What I Use

Switcher 2026: The iPad Pro Has an Achilles Heel (Almost) No One Talks About
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Switcher 2026: The iPad Pro Has an Achilles Heel (Almost) No One Talks About ⭐

Thanks to the power of iPadOS 26 and its incredible hardware, the iPad Pro M5…

Apple iPad Pro M5 13-Inch First Impressions

The 13-inch iPad Pro is silly expensive, but it delivers several advantages over other iPads,…

Switcher 2026: The Quest for a Notion Replacement
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Switcher 2026: The Quest for a Notion Replacement ⭐

I use Notion every day, but I've also been trying to replace this "everything app"…

Switcher 2026: Markdown Editors
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Switcher 2026: Markdown Editors ⭐️

I use Markdown for all writing and Typora is my weapon of choice. But there…

What I Use: Mexico City, January to May 2026
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What I Use: Mexico City, January to May 2026 ⭐️

We're wrapping up our longest-ever stay in Mexico City and will be heading back to…

Switcher 2026: Thinking About Web Browsers
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Switcher 2026: Thinking About Web Browsers ⭐️

While this series has focused on alternatives to Windows, there are smaller steps one might…

Switcher 2026: Some Thoughts on the Alternatives
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Switcher 2026: Some Thoughts on the Alternatives ⭐️

We live in trying times, obviously, but we also live in a time of wonder…

Smart Home 2026: Smart Light Switches and Automations
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Smart Home 2026: Smart Light Switches and Automations ⭐

We installed three smart light switches, one of which is connected to the now-automated outside…

My Favorite New Hardware of 2025
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My Favorite New Hardware of 2025 ⭐

2025 was an incredible year for PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Android devices, and other hardware.…

Bonjourr Updated With Pomodoro Timer, Improved Customization

Bonjourr Updated With Pomodoro Timer, Improved Customization

Bonjourr is a free Momentum-like minimalist New Tab replacement that I use in every web…

My New Apps, Services, and Games of 2025
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My New Apps, Services, and Games of 2025 ⭐

Here’s a look back at the new (and new to me) apps, services, and games…

Back to Mint Mobile
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Back to Mint Mobile ⭐

I’m losing track of the number of times I’ve done this, but I’ve switched from…

What I Use: ExplorerPatcher
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What I Use: ExplorerPatcher ⭐

I do like the Windows 11 look and feel, but some app modernization efforts are…

Smart Home-ish in 2026
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Smart Home-ish in 2026 ⭐

We have two places that will be left unattended for months at a time, so…

Online Accounts 2025: Saying No to Renting Software
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Online Accounts 2025: Saying No to Renting Software ⭐

I wish I could say that I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to…

What I Use: Mexico, September to November 2025
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What I Use: Mexico, September to November 2025 ⭐

This is a What I Use for the ages: Lots of travel, lots of new…

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