Welcome to RickBlythe.com

Rick Blythe

IT Professional | Digital Creator | Niche Enthusiast Based in Ancaster, Ontario, I am a retired IT professional who has traded the corporate server room for the creative freedom of the web. Today, my focus is on developing and managing a portfolio of specialized digital properties that reflect my interests in technology, history, and lifestyle. … Read more

Diversity of Thought: The facts

That image is a viral snippet from a 2024 study published in the British Journal of Social Psychology titled “The Network Structure of Political Belief Systems.” While the image is “real” in the sense that it appears in an academic paper, its “accuracy” is a subject of significant debate among data scientists and sociologists. Here … Read more

Pocket AI as a Party Game

Pocket AI

I recently bought a Pocket AI device Because it looked like it could be really useful if I am at a Doctor appointment or something where I could really bebefit from some good notes after the fact. My first test of the device was when my wife and I sat down for dinner and watch … Read more

RankTracker Review | Avoid at all costs

Ranktracker is crap

Buggy, Unfinished, and Zero Refund I decided to give RankTracker a serious try after seeing their slick marketing promises of an “all-in-one” SEO powerhouse with accurate rank tracking, keyword research, audits, and more. I paid for a plan, jumped in, and spent a full day rigorously testing it—kicking the tires hard to see if it … Read more

My Websites

Posts

1. radio-hobbyist.com A niche blog focused on ham radio, shortwave listening, scanning, antennas, and related radio-frequency technology, authored by Rick Blythe (VE3CNU). The site delivers practical guides, equipment reviews, and tutorials for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike. It covers topics such as licensing resources, antenna design, software-defined radio techniques, and strategies for optimizing reception. (The … Read more