Genx Notes

Year: 2024

  • How to Loop an OGG File Before the End of the Audio: Tips and Techniques

    If you’ve ever tried to create seamless audio loops, you might have encountered a common problem: your track has a tail of audio decay at the end, and it ruins the smooth transition when the audio loops. While this can be particularly challenging when working with the OGG file format, there are techniques that you can use to loop the audio seamlessly before it reaches the end.

    This article covers various ways you can create loops in an OGG file that start slightly before the end of the audio, preserving your desired sound while maintaining a continuous playback experience.

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  • What audio format should I use when publishing a game?

    When publishing a game, your choice of audio format should be based on performance, compatibility, quality, and the type of audio content you’re using. Here is a streamlined recommendation to help you decide:

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  • Own your data

    “Own your data” refers to the idea of maintaining control and ownership over your personal or organizational data, ensuring it is primarily stored and accessible under conditions you dictate. Here’s what the two key aspects entail:

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  • Publish on your own site, syndicate elsewhere

    “Publish on your own site, syndicate elsewhere” is a content strategy approach that encourages creators to first publish their content (e.g., articles, blog posts, videos) on their own platform—typically their website—before sharing it on other platforms. Here’s how it works and why it’s effective:

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  • Why Beatmakers Hesitate to Offer Free Beats and How to Overcome It

    For many beatmakers, the idea of offering free beats can be a double-edged sword. While it might attract attention and boost visibility, there are valid concerns that make beatmakers reluctant to give away their creations at no cost. Here are some key reasons behind this hesitation and potential solutions to make the practice beneficial for both creators and users.

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  • How to Let Go of Attachments and Find Inner Peace

    Attachment is a common human experience—whether it’s clinging to people, outcomes, or even material things. Yet, this attachment often leads to suffering when things don’t go as planned or when we lose what we hold dear. Learning to let go can bring greater inner peace and happiness. Here are practical strategies to help you release attachments in your life:

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  • How to Focus on the Present Moment: Tips for Mindfulness

    In our busy daily lives, it’s all too easy to get caught up in worries about the future or dwell on the past. When stress, anxiety, or a seemingly endless to-do list overwhelms us, the key to regaining clarity is to bring our attention back to the present moment. This practice, often referred to as mindfulness, can help calm the mind and ground us in what truly matters.

    Here, I’ll share practical techniques to help you focus on the present moment, fostering a sense of peace and clarity in your everyday life.

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  • My RSS for a WordPress site is alive, but feedly is saying it is unreachable. Why?

    If your WordPress RSS feed is working but Feedly is showing it as unreachable, there are several potential causes and solutions:

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  • Should I suppress RSS Feed on WordPress or not?

    Whether or not you should suppress the RSS feed on your WordPress site depends on your specific goals and needs. Here are some factors to consider:

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  • The Return to Personal Websites: A Realistic Possibility?

    In recent years, there’s been increasing interest in the idea of returning to personal websites and blogs for digital expression and communication. This trend emerges in response to shifts and frustrations with large-scale social media platforms and reflects deeper desires for control, privacy, and authentic online experiences. Let’s explore why a return to personal websites might be more than just a nostalgic notion.

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