Adrian's Journal

Is It Bad to Post TikToks Back to Back? So, here’s what happened. I checked my latest two TikTok videos, and both are stuck at just 200-ish views. Honestly, it’s discouraging—like, “should I even keep going?” vibes. I know I need to post more reels to stay relevant, but now I’m second-guessing myself. I think I messed up by posting them too close together—less than 30 minutes apart. Is that why they’re tanking? Maybe it’s some kind of algorithmic punishment for posting back-to-back. Next time, I’m definitely spreading them out. But it got me curious—do other people deal with this too? I hit the internet to find out. Turns out, I’m not alone. According to discussions on Reddit, posting multiple TikToks back-to-back isn’t a great idea. Apparently, the algorithm might flag it as spammy behavior, which can tank your reach and make it less likely for your videos to hit the For You Page. The consensus? Space out your posts by at least a few hours to give each video a fighting chance. Lesson ...

Here is how I took a picture of the stars and planets with my Samsung phone. I have always wanted to take a clear picture of the stars on a clear night sky, so I studied all the settings I needed to adjust on my camera. But I had to wait for the planets to align to discover that my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra can do exactly that.  The first step is to open the native camera app on my phone. Go to the More option and select Expert Raw. Since I haven't used Raw for quite some time, it asked me to download an update. Next, tap on the Astrophotography icon, which looks like a constellation of stars. Activate Show in Sky Guide. Select Short for Capture Time. Next, stick my phone onto my magnetic pocket tripod and point it at the star or planet I want to photograph. Press the shutter button. Wait a few seconds, and boom! I have a picture of the stars and planets in the night sky that my naked eye cannot even see. So easy! No need to buy a big camera with all that fancy lens for astrophotogr...