My Knee-Jerk Reaction to WWDC24
I watched the #WWDC24 event from Apple last night. Here’s my thoughts on some of the announcements.
Posts Tagged "Technology"
We Already Have a Digital Currency
Bitcoin and their ilk really aren't my thing, but many talk about the need for a digital currency. But here's the thing - we already have one, don't we?
My Computing History
I read a post from Robb Knight recently about his computing origin story. It was an interesting post, so I thought I'd add my own computing history to the mix.
Cross-Posting with EchoFeed
I've been cross-posting using a self-hosted EchoFeed instance for a while, but now Robb has built a managed version, I flipped to that and it's brilliant.
Linux Elitism...Again
Once again the Linux elitist and reply guys rear their ugly head to show that this particular penguin shaped leopard cannot change its spots. 😔
Wi-Fi + Old Houses = Painful
Since moving to our 200 year old converted barn, we've had nothing but problems with our Wi-Fi signal. Here's the saga...
Threads and the Fediverse
Lots of people on Mastodon have been losing their shit over Threads joining the fediverse, so I wanted to give my opinion on this whole shit show.
A Moment of Madness
In a moment of madness I wanted to see what all the fuss was about, and I decided to sign up for Threads.
When Was the Last Time Tech Blew Your Mind?
When was the last time you saw a piece of tech that left you utterly astonished?
I Asked AI to Generate a Headshot for Me
I needed a new headshot for work, as I was pissed in my old one. But instead of getting a photographer, I asked AI to do it for me instead.
My Default Apps at the End of 2023
All the cool kids are doing these lists of their default app for the end of 2023. I'm not a cool kid, but thought I'd jump on the bandwagon regardless.
Using ChatGPT to Write Code
I wanted to make a small change to the CSS on this site, but wasn't sure how to do it, so I asked ChatGPT to write some code for me.
Use Plaintext Email
I recently found this minisite about using plaintext for your email. While I agree that plaintext should be the default, this site takes things way too far and frankly, misses the mark.
I’m Too Addicted to My iPhone
According to my iPhone Screen Time, I'm way under the average in terms of usage, but I still think I use my phone too much.
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.
Apple WWDC 2023 - My Thoughts
Yesterday was the Apple 2023 WWDC conference. There were some big announcements, here's my thoughts...
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.
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...
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?
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.