My Hobby Is Learning
After a string of hobbies through my life, I recently realised that my actual hobby is learning.
Tag: opinion
Privacy and Webmentions
Are Webmentions bad from a privacy perspective? I'm not so sure.
I Don’t Remember the Last Time I Checked Mastodon
I post and reply from my website these days, so I actually need a Mastodon account?
I Switched to Brave Browser
I've been using Brave for a couple months now after using Firefox for around 25 years. I think Brave will be a permanent change.
A Good Use of AI
This email from my oldest son's school is a great demonstration of using AI for good.
It's Never Too Late to Learn
My wife showed me an email I'd sent her when we first met and my lack of basic English was shocking.
On Publishing Your Salary
I don't think I agree with publishing your salary online. Here's why...
Left-Handed People Can’t Use a Fountain Pen
Apparently left-handed people can't use a fountain pen as the left hand smudges the ink as they write. I call bullshit on that.
I've Moved Back to GitHub
I'm sick of pissing about with Codeberg. I've switched back to GitHub.
A Rant About Modern Cars
I recently bought a new Peugeot and the experience of getting setup on their online platform has been painful to say the least.
No, I don't want you to summarise the page!
I'm getting sick of LLMs being everywhere. Let me use you how I want to use you, then get out of my way!
Search Is Broken
Online search is objectively broken no matter which service you use.
AI Blog Questions Challenge
This AI questions thing seems to be doing the rounds, so I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon.
Using Fountain Pens for Note Writing
I've been getting into fountain pens over the last 6 months or so. They're lovely to write with, it not awkward for a lefty like me.
Upgrading My Home Internet to Full Fibre
I recently upgraded my home internet to full fiber. Was it worth the money?
I'm off GitHub
GitHub has now been officially replaced with Codeberg.
My Inital Thoughts On Thunderbird Pro
I was recently invited to try the Thundermail beta program ahead of their general release. Here's my initial thoughts.
Thoughts on Leaving GitHub
I've been thinking about leaving GitHub, and here's my plan.
My Fear of Flying
Some thoughts about my fear of flying and why it makes me uneasy.
Update #2 on the Framework Saga
OK, the Framework saga is finally over...kinda.