Lines of Code and Lines of Stars
What It’s Like Being a Backend Engineer in the Mass Effect Universe - A short story by Oren Cohen.
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5 Best Cameras for Content Creators (That I’ve Actually Used)
I’ve personally used all 5 of these cameras — from my first Canon to my current full-frame setup. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d actually recommend to creators in 2025.
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When You Fall in Public
I fell at the gym mid-squat. Here’s what happened next — and why getting up matters more than falling in the first place.
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How I Changed My Blog Domain Without Breaking All My Links (with Cloudflare)
How I moved my entire blog to a new domain — without breaking links, losing SEO, or touching a single line of server config.
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The Geek Writer Is Now The Geek Creator — Here’s Why
When I first launched this site, I called it The Geek Writer because, well... I was writing. A lot. But pretty quickly, it became clear that what I’m building
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Being an Ally Isn’t a Side Quest — It’s Part of the Creator Journey
Pride Month isn’t just about visibility — it’s about building spaces where queer creators are heard, highlighted, and supported. Here’s how I’m showing up.
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The Future of Entertainment Has No Pulse
How AI Is Quietly Replacing Human Creators—and We’re Letting It Happen.
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5 Honest Reasons I’m Skipping the New Nintendo Switch
Not sure if the Switch 2 is worth it? Here are 5 personal reasons I’m not upgrading—and why skipping the hype might save you money too.
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Amazon Just Canceled The Wheel of Time — Here’s Why Crowdfunding Is the Only Future for the Stories We Love
The Wheel of Time’s cancellation isn’t just disappointing — it’s a wake-up call. If we want to protect the stories we love, we need to take back the power. Crowdfunding is how we do it.
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I'm a Multi-Passionate Creator in My 30s — And It's Exhausting (But Here's What I'm Doing About It)
Balancing multiple creative passions while working a full-time job isn’t easy — especially in your 30s. Here’s how I’m learning to embrace the chaos instead of fighting it.
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Welcome to The Geek Writer
I'm glad you're here! This post is a brief explanation of why this site exists.
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