My personal web log where I write about tech, tunes, and travel!https://charleshood.net/https://charleshood.net/posts/79-inch-test-camper-van-storyteller/https://charleshood.net/posts/79-inch-test-camper-van-storyteller/When the bed is too short, nothing else on the spec sheet matters. Reweighting the 2026 camper van field around a 79-inch bed length cutoff collapses the market to four platforms and surfaces Storyteller Overland as the unexpected answer.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:47:55 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/camper-van-buyers-guide-2026/https://charleshood.net/posts/camper-van-buyers-guide-2026/A structured run at fourteen 2026 camper vans scored across 30 criteria and weighted seven different ways for seven buyer types. The Pleasure-Way Plateau TS sweeps the rankings, but that doesn't make it the right pick for you.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:57:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/best-summer-weather-cities/https://charleshood.net/posts/best-summer-weather-cities/I gave Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok the same prompt about ideal summer weather cities. After rebuttals and revisions, they converged on a surprising consensus.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:14:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/edge-adjacent-tourism/https://charleshood.net/posts/edge-adjacent-tourism/A different kind of retirement: intermittent fasting for the soul. Not vanlife, not survivalism, but simulating scarcity inside abundance.Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:11:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/starwars-bsg-crossover/https://charleshood.net/posts/starwars-bsg-crossover/What a Star Wars vs. Battlestar Galactica showdown taught me about breaking freeWed, 08 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/audio-troubleshooting/https://charleshood.net/posts/audio-troubleshooting/Two hours of FFmpeg wizardry couldn't fix what Adobe Podcast Enhance solved in three minutes. Sometimes the best tool isn't the one you know best.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/ev-range-shopping-madness/https://charleshood.net/posts/ev-range-shopping-madness/The 400-mile range EV is the McMansion of cars - impressive, unnecessary, and draining your wallet for capabilities you'll never useSat, 16 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/understanding-how-ai-works/https://charleshood.net/posts/understanding-how-ai-works/A comprehensive breakdown of Andrej Karpathy's 3.5-hour masterclass on how LLMs are trained, why they hallucinate, and what's really happening when you chat with AIFri, 15 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/ford-skunkworks-ev-strategy/https://charleshood.net/posts/ford-skunkworks-ev-strategy/As a Lightning owner, I dive into Ford's newly-announced EV project and why they're betting the company on itTue, 12 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/reverse-proxy-fix-ancient-routers/https://charleshood.net/posts/reverse-proxy-fix-ancient-routers/A Tale of Ancient Routers and Modern ApathyTue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/blog-migration-journey/https://charleshood.net/posts/blog-migration-journey/Why I moved my personal blog from Gatsby to Astro, what I learned, and how it turned out.Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/create-free-website-with-ai/https://charleshood.net/posts/create-free-website-with-ai/Plus you can host your site for FREE on GitHub or Netlify.Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/weekend-dilemma-events-activities/https://charleshood.net/posts/weekend-dilemma-events-activities/Discovering the best events and activities without the hassle.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/exploring-cosmos-neil-degrasse-tyson/https://charleshood.net/posts/exploring-cosmos-neil-degrasse-tyson/Embark on a cosmic journey at Atlanta's Fox Theatre—from Mars to the search for intelligent life.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/exploring-potential-expat-destinations/https://charleshood.net/posts/exploring-potential-expat-destinations/Considering factors like cost of living, healthcare, and cultural aspects.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/arizona-road-trip/https://charleshood.net/posts/arizona-road-trip/Plotting a road trip through Arizona with AI as my virtual vacation planner.Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/little-cabin-dreams/https://charleshood.net/posts/little-cabin-dreams/Do you ever lose yourself in the world of floor plans? Today, I'm sharing my recent discovery of a modern cabin that has me dreaming of tiny living.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/art-of-digital-minimalism/https://charleshood.net/posts/art-of-digital-minimalism/How to reclaim tranquility in our hyper-connected world.Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/ai-allies-secret-weapons/https://charleshood.net/posts/ai-allies-secret-weapons/Unlock the full potential of your digital toolkit with Artificial Intelligence.Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/back-from-roatan-week-away-new-perspective/https://charleshood.net/posts/back-from-roatan-week-away-new-perspective/Observations after returning from a week in Roatán.Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/roatan-serenity-doing-nothing/https://charleshood.net/posts/roatan-serenity-doing-nothing/Serene moments and perfecting leisure.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/roatan-reflections-low-key-moments/https://charleshood.net/posts/roatan-reflections-low-key-moments/The Entourage Grows and Honduran Chocolate.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/roatan-day-2-snorkeling-super-bowl-feast/https://charleshood.net/posts/roatan-day-2-snorkeling-super-bowl-feast/Exploration, snorkeling and a low key Super Bowl party.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/exploring-roatan-island-adventures/https://charleshood.net/posts/exploring-roatan-island-adventures/Embark on a journey to Roatan, from landing at RTB airport to the sandy beaches and unique experiences. Discover the charm of this Caribbean gem.Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/national-pizza-day-celebration/https://charleshood.net/posts/national-pizza-day-celebration/Explore the origins of National Pizza Day and discover how you can celebrate by supporting your local pizzeria.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/ai-music-composition/https://charleshood.net/posts/ai-music-composition/Explore the transformation of music creation through the lens of AI, with a focus on the advancements made by companies like LANDR in automated audio mastering.Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/the-importance-of-web-presence/https://charleshood.net/posts/the-importance-of-web-presence/Let’s dive into why having your own website matters, transcending the limitations of social media platforms like Facebook.Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/power-of-fresh-content/https://charleshood.net/posts/power-of-fresh-content/Explore the significance of keeping your website and content regularly updated for business owners, artists, and content creators.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/static-website-generators/https://charleshood.net/posts/static-website-generators/Explore the simplicity, speed, and cost-effectiveness of static website generators, with a focus on hosting for free using GitHub Pages and notable examples like Gatsby.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://charleshood.net/posts/github-pages-website-hosting/https://charleshood.net/posts/github-pages-website-hosting/Discover the advantages of hosting your website for free using GitHub Pages and how to get started with this hassle-free hosting option.Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT