Kev Quirk

Proudly ruining the web since 2013.

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I Wish I Could Talk to My Dad

We lost my Dad in 2008 to cancer. I wish I could talk with him one last time.

Homelife

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And this is why the plugin ecosystem for #WordPress is simultaneously it's strongest power, and biggest security concern.

https://anchor.host/someone-bought-30-wordpress-plugins-and-planted-a-backdoor-in-all-of-them/

Adding a Book Editor to My Pure Blog Site

I built a custom book editor into my Pure Blog admin, and it made me realise just how flexible the platform actually is.

Meta Blogging Pure Blog

How I Discover New Blogs

Finding a new blog to read is one of my favourite things to do; it genuinely brings me joy. Here's how I do it.

Blogging Web

I've Completed 100 Days To Offload (Again)

I just realised that I've completed the 100 Days to Offload challenge for a second time.

Blogging

Motorbike Servicing Rant

My BMW motorbike is due a service. I've had the price through and it's shocking!

motorbikes opinion

Obfuscating My Contact Email

I read a great post about email obfuscation and decided to implement it on this site. Here's how I did it.

Meta Pure Blog

Why Have a Dedicated Music Device?

I'm seeing people move from music streaming, to a physical device. But I don't understand why they need a separate device for that?

Opinion

I Hate Insurance!

Yesterday I recieved our insurance renewal and (shock horror) it had increased again!

Homelife

AMA: Can One Setup Their Digital Life to Be Subscription Free?

Responding to a recent question to my AMA post. Sanjay asks about setting up your digital life with no subscriptions.

AMA Opinion

Update on the eBay Scam

Here's an update on my recent concerns about being scammed by someone on eBay.

Opinion Web

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So we've had a land drain installed along with a concrete pad for the animals. While the concrete was wet, our old dog (13yo) snuck up there and decided to immortalise herself. Can't say I'm unhappy about it. What a wonderful little memory that will be in the future.

Network Effect (Murderbot Diaries #5)

This was a longer book that the other Murderbot books, and I think it suffered because of it. There was a lull in the middle for around 4 chapters, and I really struggled to get through them. The last...

books Sci-fi Martha Wells

I Think I've Been Scammed On eBay!

I think I've been scammed selling a watch on eBay and it turns out I have absolutely no recourse.

opinion web

Slowing Down on Pure Blog

I've been burning the candle at both ends with Pure Blog, and I need to slow down.

Pure Blog homelife

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I have to wear glasses for reading, screens etc. (long-sighted with astigmatism). Anyway, I'm finding I'm wearing them for more and more things as it's just comfier. I may have to just admit defeat and wear them all the time...

A Year With The Framework 13

I've had my Framework 13 for a year now, but am I still enjoying it?

technology opinion

Another ANOTHER New Lick of Paint

Yes, that's right, I've given this site ANOTHER new lick of paint, but I think this one is gonna stick for a while.

meta

Three Men Tried To Steal My Motorbike While I Was On It!

Three men tried to steal my motorbike from me while I was commuting home last night. Here's what happened...

homelife motorbikes

A Change Of Plans

This was a fun little short story. I wish it went on for longer, as I was just starting to get into it.

books Sci-fi Dennis E. Taylor