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  • You don’t need to pay for fancy distraction blocking toys—you can make your own.

    You Don’t Need to Pay for Distraction-Blocking Software

    These free iOS and Android apps create the physical friction you need to put down your phone.

    wired.com

    · October 12, 2026 · 1

  • Productivity systems don’t have to be complicated—this app proves that.

    Tired of Cluttered Productivity Apps? This One’s Just a Text Document

    The totally free macOS app Tasks.txt makes up for missing features with sheer elegance.

    wired.com

    · October 9, 2026 · 1

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  • I’ve been in Japan and mostly offline for a little over two weeks. What did I miss?

    · October 6, 2026 · 7

  • Red sky in the morning (but only at certain latitudes) and other weather myths I wrote about for PopSci:

    3 myths about the weather

    Lighting hits the same place twice constantly.

    popsci.com

    · September 14, 2026 ·

  • pro tip: tell your boss the AI said you’ll be more efficient at home and see which one of their irrational beliefs wins out

    · September 10, 2026 · 42

  • I didn’t exactly enjoy writing this for PopSci, but I did learn a lot:

    How gross is biting your fingernails?

    Gotta be honest: Biting your fingernails is as gross as you think it is. Here's what it could be doing and what you can…

    popsci.com

    · September 8, 2026 · 1

  • What’s the most complex “app” you’ve replaced with a text document?

    · September 3, 2026 · 4

  • My Canadian heart feels strongly about this, my latest piece for PopSci:

    How gross is wearing your shoes inside?

    You can’t avoid poop particles or pollen, but you can avoid tracking them everywhere. Here are disturbing reasons to leave shoes at the door.

    popsci.com

    · August 31, 2026 · 2

  • One thing I do not miss about Twitter is the brands. I hope they never find us here.

    · August 26, 2026 · 6

  • Worried about toilet germs on your toothbrush? You can relax (mostly).

    How gross is it to leave a toothbrush exposed in the bathroom?

    Toilet plumes are real, but your toothbrush is probably fine.

    popsci.com

    · August 24, 2026 ·

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