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Blog of John P. Hoke: Photography, security, stories and other bits of wit and curmudgeonry for your daily (over)dose
2023-08-25 17:22
Scratching an itch (but not the MacBook Pro) I love my MacBook Pro, and with the M2 Max chip using multiple monitors is a godsend. The problem is that with two huge monitors on my desk, havi… Read More
2023-08-22 13:10
Get that drone out and FLY! Its been so long since I flew my drones I need to relearn all the muscle memory at the controls, and here's a quick video at Steel Stacks
The post Drone Video: Mo… Read More
2023-08-21 16:23
Took a walk around the neighborhood here in Bethlehem, PA and grabbed some moody shots at Steel Stacks
The post Steel Stacks – B&W appeared first on Random Non-Sequiturs - John P… Read More
2023-08-19 00:49
First test flight of my new DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone over Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Images captured flying over the Lehigh River post processed.
The post First Test Flight – Mavic 3 Pro ap… Read More
2023-08-18 20:04
I recently ordered and received a new DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone replacing my ancient Phantom 3 Pro. Follow me as I unbox it and prepare for its first flight.
The post Mavic 3 Pro Unboxing appear… Read More
2023-08-12 04:25
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2023-05-14 22:03
I’ve had the Bambu Lab X1C for about a week now. Since even before I purchased it, one of the things I really wanted to print was this Lithophane of the Moon by Frank Deschner over on… Read More
2023-05-08 03:59
Last week I purchased a BambuLab X1C 3D Printer, something I have been wanting to do for a long time. A good friend of mine has been 3D printing for years, and strongly recommended the Bambu… Read More
2023-05-01 15:04
New Zealand, a land of unparalleled natural beauty, is a dream destination for photographers and travelers alike. Its diverse landscapes, from breathtaking mountains to serene beaches, offer… Read More
2023-04-25 22:21
Budapest, the enchanting capital of Hungary, is a must-visit destination for travel photographers seeking to capture the perfect blend of historical charm and modern elegance. The city is of… Read More
2023-04-21 15:25
Mobile Device Security – Tips and Tricks for General Users: a post in a series of articles for general endusers to better protect themselves online. In today’s world, our mobile… Read More
2023-04-15 12:10
In today’s world, safeguarding your personal data is more important than ever. Cyber threats and data loss are a growing concern, and taking the necessary steps to protect your valuabl… Read More
2023-04-13 22:12
In this digital age, protecting your online identity is essential. Cyber criminals are constantly on the lookout for ways to hack into your accounts and steal your sensitive information. One… Read More
2023-04-10 14:13
In today’s digital age, information security is more important than ever. With cyber threats on the rise, it is crucial for everyday users to understand the basics of protecting their… Read More
2023-04-07 00:01
Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years, causing significant financial and operational disruptions for organizations across various sectors. This brief guide covers essentia… Read More
2023-04-06 03:49
Risk management is an indispensable element of cybersecurity for any organization. As the complexity and frequency of cyber threats continue to rise, implementing effective risk management p… Read More
2023-04-04 23:18
I spent a few nights revamping the gallery and online shop that I host through SmugMug. If you like any of the photos, you can purchase prints on various materials, in virtually any size. He… Read More
2023-03-31 04:03
“Through the Lens” is a series of posts I am writing about my favorite locations around the world to visit and photograph. Intermixing location information with my photos and lin… Read More
2023-03-29 17:24
Continuing to mess around with my research into things I can do with the ChatGPT-4 Large Language Model and training developers on some basics of the OWASP Top 10 secure coding vulnerabiliti… Read More
2023-03-28 16:49
Paris, known as the “City of Light,” has long been a sought-after destination for photographers seeking to capture the essence of its enchanting streets, vibrant culture, and stu… Read More
2023-03-27 19:14
Barcelona, the vibrant and artistic capital of Catalonia, offers a treasure trove of photographic opportunities for both amateur and professional photographers alike. From the awe-inspiring… Read More
2023-03-25 02:01
Flickr again, or never say “Never” Just a quick post. I have started using Flickr again to publish my photos in full size and resolution. I will continue to post them here on the… Read More
2023-03-24 20:05
Shall we play a game? In my continuing saga of messing around with OpenAI‘s ChatGPT-4’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Large Language Model (LLM), I have noticed that its not alway… Read More
2023-03-22 18:54
Empowering Your Workforce to Safeguard Your Organization’s Digital Assets Introduction In today’s regulatory, litigious and online world, information security is a top priority f… Read More
2023-03-21 20:37
