When a Custody Dispute Meets a Badge: My Experience With Officer Dennis Mohan
September 4th was about one thing. Right of first refusal. That's it. Nothing else. My ex had someone watching our son during her time. The decree—which is a court order, by the way—says I get first option. First right. Not second. First. I tried to pick him up. She...
5 Jobs AI Will Replace by 2026 (And Why This Is Your Greatest Opportunity)
Most people are playing defense against AI. Wrong move. They're scrambling. Protecting. Clinging to outdated skills like they're life rafts in a digital tsunami. Meanwhile—and I mean this—the real players? They're surfing the wave. Here's what nobody wants to admit:...
Why I Built Streamliner.gg: The AI Tool That Actually Saves Streamers Time
Full transparency: I built Streamliner.gg because I was tired of spending hours creating content when I could be actually streaming. After testing every AI tool out there, I decided to build something that actually works. Here’s my honest review of the tool I created and why it’s saving me 3+ hours every week.
They Combined Alexa & ChatGPT in This $99 Cube—Here’s My Unfiltered Review After Living With It
Watch it here The Day a $99 Cube Named Sunny Walked Into My Life So here's the deal: A few weeks back, I got an email from a company called ChatMaster. They saw some of my AI content on YouTube and said, "Hey, want to check out this new cube we made? It's got Alexa...
I Tried Barestep Barefoot Shoes — And I Regret Everything
Hey, I’m Derek. Normally I talk about tech, gaming, content creation — the stuff I live and breathe. But today? We’re taking a detour. Because I bought some Barestep barefoot shoes and had such a bad experience that I felt like I owed the internet a heads-up. This...
What They’re Not Telling Fathers About Raising Sons
“Masculinity isn’t toxic—neglecting to teach it is.” Something’s broken. Not kinda, not maybe—actually broken. You can feel it every time you scroll past another stat about men dropping out of college, checking out of work, or worse… checking out of life. But here’s...
Papers, Please: The Border Control Chaos You Didn’t Know You Needed
"Glory to Arstotzka! ...I guess?" So, I finally cracked open a little indie game I bought ages ago: Papers, Please. I had no idea what to expect going in. All I remembered was it had a gritty, retro vibe and something to do with passports. Turns out, it’s part border...
A Father’s Letter to the Daughter He Was Kept From: Finding Anna Mae Koehler After 12 Years
(Written in 2025, after twelve years of searching) To my daughter, Anna Mae Koehler — the girl I’ve never held, but have loved since the second I knew you existed. My name is Derek Salyers. I’m your father. And for twelve long years, I’ve been trying to reach you....
Epic MTG Unboxing: Assassin’s Creed, LOTR, and D&D—Live Price Checks and Big Hits!
What’s up, nerds? It’s Derek from OMG It’s Derek, and I’m hyped to be back with another Magic: The Gathering unboxing! This time, I’m ripping into some seriously cool packs: three Assassin’s Creed Beyond Boosters, three Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth Set...
Epic Pokémon Card Opening: Hunting for Rares with My Son!
Hey there, Pokémon fans! It’s Derek from OMG It’s Derek, and I’ve got an incredible adventure to share with you. My son Tanner and I have been on a mission to track down some Pokémon card packs—specifically those elusive Scarlet and Violet sets—but the holiday rush...
LEGO Worlds Gone Wild: My 5-Year-Old Turned Our Gaming Night Into a Sabotage Fest
Picture this: a chill father-son gaming night, me and Tanner teaming up in LEGO Worlds to conquer towers and unlock worlds. Five minutes in, he’s pelting me with bananas, tricking me off cliffs, and hijacking vampire cars. Teamwork? Dead. Chaos? Alive and thriving....
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Review: Is It Really Worth the Upgrade?
All right, so Samsung just dropped the Galaxy Watch 7, and after using it for a bit, I've got some thoughts to share. Is it actually worth upgrading to, or is it just the same old watch with a new name slapped on it? Let's dive in. https://youtu.be/BTk2e02UDRE First...
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