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Category: Technology

All posts that have something to do with discussions in technology.

  • Blogging is Not Dead and the Sunrise

    Blogging is Not Dead and the Sunrise

    This morning, I walked out to water part of the garden and looked east—just as the sun was casting early light on the underside of the few clouds scattered across the sky. I had just grabbed my coffee and stepped outside when I thought, Wow, we haven’t had a colorful sunrise in a while. I should

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  • Sunrise Tractor Work in the Garden

    Sunrise Tractor Work in the Garden

    Today was an early work day out in the garden. With the temps as high as they are now we have to get out and do the work while we can. This normally means first light to 8am, and then it’s about too hot outside. The project for this morning was to get loads of

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  • If I Tried to Start a Newsletter Today?

    If I Tried to Start a Newsletter Today?

    The author questions the value and approach to writing newsletters in a saturated online space. They express frustration with traditional expectations and advertisements, emphasizing a desire for genuine connections through content. The proposed newsletter aims to foster creativity, offer diverse topics, and engage readers without commercial motives or negativity.

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  • On Technology Iterations

    On Technology Iterations

    The author reflects on their recent articles about darkness, technology, and iterative advancements. They discuss public dissatisfaction with yearly tech releases despite ongoing progress. Highlighting various advancements in technology, including AI and IoT, the author emphasizes how understanding iterations enhances consumers’ relationship with tech and its impact on daily life.

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  • ChatGPT Will Be an Incredible Productivity Tool

    ChatGPT Will Be an Incredible Productivity Tool

    ChatGPT is an innovative productivity tool utilizing natural language processing and machine learning to enhance communication and collaboration in businesses. It assists with tasks, answers inquiries in real-time, and streamlines workflows, ultimately improving efficiency. Although it’s a tool for assistance in writing and customer service, it doesn’t replace human interaction.

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  • Quick History of Dark Mode for the Eyes

    Quick History of Dark Mode for the Eyes

    What is something that could save the battery on your phone, reduce eye strain, and have potential health benefits? Dark Mode of course. This article is a continuation of my short mini-series, On Darkness, which started with our exit from DST (Daylight Savings Time). Today we are taking a quick look at Dark Mode. Dark

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  • Review of the Readwise Feed Reader

    Review of the Readwise Feed Reader

    I read a lot more now than I did years ago. Still not as much as I would like, but enough to consider myself a reader. Apps to accompany reading-specific-communities have been pretty limited over the years to Goodreads, which was purchased by Amazon, and then forgotten. I’m still on there with a few other

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  • The Last Fall-Back to Standard Time?

    The Last Fall-Back to Standard Time?

    It is that time of year again. The time when those of us who live on the far eastern edge of a time zone have to watch it get dark before dinner arrives. This is the time of year down in the south when you turn on the Cowboys, playing at AT&T Stadium, and see

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  • 5 Reasons iA Writer is the Best Markdown Editor

    5 Reasons iA Writer is the Best Markdown Editor

    There are many options when it comes to writing applications. In fact, there are so many options that finding a new writing / note app today has become noise in the background. Another next best app with that one feature I’ve been waiting for and at the same time never seems to be in development.

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  • Review of the Scrimba Learn JavaScript Course

    Review of the Scrimba Learn JavaScript Course

    I just finished up the Learn JavaScript for Free course on Scrimba, taught by the CEO Per Harald Borgen, and the last thing he suggested in the course wasn’t to take another course, but to start writing about my learning experience. I’ve been blogging for almost 20 years so this was something I felt I

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