I have always been fascinated by the workspace setups that some people have and the minimalist way they design them. Part of me admires the clean aesthetics, but another part wonders if it is done to look good rather than… Read More ›
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The problem with wellness trackers
For context, I received Whoop as a gift last Christmas. I learned some helpful things in the first months and even bought one for my wife. Though in the last 9 months of using Whoop, there have been no new… Read More ›
Fixing multiple major problems quickly will only make things worse
I was delighted when the Labour Party won the recent election and kicked the Tories out after 14 years of misery. I am fairly certain that they have good intentions and that they are very competent, but it would appear… Read More ›
I can experience the music again
I bought my daughter a record player for Christmas, a product that I presumed she wanted for the novelty aspect of listening to music in an analogue way. At no point was I expecting anything other than the really bad… Read More ›
It happened naturally…
It’s weird how over the past few weeks I have stopped visiting X, Threads and BlueSky, and it only just dawned on me today that this had happened. It started with Elmo destroying Twitter (X) and taking things to the… Read More ›
ChatGPT is actually quite funny
Roast my iPhone 15 ProChatGPT said: Ah, the iPhone 15 Pro. So cutting-edge, it’s practically an investment in future regrets. Let’s dive in: The Titanium Frame: Sure, it’s lightweight and aerospace-grade… just like my disposable razor. For the price you… Read More ›
Dim the headlights!
The sun had already set in Newfoundland, Canada, and Paul Gatto was working late to give me a presentation on headlights. This, it should be said, is not his job. Not even close, really. Gatto, 28, is a front-end developer… Read More ›
You don’t need to read Apple product reviews
I was having a debate with my nephew this morning, an 11 year old boy who loves Android and Windows, and who enjoys gently ribbing me about my Apple products. At one point he asked me if I even bother… Read More ›
Private Health: are they making the numbers up?
Quick thought. I had been booked for some tests and because I had reached the limit on my insurance I had to self-fund. I emailed the private hospital and asked what the costs would be. This is what I received… Read More ›
This is not news…
A mum struggling with complications after giving birth says she begged to see a specialist – but was told to pay for private care. Elizabeth Andrews, 28, from Taunton, Somerset, had a baby in February and said she is still… Read More ›
