Posts in “Opinion”

Work to Live, Don’t Live to Work

I've always been a firm believer in this saying, and I've always tried to stick to it. But recently, things have flipped and it's killing me.

📅 15 February 2025

How I Do Security Questions

Security questions like 'what is your mother's maiden name?' are so fucking bad. Here's what I do to make them slightly more secure.

📅 20 January 2025

On Virtue Signalling

Some thoughts from me about virtue signalling and why I think it's a pointless exercise.

📅 03 January 2025

The Cost of Self-Hosting

Since playing around with Android and trying to get some self-hosted services running, I've been thinking about the costs of self-hosting. Ironically, I think the cost to my wallet is the least of them.

📅 26 December 2024

It's Good to Talk

I recently had a great email exchange with Herman Martinus of BearBlog fame and wanted to talk about that a little bit more.

📅 18 December 2024

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.

📅 17 December 2024

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...

📅 14 December 2024

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.

📅 01 December 2024

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?

📅 26 November 2024

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.

📅 24 November 2024