Articles
Simpler Linux self-hosting with tmux and bubblewrap
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I describe a simple method I use to self-host portable server applications using tmux and bubblewrap
Semi-self-hosted email
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You've heard of GMail and other 3rd party email, and "self-hosted email" which will make some of you cringe and trigger PTSD if you've ever tried it, but did you know there's a nice middle ground?
Creating audiobooks
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How to create audiobooks from epub and mobi using text-to-speech
Gemini and e-paper are a great combination
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Browsing gemini content on a Kindle is a pleasant, distraction-free experience
My war on doomscrolling
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My attempts at avoiding doomscrolling and living a healthier digital lifestyle
The anti-consumerist lifestyle
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I live an anti-consumerist lifestyle - one that is focused on maximizing health, time, and money rather than the acquisition of _stuff*.
Last-mile commuting with an e-scooter
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I've been using an e-scooter to get to and from public transport, and it's liberating!
My work at IBM Research Lab
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I was on the cover of a magazine, thanks to the work being done at IBM Research!
Mobile app development is too hard
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I've come to realise that mobile app development is too difficult for beginner programmers, but it can be made simpler.
Cloud services for freelancers
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I thought I'd run through the important online services I use, in case it will be of benefit to other freelancers.
Android apps for newbies
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Here is a list of some of my favourite apps that should give newbies a fresh perspective on the capabilities of their new device.
The cumulative effect
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This is my post for Blog Action Day 2009 regarding the topic of climate change
Changed my routine, changed my life
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It's amazing what far-reaching implications a subtle change in my routine can have on my life...
Be safe in your home
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There maybe some things to cheer about in the [latest crime statistics][], but it's not all good news, sadly.
Two projectors are more than the sum of its parts
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If you're thinking of buying a projector, think of buying two rather. Here's why...
Switched on to digital TV
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South Africa officially switched on its digital TV signal on November 1 2008