Kev Quirk

Tag: technology

I'd Love a Dumb Phone, But...

I'd love to replace my iPhone with a dumb phone, but I don't think it would ever work in reality.

"Opinion", "Technology"

Apple WWDC 2023 - My Thoughts

Yesterday was the Apple 2023 WWDC conference. There were some big announcements, here's my thoughts...

"Opinion", "Technology"

My Thoughts on the Remarkable 2

I've had my Remarkable 2 for a couple months now, so I think it's about time I shared some thoughts on it.

"Opinion", "Technology"

A Script to Automate Git Add, Commit & Push

I wanted a way to automate the git add, commit & push commands. Here's how I did it...

"Technology", "Web"

What Happens When We’re Gone?

Having all this tech is great, but what happens to it after we’re gone? Archive it? Delete it? Have someone else manage it?

"Technology"

The Casio F-91W Is the Best Smartwatch

I recently stopped wearing my Apple Watch in favour of the classic Casio F-91W. This humble little watch is the best smartwatch on the market in my opinion.

"Opinion", "Technology", "Watches"

Why Don't We Have a Smartphone for Teenagers?

I think there’s a gap in the market for a smartphone that’s designed for teenagers. Let’s look at why…

"Opinion", "Privacy", "Security", "Technology"

Remember When Phones Were Cool?

I’m sick of the black mirrors we have today – remember back in the day when the phone designs were cool and unique? I do, and I miss it.

"Opinion", "Technology"

Segregating Email With Sub-Domains

I like to segregate my email by using unique addresses for many services. This makes things more secure, but it isn’t perfect…

Technology, Email

AirPods Pro - First Impressions

My shiny new AirPods Pro were delivered today. Here are my first impressions of the most expensive earbuds I’ve ever bought.

"Opinion", "Technology"

What Is a Linux User?

The Linux After Dark podcast recently had an interesting discussion on what is a Linux user? So I thought I’d write my opinion on the matter.

Opinion, Technology, Linux

Oh Spotify...

Oh Spotify, what are you doing? You're really not making it easy for me to love you.

"Opinion", "Technology"

I Broke My MacBook User Profile By Deleting A Single Folder

The OS on my M1 MacBook Air was completely trashed when I tried to use it this morning. All because I deleted a single folder from my home directory.

"StoryTime", "Technology"

Comparing Static Site Hosts; Which Is The Best Host For A Static Site?

I have compared a number of static site hosts to see which is the best *for me* in terms of performance, build times and pricing. This post contains the results of that research.

"Web", "Technology"

My Predictions For 2022

I decided it would be fun to do some predictions for 2022. This time next year I'll follow up to see if any of them came true.

"Opinion", "Technology"

MacBook M1 - 4 Months Later

I've had my MacBook Air M1 for 4 months now, here's an update on how things are going with this little device.

"Opinion", "Technology"

A Windows User's First Impressions Of MacOS

I recently bought myself an M1 Macbook Air and I wanted to share my first impressions of MacOS as someone who has never used it before.

"Opinion", "Technology"

How To Restore The Default PiHole Block List

PiHole is awesome. I use it on my Synology via Docker and it's been working great for years. But what if you get a little too trigger happy with the block list and end up with too many? In this post I'll show you how to restore the default PiHole block list.

"Privacy", "Technology"

A Sombre Goodbye To Linux

I became sick of the many little issues with Linux. I just want my OS to get out of the way so I can crack on and get shit done.

Technology, Linux

Is Windows Unstable? Here Are My Thoughts

I hear lots of people in the Linux community say that Windows is really unstable, but how unstable is it really? Here's my opinion on the matter...

"Opinion", "Technology"