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5.7Not my kind of web browser
2025-10-22 • technology openai capture the atlas browsers ai
OpenAI has launched Atlas, a Chromium-based browser that integrates ChatGPT, but the announcement video has drawn criticism for its bland presentation and lack of compelling use cases. The author expresses skepticism about the bro...
The anticipated success of the MacBook Neo prompts critical questions about its effects on MacOS, app development, and the overall user experience for new Mac users.
The post explores the decline in MacOS quality and speculates whether Apple is undergoing a transformative reset akin to BMW's Neue Klasse moment.
Typefaces, like clothing, carry perceptions that can affect how seriously they are taken, with overused fonts like Times New Roman often seen as unprofessional.
5.4Why I love BBEdit
2025-09-05 • productivity software mac text editors bbedit
The author shares their positive experience with BBEdit, a text editing app they initially found complex but have come to appreciate for its versatility and reliability. They highlight features such as the Text Factory for bulk ed...
5.3The Club Racer Treatment
2025-12-19 • performance readability website design lotus
Applying the Lotus philosophy of weight reduction, the author enhances their blog's design for improved performance and readability, emphasizing effort over mere results.
The author finds unexpected value in their aging MacBook Air, appreciating how its limitations foster a more efficient and minimalist computing experience.
The author explores their journey with content blockers, weighing the ethical implications of ad blocking against the need for a smoother web browsing experience.
4.7Praise the Backup
2025-11-24 • personal experience macos backup solutions bbedit loss
The author recounts a challenging weekend spent reinstalling MacOS Sequoia after a cleaning app malfunctioned, leading to the accidental deletion of thousands of files, including important blog settings and preferences. Despite th...
The author reflects on the pervasive habit of phone usage while driving and in public spaces, questioning the necessity of constant connectivity. They explore the reasons behind this behavior, including addiction, fear of missing ...
The author shares their experience of uninstalling the Wipr content blocker from their Mac and iPhone to evaluate their web browsing experience without it. They discuss their previous reliance on Wipr and their recent switch to us...
4.1January 2026 blend of links
2026-01-19 • blogging design markdown algorithms ai
A curated collection of insightful links discussing conformity in algorithms, innovative design, and reflections on the evolution of publishing and technology.
The author grapples with the paradox of contentment in their app setup while yearning for new tools and improvements to explore.
4November 2025 blend of links
2025-11-27 • web development blogging technology watches ai
The post is a blend of various links and thoughts on topics such as the purpose of online activities, the nostalgic value of blogging, the emergence of a new newsletter focused on the 'small web', reflections on AI's future, a rev...
The post is a collection of various interesting links and thoughts on topics such as economics, technology, and design. It discusses the challenges of taxing the super-rich, shares a collection of JavaScript-free websites, critiqu...
The blog post is a collection of various links and insights, including a discussion between Maria Ressa and Jon Stewart on the impact of ultra-processed information, a high schooler's perspective on AI's effect on education, a cri...
The author reflects on their brief holiday in the Austrian Alps and shares a selection of standout articles they read during their break. These articles cover various topics, including critiques of media practices, the evolution o...
3.7Reading my blog
2025-09-15 • blogging css website design personal development html
The author reflects on the process of updating their blog, specifically changing the HTML structure of footnotes from a <section> to an <aside> element for better semantic clarity. They discuss the importance of maintaining a ligh...
A curated selection of fascinating links ranging from AI insights to a touching dog story, reflecting on technology and nostalgia.
The author reflects on their inability to write a blog post due to an overload of inspiration from various articles. They share a collection of links to interesting content, including a mathematical card trick, a humorous take on ...
The author shares reflections on 2025, touching on journalism predictions, personal app experiences, and a love for typography, while expressing gratitude to readers.
3.3July 2025 blend of links
2025-07-30 • music technology design nature links
The author reflects on the challenges of maintaining a regular blog update schedule amidst a busy August. They share a collection of interesting links, including a nostalgic TV ad, notable people map, Tiga's new single announcemen...
0Something terrible happened with CSS
2025-05-29 • web development css html
The HTML and CSS browser specifications have changed, causing <h1> elements within <article> and <nav> elements to no longer be styled as <h2> by default. The author expresses frustration and disbelief at the change, as it require...