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About Joe Coburn

Joe is a graduate in Computer Science from the University of Lincoln, UK. He's a professional software developer, and when he's not flying drones or writing music, he can often be found taking photos or producing videos.

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MGCool Explorer 2C Action Camera Review - Cheap as Chips, and Records in 4K

The MGCool Explorer 2C is a tiny, $80 action camera. It has a built in stabilizer, is waterproof, and can shoot Ultra-HD 4k video. It's cheap, but do you get what you paid for?

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The Best Video Editing 4K PC Build for Under $1,000

Looking for the best PC build for 4K editing (or efficient gaming)? We've rounded up a complete PC build for under $1,000!

Terramaster D5-300C Review: For When You Have Far Too Many Hard Drives

If you just need to cram as many hard drives as possible, TerraMaster has a solution for you: the D5-300C, with room for five full size hard disks and a USB-C interface.

How to Make Your Own LED Ring Light for YouTube Videos

Ring lights can make a world of difference in your photography and videos, but commercial models can be heavy and expensive! Here's how you can make your own for a fraction of the cost!

The Panasonic Lumix TZ90 is a Mighty Little 4k Camera, but is it Good Enough? (Review and Giveaway!)

If you're after an everyday camera, then the DC-TZ90 is a great choice. If you want to get creative in manual mode, or become the next YouTube hit, then maybe give this a miss.

Ableton Live: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Ableton Live is a complicated piece of music software -- but with our beginner's tutorial, you'll be making and recording music in no time.

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What Are CNAME Records and How Do You Use Them?

Today I'll be showing you how and why to configure the CNAME records for your domains.

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Clever Ways to Use an SQL Concatenation String

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a remarkably powerful tool, and one that is packed full of features. Today we'll show you everything you need to know about SQL concatenation strings.

How to Automate Photoshop With Photoshop Scripts

You may have heard of Photoshop Actions. These provide a simple way for you to automate tasks. Today we'll show you how to use Photoshop Scripts.

How to Make a DIY Camera Slider for Under $35

Sliders are an easy way to add interest and motion to your shots –-- for $35, it's hard to beat the price and quality of this DIY option!

JavaScript Compressors: How and Why to Minify Your JS

Minifying your javascript is one way to speed up website response times, and fortunately for you, it's an easy process. Today I'll show you everything you need to know.

How to Build a JavaScript SlideShow in 3 Easy Steps

Today I'll be showing you how to build a Javacript slideshow from scratch -- let's jump right in!

How and Why to Make Your Own Camera Rig

We show you how to assemble your own DIY camera rig for your mirrorless or DSLR camera. Will yours be small and sleek or a heavy burden?

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Icon Fonts Are Awesome for Your Site: Here's Why

Today I'll show you what icon fonts are and how you can use them to liven up your website.

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GoPro Karma Drone Review and Giveaway

The Karma is GoPro's first foray into the drone market. The device underwent a global recall when it was first released last year, but it's back and ready to take on the world.

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How to Make a Login Protected Area for Your Website

Creating a password protected area for your website is essential for keeping your stuff secure. Fortunately, it's easier than you may think!

Getting Started With Arduino: A Beginner's Guide

Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.

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How to Use AJAX to Send a Web Form

JQuery is by far the easiest way to use AJAX. In this post, you'll learn how to use AJAX to dynamically send a web form.

Yuneec Breeze 4k Selfie Drone Review

The Breeze 4k is the newest drone by Hong Kong manufacturers Yuneec. At 200mm (8 inches) across, the Breeze is tiny – but at a cost of $500, it's not exactly an entry level drone.

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An Introduction to Pointers for Programmers

Whether you realize it or not, the vast majority of programs you have used make use of pointers in some way. As a programmer, you need to understand how pointers work.

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