Kev Quirk

Proudly ruining the web since 2013.

Tag: opinion

Update #2 on the Framework Saga

OK, the Framework saga is finally over...kinda.

Opinion Technology

Why Is Everything Proprietary These Days?

Why is everything proprietary these days? Let me tell you a little story...

Opinion motorbikes

ThinkPad T480 Initial Thoughts

I've had the T480 for a couple of days now, so wanted to jot down a few initial thoughts.

Technology Opinion

My Best Sub £100 Purchase

Here's the best sub £100 purchase I ever made. What's yours?

Opinion Homelife

On AI Images and Feature Images in General

A response to a post I read about using AI images in blogs.

Opinion AI link

Motorbike Servicing Rant

My BMW motorbike is due a service. I've had the price through and it's shocking!

motorbikes opinion

Why Have a Dedicated Music Device?

I'm seeing people move from music streaming, to a physical device. But I don't understand why they need a separate device for that?

Opinion

AMA: Can One Setup Their Digital Life to Be Subscription Free?

Responding to a recent question to my AMA post. Sanjay asks about setting up your digital life with no subscriptions.

AMA Opinion

Update on the eBay Scam

Here's an update on my recent concerns about being scammed by someone on eBay.

Opinion Web

I Think I've Been Scammed On eBay!

I think I've been scammed selling a watch on eBay and it turns out I have absolutely no recourse.

opinion web

A Year With The Framework 13

I've had my Framework 13 for a year now, but am I still enjoying it?

technology opinion

How Many Holes Does a Straw Have?

Is it 1? 2? I don't know how many holes a straw has!

fun opinion

Firefox AI Killswitch

Firefox have come through an delivered and actual AI killswitch in the browser.

Opinion Web

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.

Opinion Web

Kids and Smartphones

We recently gave my oldest son his first phone, and it's really concerning me already.

opinion smartphone homelife

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.

opinion homelife

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.

opinion internet

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?

opinion blogging

When Was I Happiest?

My wife recently asked me at what point in my life was I the happiest. The answer surprised her.

Opinion HomeLife

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.

Opinion