Technology sits at the intersection of science and advancement—where ideas become tools, and tools reshape behaviour. These posts explore both emerging innovations and legacy systems, examining how technology evolves, influences daily life, and reflects how people adapt to change over time.
A Realistic 33-919 stereo microphone has found its way into my podcasting setup. I used to sell this model at Tandy. Now I’m discovering how its two-channel sound adds space and intimacy to a voice—and why stereo suits my podcast. The story also revisits LPs, cassettes and 1980s listening.
The Stereo Microphone That Brought Me Back to the 1980s Read More »
From tiny phone screens and awkward desktop pages to responsive design, RSS and AMP, I look back at how mobile browsing changed the way we read online. I share my own attempt to duplicate my site for mobile readers, and why every page must make its words easy to reach.
How Mobile Browsing Changed the Way We Read Content on Websites Read More »
Flat Earthers dismiss satellite images, astronomy, gravity and centuries of measurement, then offer ice walls, nearby suns and government conspiracies instead. With sarcasm fully engaged, Michael tests their favourite claims against simple science and discovers that the planet’s curve is far easier to prove than their enormous international cover-up story.
No, the Earth Is Not Flat: A Sarcastic Guide to the Obvious Read More »
Human history is littered with confident predictions that aged badly. From powered flight to the iPhone and women running marathons, certainty repeatedly surrendered to reality. Progress proved the experts wrong, improved lives and created fresh problems—because mankind rarely knows as much as it thinks it does.
3 Times Mankind Predicted the Future and Got it Very Wrong Read More »
The content highlights the difficulty of staying anonymous online and provides tips for doing so, emphasizing the importance of privacy. It also touches on the darker side of anonymity and its potential for misuse. The writer claims to use these techniques to remain hidden, illustrating the potential dangers of online anonymity.
How Anonymous Are You Online? Angelwanderer Is Watching Read More »
Influencer culture has turned public places into private stages. Gyms, planes, cafés and restaurants are no longer shared spaces but backdrops for self-importance, outrage and free exposure. This scathing post takes aim at the entitlement behind the camera and asks when being watched became mistaken for doing something worthwhile.
Nobody Walked Into Your Shot — You Set Up a Camera in Public Read More »
The author expresses frustration with inkjet printers, criticizing their excessive ink consumption and short lifespan. Despite using them infrequently for convenience, the high costs and waste associated with these devices contribute to their disdain. They lament the cycle of disposable technology while contemplating the struggles of maintaining these printers amidst ongoing compatibility and ink replacement issues.
Printer Inkolism! The Printers that Drink Way Too Much Ink. Read More »
For three years, I traded clocks and schedules for tides, wind, and weather aboard a thirty-foot yacht. Life at sea stripped away distractions and taught me a different way to live—one guided by nature, simplicity, and self-reliance. This is a reflection on freedom, solitude, and the ocean’s enduring rhythm.
I Once Lived By The Rhythm Of The Sea Read More »
After years of relying on forward- and rear-facing dash cameras, I’ve learned they’re more than gadgets—they’re silent witnesses. From capturing dangerous driving to providing evidence after incidents, dual-camera systems offer peace of mind every time you turn the key and head out onto the road.
Driver Experience with Forward and Backward Facing Vehicle Dash Cameras Read More »
As AI search grows, many bloggers are wondering whether they should change the way they write. After months of declining traffic and endless statistics, I explored what AI systems appear to value, why personal experience may matter more than ever, and whether writing for AI is a mistake.
Should Bloggers Write for AI Engines Now? Read More »