I am still going through and processing photos taken last month at the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn. This is a single exposure HDR image taken with a Sony A7Riv and a Laowa 15mm f/2 l… Read More
2023-03-17 18:27
[Author’s Note] The following was part of my testing of artificial intelligence (specifically ChatGPT’s) ability to write technical blog posts and also create training materials… Read More
2023-03-17 13:55
Messing around with ChatGPT 4.0 So, like a lot of people I have been intrigued by ChatGPT and now that the 4.0 version has been released, I’ve signed up for a paid account to see what… Read More
2023-03-16 12:03
About six months ago I moved to Bethlehem, PA from the Pocono Mountains. My new place is on the South Side in the Arts District, a few blocks from Steel Stacks. This is the former home of Be… Read More
2023-03-15 17:51
Sometimes the best way out of a slump is to gut the project and redesigning it from the ground up … So, I’ve been a major creative slump with a lot of things going on in my pers… Read More
2023-03-09 14:07
A few weeks ago I visited the New York City Transit Museum to take photos of the old subway cars, machines and so many amazing vintage signs. It was a beautiful day out and one of my favorit… Read More
2021-05-08 02:38
Random Non-Sequiturs - John Patrick Hoke | Photography, Technology & Musings
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! So, I don’t get into this publicly often. I lost my… Read More
2021-05-03 17:04
Random Non-Sequiturs - John Patrick Hoke | Photography, Technology & Musings
This weekend a friend of mine was caught by yet another Facebook social engineering security event. It was a… Read More
2021-01-03 18:19
Random Non-Sequiturs - John Patrick Hoke | Photography & Blog
So it is a couple days into 2021, the hangovers and parties are done with. Here we are, a weekend of settling into the New Y… Read More
2020-09-15 16:43
Random Non-Sequiturs - John Patrick Hoke | Photography & Blog
A couple things going on here on the astrophotography front that I thought I would post about… Firstly, I bit the bul… Read More
2020-07-21 18:34
Random Non-Sequiturs - John Patrick Hoke | Photography & Blog
Not unlike other amateur astronomers and photographers, I have been outside every night trying to capture images of Neowise… Read More
2020-06-24 19:13
Random Non-Sequiturs - John Patrick Hoke | Photography & Blog
Setting up and maintaining online photo galleries, aka “Frustration, Annoyance and Chaos”. As this is predominat… Read More
2020-06-18 17:17
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Don’t burst my bubble! Due to COVID-19 I’ve not been able to get out much to shoot new photos, but I have a hell of a backlo… Read More
2020-06-08 13:11
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Outside of my dining room window, a robin made her nest and laid four eggs. While doing some cleanup in the yard yesterday, we found tha… Read More
2020-06-02 18:04
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
I spent a few days of this COVID-19 crisis sitting in front of the computer and rebuilding a lot of this blog’s WordPress front en… Read More
2020-05-31 19:01
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
I downloaded the free version of Pixaloop (Apple iOS | Android) to my phone a few weeks ago, but never got around to taking it for a tes… Read More
2020-05-29 00:06
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Driving home in the Pocono Mountains, out here in North East Pennsylvania, I had to pull over to grab some shots of this gorgeous sunset… Read More
2020-04-21 16:19
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Yesterday I received the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Pro mount which I ordered on Amazon last week. I was so excited it came, especially… Read More
2020-04-16 21:00
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
I know things are challenging right now. I, and probably you as well, have been combating isolation and inertia. Trying to maintain leve… Read More
2020-04-13 00:24
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Yet another Groundhogs Day of Sparkling Isolation. Today I went out for a drive to maintain #socialdistance while trying to retain my sa… Read More
2020-04-01 14:37
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
I found this short time lapse of Chain Bridge Traffic I took back in 2018 while in Budapest for work. We’re all stuck at home tryi… Read More
2020-03-29 18:07
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Another day (day 15 and counting) of social distancing, everyday seems like “water under the bridge” in the fight against th… Read More
2020-03-29 00:59
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Love More Now! Another of my street photos of an empty Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 “lockdown”. The streets… Read More
2020-03-25 16:55
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Sometimes the unexpected award via email can be wonderful! Like many of you, I’ve been cooped up in various levels of quarantine… Read More
2020-03-23 22:26
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
So, with the current social distancing recommendations from both the PA Department of Health, the CDC, and just about every other damn m… Read More
