Lithophane of the Moon
By John Hoke
/ May 14, 2023
I’ve had the Bambu Lab X1C for about a week now. Since even before I purchased it, one of the…
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Fooling around with ChatGPT 4.0
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 else I can do with it. I’ve gone down a few rabbit holes with the previous release, messing with […]
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Rust, Decay and Beauty
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 Bethlehem Steel, which is now a 10 acre facility for arts, events, and of course MusikFest 🤟🏻 When […]
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Rebuilding and Redesigning this site
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 personal and professional lives – as well as the phase of all of Jupiter’s moons or some shit. […]
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Brooklyn Transit Museum
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 favorite human beings and photographers took me for a tour of the museum. While it may be on […]
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Mother’s Day Present for Me
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! So, I don’t get into this publicly often. I lost my mother to cancer when I was just shy of ten years old, and she was 32. Like a lot of children, my mother was my world, and losing her at that young age has made […]
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Security and the (in)Human Element
This weekend a friend of mine was caught by yet another Facebook social engineering security event. It was a run of the mill phishing attack, and his credentials were compromised and scores of messages were sent out. The messages were simple “It’s you in this video?” with a fake link to Youtube (see image). This […]
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Happy New Year (and Screw You 2020!)
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 Year has come and gone. The past 12 months have been a whirlwind of a dumpster fire, haven’t they. Well, I am going to try and leave all that behind […]
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Astrophotography and the curse of clouds
A couple things going on here on the astrophotography front that I thought I would post about… Firstly, I bit the bullet and placed an order for some new gear. I got a Sky-Watcher EQ6 Mount and a Williams Optics Red Cat scope for use with my Sony A7Riv. Both of these are on back-order, […]
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NEOWISE – Chasing the Comet
Not unlike other amateur astronomers and photographers, I have been outside every night trying to capture images of Neowise (a.k.a. C/2020 F3). Unfortunately, like most I’ve chatted with, I’ve also been fighting and frustrated by clouds and weather interference. If I was the paranoid sort, I would start to think the clouds are purposefully blocking […]
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Online Photo Galleries
Setting up and maintaining online photo galleries, aka “Frustration, Annoyance and Chaos”. As this is predominately a blog for my photography (photoblog), you would think I have a clue on how to best do this. You would be wrong. I started this photoblog years ago, and things grew organically. By this I mean it just […]
John P. Hoke
Cyber Security Professional, Photographer, Coffee Junkie, Mac Addict, Craft Beer & Whiskey connoisseur, all around curmudgeon and generally sarcastic SOB – Not necessarily in that order.
The opinions expressed on this blog are mine alone and not those of my employer, family, pets, the voices in my head, or anyone else for that matter … hell in an hour they may not be mine either 🙂
Recent Posts
BambuLab X1C – First Video
By John Hoke
/ May 7, 2023
Last week I purchased a BambuLab X1C 3D Printer, something I have been wanting to do for a long time….
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New Zealand: Through the Lens
By John Hoke
/ May 1, 2023
New Zealand, a land of unparalleled natural beauty, is a dream destination for photographers and travelers alike. Its diverse landscapes,…
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Budapest: Through the Lens
By John Hoke
/ April 25, 2023
Budapest, the enchanting capital of Hungary, is a must-visit destination for travel photographers seeking to capture the perfect blend of…
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Mobile Device Security – Tips and Tricks for General Users
By John Hoke
/ April 21, 2023
Mobile Device Security – Tips and Tricks for General Users: a post in a series of articles for general endusers…
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Backup & Encrypt: Secure your Digital Life
By John Hoke
/ April 15, 2023
In today’s world, safeguarding your personal data is more important than ever. Cyber threats and data loss are a growing…
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Online Identity – Protecting yourself from Theft
By John Hoke
/ April 13, 2023
In this digital age, protecting your online identity is essential. Cyber criminals are constantly on the lookout for ways to…
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Protecting yourself Online: A Beginner’s Guide for Information Security
By John Hoke
/ April 10, 2023
In today’s digital age, information security is more important than ever. With cyber threats on the rise, it is crucial…
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Ransomware Detection & Response
By John Hoke
/ April 6, 2023
Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years, causing significant financial and operational disruptions for organizations across various…
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Risk Management or how high is that cliff?
By John Hoke
/ April 5, 2023
Risk management is an indispensable element of cybersecurity for any organization. As the complexity and frequency of cyber threats continue…
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