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I Moved My Website

After almost 22 years, I decided to move my website to a new domain. I previously wrote about the increase in "fan mail" from illiterate idiots, and the volume has continued to rapidly climb. …
23.06.2026
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2 min read
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On Fan Mail

For some reason, I continually receive fan mail, which is to say that I receive fan mail for my more famous namesake. Some of the messages are...interesting.
21.04.2026
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6 min read
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The AI Landscape is Shifting Fast

The AI industry faces mounting challenges, especially in economics. Companies are racing to find ways to profitability by prioritizing token usage and building their own tooling.
14.04.2026
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12 min read
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OpenAI Just Bought a Propaganda Division

OpenAI has embarked on another expensive side quest, though this one could actually turn a profit.
03.04.2026
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Building a Nextcloud Server from Scratch, Part 2

I previously detailed how to prepare the web server and database for a Nextcloud installation. In this article I set up Nextcloud.
16.02.2026
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Building a Nextcloud Server from Scratch, Part 1

In the first of two posts, I explain how to configure a bare metal server and database node in preparation for installing Nextcloud.
08.02.2026
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How to Set Your Content to Scroll in Figma Designs

In this Figma tutorial video I show you how to set up scrolling to create realistic prototypes. If you're new to Figma or beginning to build more complex prototypes with more content then this …
27.01.2026
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Use Figma Components to Create Reusable Buttons

In this video I show you how to use Figma components to create reusable buttons.
21.01.2026
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1 min read
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New Year, New Website

After many years, I'm getting back to my roots by tinkering more with personal tech projects. I'm not sure I've ever strayed too far from them, but over the past 10 years or so …
18.01.2026
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Your Audience Isn’t “Everyone”

Whether you’re launching an entirely new product or adding features to an existing one, it’s crucial to understand who your target audience is. While it’s temping to aim for the largest possible group, doing …
23.10.2024
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6 min read

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