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Taking a Semi-Truck to Buy Salad: My Manifesto for Simple Computing
A manifesto for simple computing. While other fields embraced minimalism, tech became bloated. Why do we use complex, oversized systems for simple jobs? It's like taking a semi-truck to buy salad. This post explores a return to efficient, low-cost, and minimalist computing.
It’s Hard to Find Answers in a World Full of Noise
The challenge of sifting through online noise for genuine information, prompted by a frustrating monitor purchase, and a reflection on the internet's evolution away from user empowerment.
Apple Devices and The Reliability Question: A 20+ Year User Retrospective (Updated)
An updated personal retrospective from 2015, detailing over two decades of experiences (2001-2025) with Apple product reliability, from iMacs and iBooks to iPhones and MacBooks, highlighting recurring issues despite premium pricing.
The Demand for Online at All Costs
Today there's the unrealistic expectation of 24/7 online services. But an occasional downtime is normal and preferable to security breaches
The Year of Linux/FreeBSD/OpenBSD/NetBSD on Desktops May Never Come. But We've Done Even Better
The year of Linux/*BSDs on desktops may never arrive, but their impact on tech is undeniable. They've found success in diverse devices & platforms and they're in our pockets.
The urgency of transitioning to IPV6
The adoption of IPv6 is no longer a matter of choice. With the scarcity of IPv4 addresses and the new challenges posed by the countless connected devices, there is an urgent need to accelerate the transition to a better and more efficient system in the form of IPv6.
The abundance of hardware resources: a curse for software optimization?
Advancements in hardware have led to a decline in software optimization. To reverse this trend, developers need to prioritize optimization for a sustainable future.
No, in IT 'it must be done this way' shouldn't exist
Adopting an open and flexible approach in computing, exploring different solutions to specific problems, and embracing technological diversity and innovation should be the foundation of modern computing.
Old blog article: 20 years of Computing
I received a Commodore 64 in 1987 and it ignited my passion for computing. Here's how it went, then. Article from 2007