Software – Scopique’s

Some of the Also-Rans

Scopique February 17, 2026

A quick mention of some additional Discord-likes for those who are interested in kicking tires, fleeing the oppressor, or just need something to read with breakfast.

The Discord Saga: A Modern Day Trash Fire

Scopique February 11, 2026

Enshittification continues. Concerned about Discord's age verification plans? What are our alternatives, and how viable are they?

I Lied: NOW It’s Getting Ridiculous

Scopique February 3, 2026

I just want audio control with my hardware!

Another hardware device enters the house because I didn't prune my wish list. I'd like to get this device into my setup, but I have to fight with the designer's preconceived notions on how they think it should be used in order…

Grab Bag for Week Ending December 14, 2025

Scopique December 15, 2025

A bit of World of Warcraft, some development and project lamentation, and the usual Star Citizen editorial.

Whether to Stick It or Get Stuck To

Scopique December 6, 2025

It burned twice as bright for 1/4 as long and while it showed promise, it was just too expensive in too many ways compared to selling my soul to the Evil Empire.

Grab Bag for Wednesday, October 15th

Scopique October 15, 2025

Random garbage from me to you: 3D printing, Home Assistant, Streamdeck setups, and a pretty good Star Trek game demo.

My Music – Late Breaking Addendum

Scopique September 29, 2025

From Crates to MediaMonkey, and from smart-ass VPN to popular workhorse Plex.

Private Music Streaming

Scopique September 23, 2025

I think I've managed to cobble together a solution which will let me run my own streaming service. I just need to get off my own home wifi to try it out.

Desktop Media Players – What Will I Use?

Scopique September 19, 2025

My takeaway from trialing several desktop media players, and ultimately, which one I'm going to use.

Category: Software

Some of the Also-Rans

The Discord Saga: A Modern Day Trash Fire

I Lied: NOW It’s Getting Ridiculous

Now It’s Getting Ridiculous

Grab Bag for Week Ending December 14, 2025

Whether to Stick It or Get Stuck To

Grab Bag for Wednesday, October 15th

My Music – Late Breaking Addendum

Private Music Streaming

Desktop Media Players – What Will I Use?