw5wr
--------DEATH NOTE-----------
Black & White Burst https://www.rightstufanime.com/Death-Note-Deluxe-Edition-Vinyl-Soundtrack
AND here are some other cool options!!
Standard Ed. White Vinyl https://tinyurl.com/yyn3d5lm
Standard Ed. Clear Vinyl https://tinyurl.com/yy2ukx7s
:D
------PROMARE------ Limited Edition Clear Vinyl https://tinyurl.com/y2qb8lf5
-------MY VIDEOS---------
My Elfen Lied Merch Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCBnLzD3FWc
I Play Elfen Lied Stuff on the Piano!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB-b0kaY0Lo
Cowboy Bebop Records (I Will be doing an Update Soon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98ZcSNQCS4k
A Wholesome Thank You to YOU if you're reading this (:
