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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tech / Other / Sep 13, 2026

My AC Fan Died Today: When Do You Repair an Old Air Conditioner, and When Do You Replace It?

My AC stopped cooling properly, and the outdoor fan turned out to be the problem. That repair is manageable, but the bigger question is harder: when you have an older R-22 system and replacement quotes around $12,000 to $15,000, when does it make sense to keep repairing it and when is it finally time to replace the whole thing?

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Tech / Software Development / Sep 11, 2026

What Do PL1 Through PL5 Mean in Wildland Fire—and Why Travelers Should Care

Wildland fire Preparedness Levels run from PL1 to PL5 and help describe how active the fire environment is and how heavily firefighting resources are committed. They aren't a direct danger scale, but understanding them. How using tools like Watch Duty and WeatherBug can help you make better decisions when traveling through fire country.

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