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TCB Blog
Your guide to personal growth through digital activities and virtual experiences. Discover online opportunities, explore new skills, and transform how you engage with the Internet.
This is your go-to space for inspiration, tips, and real conversations about trying new things, navigating change, personal growth, and everything in between. From motivational insights to behind-the-scenes stories from The Changing Booth, each post is designed to spark reflection, boost your confidence, and help you take empowered steps forward.
Take the leap, stay curious, and let’s grow together!


The Coolest Way to Build Agentic AI Apps This Summer? Join ODSC’s Hottest Hackathon Yet 🔥
Whether you're a seasoned software developer, a curious college student, a product designer, or someone who’s never touched a line of code, the ODSC Google Cloud Hackathon is built for you.

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 9, 20256 min read


How to Reflect Deeply While Exploring Virtual Reality Nature Walks
Feeling disconnected? Worn out by the pace of everyday life? Sometimes, the best way to reconnect with yourself is through nature—but...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 9, 20255 min read


From Donating Skills to Spreading Joy: Online Ways to Help Others That Feel Good Too
In a world where we’re more connected than ever, helping others doesn’t have to mean hopping on a plane or even leaving your house....

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 8, 20254 min read


How to Explore Virtual Worlds (the Metaverse) Without a VR Headset
The metaverse isn't just a buzzword—it's a rapidly evolving digital space that’s transforming how we connect, learn, create, and explore...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 7, 20255 min read


TCB Review: Every Noise at Once
🎧 Explore the Sound of Everything with EveryNoise.com : A Genre-Spotter's Playground for the Curious Ear 🌍🎶 If you're the kind of person who loves discovering new things to do online , especially those that spark inspiration, creativity, or just pure joy, then EveryNoise.com might be your next digital obsession. This wonderful, endlessly scrollable site is a massive map of music genres from all over the world — from the familiar ( grunge pop , bubblegum dance ) to the wi

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 4, 20254 min read


Creative Escapes: Online Experiences That Help You Unwind While Making Something Cool
Sometimes the best way to recharge is by creating something beautiful — even digitally. Whether it's folding paper, painting with light,...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 3, 20254 min read


How to Get Wildly Creative with Online Art Battles and Digital Doodle Fests
When was the last time you created something just for fun? Not for a deadline, a side hustle, or even self-improvement—just for the sheer...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 2, 20255 min read


Relax and Recharge: Virtual Activities That Feel Like a Mini-Vacation
In a fast-paced world, even five minutes of peace can feel like a luxury. But what if you could tap into tranquil, mind-expanding, or...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jul 1, 20255 min read


How to Join a Global Book Club and Discuss Stories Across Continents
Read widely, connect deeply, and build friendships one chapter at a time. In a world that often feels divided by distance, time zones,...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 30, 20255 min read


From Debate Games to Collaborative Storytelling: 5 Ways to Connect Creatively Online
In a world brimming with digital noise, it can be hard to find spaces that feel genuinely creative, collaborative, and uplifting. But...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 26, 20255 min read


How to Explore Foreign Languages Through Virtual Cooking Classes
Where culture, cuisine, and conversation come together—right from your kitchen There’s something deeply human about cooking a dish from...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 25, 20255 min read


From Gaming to Giving: 5 Impactful Digital Activities That Entertain and Empower
We often think of digital entertainment as pure distraction—but what if you could relax, play, and make a real-world impact all at once?...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 24, 20255 min read


How to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence Playing Online Role-Playing Games
Level up your empathy, communication, and self-awareness—one quest at a time When most people think of emotional intelligence, they...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 23, 20255 min read


From Code to Creativity: Online Tools That Teach AI, Data Science, and Design
In today's digital economy, creative thinking and technical fluency are no longer separate skill sets—they’re a powerful combination....

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 19, 20254 min read


How to Turn Mindfulness into a Daily Adventure
Discovering Presence, Play, and Possibility in Everyday Life In a world full of noise, urgency, and distractions, mindfulness often gets...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 18, 20256 min read


7 Digital Activities That Build Real-World Skills
Feeling curious, creative, or ready to learn something new—without sitting through another dry tutorial? Digital platforms today are not...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 17, 20255 min read


How to Transform Small Changes into Major Achievements
The Kind, Actionable Guide to Building a Life That Feels Like Yours We all want a life that feels meaningful—one where our goals align...

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 16, 20255 min read


TCB Review: Windows '93
💾 Welcome to Windows93.net : A Glitchy Throwback to the Internet's Golden Days 🖥️🎉 Ever wonder what it would feel like to go back in time and click around on an old computer — but make it weird, hilarious, and slightly chaotic ? Well, say hello to Windows93.net — a free, browser-based fake operating system that plays with nostalgia, humor, and a whole lot of virtual mischief. Whether you remember floppy disks and dial-up tones, or you're just curious to experience the biz

Sam Booth Jacobsen
Jun 13, 20254 min read
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