Why Making Stuff Is More Fun Than Buying Stuff
I love buying new stuff. New games, tech, Pokémon cards, gadgets — I’m definitely not going to pretend I don’t enjoy it. But I’ve realized something over the years: Making something is almost always more satisfying than buying…
Why I Chose Google Workspace Instead of Microsoft 365
When setting up email and everything else for our new business, I had one fairly simple decision to make: Google Workspace or Microsoft 365? I use Microsoft products constantly. I’m a software developer, I use Windows, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio,…
I Miss the Old Internet — Especially Forums
I miss forums. Not Facebook groups. Not Discord servers. Not another social media feed constantly deciding what I should look at next. I’m talking about actual forums. The kind of websites running vBulletin, phpBB, Invision Power Board, or whatever…
There Are Too Many Damn Streaming Services
Remember when streaming was supposed to save us from cable? You paid for Netflix, had a ridiculous amount of stuff to watch, and didn’t have to deal with a giant cable bill or 200 channels you never watched. It was simple. Now? There are too many…
Apparently I Have Too Much Tech—and My Wife Is Not Having It
Apparently, according to my wife, I have too much tech. I personally don’t understand what she’s talking about. Everything I have serves a purpose. And everything I want would also serve a purpose. Probably. Okay, maybe. Three Monitors…
Why the Bambu Lab P1S Is Such a Great 3D Printer
I’ve had a 3D printer for a while. Before the Bambu Lab P1S, I had an Ender, and while it was a fun machine to mess around with, it always felt like the printer itself was part of the hobby. Level the bed. Adjust something. Print a test. Something goes…
Why iPhone Just Works
I’ve used plenty of phones over the years, but I always seem to come back to the iPhone. Why? It just works. I know that’s probably the most cliché Apple statement possible, but it’s true. I don’t really want to think about my…
Microsoft, Bring Back the Zune
Okay, hear me out. Microsoft should make a new Zune. Yes, that Zune. The music player everyone made fun of because it had the unfortunate job of competing with the iPod. But in 2026? I honestly think a new Zune could kick ass. I’m not talking about…
Windows Mixed Reality Deserved Better
Remember Windows Mixed Reality? For a while, it genuinely seemed like Microsoft might become a major player in VR. Windows Mixed Reality was built directly into Windows, and manufacturers like Samsung, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, and HP all jumped aboard with…
The Free Art & Graphics Tools I Use for Game Development
When I’m working on a game or another development project, eventually I need graphics. The problem is, I’m a developer—not a professional artist. And I like free. So over the years I’ve ended up with a handful of free (or mostly free)…