News and Stuff: The Mysterious Logic Behind Laptop Touchpad Design, Image Size Basics For New Bloggers, Drum Corps International Dci (Page 9)

Take a look at this photo. At first glance, it looks like a normal laptop -- neat, symmetrical, innocent. But stare a little longer and you'll notice something strange: the touchpad is not centered! It's sitting slightly to the left, like it's trying to hide from your right hand. more...

If you're new to blogging and wondering why your pages take forever to load, your images might be the culprit. Many beginners upload photos straight from their phone or camera without realizing they're several megabytes in size -- far bigger than needed for the web. The right resolution can make a huge difference in how fast your site loads and how your visitors experience it. more...

It was the day of the DCI semi-finals 2025 in Indianapolis, I had an encounter that opened my eyes to a world I knew little about until I realized its depth and significance. I met one of the teachers involved in the event, a man named Peter, and I asked him a simple question: "What do you do?" His answer unfolded into a vivid picture of an intense and inspiring world I had known nothing about. more...

Have you ever gone hunting for an app--maybe even paid for one--only to realize later that your phone could already do the same thing for free? That's exactly what happened to me. more...

On Friday August 8th 2025, I was chatting with a parent whose child is performing in the Drum Corps International (DCI) championship finals at Lucas Stadium in Indianapolis. After I told her about my blog and the types of stories I write, she made a simple request: "If you're not too busy, would you mind writing something about DCI?" more...