Kev Quirk

Proudly ruining the web since 2013.

Casio MWD-110H Review

⏱️ Make/Model: Casio MWD-110H 📐 Case size: 50.8mm x 47.2mm ⚙️ Movement: Quartz 💦 Water Restist: 100m 🏷️ Category: Digital 💷 Price: £35 ($42) 🧐 My rating: ★★★★☆ / 4 stars The Casio MWD-110H is a large...

Watches

An Algorithm vs Time

Twitter is on fire, but is an algorithm better than a chronological timeline?

Opinion, Web

I Was Nearly Phished

I nearly fell for a run of the mill phish recently. Just goes to show that they can get anyone.

Security

Three Great Alternatives to the Casio F-91W

The Casio F-91W is a fantastic watch, but it's far from the only cool watch Casio produces. Here's some great alternatives.

Watches, Opinion

Ten Years of Blogging

Ten years ago today, I started this blog. I can't believe it's been a decade already! Here's some stats from the last 10 years, as well as some lessons I've learned along the way...

Blogging, Meta

Responsive Navigation Menu Without JavaScript

Here's how to build a responsive navigation menu using absolutely no JavaScript.

Web

Home vs Office Working

Some people prefer home work, others like to be in the office. Here's my opinions on the whole debate.

Opinion

Does a Blog Need to Integrate?

I'm often asked about integrating a blog with X service, does it really need to though?

Blogging, Meta, Opinion

Are Luxury Watches Worth It?

Both luxury and affordable watches tell the time to a similar degree of accuracy. So are they luxury watches worth it?

Watches

The Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind is a really great book, but it's long.

Books, Patrick Rothfuss, Kingkiller Chronicles

Can I Use Data Files?

One of the things I really miss from my days using Jekyll, is the use of data files. Can this be done in WordPress?

Meta, Notes

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

I'm a Fire Starter!

I recently moved to a house that has an open fire (my first one), and I’ve quickly fallen in love with the whole process of maintaining an open fire.

HomeLife

Why the Casio F-91W Is the Best Watch Ever Made

I had to start on a high here, folks. In this post I'm going to prove to you that the humble Casio F-91W is the best watch ever made.

Watches

Is Twitter Done Yet?

So Elon is completely screwing Twitter, I get it. But for many, *many* people it’s not newsworthy. Can we move on now, please?

Opinion, Web

The Time My Nan Bought Me a Baby-G Watch

Back in the 1990’s I wanted a G-Shock watch, so my nan bought me one for Christmas. Here’s the story of what happened to that watch…

Fun, Watches, StoryTime

It's all Gone Quiet Over Here

Just a quick post to say that I’m still alive, but *very* busy. I haven’t posted in a little bit because I’ve been so busy.

Meta

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

My Blogging Utopia

I’ve flip-flopped between a number of blogging platforms over the years, because none are perfect. Here’s my blogging utopia…

Blogging, Meta

How to Create a Simple HTML/CSS Notice Box

A few people have asked how I created my notice boxes, so I thought I’d write about how I did it. Hint – it’s just a bit of CSS, folks.

Meta, Web