2020-03-18 23:46
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Continuing the “Quarantine of 2020” photo tour. Today is closer to home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at SteelStacks. As I post… Read More
2020-03-14 16:44
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
So, it’s time to bring Social Distancing to the extreme. Here we are with apparently the world coming to a messy end, COVID-19 spr… Read More
2020-03-12 12:51
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
This photo of the Duomo di Milano altar was taken last fall while in Milan on business. I am finally getting through a large number of p… Read More
2020-03-10 13:15
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Saint Andrew the Apostle Church … I’ve been going through a number of photos taken over last fall while in Italy on busines… Read More
2020-03-09 18:27
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Introverts of the world, unite! (separately, in our own spaces and without much fanfare). Last Friday night I held the first public show… Read More
2020-02-17 14:59
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
I’ve been asked on a couple different occasions lately: “what’s in your camera bag?”. Alternatively, “You… Read More
2020-02-16 02:23
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
So, as I’ve posted elsewhere, I am showing my photography at Fox Optical and Gallery in Bethlehem starting on March 6th. This is p… Read More
2020-02-04 15:00
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Mario Brothers, a blast from the past in more ways than one! I’ve started going through some photos for my March gallery show and… Read More
2020-02-03 14:21
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Well, its official, my first Gallery Showing is in March / April 2020 at the Fox Optical & Gallery in Bethlehem, PA. I’ve been… Read More
2020-01-28 14:36
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Late last year I picked up a new Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 lens and the full moon on the morning of January 12th screamed to be captured… Read More
2020-01-25 06:15
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
A couple different takes on a shot I took at the Trinity College Library while visiting Dublin in October. This shot of “The Long… Read More
2020-01-23 13:44
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Last fall I spent about a week in Lisbon, Portugal on business. While walking around to and from the office my camera never left my hand… Read More
2020-01-18 15:05
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Jean Paul Gaultier announced this week that he is retiring from the runway after 50 years in fashion. Le Enfant Terrible is saying au re… Read More
2020-01-17 17:07
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Earlier this week someone contacted me on Instagram to purchase this photo I took at Bear Creek Falls in White Haven, Pennsylvania in 20… Read More
2020-01-17 03:32
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Last fall I took a trip to Dublin, Ireland and spent a day in Book Heaven – Trinity College Library. While there, I visited the Bo… Read More
2020-01-16 17:50
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Rejiggering the site (a.k.a. virtual house cleaning 101). Now that I’ve gone and changed a ton of crap on the website, go the star… Read More
2020-01-14 00:18
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Going through some shots I took over the past year or so and realizing a few things. Firstly holy hell I took a metric crap-ton of photo… Read More
2020-01-13 00:18
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
So, first of all, Happy New Year! I took a fairly long break from blogging in 2019 … it was a hellacious year for me personally a… Read More
2018-12-18 15:13
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
So, its been a bit crazy work-wise so I haven’t had a lot of time to post anything as of late. I did manage to upgrade WordPress t… Read More
2018-11-07 17:15
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
London Calling? In October I had a business trip over to London to attend the Payment Card Industry Community Meeting as well as a… Read More
2018-09-09 22:34
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Bringing the Milky Way to Life As I’ve posted previously, I have been intrigued by astrophotography and photographing the Milky Wa… Read More
2018-09-08 21:22
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Is there a cure for this Astrophotography Disease? Having recently gotten back into my photography hobby addiction, I seem to have… Read More
2018-08-30 19:04
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Operation: Workflow Simplification – On1 Photo Migration For a long time now, I have been using Adobe Lightroom for managing my ph… Read More
2018-08-18 20:38
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
SteelStacks in HDR It’s been a bit of a slog getting back into photography. Picking up the camera again has been difficult, tediou… Read More
2018-08-01 12:21
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Bear Creek Falls Waterfall I like to ride my motorcycle through the Poconos, and I regularly pass the Bear Creek Falls on my ride around… Read More
