I Don't See the Point of Smartwatches
Yes, I love traditional watches. Guilty as charged. But even if I didn’t, I’d still think smartwatches are one of the dumbest tech trends out there.
Posts Tagged "Opinion"
What Kinda Blogs Do You Read?
I was wondering what kinda things you, dear reader, like to read online?
Goodbye Fosstodon
Last night I demoted my Fosstodon admin account, then flipped the switch and migrated to Micro.blog. Here's some thoughts on why I did that.
My Thoughts on the Fosstodon Drama
Lots of people have been asking myself and Mike for a statement on the recent drama surrounding Fosstodon. This is **MY** statement.
My First Week With the Framework 13
I've had my Framework 13 for a week now. There have been some challenges along the way, but for the most part, I'm happy with my purchase.
Initial Thoughts of the Framework 13
I received my shiny new Framework 13 today, so I wanted to share some of my initial thoughts on the device.
Why I Decided on the Framework 13 for My Next Laptop
I've mentioned the Framework 13 a few times recently, and I ended up buying one. But a few people have messaged me wanting to know why I chose it. So, here's why...
Blogging Expectations
Some thoughts about what Joel expects out of blogging regularly, or having a website at all.
YouTube Shorts Are Like Crack
Back in February I decided to admit defeat in the battle against YouTube ads, and I signed up for Premium. Since then, I've become utterly addicted to shorts. It's very, very sad.
How to Work Better
I was out with my family in Chester recently and I saw a quote on the side of a building explaining how to work better. I thought it was very well put, so I wanted to share it.
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.
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.
On Virtue Signalling
Some thoughts from me about virtue signalling and why I think it's a pointless exercise.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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?
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.