Tag: Tech

Oh the days when I owned squirearchy.com. Now the domain is available for anyone.

Google tries to hide the setting to turning off AI in your google searches. Here's how to get around the confusing user interface.

A tiny box doesn’t just limit length. It lowers expectations.

Tired of Google results buried under SEO spam? I just discovered Feedle, a search engine specifically built for blogs and podcasts. It's exactly what the internet needs right now.

Every so often, I come across a post that reminds me why I started blogging in the first place. Not because it’s flashy or viral, but because it feels like the early web — people writing, linking, and thinking out…

Before phones, those awkward waiting moments were actually micro-meditation sessions. We'd stare off into space, observe our surroundings, let our minds wander. Now we scroll instead of reset. We traded mental balance for digital distraction.

Do you ever get app notifications from fast food restaurants? Do you ever wish they were a bit more customized to you specifically?

After years of watching Twitter kill my blog, I found a way to make Bluesky work FOR my writing instead of against it. Here's the simple mental shift that changed everything.

Give new life to your old photos. Use a new vocabulary word as a search term in Google Photos. Watch forgotten memories resurface in surprising, poetic ways.

Ever wonder what your first eBay purchase was? You can download your ENTIRE purchase history—mine goes back to November 2001. How to do it. What’s included. What’s not: my custom Mr. T doll from 2000.

Tired of algorithmic noise? One simple URL trick lets you view Facebook posts in order they're shared. Reclaim your social media experience!

Is that candy corn video REALLY hiding a secret? Sparklines (aka engagement graphs) on YouTube can be quirky. Dive into the psychology behind them.

I'm focusing on my blog, Bluesky, and Facebook.

Tired of going back to your inbox after every time you delete an email in Gmail? Try turning on “Auto-advance” to skip straight to the next email instead. Game-changer!

Want to download ALL your ChatGPT chats? It's easier than you think! I walk you through the steps to get your entire ChatGPT history in one place—HTML & JSON formats included. Handy for searching, saving, or data fun!

Clicking an “X” to close a window? That’s no regular X—it’s a multiplication symbol! A strange but stylish choice for ending something, or maybe multiplying your digital productivity?

Bluesky has the chance to redefine social media by adding privacy settings. Here's why visibility controls could make it a true Facebook alternative.

Imagine a radio show playing ONE song from EACH Spotify genre. It'd take 8 years to finish! Anyone want to DJ?

If you’re looking for an alternative to Google, there are several options worth considering. Diverse Tech Geek, a well-respected technology blog, recently published a post titled “Google alternatives – 2024 edition” where he discusses a couple of notable search engines:…

The underlying message of this graphic is to caution people against sharing personal information through social media prompts. When read together, the answers form the phrase: "STOP GIVING PEOPLE YOUR PERSONAL INFO TO GUESS YOUR PASSWORD AND SECURITY QUESTIONS." However,…

How to make a bookmarklet that will automatically search what you tweeted on this day ten years ago.

When you find a new song on Spotify, how do you know if it's a new song or one from ten years ago?

Why I'm putting a blogroll back on my homepage.

Can you think of any other companies with an unnecessary double-vowel?

If you paid for a subscription to Apple’s iCloud anytime in the past four years, you could be part of lawsuit against Apple regarding iCloud (and potentially get some money if the lawsuit prevails). Why? With your iPhone, you can…

Loving the simplicity of life in chronological order, not through an algorithm.

The quest for unified social media platforms: where is the connection?

On a quest for the perfect microphone! Looking for one that's as versatile as my interests - podcasts, capturing nature sounds, and family videos. Any tech wizards with recommendations?

The technology for power looms, which revolutionized textiles, led to the development of computers

Ever noticed how some books are impossible to find in print? That's where eBooks shine.

Embark on a digital treasure hunt with MapMyIP! 📍 Discover the fascinating world where your IP address meets the globe. Ready to find out where you digitally 'live'? Play now and explore the uncharted territories of the internet!