What I Use

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…

Synology DiskStation DS423+ First Impressions

Synology DiskStation DS423+ First Impressions

The Synology DiskStation DS423+ is a four-bay NAS (network-attached storage) device for prosumers and small…

Online Accounts 2025: The Second NAS is an Upgrade
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Online Accounts 2025: The Second NAS is an Upgrade (Premium)

After a lot of deliberation, I decided to go with a four-bay solution for the…

What I Use: Mexico (July 2025)
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What I Use: Mexico (July 2025) (Premium)

Well, it's been an interesting month-long visit in Mexico, which was supposed to be a…

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