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Wiki-OcttKB/tiddlers/Normal/_Agile article covers, from stock photos to AI.tid

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 title: Agile article covers, from stock photos to AI
 
-Sometimes, when writing a blog or KB article, it's easy to struggle finding a decent cover image for that piece. A cover is a must-have on ideally any article, as it provides quite a few benefits:
+Sometimes, when writing a blog or KB article, it's easy to struggle finding a decent cover image for that piece. Why that's something you need to do, is explained by [[The importance of cover images on articles]].
 
-* With some pagination templates, it gives the reading view a bit of color and graphicality, especially important for the reader (both ourselves and the visitors) when the article body doesn't contain any image.
-** This is also valid (and maybe more so) for lists and grids of posts.
-* Grabbing attention when sharing on social media.
-* SEO advantages, as the article is more likely to be found for multiple search sources and inputs.
+Oftentimes, however, we don't have a picture that fits these requirements good --- or maybe we don't have any image at all even marginally regarding the article, and really can't find a way to make one, unless with too much effort or money. Exactly in this scenario, stock photos and AI-generated imagery fit perfectly.
 
-After seeing all the benefits listed above, I think it's easy to spot some natural requirements that the image must possess to be really good for the cause, which by themselves bring other benefits to the mix:
-
-* Easy on the eyes, with low complexity, but colorful and eye-catching at the same time.
-* Bringing some kind of attention to the article core, even before the reading starts.
-** Ideally, conveying also the same core emotion or feeling the article revolves about.
+...

Wiki-OcttKB/tiddlers/Normal/_Syncthing setup for a refreshing file experience.tid

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 # On my home server
 #* A centralized place where everything (storage permitting) can reside together, and scripts can run on a schedule, for secondary syncing and backup operations (which go far beyond the scopes of Syncthing).
 # On my main smartphone
-#* The smartphone goes everywhere, and as such is at more risk of breaking or losing, and with some of my private files (mainly camera media, screenshots, and [[game saves|Game save]]).
+#* The smartphone goes everywhere around the world, and as such is at more risk of breaking or losing, and with that also some of my private files (mainly camera media, screenshots, and [[game saves|Game save]]).
 # On other devices; for example, my main desktop PC, or my tablet.
 #* On those, immediate syncing is nice but not essential, as I often can use other methods comfortably enough (copy from USB, copy to server via SFTP, ...), and honestly I often do it only when doing maintenance .

Wiki-OcttKB/tiddlers/Normal/_The importance of cover images on articles.tid

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+title: The importance of cover images on articles
+
+When writing a KB article or a blog post, choosing a cover image might seem like a skippable step, but in fact it often is an important one. A cover is a must-have on ideally any article, as it provides quite a few benefits:
+
+* With some pagination templates, it gives the reading view a bit of color and graphicality, especially important for the reader (both ourselves and the visitors) when the article body doesn't contain any image.
+** This is also valid (and maybe more so) for lists and grids of posts on the website, where it's nice to see each entry have a diverse picture.
+* Grabbing the feeble attention of people who might see your post in their news or social media feed, or in a group chat.
+* SEO advantages, as the article is more likely to be found for multiple search sources and inputs.
+
+After seeing all the benefits listed above, I think it's easy to spot some natural requirements that the image must possess to be really good for the cause, which by themselves bring other benefits to the mix:
+
+* Easy on the eyes, with low complexity, but colorful and eye-catching at the same time.
+* Bringing some kind of attention to the article core, even before the reading starts.
+** Ideally, conveying also the same core emotion or feeling the article revolves around.
+
+All of this does feel like a chore when you actually come to do it practice --- and sometimes impossible --- I have to admit that, but there are a few ways to make the work less painful:
+
+* [[Agile article covers, from stock photos to AI]] --- for when your own artistic ability or photographic opportunity just don't cut it.

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