The Name of the Wind
The Name of the Wind is a really great book, but it's long.
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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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
Microsoft's Bot CAPTCHA is Annoying AF
While trying to setup a new Microsoft account for my son, I got stuck in a CAPTCHA loop. It's annoying AF.
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…
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.
iCreep
Back in 2018 I decided I was ditching Android for an iPhone. Since then my Apple devices have continued to grow. Have I become a fanboy?
Updating My Contact Email Automatically
Cast your mind all the back to yesterday, dear reader, where I published the Ban the Spam post. In that post I talk about combatting spam, yet having my contact email plastered across this site.
Ban the Spam!
I’ve had long-term problems with spam after publishing my email address on my contact page. So I’ve taken steps to Ban the Spam.
Twitter’s Echo Chamber of Pretentiousness
I had a look around Twitter the other day. It really is a dumpster fire of people desperate for attention.
Heaven's River (Bobiverse Book 4)
Book 4 of Dennis Taylor's Bobiverse is good, but I'm think I'm kinda sick of this series now.
Static Site Generators Are Easy to Use…Right?
I’ve had this post in my drafts folder for *months* now Actually, it’s ever since I realised how hard it is to manage content with Static Site Generators, and flipped back to WordPress.