Notes
Google Is Losing the Fight with SEO Spam
I recently came across an article on Ars Technica that talks about how Google appears to be losing the fight against SEO spam. This is certainly a phenomenon I have noticed.
A Glaring Omission in the New Outlook for Windows
Microsoft’s new version of Outlook for Windows has seen its fair share of criticism, but one omission is just shocking in 2024.
Apple II DeskTop
A little while ago, I stumbled upon an interesting project whose goal it is to emulate the Apple II DeskTop environment in the web browser.
Respect My Preference for Dark Mode!
There is a current trend I don’t understand in web design: websites that offer dark mode but bury it somewhere in their settings. As a user of dark mode, this is a horrendous user experience.
Google Forcing Websites to Allow Its AI to Train on Their Content
According to BNN Bloomberg, Google is now giving websites a choice: let us train our AI on your content or be delisted from search results.
Patreon and Apple’s 30% Fee
Apple is forcing Patreon to pay its 30% App Store tax for every subscription done through its iOS app and I think it’s abominable.
“Majority of websites and mobile apps use dark patterns”
Turns out most websites use dark patterns to manipulate their users to perform actions they wouldn’t otherwise do.
Two Wolves Inside…
I don’t often post memes or other images I find on the internet because I prefer original content. However, sometimes I stumble upon one that really just hits the nail on the head and this is one of them.
Introducing “Notes”
“Notes” is a new category on my blog where I am going to post small, interesting things I stumble upon. It might be links or images or tidbits of information.
