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AppleTV Gaming Hardware

Lots of gamers don't need a Xbox, Playstation, or especially a gaming PC that Apple could sell to at a price that is more affordable while still helping establish a Apple branded home base in front of the TV. Original post

Jun 04, 2025•5 min•Ep. 10

Goodbye Arc

This post I'm writing right now doesn't exist in his vision of an AI browser. It'll just get slurped up into the machine and barfed out as part of an aggregation of "commentary in 2025 on Arc being tossed aside in favour of AI barf" question someone asks in a few years.

May 27, 2025•3 min•Ep. 9

Brick Your iPhone on Purpose

Some people claim they have no issues putting aside their devices to focus on nature—but those people are liars. Original post located here .

May 12, 2025•1 min•Ep. 8

Back to Basics with Apple Mail, Notes, and Reminders Apps

I've used so many different apps for drafting blog posts, managing email, calendar events, remembering to dos and bills to pay, and all the things in between in my lifetime as an Apple software user. Link to original blog post .

May 08, 2025•3 min•Ep. 7

The Tall Tales of a Short Rockstar

I've been looking forward to the AppleTV+ version of the show ever since it was revealed that they were filming it. May 30th can't come soon enough.

Apr 30, 2025•2 min•Ep. 6

How I Use Fiddling With My Tools to Avoid Doing the Work

Maybe if I switch from Notion to Obsidian for my personal note taking and journaling, I’ll finally be able to find happiness and enjoy an evening to myself. Chapters : 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Switching from Notion to Obsidian 00:20 Exploring Obsidian Features 00:47 Managing Distractions and Learning Curves 01:14 The Real Struggle: Writing Consistently 01:48 Conclusion: First Test Reflections

Mar 29, 2025•2 min•Ep. 5

America the Beautiful

I don't know if regular Americans can appreciate the mental gaslighting being done to Canadians by elected leaders in the USA and media outlets like Fox News. For most of my life, being Canadian was something Americans mocked in pop culture and media. Now, that same country is talking about taking Canada—not as a joke, but as a serious political talking point. They believe they need Canada to "Make America Great Again." It’s making me anxious, scared, and angry. Chapters: 00:00 America The Beaut...

Mar 07, 2025•5 min•Ep. 4

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