Kev Quirk

Tag: opinion

Running a Social Platform as Someone Who Dislikes Them

As co-admin of one of the largest tech instances on the Fediverse, it's ironic that I struggle with social platforms so much.

"Opinion", "Web"

Bring Back the Humble Forum

Social media is fucking us all up. I'd love to go back to the days of forums, where there was no popularity contests, or \"influencers\".

"Opinion", "Web"

Fact: Crocs Are the Best Shoes on Earth

I love my Crocs. I have 3 pairs, and in this post I'm going to convince you that they're the best shoes on earth.

Fun, Opinion

A Case for Toe Socks

Herman has been wearing toe socks exclusively for around 8 years. In this post he challenges the rest of us to try them too.

"Fun", "Opinion"

I'd Love a Dumb Phone, But...

I'd love to replace my iPhone with a dumb phone, but I don't think it would ever work in reality.

"Opinion", "Technology"

Apple WWDC 2023 - My Thoughts

Yesterday was the Apple 2023 WWDC conference. There were some big announcements, here's my thoughts...

"Opinion", "Technology"

Anti-Social Update

Following my last post, I've made some changes to the way in which I consume social media.

"Opinion", "Web"

It Only Costs a Coffee per Month

Most online services cost \"a coffee per month\" which seems like a great deal, but it soon mounts up.

"Opinion", "Web"

My Thoughts on the Remarkable 2

I've had my Remarkable 2 for a couple months now, so I think it's about time I shared some thoughts on it.

"Opinion", "Technology"

Anti-Social Media

I've felt a bit...meh about social media recently so wanted to jot down some thoughts about it all.

"Opinion", "Web"

A Fediverse Backup?

I have been thinking about having a backup account on the Fediverse, but I’m struggling with which service to use.

"Opinion", "Web"

Thoughts on Editing Posts

Should content on a personal site be edited, or should it be a snapshot in time? Here's my thoughts...

"Blogging", "Meta", "Opinion"

Are you making these design mistakes on your blog?

This is a list of design mistakes that I think too many blogs make. I've made some of them myself over years, so I'm speaking from experience here...

"Blogging", "Opinion"

Micro.Blog Is Still Confusing

I want to love Micro.Blog, I really do, but it's just so bloody confusing to use!

"Opinion", "Web"

An Algorithm vs Time

Twitter is on fire, but is an algorithm better than a chronological timeline?

"Opinion", "Web"

Three Great Alternatives to the Casio F-91W

The Casio F-91W is a fantastic watch, but it's far from the only cool watch Casio produces. Here's some great alternatives.

"Watches", "Opinion"

Home vs Office Working

Some people prefer home work, others like to be in the office. Here's my opinions on the whole debate.

"Opinion"

Does a Blog Need to Integrate?

I'm often asked about integrating a blog with X service, does it really need to though?

"Blogging", "Meta", "Opinion"

Is Twitter Done Yet?

So Elon is completely screwing Twitter, I get it. But for many, *many* people it’s not newsworthy. Can we move on now, please?

"Opinion", "Web"

The Casio F-91W Is the Best Smartwatch

I recently stopped wearing my Apple Watch in favour of the classic Casio F-91W. This humble little watch is the best smartwatch on the market in my opinion.

"Opinion", "Technology", "Watches"