My Blog: Music, Life & Tutorials

DISCLAIMER: The following articles are from my own experience and experiments, and are not a paid endorsement.

Music

Keyboards, mixers & softwares

Setting up a Home Studio - costs (Canada)


My current home studio setup with a detailed breakdown of equipment, costs, descriptions plus tips-n-tricks for your own setup.
My world of vinyl records

The evergreen world of Vinyl - Setup & Costs


As I develop my new hobby of collecting vinyl records, I share my setup details including costs and other maintenance tips-n-tricks...

Life

Rajesh Gupta - Celebration of Life and Obituary

Rajesh Gupta - Celebration of Life and Obituary


It is with profound grief that we announce the sudden demise of beloved husband and father, Rajesh Gupta, on January 25, 2024, at the age of 61.

This Celebration of his Life is a testament to the rich tapestry of experiences that defined him.
An intimate evening with YANNI

An intimate evening with Yanni


My experiences from the #PureYanni concert in November at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (Edmonton). Check out exclusive photos and videos!
Canadian Permanent Residency

Canadian Permanent Residency


My transition from an International student to a Canadian Permanent Resident - Timeline of events, the PNP process, costs and flagpoling!
Tips for the Canadian Immigrant

Tips for the new Canadian Immigrant


My quick quide on top things to know before and after you move to Canada...
DRIP for the Canadian Investor

Compound Investing - DRIP Portfolio


Thoughts, tips-n-tricks on creating a DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Program) portfolio for Canada investors
Wealthsimple Invest account review

Wealthsimple Invest vs Trade - review & thoughts


A quick review of Wealthsimple's 'Invest' account.
Farewell Randal Randy Cooke

Farewell Randal "Randy" Cooke


A farewell letter to my mentor from Teck Coal Ltd. R.I.P. Randy Cooke (August 29, 1952 - May 17, 2014)

Pets

FxSound Enhancer review & demo

Adopting an adult cat: Tips-n-tricks


My experiences from adopting 3 fur-babies including a breakdown of basic setup, costs and other important factors to consider.
When a beloved pet passes away...

When a beloved pet passes away


My thoughts on coping with the loss and what to avoid if you're trying to console someone.
Betta fish: Setup, costs and tips

Betta fish: Setup, costs and tips


Everything about setting up your Betta fish tank including setup, accessories, cost breakdown and other tips and tricks!

Technology/Softwares

Foobar2000: upmix stereo 2.1 to 5.1

Foobar2000: upmix stereo 2.1 to 5.1


Download the DLL to play any stereo file in upmixed 5.1 surround sound using Foobar2000
FxSound Enhancer review & demo

FxSound - review and demo


FXSound uses whatever current hardware setup you're using to boost audio including 5.1!
WonderWebWare SiteMap Generator - Review & Demo

WonderWebWare SiteMap Generator - Review


A quick review, demo and tutorial of WonderWebWare's SiteMap Generator software for Windows PC.
CopyTrans Manager

CopyTrans Manager - the FREE iTunes replacement


Transfer music, videos and more to your iOS devices without iTunes for FREE!

DIY Tutorials

The Audio Service is not running - Quick fix without restart!

Quick fix: Audio Service is not running


Don't restart! Use this CMD quick fix instead to restart the Windows audio services and re-enable audio
Create a true 5.1 surround mix

Create a true 5.1 surround mix


Step-by-step tutorial for creating a true 5.1 surround mix using Magix Vegas Pro. Learn about various settings and render in uncompressed WAV!
Connect USB MIDI device to iOS iPad

Connect USB MIDI device to iOS iPad


Use Apple's camera connection kit to connect any USB MIDI keyboard device to your iOS powered iPhone/iPad/iPod Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) music apps!
Create CD Covers on Photoshop

Create CD Covers in Adobe Photoshop


Step-by-step tutorial for creating and printing your own CD covers using Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Word!
Create a website/blog on Blogger

Website tips, G-Zip and .htaccess


Step-by-step tutorial for creating your own website or blog using Blogger. Also learn about GZip compression and htaccess settings

Miscellanous

Enterprise car rental discount

Enterprise car rental discount


Looking for a discount on your next booking? Here are a few ways to save!
Get your Facebook page verified

Get your Facebook page verified


The two methods to getting your Facebook page verified: Request Facebook directly OR hire an agent to do it for you
Aspect Ratio and Cinemascope border calculator

Aspect Ratio & Cinemascope calculator


FREE 16x9 and 4x3 aspect ratio calculator in pixels for images and videos. You can also simulate a 2:35:1 cinemascope border for the cinematic widescreen effect
Top tourist locations in Kamloops

Top tourist locations in Kamloops


Top tourist locations to visit in Kamloops, BC - Riverside park, BC Wildlife park, Sunpeaks Ski Resort, Thompson Rivers University and more...
Math percentage calculator

Math percentage calculator


My quick math utility for calculating percentages
Sing to Jehovah

Sing to Jehovah - Instrumental Remix


No part of the world, Life without end at last, Jehovah is our refuge, Bravely press on, Christian dedication, Because Jehovah created...
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