WordPress Creator Vs The Jamstack
I read this post last night and found it really interesting. Especially since I've been
Tag: opinion
Static Site Generators Revisited
I've been a WordPress advocate for a while now, but I decided to use a static site generator for a new project. So, has my opinion on SSGs changed?
Domain Squatters Are The Scum Of The Earth
I wanted to register quirk.uk, but arsehole domain squatters are getting in the way and making that almost impossible.
Synology vs Nextcloud - Which Is Better For A Home Server?
Which is better for a home server? A Synology and its apps, or Nextcloud?
Email Is Not Broken
I've been reading a lot of hyperbole lately around how broken email is. Sure, email has problems, but is it actually broken? I don't think so.
Why Does Logitech Hate Left Handed People?
Logitech don't make a left-handed mice, and after a bit of research it seems that the issue goes much further than just this device.
Centralisation and Mastodon
The founder of Mastodon recently announced that he has started a second flagship instance. Is it a good thing to have flagship instances, or does the centralisation of Mastodon do more harm than good?
My Thoughts On Pop OS 20.04 After One Month
A little over a month ago, I installed Pop OS 20.04 on both my laptop and my desktop, so I thought I'd write a post on how I've found it so far.
Mothballing The Meta Blog & My Plans For This Blog
A few days ago I asked for advice on [whether it was a good idea for me to start The Meta Blog. In this post I talk about the decision I've made and why
My Approach To My Career
Do something you love for a living and you will never work a day in your life.
100 Days To Offload & Over-Saturation
I've been having a think about 100 Days To Offload, and I've decided to make some changes to the challenge.
Keybase, Zoom and Me
Zoom have acquired Keybase. This has sparked a lot of consternation within the open source community and a lot of people have decided to delete their Keybase accounts.
Confession: I Have No Idea How To Use Git
I have a confession to make - I have no idea how to use Git. Pull requests, commits, branches (what the hell do trees have to do with it?) It's all jargon to me.
Recommended Read - A Biker's Life By Henry Cole
I couldn't put this one down; I read it in two days. I think that's because Henry's book resonated with me on a number of levels. Let me explain...
Is Dark Mode Good For Your Eyes?
I've decided to stop using dark mode across all of my devices, because research suggests that going to the dark side ain't all that.
My Thoughts On Ubuntu 20.04
I've been running Ubuntu 20.04 on my Thinkpad for a day or so. It's now setup to my workflow, so read on to hear some of my thoughts.
The Case For WordPress
Apparently, WordPress is slow, insecure and hard to maintain. I disagree and wanted to take a minute to explain why I think none of this is actually true.
Categorise Or Compartmentalise?
Regular readers of this blog will know that it's very much a tech focussed site. However, I have three main passions in my life, which are tech (obviously), fish-keeping and motorbikes.
Moving To Progressive Web Apps
Where possible, I have decided to transition from native apps to Progressive Web Apps (PWA) on my mobile devices. If you want to know why I think they're a much better solution than native apps, please read on.
Librem 5 - My Thoughts
The Librem 5 is way overpriced for what it is. I'll be surprised if they sell a single unit.