The new base iPad (not Air or Pro) is better than my 2021 iPad Pro in every way except the refresh rate of the screen and the camera/LiDAR...

The new base iPad (not Air or Pro) is better than my 2021 iPad Pro in every way except the refresh rate of the screen and the camera/LiDAR sensor. It’s an absolute bargain.

No, Mr Yorrike, you don’t need to get in to mechanical keyboards and bonsai trees.

No, Mr Yorrike, you don’t need to get in to mechanical keyboards and bonsai trees.

Dropped my 2020 iPad Pro last night in a way that I’ve done many times before. Except this time it hit something on the way down and...

Dropped my 2020 iPad Pro last night in a way that I’ve done many times before. Except this time it hit something on the way down and shattered the screen. Apple don’t offer official service for iPads that old, so it was off to my reliable fixit place: “No problem, $320, will be ready tomorrow”.

I’m currently fermenting a Belgian Strong Blonde ale which I’ve called Du, Duvel, Duvel Mich. The ABV? Nine!

I’m currently fermenting a Belgian Strong Blonde ale which I’ve called Du, Duvel, Duvel Mich.

The ABV? Nine!

First ride on an acoustic bike what must be over a decade, and after riding an electric bike for 5 years - so much fun, so light, and a lot...

First ride on an acoustic bike what must be over a decade, and after riding an electric bike for 5 years - so much fun, so light, and a lot to get used to. Because no electric motor means it’s all on me to pedal.

The rule of riding bikes is the correct number of bikes to own is n+1, where n is the number of bikes you own. Which is a roundabout way of...

The rule of riding bikes is the correct number of bikes to own is n+1, where n is the number of bikes you own. Which is a roundabout way of saying I bought a new bike.

Being the generous person I am and having loving parents, who I need to do tech support for, I sold them my M2 MacBook Air for a huge...

Being the generous person I am and having loving parents, who I need to do tech support for, I sold them my M2 MacBook Air for a huge discount. Their old Laptop was dying after 8 years of solid service. Now, my question is, do I need a laptop at all? Like it’s nice to have, but do I need one?

I know, deeply, as a fan of science fiction, that’s it’s a reflection of the present. But can anyone recommend any sci-fi TV series that...

I know, deeply, as a fan of science fiction, that’s it’s a reflection of the present. But can anyone recommend any sci-fi TV series that aren’t dystopian hellscapes? I finished a rewatch of Deep Space Nine last night and I want some hopeful sci-fi to continue before I rewatch more Trek.

Terrible news. I just pulled an incredible shot of coffee from the work espresso machine and now I’ll be chasing that high forever.

Terrible news. I just pulled an incredible shot of coffee from the work espresso machine and now I’ll be chasing that high forever.

It started out well, but one update in and Home Assistant has broken the 3 hours worth of work I’d put in over the weekend. I’m...

It started out well, but one update in and Home Assistant has broken the 3 hours worth of work I’d put in over the weekend. I’m absolutely over this smart home bullshit. It doesn’t work. And no, I don’t want to solder in jump wires and flash the bios on my lightbulbs. Just ridiculous.

Just filleted a fish for the first time in my life. Now to open a Tinder profile to attract the ladies.

Just filleted a fish for the first time in my life. Now to open a Tinder profile to attract the ladies.

LOL! A man in Invercargill has been arrested after choosing to rob perhaps the worst possible victims - a group of elite cyclists.

LOL! A man in Invercargill has been arrested after choosing to rob perhaps the worst possible victims - a group of elite cyclists.

I’ve come to the conclusion I can’t brew IPAs. So I won’t brew IPAs any more. I can brew really nice anything else. But hop heavy...

I’ve come to the conclusion I can’t brew IPAs. So I won’t brew IPAs any more. I can brew really nice anything else. But hop heavy beers don’t work well for me and my brewing setup/water.

Just did The Decaf Project while watching the cricket. A dream day. My first coffee tasting and really interesting how different each one...

Just did The Decaf Project while watching the cricket. A dream day. My first coffee tasting and really interesting how different each one was (3 decafs using 3 different processes plus one normal caffeinated). I’d now like to drink more decaffeinated coffee, because it’s good.

I just watched the final of Star Trek Lower Decks and it was amazing. 5 seasons and probably one of the best Star Treks. Right up there with...

I just watched the final of Star Trek Lower Decks and it was amazing. 5 seasons and probably one of the best Star Treks. Right up there with TNG, DS9 and SNW.

Today marks six years since I deleted my Facebook account. I’ve had absolutely zero regrets.

Today marks six years since I deleted my Facebook account. I’ve had absolutely zero regrets.

I bought this tiny 2 TB SSD yesterday. It’s blazing fast and takes up the same volume as an AirPods case. What a time to be alive. I could...

I bought this tiny 2 TB SSD yesterday. It’s blazing fast and takes up the same volume as an AirPods case. What a time to be alive. I could have bought a 4 TB portable HDD for the same money, but I only need around 1 TB for carting data around and backing things up. So I have room to spare.

I got a few little gadgets for Xmas. Can I just say, death to micro USB. Damn connector should be outlawed or we’ll never be rid of it.

I got a few little gadgets for Xmas. Can I just say, death to micro USB. Damn connector should be outlawed or we’ll never be rid of it.

Unless you’re dealing with historical dates prior to 1970, there’s absolutely no reason your database or data set should use any time or...

Unless you’re dealing with historical dates prior to 1970, there’s absolutely no reason your database or data set should use any time or date format that isn’t unix epoch.

Convert it to a human readable format later. Dealing with dates that aren’t epoch long ints is so annoying.

I know they’re not a part of the books (I think?) but the Dune movies and TV shows need to have someone from house Ordos just as a nod to...

I know they’re not a part of the books (I think?) but the Dune movies and TV shows need to have someone from house Ordos just as a nod to people in their 40s who played Dune 2: Battle for Arrakis.

I thought I was doing OK and getting ahead money-wise. But this weekend I discovered my couch is starting to fall apart. And that my free...

I thought I was doing OK and getting ahead money-wise. But this weekend I discovered my couch is starting to fall apart. And that my free standing oven/cooktop is slowly dying (It’s either low and slow or FURNACE). So that’s at least a couple of grand that’ll evaporate in the medium term.

I love Star Trek: Lower Decks. I’m so sad there’s only 3 more episodes to go.

I love Star Trek: Lower Decks. I’m so sad there’s only 3 more episodes to go.

USB-c is great. Most of my stuff can now charge and do other things through a single cable. However, I still have a handful of important...

USB-c is great. Most of my stuff can now charge and do other things through a single cable. However, I still have a handful of important things that charge with a micro usb cable. I’ll need a micro usb cable for the next decade I think. Lightning on the other hand… one or 2 for the next decade too.

Hollywood and other TV and cartoon producing regions. Please, I implore you. There are thousands of Aussie, Kiwi and Scottish voice actors...

Hollywood and other TV and cartoon producing regions. Please, I implore you. There are thousands of Aussie, Kiwi and Scottish voice actors out there who can do your Aussie, Kiwi and Scottish characters justice. Instead of American voice actors doing poor, often embarrassing, impressions.

Damn my organising of Secret Santa at work. The person I got is impossible to buy for.

Damn my organising of Secret Santa at work. The person I got is impossible to buy for.