The author nostalgically explores MTV's cultural significance and introduces ErsatzTV, a personal project for curating and watching music videos reminiscent of MTV's golden era.
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The author bought a wireless HDMI transmitter to connect his phone to a monitor or TV, but it hasn't worked out well. He had problems with the Miracast streaming protocol and the fact that wireless HDMI dongles are designed for TV...
The text discusses the decline of personal websites and the need for a freehand web editor to bring back the creativity and personality of the early internet. It introduces Hotglue, an abandonware WYSIWYG web editor, and explains ...
0Pro Evo Soccer - a relaxing Android game
2024-02-01 •
The author discusses the lack of relaxing casual games and the appeal of Pro Evo Soccer on Android. They highlight the game's graphics, ball movement physics, and controls, expressing concern about potential future changes.
0Building a Personal Internet from Markdown Files
2023-12-28 •
The author discusses the limitations of existing note-taking apps and introduces Folderbase, a universal 'view layer' for folders of text notes and multimedia assets. The author explains how Folderbase works, its features, and how...
0I don
2023-03-02 •
The text discusses the author's confusion about the subscription model, particularly in relation to Substack and Patreon. The author questions the value of the content offered and the quality of the writing. They also delve into t...
0Zines - a personal printing press
2023-01-09 •
The author spent time cutting and printing zines at home, reflecting on the differences between home-printing and professional printing. They discuss the process of creating zines, the content they chose to include, and the unique...
0The soon-to-be lost art of concert ticket stubs
2022-12-25 •
The article discusses the disappearance of physical concert ticket stubs and the impact of digital tickets on the music industry and fan experience. It reflects on the sentimental value and storytelling aspect of ticket stubs, and...
0Hobby Newsletters, Digital Members
2022-12-05 •
The text discusses the monetization of online communities and the hobby economy. It highlights the various ways content is shared for profit, focusing on Apple-related businesses and newsletters. It also touches on the quality of ...
0USB Monitors are suprisingly portable
2022-11-20 •
The author discusses the benefits of using a USB monitor for a portable office setup, particularly in coffee shops. They explain the advantages and limitations of this setup, including the need for an external mouse and keyboard, ...
0GazePop15 rundown, Nov 2022
2022-11-14 •
The text is a rundown of the GazePop15, featuring 15 songs from various artists and bands, including Jesus and Mary Chain, The Radio Dept, Sunday Reeds, Starflyer 59, Spacemen 3, Drop Nineteens, Black Tambourine, Death in Vegas, F...
0A small milestone for Glider Magazine
2022-11-02 •
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0Galaxy Z Fold 3 - my use cases
2022-10-30 •
The author discusses their experience using the Galaxy Z Fold 3 for various purposes, including connecting it to an external monitor, using it as a scanner, and as a tablet replacement for reading PDFs and taking notes.
0Bluetooth headsets - A tale of hassle
2022-10-13 •
The author discusses their experience with Bluetooth headsets, starting with a cheap pair that had issues but was still their preferred style. They then discuss the rising prices and lack of technological improvements in the marke...
0SEO Endgame
2022-07-15 •
The text discusses the challenges of writing for personal websites and the impact of SEO on writing style. It also delves into the factors that affect search engine rankings and the limitations of Google's search engine. The autho...
0A Salute to David Thorpe
2022-07-15 •
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0Amateur Rockumentary Channels on Youtube
2022-05-30 •
The author has been exploring amateur Youtube channels and found some hobbyist channels started by enthusiasts. The channels include Punk Rock MBA, Trash Theory, Stained Glass Stories, 20/20 Sound, Todd in the Shadows, and Middle ...
0Back to the Kobo Mini
2022-02-23 •
The author discusses his experience with the Kobo Mini and how it has been his longest lasting electronic device. He also talks about his research on note-taking systems and productivity.
0Everything Stupid about the Internet
2022-01-01 •
The text discusses the evolution of the internet and the various annoying and stupid aspects of it over the years, from the 1990s to the 2010s.
0Downloading the Internet to a bunch of PDFs
2021-06-03 •
The author discusses the idea of downloading the internet to PDFs to create a portable archive of web content, due to concerns about link rot and the limitations of apps like Pocket. The author also shares their experience with a ...
0What
2019-01-30 •
The author describes the contents of his bag, including a Kobo Mini e-Reader, a MacBook Pro 13-inch, a Huawei Mediapad 8.4 tablet, a portable power bank, and hand sanitizer and portable disinfectant wipes.
0Music Magazines Going Digital: We All Lose
2018-08-31 •
New Musical Express (NME) has shut its print edition and now exists as an online-only website. The decision to go digital was based on financial reasons. The transition has led to the loss of the magazine's visual identity and an ...