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I'm Back on iOS

Yes, you read that right, folks. I've decided to flip myself back to team Apple and have ditched my new Pixel 8.

DeGoogling Opinion

Why I Think Nextcloud Is Shit

I've tried Nextcloud a few times over the years, but every time I do, I end up coming away thinking it's shit. Here's why...

Opinion Web

How to Add an RSS Feed to Your Kirby Blog

Here's a quick and simple way of adding an RSS feed to your Kirby based blog without using plugins.

Web Kirby

On Substack & Blogging

Manu writes about his opinions on Substack vs blogging and owning your content. I heartily agree!

Link Blogging

I'm Switching Back to Android

A few days ago I wrote about how I was thinking about a switch to the Farephone 5. I've now made a decision and ordered a new phone, but it's not the Fairphone.

Opinion Technology

I’ve Been Thinking About a Switch to the Fairphone 5

I've recently been thinking about a switch to the Fairphone 5, but after some research, I'm not sure it's worth it?

Opinion Technology

A Royal Fishy Fuck Up

I recently added 5 new fish to my cichlid aquarium, but I managed to make a royal fuck up along the way.

FishKeeping

AMA - Do I See a Future for the Federated Web

In this AMA post, Nigel asks me about the about the federated web and whether I think there's a future for it. It's an interesting question as I'm heavily involved in the federated web by running this blog, as well as Fosstodon and 500.Social.

AMA Opinion

A Nun Answers Questions

I watched this video last night and I was utterly enthralled throughout the entire thing. In this video, a nun answers random questions all about her life, religion and a all kinds of other stuff.

Link

Repairing My Sony Ear Buds

A couple days ago I wrote about how my Sony ear buds were dead and how I was on the hunt for a replacement pair. I ended up replacing the batteries instead, but did it work?

Technology

My Sony Ear Buds Are Dead

Two and a half years ago, almost to the day, I bought my Sony WF-1000XM4 ear buds, but now they won't hold a charge, so I'm on the hunt for new ones.

Technology

AMA - How Do I Cope With Everything

This is the second AMA post I've written. I'm currently sat on a flight to Florida, so I'm wading through these to help quell the boredom.

AMA

AMA - Do I Have Faith In Humanity

I recently mentioned on Mastodon that I decided to take part in the AMA challenge that's doing the rounds, this first question comes from Brandon.

AMA Opinion

Year 2 at the Smallholding

We recently passed 2 years at our 2.5 acre smallholding. It's been another busy year where we got loads done; here's what we've been up to.

HomeLife

The Hardest Thing In The World

There are many things in the world that are difficult, but what is the hardest thing in the world?

Fun

Update on 500 Social

500 Social has been around for a few months now and things are going well. Here’s what’s been happening…

Web

I Want to Strangle Him...Sometimes

I love my sons, but my goodness there are times I want to strangle them. Then, sometimes, they show us why it's worth it.

HomeLife

Reading Old Posts

Do you ever go back and read your old posts? I do it now and again and I always discover something I forgot I wrote.

Fun Blogging

Why Have Multiple Blogs?

A few people I follow have multiple blogs that they use for various topics, but I don't really understand why.

Opinion Blogging

Emma Mattresses Are Crap

My wife and I recently bought an Emma Mattress, but it's since gone back because, frankly, it's shite.

HomeLife Opinion