The author discusses the decline of mainstream internet platforms, particularly GitHub, following its acquisition by Microsoft. They detail their transition to alternative hosting solutions for their code repositories, including s...
About:
Alex Hyett is a UK-based software developer, YouTuber, and writer passionate about technology, programming, and self-hosting.
Website:
Specializations:
Interests:
Incoming Links:
Outgoing Links:
Subscribe to RSS:
The post outlines Discord's challenges with age verification and suggests open-source alternatives while critiquing the decline of commercial platforms into enshittification.
The author discusses their experience with self-hosting applications on their home server, highlighting their current use of a Git server and analytics tool Plausible. They express a desire to self-host more services, including Pe...
The author shares their experience with Tailwind CSS, contrasting it with other CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Foundation, and Bulma. They discuss the differences in coding styles, highlighting Tailwind's utility-first approach, w...
The post emphasizes the importance of digital sovereignty for the EU and explores personal efforts to transition away from US tech platforms to European alternatives.
The author plans to shift video content from YouTube to PeerTube due to dissatisfaction with YouTube's algorithm changes and aims to enhance their RSS feeds for better accessibility.
Facing demonetization on YouTube, the author reflects on the challenges of continuing content creation and explores alternative income sources like brand sponsorships and Patreon.
Setting up a limited company for developer projects offers benefits like limited liability and tax efficiency, especially for higher earners in the UK.
Developers are encouraged to start with offline applications to simplify the app development process and explore various monetization strategies while sharing personal insights on their journey.
The author shares their experience using Claude Code for coding assistance, highlighting its features, pricing, and workflow. They discuss the benefits of the $20/month subscription, the initial setup process, and how they integra...
The author, Alex Hyett, discusses his shift from helping developers find jobs to assisting them in generating income outside of traditional employment. He reflects on the current developer job market and the need for side income. ...
The author reflects on their two-year hiatus from YouTube and the changes in the software industry that have influenced their career direction. They discuss the challenges of balancing a new job with content creation, the impact o...
The author reflects on the importance of preparing a manual for their family to manage responsibilities in case of their absence. They discuss their role in managing finances, car maintenance, household tasks, and technical issues...
The author recounts the year-long process of developing and launching the HabitTed app, highlighting its unique features and personal motivations behind its creation.
The EU's new social media platform, W, is criticized for redundancy as existing decentralized alternatives like the Fediverse already serve user needs effectively.
The author returns to YouTube to share insights on adapting to changes in software engineering and to help developers build projects for alternative income streams.
The blog post discusses the implications of the Online Safety Act in the UK, particularly the introduction of age verification for online interactions, which has led to the shutdown of forums and concerns over privacy. The author ...
The author shares a collection of interesting articles and insights from their recent holiday in Scotland, covering various topics such as bird monitoring, online censorship, web performance, AI developments, and personal anecdote...
3.9Setting goals for 2026
2026-01-11 • health youtube goals self improvement ai
The author reviews their 2025 goals and sets more realistic targets for 2026, addressing personal and professional challenges, including YouTube demonetization and the influence of AI.
This post offers a variety of journaling prompts aimed at fostering self-reflection and aligning personal actions with future aspirations.
3.1Happy Holidays and A Better New Year
2025-12-21 • reflection holiday disney goals ai
Reflecting on a challenging year, the author shares personal goals and hopes for 2026 while emphasizing the need for rest and recharge during the holidays.
The author shares interesting posts about tech, including browsers, AI, and tools. They also discuss the impact of heat in the UK and share a quote from the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.
The text discusses the evolution of computer interfaces from the past to the present, and the potential future of computer interaction. It also mentions the current investments and developments in computer interfaces by various co...
The author is considering switching to Zed for coding instead of VS Code due to its speed and open-source nature. They list the features they like and what is missing. They also share their picks of the week and latest updates.