I've decided to stop blogging
There is too much friction in the system of blogging for updates to my Digital Garden that I've decided to remove blogging from my workflow.
Bad design in computer games
Some things in computer games irk me and are completely avoidable.
Back to full speed
Yesterday's modem replacment has proven a success.
LEGO and modems
A wonderful birthday gift has me building one of the biggest LEGO models ever but I have to buy a new modem first.
Looking forward to looking upward once again
A chance moment in a YouTube video has led to me reconnecting with the stars.
Is your new 4K TV missing out on the best picture you can get?
Confusion and mis-information about new technology means people will have equipment in their home they are underutilising.
Could this be the best book I've ever read?
Reality is not what it seems has given me an understanding of the world I have never been able to grasp until now.
Adding a due date to your tasks is a mistake
Over time my tasks attracted due dates and I've realised that was a big mistake.
Let there be LYT
The Digital Garden is receiving a makeover with the introduction of Linking Your Thoughts (LYT) navigation structures.
Script to convert Day One export to Obsidian
After moving to Obsidian I decided I wanted all my notes in the same, easy to access place. This includes my journal entries.
Three influences in my life
When asked to list three influences in my life, the first was obvious and the other two a surprise.
Customer experience is dead -- long live customer experience
In which I contrast two very different online customer experiences in my attempt to buy two new iPhones during a snap lockdown.
Nagash now has a torso
I finally hit the painting table again and give Nagash a torso.
Oh no, that can't be good
Temporary setback as I noticed a tear in the ear pad of my headphones.
Hated of the Nation
Science fiction that makes you think is always exciting.
The Basic Linguistic Act of a Celebrity Leaving the Jungle
We take a look at the possible basic linguistic acts Mel Buttle may have used when she asked to leave the jungle and find out it may not be as obvious as you think
Open Garden
A new way of sharing information online as it grows.
Transplanting my brain from Roam to Obsidian
For the second time in 6 months I've moved my note taking and task tracking from one application to another. This is why I moved from TheBrain/Omnifocus/OneNote to Roam Resarch and now Obsidian.
Looking after yourself in 2021
Looking after yourself in 2021 is more than just physical care. You'll do better by learning good mental hygeine as well.
Leaving WhatsApp for Signal
Today I began the process of leaving WhatsApp for the more secure Signal.
Saving the Sound of Saving Private Ryan
How many people have spent money on their home theatre equipment and because of changing standards are not getting what they paid for, but never know otherwise? This article will get you navigate the complexity of today's home AV world.
The Need for Shade
Just as shade can provide a break from the sun, meditation can provide a break from the hectic day.
1, 2, 3, 4, PS5
New RSS location
The location of our RSS feed has changed and an update is required.
Nailing the apex of your leave
Can car racing teach us about leave?
Unwanted invitations
When a conversation doesn't go as planned, perhaps it's because we made it so.
Way of Being
Your Way of Being in the world is the current filter through which you experience it.
Productively Lazy
I'm proud of being productive lazy; setting up my support systems to maximise output and minimise effort.
33 hours in isolation is easier with the right mood behind you
Accepting the consequences arising from a cough and slightly sore throat, even though I preferred things were different, helped make 33 hours of isolation easy to do.
Reflections on learning
Learning about new web development technologies this week has proven energising and rewarding. It's now time to reflect on what it means to have been a learner this week with material that is a real challege to me in many respects.
New ways to host a website
Wowsers have times changed in the world of website creation since I began my first website in 1999. Today's technologies combine the best of all worlds balancing what's needed for content creators and their content consumers.
Are you deceiving yourself? Let me count the ways.
Reversing my habit of not taking notes
Ghost of Tsushima
My thoughts on this exhilarating and immersive journey through feudal Japan.
How to embed OneDrive files in Roam Research
Step-by-step outline of how you can use OneDrive to 'embed' files in Roam Research without needing to upload them and losing the advantages that come with OneDrive. Can be adapted for other systems such as Dropbox.
Welcome to my digital garden
We are just starting this Covid-19 journey in Australia. Don't think it's anything otherwise.
The Wickedness of Covid-19
They Gave Us Laughter (revisited)
Remembering the small tasks too
Moving from The Brain to Roam Research
Identification of the the major issues faced when moving from TheBrain to Roam Research and some brief learnings picked up along the way.