Burying ghosts: Why I killed my blog after 18 yearsAfter 18 years of self-hosting, I moved my blog and newsletter to Medium and Substack.Jun 181Jun 181
Five Canva features for writersHere are five Canva features you might not have heard of but are great additions to a writer’s creative toolkitJun 141Jun 141
My Linux challenge: Part 3 Death by a thousand cutsIn part 3, I conclude my Linux experiment and share the reasons why I’ll stick with macOS.Apr 26Apr 26
What’s tomorrow’s plan?After Today’s Plan formally winds down, I lament what was a great company to work for and contemplate the hole in my digital fitnessApr 9Apr 9
My Linux challenge: Part 2 Apples and orangesJust over a week into my Linux workstation challenge, and I make some comparisons, an upgrade and I throw in a third display.Apr 9Apr 9
My Linux challenge: Part 1 HeadwindsAfter a macOS kernel panic, I challenge myself to code on Linux for 30 days. In part 1, I list my gripes with Apple and look to Pop OS.Apr 3Apr 3
Embracing mechanical keyboardsI switch to a mechanical keyboard, and after two weeks of use, I won’t ever go back to a membrane board.Jun 27, 2023Jun 27, 2023
A dedicated writing machineI buy a ten-year-old ThinkPad and turn it into a dedicated, distraction-free writing machineMay 29, 2023May 29, 2023
Installing backstage.io on macOS (for technical writers)A tutorial on how to install Backstage on macOS and start writing technical docsJan 23, 20232Jan 23, 20232