Honest and Elitist Thoughts on Why Computers Were More Fun Before
A few days ago, I ran into a blog post with the author’s thoughts on why retro computing is becoming so popular amongst computer enthusiasts. Some points I can relate to more than others.
Usage of Angular Signals vs Class Variables (According to AI)
Since Angular’s new signals API became stable with the release of version 17, I have been a little confused about when to use them versus standard class variables in components and services. So I asked AI and this is what it told me.
MacLynx beta 6: back to the PowerMac
Every once in a while, you run into a project that makes you scratch your head. MacLynx, an actively developed text-based browser for the classic Mac OS, is one of those.
Trapping misbehaving bots in an AI Labyrinth
I recently stumbled upon an article at Ars Technica about Cloudflare turning AI against itself. I thought it was a very interesting strategy in the battle to try to protect creative content against AI training models.
Express.js 5 Is Now Stable
I just discovered that, after years of development, Express.js 5 has finally been released as stable. It’s been in development for so long that I’ve forgotten how long it’s been.
Has GitHub Copilot really increased my productivity?
A.I. is quite a controversial topic amongst developers, but do those who use it actually see an increase in productivity while working? This is my own experience with it.
“Why I recommend against Brave”
Brave might be known for being a browser that protects its users’ privacy, but some of the practices the company behind it has engaged in are questionable at best.
A Note About “Notes”
I redesigned the Notes section of my blog so that it now uses a traditional blog format.
My Digital Retreat: Red Dead Redemption II
Red Dead Redemption II holds a special place in my heart. It provides one of the most historically accurate experiences of the Wild West while also being fun and relaxing.
Lost Manuscript of Merlin and King Arthur Legend Found After Centuries
It’s incredible how technology can help us rediscover documents we thought were lost to time. This time, researchers found a lost manuscript about the tales of King Arthur.
Europe is Looking for Alternatives to US Cloud Providers
I’ve seen a lot of news like this recently from US-based media outlets. As someone living and working in Germany for a German company, I find it particularly interesting that I haven’t heard anything about this elsewhere.
Mastodon and Bluesky
This is just a short post to say that I now have accounts on Mastodon and Bluesky.
