Andrea Contino

About:

Andrea Contino is a blogger with interests in communication, video games, technology, food, books, music, and TV series. Enjoys reading, writing, and traveling.

Website:

gwtf.it

Specializations:

Blogger

Interests:

Comunicazione Videogiochi Tecnologia Cibo Libri Musica Serie tv

Incoming Links:

Alessio Biancalana Brandon's Journal Colin Walker Juha-Matti Santala Luigi Mozzillo Manu Show more (1)

Outgoing Links:

Adrianna Tan Amit Gawande Ben Werdmuller Chris Hannah Chris McLeod Colin Walker Craig Mod Greg Morris Juha-Matti Santala Kevin Wammer Manton Reece Manu Robin Rendle Tangible Life The Obsessor Show more (10)

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2024-11-24 •

The author reflects on the slow and private nature of reading through their RSS feed, contrasting it with the fast-paced and ephemeral nature of social media. They express a desire to focus on their passions, such as gaming and cr...

2024-11-23 •

The author reflects on their recent travels and the feeling of returning home, or lack thereof. They express a desire to spend time with loved ones and look forward to an upcoming vacation. The post also discusses the author's tho...

2024-11-06 •

The author reflects on the intensity of the past few months, both personally and professionally, and discusses their upcoming travel plans. They also express feeling overwhelmed by the amount of content available and their decisio...

2024-10-09 •

The blog post discusses the dispute between WordPress and WP Engine, highlighting the issues surrounding open-source software and business practices. The author also shares their personal experience with WordPress and the challeng...

2024-10-02 •

The blog post discusses the theme of multilingualism in a global web, focusing on the author's personal experience as a native Italian speaker living in an English-speaking country. The post reflects on the privilege of being a na...

2024-09-25 •

The author discusses their experience with the battery life of their iPhone 15 Pro Max, which is currently at 94% with 299 cycles. They compare their battery maintenance strategy to others, noting that they never set their charge ...

2024-09-23 •

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2024-09-11 •

The PlayStation 5 Pro offers performance upgrades but its high price, especially in the U.K. and Europe, has raised concerns among gamers. The price increase is more significant than the jump from PS4 to PS4 Pro, despite similar t...

2024-09-07 •

The blog post discusses the discontinuation of a feature in Spotify Connect that allowed iOS users to control playback volume using iPhone's physical buttons. This change occurred because Apple removed the necessary APIs in iOS 17...

2024-09-02 •

The author reflects on their 15 years of blogging, discussing the evolution of blogs in Italy, the impact of social media, and the importance of authenticity and valuable relationships. They express gratitude for the connections a...

2024-09-01 •

The author reflects on the environmental impact of airplane waste, particularly focusing on the plastic and trash left behind by each flight. They discuss potential solutions such as reducing the distribution of plastic headphones...

2024-08-27 •

The text discusses the idea of writing being an innate ability or a skill acquired over time, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in effective writing. It also explores the role of AI in improving writing skills and the desir...

2024-08-26 •

The author discusses their decision to start writing in English to connect with a wider network of bloggers. They express a desire for genuine connections and constructive conversations, highlighting the importance of engaging wit...

2024-08-26 •

The blog post discusses the author's lack of understanding of Mastodon and the Fediverse, highlighting the creation of echo chambers. Blogs are seen as a more effective platform for calm conversations and logical thought. The Fedi...

2024-08-05 •

The blog post provides an update on the author's digital subscriptions for 2024, detailing changes in costs and decisions made regarding various services such as Netflix, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus Premium, and more. The aut...

2024-08-04 •

L'autore parla di come abbia semplificato la propria vita digitale eliminando app inutili e concentrandosi su poche applicazioni essenziali come Spotify, Bear App, Apple Notes e iA Writer. Spiega come la pulizia dell'interfaccia e...

2024-08-01 •

The author reflects on the concept of rituals in life, sharing personal experiences like morning coffee at work, couple massages in different cities, and taking a day off to play the new FIFA game. Emphasizes that rituals should n...

2024-07-12 •

The author reflects on living in Marina del Rey, California, and the differences from Milan. They enjoy the slower pace, the calm, and being close to the sea. The author contemplates the passage of time and the immutability of the...

2024-07-08 •

L'esperienza dell'autore con la visita alla nave scuola Amerigo Vespucci a Los Angeles è stata agrodolce a causa di lunghe code, mancanza di informazioni sulla nave e prezzi elevati per cibo e bevande. L'autore si è sentito deluso...

2024-07-04 •

L'autore parla del gioco Balatro, delle sue esperienze mediche e della celebrazione del 4 luglio con il parasailing a Santa Monica.

2024-07-01 •

The author shares their experience of winning a contest at the Santa Monica Pier, including unlimited rides on the attractions, a guided tour, a history book, and more. They mention the community spirit and upcoming investments in...

2024-06-29 •

The author cleaned up their RSS feeds, removing sources that only tried to explain life and keeping those that shared real life stories. They created a separate folder for gaming news to keep it separate. The rest of the blogs are...

2024-06-28 •

L'autore racconta come la sua routine mattutina sia cambiata da quando ha iniziato a fare 20 km al giorno in bicicletta per andare al lavoro, passando da un'ebike a una bici più leggera e efficiente. Descrive le differenze tra i d...

2024-06-27 •

Boox Palma is a 6.13'' eReader with Android 11 OS, 128GB memory, 16MP camera, stereo speakers, microphone, and various connectivity options. The device aims to provide a distraction-free reading experience, with a long battery lif...