Oh Spotify...
Oh Spotify, what are you doing? You're really not making it easy for me to love you.
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How I Manage Images in Jekyll
My Fosstodon pal, Ru Singh, was asking about managing images with static sites recently, so I thought I'd write about how I manage my Jekyll content.
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.
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.
How To Solve A Rubik's Cube For Beginners
This is a simple beginner's guide on how to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube. I've split the process up into steps that hopefully make it easier to learn.
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.
Testing Netlify Analytics
I decided to take Netlify Analytics for a spin to see what it's like. Overall I wasn't that impressed and I don't think I'll continue to use it.
Be curious...
Be curious. Read wildly. Try new things. I think a lot of what people call intelligence boils down to curiosity.
How To Add Search To A Jekyll Site
When I flipped from WordPress to Jekyll, one thing I really missed was the ability to search my posts on-site. I've now added a proper search tool and this post will show you can do it too.
Goodbye WordPress, I've Switched To Jekyll (Again)
I've decided to leave WordPress behind and switch to Jekyll...for a second time. This post explains why.
The Pagination Predicament
I've removed pagination on my blog, mainly so you don't have to wade through pages, but also for SEO. Let me explain why...
This Is What's Wrong With The Linux Community
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.
A Reality Where CSS And JavaScript Doesn't Exist?
Bradley Taunt recently wrote about what his web utopia looks like; an Internet without CSS or JavaScript. While I agree that both are overused (particularly JS), I think Bradley went a little far.
Forget Twitter Threads; Write A Blog Post Instead!
All of the kool kids in Twitter land seem to be jumping on the bandwagon of a very annoying craze. Twitter threads. Please stop; write a blog post instead
Pimping My Type - Improving My Website's Typography
I recently had a session with the incredibly talented Oliver Schöndorfer of Pimp My Type, who gave some great tips for improving my website's typography.
The Importance Of An About Page
Having a useful about page, like mine, is very important as it lets your readers both learn about you, and connect with you.
Core Web Vitals and WordPress
Google recently announced Core Web Vitals and it worries WordPress site owners everywhere. There's no need to be worried; I get a perfect 100 across the board and it's relatively simple to do.
The Hunt For Better WordPress Hosting
I've recently been trying to improve my WordPress hosting workflow, and the related costs involved. It hasn't been a great success so far.
The Time I Was Run Over Twice In One Day
Yes, dear reader, you read that right. I was once run over twice in one day and this inaugural Story Time post tells the story of how I managed to do it.