Over the years, I've grown increasingly wary of using any application that stores its data in a nonstandard format or in a relational database. My main concern is longevity: I've jumped apps enough times to know that most software companies or projects don't last…
I've been fiddling around with my Steam Deck to turn it into a specialized entertainment device, capable of gaming and media streaming. Since the Steam Deck runs on Linux, it is difficult to procure apps that were purpose-built for a streaming service, with a few exceptions. The podcasts…
Are our smart devices the ultimate minimalist dream? After all, a single smartphone can replace notepads, books, a compass, maps, an mp3 player, a TV, a remote control, a grocery list, a camera, a landline, and many more. Smartphones are, indeed, the ultimate Swiss army knife. I realize, though, that…
Algorithmic recommendations are a fact of life on the contemporary internet, from Google Searches to Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, Amazon...the list goes on. With the omnipresence of recommender systems comes a widespread recognition of its downside. Meta has recently faced backlash for swarming the feed of Facebook and Instagram…
I feel like there is an instinctual and incessant urge to publicize everything on the internet ingrained onto us. Personally, simply reading an opinionated post online can trigger a desire to make an account to deliver a clever rebuttal. Perhaps as social animals, we are compelled to digest opinions and…
New and exciting emerging technologies allow us to pack performance into an increasingly small footprint.…