Kev Quirk

Tag: 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"

How It All Connects

There's some automation on this site that posts to various places, all via RSS. Here's how it works.

"Blogging", "Meta", "Web"

The Blank Box

I've been staring at a blank box for a little bit now, trying to work out what to write. This has never happened to me before. I think I know why...

"HomeLife", "Meta", "Notes", "Web"

Underline Your Links

Jatan talks about why you should have underlined links to make things discoverable and accessible for your readers.

"Web"

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"

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"

Building a Self-Hosted Microblog

I've been struggling with Micro.blog's offering for a little while, so I decided to build my own microblog.

"Blogging", "Meta", "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"

My Static Site Workflow

I've managed to come up with a static site workflow that I think is as good as WordPress. Here's the details...

"Blogging", "Web"

A Script to Automate Git Add, Commit & Push

I wanted a way to automate the git add, commit & push commands. Here's how I did it...

"Technology", "Web"

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"

FediPoll

I'm going to be having some fun on the Fediverse over the next few days/weeks. If you're comfortable doing so, please join in, as the more people who take part, the better.

"Notes", "Fun", "Web"

An Algorithm vs Time

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

"Opinion", "Web"

Responsive Navigation Menu Without JavaScript

Here's how to build a responsive navigation menu using absolutely no JavaScript.

"Web"

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"

How to Create a Simple HTML/CSS Notice Box

A few people have asked how I created my notice boxes, so I thought I’d write about how I did it. Hint – it’s just a bit of CSS, folks.

"Meta", "Web"

Microsoft's Bot CAPTCHA is Annoying AF

While trying to setup a new Microsoft account for my son, I got stuck in a CAPTCHA loop. It's annoying AF.

"Opinion", "Web"

Twitter’s Echo Chamber of Pretentiousness

I had a look around Twitter the other day. It really is a dumpster fire of people desperate for attention.

"Opinion", "Web"

Static Site Generators Are Easy to Use…Right?

I’ve had this post in my drafts folder for *months* now Actually, it’s ever since I realised how hard it is to manage content with Static Site Generators, and flipped back to WordPress.

"Blogging", "Web"