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    Author: Robert Thivierge

    Robert Thivierge is a photographer and web developer based in Thunder Bay.

    Fire 7 Tablet Purchase

    May 22, 2021May 23, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    Fire 7 home screen
    Review of Amazon's Fire 7 tablet with tips on setting up Google apps and transferring files.
    Posted in TechTagged tablet

    NordicTrack Activation Trouble

    May 8, 2021May 22, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    Review of Nordictrack T 6.5 S Treadmill.
    Posted in TechTagged treadmill

    Problem with cURL and SSL/https

    May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    How I got cURL in PHP to work with https/SSL webpages by installing the appropriate certificate authority file in the PHP installation.
    Posted in TechTagged curl php ssl

    Bringing in FlickR Photos

    April 30, 2021May 6, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    How I imported my 2,500 FlickR photos to this WordPress site.
    Posted in PhotographyTagged wordpress

    Installing Ubuntu on a 2009 iMac in 2021

    April 22, 2021May 6, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    My experience of installing Ubuntu Desktop (a Linux variant) on an old iMac, including the problems I experienced, and how I overcame them.
    Posted in TechTagged ubuntu linux imac

    MacBook M1 fail and fix

    February 17, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    Using Migration Assistant caused Mac AirBook Pro with M1 chip to crash. Here is how problem was fixed with a factory default reset.
    Posted in TechTagged hardware

    Softaculous Installation List Fix

    February 15, 2021February 17, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    How to fix a corrupted Installation list in Softaculous, a web installation management application. The underlying data file can be manually deleted, and the install list can be automatically regenerated.
    Posted in TechTagged development

    TCL Roku 4K 50″ LED TV Review

    January 11, 2021May 6, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    Review of the TCL 50S425-CA 4K Ultra HD Smart LED Television (2019), 50" purchased from Amazon Canada.
    Posted in TechTagged tv roku

    Intelino J-1 Smart Train Starter Set Review

    January 9, 2021May 6, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    Review for the Intelino J-1 Smart Train Starter Set purchased on Amazon Canada as a gift for a young child, shortly after Christmas in 2020.
    Posted in TechTagged toy

    GeekGhost versus GoDaddy review

    January 4, 2021May 6, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    Comparing GoDaddy and GeekGhost web hosting solutions, done a year after switching to GeekGhost.
    Posted in TechTagged hosting

    Social Science Action Research Group site launch

    January 3, 2021May 6, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    I recently worked on a new website for the Social Science Action Research Group (SSARG). SSARG is made up of social sciences and humanities specialists who provide consulting, research, writing, and editorial services to individuals, government agencies, community and not-for-profit organizations, and private businesses. You can see it at https://www.ssarg.ca/.
    Posted in TechTagged development

    Let’s do a photo shoot

    July 31, 2020April 4, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    If you are a model in Thunder Bay and would like to do a photo shoot, you can contact me at thivierr@gmail.com. Further details are here.
    Posted in Photography

    Goodbye FlickR

    June 23, 2020October 11, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    I am giving up on FlickR due to its inflated prices, excessive advertising, and failed business model.
    Posted in Photography

    Twitter Ads Fraud, Not What You Think

    November 10, 2018February 17, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    How Twitter will allow fraudsters to hack into accounts, make bogus charges, and then make the victim pay. All without human help intervention.
    Posted in TechTagged social media

    Le Stelle Alpine Dancers at Festa Italiana 2018

    August 6, 2018February 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    These are some of the pictures I took of dancers from the Le Stelle Alpine Dancers performing on the stage at the Festa Italiana on August 6, 2018. The festival is put on by the Italian Cultural Centre every year to promote the Italian Culture in Thunder Bay. The dance group specializes in Italian folk dance, and is open to people regardless of national identity.
    Posted in Photography

    Cassidy Romeo at Festa Italiana 2018

    August 6, 2018February 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    This is a picture I took of Cassidy Romeo performing at the Festa Italiana stage on August 6, 2018.  Cassidy is a 16 year old singer based in Thunder Bay.  The Italian Cultural Centre puts on the festival every year to help promote Italian culture.
    Posted in Photography

    Photoshoot with Amy at Marina Park

    July 3, 2018June 12, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    I got back into doing model photography.  I did the shoot at Marina Park in Thunder Bay on July 3, 2018.  Thanks to Amy, for being an amazing model.
    Posted in PhotographyTagged model, model shoot

    Installing Laravel on GoDaddy Shared Hosting Site

    July 1, 2018May 1, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    My experience Installing Laravel (a PHP development framework) on a GoDaddy shared hosting account.
    Posted in TechTagged development

    Canada Day 2017 in Thunder Bay

    July 1, 2017February 20, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    The City of Thunder Bay celebrated Canada’s 150th birthday on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Marina Park.  Here are some photos I took of the event.
    Posted in Photography

    Thoughts on buying a new condo in Alberta

    January 23, 2017February 15, 2021 by Robert Thivierge
    Some thoughts for people thinking of buying a new condo, who haven’t done so before. It is based on my experience working for a condo development company, where I did walkthroughs with purchasers.
    Posted in Condos

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