Kev Quirk

Proudly ruining the web since 2013.

Tag: 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

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!

Opinion Smartphone

Good Riddance, 2025

I'm glad to see the back of 2025, so let's focus on 2026.

Opinion

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.

Opinion Web

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.

Opinion HomeLife

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...

Opinion Web

Static Site Generators

Jan talks about how static site generators are far more complicated than WordPress, despite (ironically) their output being far simpler.

Link Opinion Blogging