Kev Quirk

Proudly ruining the web since 2013.

Tag: technology

Stop Ubuntu Resetting Your Icon Theme When Toggling Dark Mode

Ubuntu resets a custom icon pack back to Yaru whenever switching between light/dark modes. Here's how to fix it.

Technology Linux

Update #2 on the Framework Saga

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

Opinion Technology

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

Update on My Coffee Ridden Framework 13

Here's an update on how things have gone with my Framework 13.

Homelife Technology

I May Have Killed My Framework 13

I managed to spill a hole cup of coffee on my Framework 13 today. Let's hope I can fix it!

Homelife technology

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 I Replaced My Son’s PC With an £88 iMac

I recently replaced my son's broken PC with a 2015 iMac from eBay. Here's how it went...

HomeLife Technology

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.

Opinion Internet Technology

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

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.

Opinion Blogging Technology

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.

Link Technology Opinion

Follow Up on Notes

I received a tonne of responses to my question about notes systems. I've also had a couple people email me asking for an update, as they're interested too. This is that update.

Notes Opinion Technology

How Do You Take Notes?

I need a better way of organising my notes, to-dos and tasks. I have crap all over the place at the moment, so if you have a system, I'd love to know what it is.

Notes Technology

I Don't See the Point of Smartwatches

Yes, I love traditional watches. Guilty as charged. But even if I didn’t, I’d still think smartwatches are one of the dumbest tech trends out there.

Opinion Technology Watches

Out With Old Tech, In With the New

Swapped my MacBook for a Framework 13, iPhone for Pixel, left Fosstodon, joined Micro.blog, and canned Kagi & YouTube. Less noise, more life. Here's how it's going...

Technology

What Kinda Blogs Do You Read?

I was wondering what kinda things you, dear reader, like to read online?

Blogging Opinion Technology

Putting Your Eggs in One Basket

I was reading a post the other day about how someone would struggle to move away from Apple as they're all in with them. I can understand this, as it nearly happened to me too.

Technology

My First Week With the Framework 13

I've had my Framework 13 for a week now. There have been some challenges along the way, but for the most part, I'm happy with my purchase.

Opinion Technology

Initial Thoughts of the Framework 13

I received my shiny new Framework 13 today, so I wanted to share some of my initial thoughts on the device.

Opinion Technology

Why I Decided on the Framework 13 for My Next Laptop

I've mentioned the Framework 13 a few times recently, and I ended up buying one. But a few people have messaged me wanting to know why I chose it. So, here's why...

Opinion Technology