Tag: opinion
Firefox AI Killswitch
Firefox have come through an delivered and actual AI killswitch in the browser.
I Still Haven’t Found a New Browser, and That’s Ok
My search for a Firefox replacement has been thorough, and not really born any fruit. But that's ok.
Kids and Smartphones
We recently gave my oldest son his first phone, and it's really concerning me already.
I Didn't Fail
A good friend of mine was recently promoted to the same level as I used to be at, and weirdly, I got jealous.
The Internet is a Hamster Wheel
I heard this quote recently and thought it was really clever. Humans crave stimulation, just like hamsters on a wheel.
Will They Inherit Our Blogs?
I've been thinking about how this site may be able to live on after I'm gone. Maybe it could become a family heirloom?
When Was I Happiest?
My wife recently asked me at what point in my life was I the happiest. The answer surprised her.
Use the Bloody Shift Key!
I'm seeing a growing number of personal blogs that don't use upper case letters and for some reason it really irks me.
I've Pre-Ordered the Clicks Communicator
I've yearned for a Blackberry form-factor for years, and now Clicks have made that wish come true. I had to pre-order one!
Is Firefox Firefucked?
I've been using Firefox for over 20 years at this point, but after a stream of cock-ups, I'm thinking about moving on.
The Fisherman and The Businessman
I didn't expect a parable about a fisherman to smack me in the face with such clarity, but here we are.
Local vs Cloud
I was listening to the Waveform podcast on my way to work this morning and they were talking about cloud vs local computing, and I have thoughts...
Static Site Generators
Jan talks about how static site generators are far more complicated than WordPress, despite (ironically) their output being far simpler.
RE: Why Do You Need Big Tech for Your SSG?
Loren posts a response arguing that while self-hosting and local builds have their charm, the simplicity and zero-maintenance nature of services like Netlify often make them the more practical choice for small personal sites.
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.
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.