Setup a Fast Video Editing Archive Server in 10 Minutes (Mac + Linux/Samba)
Connect an external hard drive to an Ubuntu server, format it, and share it over Samba so you can archive video projects from your Mac at full gigabit speed.
Stop Using The Sony ZV-1. Fix It First.
The Sony ZV-1 overheats after five minutes of 4K, has weak battery life and a tripod mount that blocks the battery door. Here is how I fixed each one.
DJI Mic 2 on an iPhone: A Magnet Mount That Costs Nothing
The DJI Mic 2 ships with a small magnet. Stuck to the back of an iPhone, it holds the transmitter in place, no cage or mount needed.
My 2013 Mac Mini Home Server: What It Runs and Where It Struggles
A 2013 Mac mini runs my backups, media library, ad blocking and a local AI model. Here is the setup and its limits.
Slow MacBook? Free Up Disk Space in Finder (and Turn This Setting Off Afterwards)
How I found the files filling up my MacBook with Finder’s Calculate All Sizes option, and the mistake of leaving it switched on.
DJI RS3 Mini with the Sony ZV-1: Setup, Balancing and Tips
How I balance and use the DJI RS3 Mini gimbal with a Sony ZV-1 after a month: axis locks, Bluetooth quirks, the fold-out screen, vertical mode and what to watch out for.
Generate Images with Gemini and Apple Shortcuts
Build an Apple Shortcut that sends a prompt to Google’s image API and saves the result as a file with an SEO-friendly name.
Sony ZV-1 Cage Setup: What to Know Before You Mount It
How I installed a cage on my Sony ZV-1, what the quick release blocks, and where it fits on the RS3 Mini.
Captionator for Final Cut Pro: What the Styles Look Like Before You Buy
I bought Captionator for Final Cut Pro and could not preview its caption styles, so I transcribed a sample project with every one. Here is what I found.
Epidemic Sound in Final Cut Pro: Build Your Own Sound Library
How I organize Epidemic Sound music and effects in folders and link them into Final Cut Pro with an alias.