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Pinned / Tech / Development / Sep 16, 2026

This Week’s Programming Lesson: C# Lesson 1

Learning C# doesn't have to start with classes, databases, or complicated applications. This week's programming lesson starts with Hello World, a simple function, and repetition designed to make writing C# feel natural before we move on to bigger things.

#C##Learn C##C# Tutorial #C# for Beginners #Programming #Learn Programming #Coding for Beginners #Hello World #Functions #.NET #Software Development #Programming Exercises

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Pinned / Tech / Gaming / Sep 16, 2026

Top 10 Upcoming Game Releases of October 2026

October 2026 might be living in the shadow of GTA VI, but there's still plenty to play before November arrives. From Gears of War: E-Day and Castlevania to Final Fantasy, Phantom Blade Zero, Hellraiser, and more, here are the upcoming games worth watching this October.

#Upcoming Games #October 2026 Games #Video Games #Gaming #Gears of War E-Day #Castlevania #Final Fantasy Resonance #Phantom Blade Zero #Warhammer 40K #Star Wars #Hellraiser #AION 2

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Pinned / Travel / Destinations / Sep 15, 2026

Flagstaff Might Be One of My Favorite Places in Arizona, maybe one of my favorite places period.

I've been to Flagstaff twice and somehow got two completely different versions of it. From hiking around Snowbowl and exploring the Coconino and Kaibab forests to wildfire smoke, downtown food, outdoor shops, and views toward the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff has become one of my favorite places in Arizona.

#Flagstaff #Arizona Travel #Flagstaff Arizona #Northern Arizona #Arizona Snowbowl #Coconino National Forest #Kaibab National Forest #Grand Canyon #Hiking #Hiking Trails #Outdoor Travel #Arizona Wildfires

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Tech / Development / Oct 6, 2026

This Week’s Programming Lesson: C# Lesson 4

Learn how C# programs make decisions using if, else if, and else, then combine conditionals with the variables, user input, and math from previous lessons.

#C##Programming #Coding #Development #Beginner Programming #Learn C##C# Tutorial #If Statements #Conditional Logic #Software Development

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Tech / Development / Oct 6, 2026

This Week’s Programming Lesson: C# Lesson 3

Learn how to make C# actually use the information stored in variables by adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and building a simple score calculator.

#C##Programming #Coding #Development #Beginner Programming #Learn C##C# Tutorial #Variables #Math Operators #Software Development

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Fire / Field Notes / Sep 27, 2026

How I Somehow Ended Up Fighting Wildland Fire

How does an Oklahoma National Guardsman and software developer end up in wildland fire? From FFT2 and prescribed burns to FFT1, S-290, aviation operations, and helping build the program, this is how I found my way into wildland fire and why I am still figuring out where it might lead.

#wildland fire #wildland firefighter #Oklahoma National Guard #FFT1 #FFT2 #firefighter type 1 #firefighter type 2 #prescribed fire #prescribed burn #S-290 #fire behavior #wildland aviation

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Tech / Development / Sep 21, 2026

This Week’s Programming Lesson: C# Lesson 2

Read this in plain English: “Read the user’s input, turn it into a whole number, and store it in a variable called score.”

#C##Learn C##C# for Beginners #C# Tutorial #Beginner Programming #Programming Basics #C# Variables #C# Data Types #Strings in C##Integers in C##Floats in C##Booleans in C#

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Tech / Development / Sep 15, 2026

Why Node.js Is Still Worth Learning

Node.js has been around long enough to survive plenty of trends, and there’s a reason it’s still everywhere. Whether you’re learning full-stack development or adding another tool alongside C# and .NET, Node remains one of the most practical technologies a developer can learn.

#Node.js #JavaScript #TypeScript #React #Web Development #Full-Stack Development #Backend Development #npm #ASP.NET #C##Programming #Software Development

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Tech / Development / Sep 15, 2026

Why Learn C#?

C# is one of the best languages to learn if you want a mix of fun and practicality. It’s great for game development with Unity, but it’s also a serious language for real-world software engineering, backend systems, and .NET development.

#C##programming #game development #software engineering #.NET #Unity #coding #backend development

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Tech / Development / Sep 15, 2026

Python vs. C++: Which Programming Language Should You Learn First?

For most beginners, Python is usually the better first language. It’s easier to learn, quicker to use, and less intimidating than C++. It helps you build confidence and learn the fundamentals of programming without getting overwhelmed too early.

#Python #C++#programming #coding #software engineering #learn to code #computer science

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Travel / Destinations / Sep 15, 2026

Las Vegas Was Fun. I Just Wouldn’t Stay at the Strat Again.

Las Vegas was a hell of a trip, but I definitely learned a few things along the way. From a $1,000 hotel surprise at the Strat to canceled tower attractions, brutal desert heat, and slot machines in the airport, here’s what my Vegas trip was actually like and what I’d do differently next time.

#Las Vegas #Las Vegas Travel #Las Vegas Strip #The STRAT #Vegas Hotels #Nevada Travel #Travel Tips #Casino Hotels #Vegas Vacation #Things to Do in Las Vegas #Travel Experiences #Hotel Reviews

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Tech / Gaming / Sep 15, 2026

Dune: Awakening Is Finally Coming to Consoles and It’s Bringing Single-Player With It!

Dune: Awakening finally hits PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, and console players may actually be getting the best version yet. Full single-player, optional PvP, the completed Book One story, and more than a year of PC updates are all coming with it.

#Dune Awakening #Dune #Funcom #PlayStation 5 #Xbox Series X|S #Xbox Game Pass #Survival Games #Single-Player Games #Open World Games #Gaming News

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Tech / Software / Sep 14, 2026

You Want to Start a Blog. What Site Should You Use?

Want to start a blog but have no idea what platform to use? I usually recommend WordPress, but that doesn't mean it's always the right answer. Let's talk WordPress, Ghost, Substack, Squarespace, and why I still think Wix is ass.

#Blogging #WordPress #Ghost #Substack #Squarespace #Wix #Website Builders #Content Creation

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