John Spahr

Hey, everyone. As overhyped as AI is, it can be pretty neat sometimes. Photoshop introduced generative AI features a while back, but I didn’t really mess around with them much until now. The results are a mixed bag, but some of them are genuinely impressive. The others are just funny. Take a look: I have regrets. I think this one is actually really cool. Uh, don’t look too closely at this one. If you know, you know, and I promise this was unintentional. Whoa! You can see reflection of the subject I photographed in the AI-generated water! That’s super neat. The reason I say Photoshop AI is awesome is because it lets me use photos I take and make them extremely unhinged with barely any effort. I don’t plan to showcase AI-altered photos on my main site, as I feel like that’s kind of disingenuous when sharing my photography, but don’t be surprised if I post more of them on the blog. Anyway, thanks for reading.

Hey, y’all. Today, we’re talking about cars again. Good thing they’re super neat! This time, we’re going to discuss 5 exceedingly strange cars that I want to own. I should clarify that these cars were not necessarily ugly or strange at the time they were released, but they’re not particularly pleasant to look at or own now. So, let’s dive in. Fiat 126 This car is absolutely abysmal. It’s been covered by a lot of big YouTube channels , and it is so ridiculously underpowered that I can’t help but admire it. Having 2 cylinders in a “proper” car is hilarious to me, and I would love to see how terrible the acceleration is. I also enjoy how basic and barren the interior is and that the engine is located in the back. You can tell that this car was not made for Americans. I know that it’s probably a very deadly ride, but I want a 126 regardless. There’s no helping it. The desire will not go away. Is friend. PT Cruiser Convertible To begin, I am not a Chrysler fan… or a PT Cruiser fan. That sai

Is your older Honda Accord burning oil like crazy? My 2009 Accord EX-L was. At around 96,000 miles, I noticed that its 2.4L i-VTEC engine was eating a quart of oil every week. I checked to see if my car had a leak underneath, but it didn’t. I feared for the worst, as excessive oil consumption is no small issue.  After researching online, it seemed like my car might have bad piston rings. This would explain the oil consumption issue, so I figured that was probably the problem. However, some sources suggested replacing the PCV valve and trying some cleaning solutions first. So, I got to work. Let's start with the valve. I’m not a mechanic, so I’d never heard of a PCV valve before. Regardless, I watched some tutorials and got to work. All I needed for the swap was a pair of pliers and a 17mm socket. I found the valve above the alternator, which was a relief as it meant I did not have to take anything apart.  I had managed to find a new valve for about $15 at my local auto parts store.

Hey, folks! Over the last few years, iPod modding has grown to be incredibly popular. There are tons of cool aftermarket parts and a thriving community of enthusiasts who keep these music players alive. The problem? Prices have gone up exponentially! The later iPod Classics have become extremely desirable, and now it's hard to get one at a compelling price. As a result, I have compiled this list of three iPod options that are often overlooked and offer excellent value. Refurbished iPod Nanos It's no secret that restoring iPod Nanos is nothing short of a nightmare. These devices are so compact that they require expert repair skills to even swap out the battery. Thankfully, people with these skills exist! Many people put new batteries in iPod Nanos and sell them on eBay for as low as $25. Quality varies, so you'll want to verify that the seller has good feedback. Do your homework, and you can get an excellent deal. Aside from the risk associated with buying someone else's

Hi, everyone! I'm currently visiting Elk Rapids, Michigan, so I took the opportunity to get some pictures. I edited them in Photoshop, and I'm pretty proud of the results. Check them out: Bridge with motion blur. Just a twig thing. Green water. Hey, it's me! Used self-timer. Bridge (in color). Lots of shells. I go to seek a great perhaps. Denise by the water. Simple serenity. I've really tried to up my photo editing game lately, and I think it's starting to show. Anyway, I hope you liked these pictures, and thanks for looking!

Hey, everyone. I last posted around a month ago, so I wanted to share a few updates as to what has been going on since then. So, here are the happenings (in no particular order): The Tech Vault I quietly added this page to my website a few weeks ago. Basically, I share my cool old tech and what I use it for here. Check it out! PreBook 1.7.0 I hadn't updated PreBook in forever, and the auto-updater was no longer working. Thankfully, this has been fixed! There's something highly amusing about using Facebook Messenger on a Palm Pre. ;) Life Updates Lastly, I've been very busy with school until recently. As I mentioned in a previous post, I was in a theater production that consumed a lot of my time. Thankfully, it went well and I now have much more free time. With my senior year of high school wrapping up, I look forward to seeing what this next chapter brings. I also recently acquired a Sony DSC-H90 digicam. This thing is a nugget..... But a cool nugget!