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2021 comic sales hit record high; graphic novel sales up 76% | Diverse Tech Geek

Comichron and ICv2 released their annual comic sales report. 2021 comic sales hit record highs, especially graphic novels.

Manga and kids’ graphic novels continue to drive most comics sales growth. Superheroes, not so much.

Tips on setting up a Plex server | Diverse Tech Geek

With streaming service changes reviving interest in physical media, I offer some tips on setting up a Plex server for your video collection.

I offer some basic tips on setting up a Plex server for streaming your own video content.

Welcome

Hi, welcome to my new Tumblr page. Given Facebook throttles business pages' visibility, I thought I'd try setting up a Tumblr page as an alternative. It also gives me a possible alternative to Twitter, given its current changes.

As the headline says, my main site focuses on media and technology topics, as well as diversity issues in both. I split it into two semi-separate sections, Diverse Tech Geek (for technology) and Diverse Media Notes (for media). I'll be posting links to my blog posts here; new posts usually go up Tuesdays and Fridays.

So, we'll see how this goes. Thanks for reading!

Hockey in cartoons | Diverse Tech Geek

A look at some noteworthy depictions of hockey in cartoons, from "The Simpsons" to DC and Marvel comics to the 1970s "Peter Puck" shorts.

A look at hockey in cartoons, from the gay romance webcomic "Check Please" to DC Comics' fake NHL teams (Gotham City's the home of the "Blades"? Metropolis has the "Mammoths?").

RIP Twitter (as we know it) | Diverse Tech Geek

"RIP Twitter" (as we know it) is Twitter's new status quo under Elon Musk... and the reason why, after years of use, I've finally stopped using Twitter.

Between the ongoing chaos since Elon Musk bought Twitter, as well as Trump allowed to return to the service, I’ve finally decided to stop using Twitter.

RIP Kevin Conroy.

The Batman Adventures #20, May 1994, cover by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett

Recommended streaming services for cartoons (2022 edition) | Diverse Tech Geek

My look at recommended streaming services for cartoons for 2022, from Disney+ for families to Crunchyroll for anime fans.

I wrote this since most articles about streaming services treat animation as an afterthought, beyond a generic recommendation to “get Disney+ for kids” or an off-handed mention of “Harley Quinn” or ”Rick and Morty.” Hopefully, this helps animation fans?

7 pieces of tech I’ve stopped using | Diverse Tech Geek

A list of seven pieces of tech I've stopped using, from stand-alone digital cameras to (non-smart) cell phones, and what's replaced said tech.

A look at pieces of technology I’ve stopped using, from analog watches to cable TV.

Recommended RSS readers | Diverse Tech Geek

Thoughts on my favorite RSS reader apps, from the Apple-based NetNewsWire to the broad-platform Feedly.

Yes, RSS readers still exist. I look at some of my favorites.

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Netflix launches an ad-supported plan | Diverse Tech Geek

Netflix is launching a new ad-supported plan, Basic with Ads. I look at reasons why you might want to stick with the ad-free Netflix tiers.

Netflix is launching its ad-supported plan in early November. That said, I think you're better off with the ad-free tiers.