Kev Quirk

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My Thoughts on Kagi Search

I've been trying Kagi Search for the last couple of weeks; my trial has now ended and I've decided to subscribe. Here's why...

Opinion, Web

Adding a Random Post Button to Kirby

I've added a feature where you can click a button and visit a random post. I wasn't able to find this documented with Kirby, so thought I'd share how I did it in case is helps others.

Meta, Kirby

Warming up the Garage 🔥

After renovating the Garage, it's still very cold in there, thanks to Welsh winters. I have a small electric heater, but it wasn't good enough, so I upgraded.

HomeLife, Motorbikes

Don't Change Your RSS URL

I love RSS. My RSS feed reader is the page I visit most on web, I think. So it's very frustrating when folks update their site, but don't redirect their RSS feed - please remember to do it, people.

Opinion, Web

Let's Make the IndieWeb Easier

Giles thinks we need more options for independent online publishing than WordPress, and they should be extremely simple to use.

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My Opinions on Marriage

I saw a post on Mastodon recently asking about folk's opinions on Marriage. I replied, but thought I'd write my thoughts out here in a longer form.

Opinion

Lone Rider

Lone Rider, by Elspeh Beard, is a fantastic read that I thoroughly enjoyed. What an incredibly brave woman.

Books, Motorbikes

The Sandman: Act I

The Sandman is an audiobook. Problem is, I can't work out if it was genius, or just plain weird. Either way, I really enjoyed it.

Books, Sandman

Threads and the Fediverse

Lots of people on Mastodon have been losing their shit over Threads joining the fediverse, so I wanted to give my opinion on this whole shit show.

Technology, Opinion

Renovating the Garage

The next step in the reonvations at home, is the garage (my workshop). Difference being this time, is that I did it myself.

HomeLife

PenPals

Brandon talks about a number of connections he’s made over the years from having PenPals.

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