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I turned my website into a personal social network that connects to Bluesky and the Fediverse—here’s how.
I’m tired of posting on so many different social networks, so I built my own. All it took was a WordPress website, two plugins, and a lot of fiddling.
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Wondering if your files are safe in the cloud? I tried to explain all the jargon and make it easy to understand what to look for. Read it now at PCMag:
Is Your Cloud Storage Actually Secure? Here's What Most Companies Don't Explain
Cloud storage providers love talking about security, but the jargon and technical language can leave users guessing. Here's a plain-English guide to encryption, privacy…
pcmag.com
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Stop merging later than you have to! My latest for PopSci:
3 driving myths too many people believe
The zipper merge is your friend.
popsci.com
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How to browse Reddit on mobile without installing the app
Don’t want to “Get the app to keep using Reddit”? Me neither.
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I’m finally using my rural Ontario upbringing to do journalism! My latest for PopSci:
Cow tipping isn't real and other myths about farm life
Straw and hay aren't the same thing.
popsci.com
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I turned my handwriting into a font. It’s horrible, because my handwriting is horrible, but I bet it will work well for you:
Turn your handwriting into a custom personal font | The Intelligence
You've never seen text on a screen like this.
theintelligence.com
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Reddit started blocking mobile browser users without the app which is great because I’ve been trying to quit reading r/AmITheAsshole for a while now. Thanks, Reddit! This will save me a lot of time.
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Which World Cup games are on free broadcast television? Here’s a tool to find out.
I looked it up so you don’t have to.
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What’s an app you stopped using without even noticing? For me it’s Gmail. I used to log in regularly but the interface kept getting worse. I use an email client these days.
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Ads for Wisprflow are unavoidable online, but are there free tools that do the same thing? I looked into it for WIRED:
Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software?
I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services.
wired.com
