Why Do You Need Big Tech for Your SSG?
A look at why small, personal websites don’t need big-tech static hosting, and how a simple local build and rsync workflow gives you faster deploys, more control, and far fewer dependencies.
Small Web, Big Voice
Andre argues that independent blogging isn’t about scale at all, but about integrity — choosing a place you control, writing in your own voice, and keeping the web human.
Giving My Jekyll Site a CDN Front End
I've managed to get my Jekyll based site working behind Bunny CDN, while maintaining my .htaccess redirects. Here's how I did it...
Meta, Technology, Web, Jekyll
Email Is Amazing, but People Try Their Best to Ruin It
Alex explores how stepping back from noisy, instant communication helped him fall back in love with email as a calmer, more human medium.
What Happens After We Die?
My mum recently asked me what I think happens after we die. Not being religious, I think my response surprised her.
Archive or Delete?
When it comes to email, are you an archiver or a deleter? Chris talks about his approach, and some of what others do. I thought I'd add my approach to the pile.
Stop Explaining What Things Are
Ever searched for a fix to a technical problem, only to get a 1,000 word essay on what the thing is? Yeah, me too.
Blogging Gets Serious in 2001 With Warblogs and Movable Type
Blogging’s identity shifted in 2001 from quirky personal logs to serious commentary and war-blogging, as new platforms and RSS made real-time publishing possible.
Smartphones are not the enemy
Phones aren’t evil. The attention economy is what keeps us hooked and distracted. It’s not the device that’s the issue, but the systems built to keep our eyes glued to it.
10 More Pointless Facts About Me
The last post was fun and it's seemed to have garnered a few replies so I thought I'd do 10 more pointless facts about me. Because why not. 🤷🏻♂️
Career Snakes & Ladders
After years of climbing the ladder in cyber, I’ve learned that sometimes the best move isn’t up. It’s stepping back to make life sustainable again.
Ten Pointless Facts About Me
I've seen this doing the rounds on a few blogs recently, so wanted to add my own version because I'm a narcissist. 🙃
I'm Selling Most of My Watches
I have too many watches in my collection, so I'm trying to reduce it down to around 24 watches. As a result, many of them are for sale if you're interested.
Like, Share and Subscribe
I was reading The Internet Phonebook last night and a comment in the prologue stood out to me about the term 'like, share and subscribe'.
Service Offerings from Mastodon
Mastodon introduces paid hosting and support services for institutions, building sustainability without sacrificing decentralisation.
A Theory on Why Contact Forms Get More Spam Than Email Addresses
A smart (and slightly bleak) take from Luke on why contact forms attract more spam than email addresses.
A Cartoonist's Review of AI Art
This post on AI art from The Oatmeal made me think more about AI than I expected, so wanted to jot some of them down.
Switching from Buttondown to Sendy
I've spent some time this afternoon switching my email subscription system from the fantastic Buttondown, to a self-hosted Sendy instance.
When a Tool Becomes a Hobby
Joel reflects on how practical tools can slowly turn into hobbies, using watches, razors, and pens to show how function often gives way to fascination. I can relate!
A Frank Piece About Influencers
A sharp look at the smoke and mirrors of influencer culture, where authenticity is staged, success is rented, and everything’s for sale. Ava reminds us that real life doesn’t need an audience.