The author describes the process of porting a custom blog theme from Kirby to Ghost using AI assistance from Claude. Initially expecting a straightforward conversion, the author faced challenges due to the differences in content s...
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4.9When Chrome was launched
2025-10-12 • technology web browsers google chrome forecasts
The author reflects on a 2008 post discussing the upcoming Google Chrome browser, highlighting its open-source nature and design principles aimed at optimizing Web 2.0 applications. The post mentions a comic that illustrated the n...
4.5GPS 101
2025-08-01 • navigation technology gps artificial satellites
The blog post explains how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works, detailing its satellite-based navigation technology that determines precise locations on Earth. It describes the process of trilateration, the independence of G...
The author reflects on the overwhelming nature of their thoughts, describing a cycle of futility and misery. They express feelings of exhaustion and self-doubt, questioning their decisions and the impact of their surroundings. The...
Amidst global distractions and turmoil, the author grapples with feelings of uncertainty and questions the understanding of those in power.
4Barcodes 101
2025-07-01 • data management retail qr code efficiency metrics
The article explains the significance of barcodes in everyday life, detailing their structure, functionality, and benefits. Barcodes are machine-readable representations of data that streamline transactions, enhance accuracy, and ...
Handwriting serves as a reflection of the author's mental state, revealing deeper insights into their thoughts and memories.
3.7Too Polished?
2025-08-16 • blogging content creation ghost
The author expresses frustration with blogging platforms, particularly Ghost, which requires a title before writing. They appreciate Ghost's polished appearance and its ability to host newsletters but feel that the site's aestheti...
Frustration with uninspiring reading material has led the author to unsubscribe from RSS feeds and seek more engaging content to reignite their passion for writing.
3.1While I Wait
2026-01-18 • social media rituals nostalgia waiting digital culture
The post explores the author's changing rituals during waiting moments, revealing a shift from meaningful activities to compulsive digital distractions.
The author grapples with the challenge of maintaining routines while realizing that living authentically may require letting go of rigid systems.
The author simplifies their digital life by canceling unused subscriptions and opting for a straightforward read-later service, Matter, focusing on a clean interface.
The author reflects on their app and subscription changes, highlighting a return to HEY email and a preference for user-friendly alternatives like Todoist and Pocket Casts.
The author shares their family's newfound Friday evening routine, which involves leaving home to enjoy various activities such as visiting gardens, malls, restaurants, and watching movies. They recount a recent outing to see a Sup...
The author reflects on their struggle to maintain a routine over the past few months, expressing discomfort with the idea of routine and a desire to simply drift through life. They acknowledge the importance of routine for a sense...
3The Beard Experience
2025-09-15 • personal experience family beard grooming
The author shares their personal experience of growing a beard over a couple of months, detailing the mixed reactions from family members and their own fluctuating feelings about the facial hair. Initially excited, the author soon...
3Living the Chaotic Days
2025-07-20 • mental health work-life balance self care chaos
The author reflects on the chaos in their life, feeling overwhelmed by work and home responsibilities, leading to a lack of energy and planning. They express a desire to regain control and avoid falling into passive entertainment ...
2.4Email and Calendars
2026-01-13 • productivity calendar email time management
The author grapples with the challenges of using email and calendars effectively, recognizing their importance but struggling to build consistent habits.
1.410 pointless facts about me
2025-10-21 • blogging reflection personal lifestyle
The author shares personal insights and preferences in response to a blogging challenge initiated by David, inspired by Pete. The post includes answers to various questions about dental hygiene, beverage choices, footwear, dessert...
The author discusses migrating their blog from Kirby CMS to Ghost due to the maintenance work required for the former. They express a dislike for self-hosting platforms and the anxiety it induces, and highlight the benefits of the...
0Encoding 101
2025-06-15 • internet online communication data computer science encoding
The text explains the concept of encoding, which acts as a bridge between human-readable data and the binary world of computers. It provides a set of rules to turn text, images, or sound into structured data, usually in the form o...
0Encoding 101
2025-06-15 • internet online communication data computer science encoding
The text explains the concept of encoding, which acts as a bridge between human-readable data and the binary world of computers. It provides a set of rules to turn text, images, or sound into structured data, usually in the form o...
0Networks 101
2025-06-01 • internet technology online communication
The text explains the fundamental concept of networks using an analogy of a small town, detailing how devices connect and communicate through a network, the importance of unique identifiers, and the role of routers and switches. I...
0Networks 101
2025-06-01 • internet technology ip address device network sd-wan switching
The text explains the fundamental concept of networks using an analogy of a small town, detailing how devices connect and communicate through a network, the importance of IP addresses, the role of routers and switches, and the dif...