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Why I stopped making YouTube videos - at least for now
Fri Dec 27 2024 ~ Tags: ramblings opinions youtubeIf you followed my activity on YouTube, you might have seen that I suddenly stopped uploading any videos. Now it has been a few years since my last video. A few months ago I was asked why I stopped, and I did not give a clear answer. So.. what happened?
Read more..My life isn't going anywhere - wishing my life had meaning
Mon Oct 21 2024 ~ Tags: opinions ramblings careerToday I'm going to talk about failure, or at least failure as perceived by yourself. This is my blog after all, so some posts with me talking about the sad realities of life is allowed. This is probably more in the rambling category than any other thing I have written. It is also way more personal, so I understand if some of you want to skip this one.
Read more..How to block AI from using our your content? - Is it even possible? (+ rants)
Fri Aug 16 2024 ~ Tags: ai opinionsHave you ever wondered about how you can block "artificial intelligence" (AI) scrapers/crawlers/bots from stealing your web sites' content? So have I. Like many others, I have been annoyed at the misuse of these technological solutions. Ranging from big companies using our content without permission, to idiots on social media using generated ChatGPT text to sound profound. If you are curious on deranged ranting on AI, or more importantly how you can tell them to f**k off, then read on!
Read more..Reasons I hate (modern) Microsoft Windows - The most awful choice of operating system anyone can make
Sat Jan 27 2024 ~ Tags: windows linux opinionsIn case I haven't been clear in earlier articles: I'm not a fan of Microsoft Windows. While I have enjoyed Windows 95, and a bit of Windows XP, I don't enjoy any modern forms of Microsoft Windows (and the older versions are probably only enjoyed because of nostalgia). To me, the sane choice have always been some sort of Unix-style operating system like GNU/Linux and Mac OS X. Some people just think it is because I'm a nerd that sits inside all day and have dubious hygiene habits, but there are valid reasons. So what are the reasons I hate modern Windows so much? Keep on reading to find out.
Read more..The academically hostile professor - How NOT to teach and promote learning
Tue Jan 02 2024 ~ Tags: opinions teaching programmingThis time I'm going to do something different than usual; we are going to look into a story from my past that I recently remembered. Teaching and promoting the joy of learning is something I care about immensely. If we could just show more joy, and point newcomers to good resources, I think we would have more great material out there (i.e, books, indie games blogs, and other works building upon said knowledge). The story I will share today is a story about how to NOT promote joy with relation to math and physics, but can be extended to all sorts of fields. I have made sure to NEVER do it myself. Hopefully after reading this article, you will stop behaving like this if you do…
Read more..3 things I enjoy and 3 things I dislike about Mac OS X - As someone who primarily used GNU/Linux before
Sat Jul 29 2023 ~ Tags: macosx linux opinionsA few years ago I switch to mainly using Macs from previously only using GNU/Linux setups. What do I enjoy? And what do I dislike in Mac OS X? How do I handle the times I miss Linux? Keep reading if you are curious!
Read more..The most important computer related innovations in the last 20ish years (post-internet) - in my view
Sat Feb 25 2023 ~ Tags: opinionsToday I want to share with you my favorite computer related innovations in our post-internet world. With all the bad things happening in the world, it is good to look back at the good that has happened. I like to look at innovations related to computer to cheer myself up. This will off course be very heavily opinionated, so your list might be very different.
Read more..Things I wish I did earlier in life
Sun Sep 04 2022 ~ Tags: life-lessons opinionsTodays post is going to be a bit more personal than usual, as I'm going to share what I feel like are some of my biggest regrets not starting with earlier. Some of my points may resonate with you, and some won't. These three things are based upon my life. Hopefully some of you will enjoy reading this.
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