2018-05-24 14:17
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Now that Wunderground has decided to remove free API access for PWS owners, we needed a local replacement using WeeWX for home automatio… Read More
2018-05-21 00:01
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Previously I posted about migrating my Davis Vantage Pro2 Weather Station running WeatherCat software on a MacMini to WeeWX software on… Read More
2018-05-04 12:58
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
The continuing saga of Local Processing – WebCoRE In my post yesterday I described the initial migration steps from Sma… Read More
2018-05-03 11:59
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
All Politics (and Automation) is Local As I have written about previously, I’ve been working on a smart home / automation solution… Read More
2018-03-19 19:50
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Weather Station Migration: Mac to Raspberry Pi I have been running a Davis Vantage Pro 2 weather station in my backyard for just under f… Read More
2017-07-25 16:10
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Goodbye my friend … Just over eleven years ago, my wife and I rescued a fuzzy black and white bundle of joy. Roxy, our border col… Read More
2017-07-18 00:48
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Business travel may not be glamorous, but has its perks. I returned home from this weekend from a business trip that took me to Auckland… Read More
2017-06-27 23:21
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Do press the shiny red (ActionTiles) button! Moving further down the road of my smart home automation insanity, I’ve started looki… Read More
2017-06-11 23:01
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Home Automation, or has my house become self-aware? SkyNet Be Damned! I’ve been playing around with Home Automation and SmartHome… Read More
2017-06-09 09:16
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Fixin’ to get ready It’s looking like I’ll be doing some (work) summer travel this month, heading down to Australia an… Read More
2017-05-29 23:33
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
ShortPixel – (Image) Size Does Matter The majority of this website is related to my photography obsession hobby. I’ve always… Read More
2017-05-22 14:41
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Protecting your work with a successful photography backup plan I’ve been asked how I protect my artwork, images and related inform… Read More
2017-05-19 21:59
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
WannaCrypt: A test for an organization’s security posture? A week after the news about the WannaCry (WannaCrypt) ransomware a… Read More
2017-05-17 00:38
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
WannaCry or the Cyber-Event that should never have happened Ok, the WannaCry tears are drying and InfoSec and IT professionals arou… Read More
2017-05-02 22:00
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
What’s in a Name? Ok, while I may have a Smart Home, my brain is getting fuzzy so I am writing this wall of text more for my own h… Read More
2017-04-30 14:05
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Is my SmartHome supposed to be smarter than me? I’ve avoided a lot of the SmartHome push, but finally gave in over the p… Read More
2017-04-21 14:06
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Does the sun even know Portland exists? I’m out on the West Coast this week for a mixed business / personal trip and after arrivin… Read More
2017-04-02 22:43
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Keep your eyes on the road … Just a quick heads up – going to be traveling a lot over the next few weeks. Hopefully I will… Read More
2017-03-28 20:20
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
The more they change … In the previous post I vented a bit about how Microsoft was starting to seriously eat Apple’s lunch… Read More
2017-03-08 18:34
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
I’m probably going to “Think Different” … Ok it should come as no surprise to anyone that knows me, whom I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-02-23 14:30
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Living in Oxymoronica I returned home from a business trip to Europe at the start of February, and for a month that only has 28 days, it… Read More
2017-01-31 10:34
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia – Barcelona Last week I was in Barcelona, Spain on business and although I had a miserable head cold… Read More
2017-01-12 00:55
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Holyrood Palace – Edinburgh Scotland I am going through some photos I took on a trip to Edinburgh back in October… Yes I am… Read More
2017-01-03 18:43
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
Happy New Year 2017! Belated Happy New Year due to a last minute trip my wife and I took to New Orleans between Christmas and New Y… Read More
2016-12-24 19:27
John P. Hoke - Random Non-Sequiturs & Photography
2016 ViewBug Photo Contest – Vote Early and Often So, I’ve been a member over at ViewBug for nearly a year now and hav… Read More
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