Dear reader, My list of potential replacements wasn’t long when I decided to leave Pagecord, my previous blogging platform. But reaching the final decision took time. In the absence of perfect alternatives, I had to pick a platform whose compromises I could live with. I settled on Bear, but Pika and Mataroa were...

Dear reader,If you have been reading my blog for a while, you may have noticed my distaste for AI. Unlike many people, I don’t view it as “just a tool” or a neutral piece of technology. I see its harms surpassing its benefits.So when I discovered the extent to which Pagecord, my blogging platform of choice, is being...

Dear reader, If you have been reading my blog for a while, you may have noticed my distaste for AI. Unlike many people, I don’t view it as “just a tool” or a neutral piece of technology. I see its harms surpassing its benefits. So when I discovered the extent to which Pagecord, my blogging platform of choice, is...

Dear reader,Recent conversations around “Hardcore” IndieWeb have surprised me. Apparently, writing your blog isn’t sufficient, as everyone should eventually build their own websites and stop relying on third-party blogging platforms.Brennan Kenneth Brown, a writer I admire, uses a ladder analogy to encourage people...

Dear reader,I have been trying to reform my relationship with technology. From filling small moments of boredom with algorithm-driven content to spending hours on end with my devices, these issues have bothered me for years. It was time to take charge and stop letting technology control me.But reducing my usage has...

Dear reader,It’s been one year since the first time I pressed publish. While I was uncertain then, today I’m glad to report that my fondness for writing has grown into a passion. I’m hoping to keep writing for years to come.My interview with People And Blogs got published yesterday, and it dives deeper into my...

Dear reader,From time to time, I encounter people advocating for big tech products because of their asserted security advantages over smaller, privacy-conscious providers. ldstephens was the latest to claim this:By choosing to avoid Google, many people end up using less secure alternatives. They've prioritized...

Dear reader,415,000. That’s the number of sites that are using the Not By AI badge. When you add other ways to communicate this, the number is much higher. But not everyone agrees that this needs to be disclosed.Since people can detect AI-generated writing, the “No AI” disclaimers are unnecessary. This is the claim...

Dear reader,For a long time, Mullvad VPN stood as the embodiment of a perfect privacy-focused company. From innovative features and data minimization to responsible marketing, Mullvad checked every box that mattered. It almost appeared that the company was immune to criticism.The recent revelation that Mullvad’s...

Dear reader,Marxism, propaganda, and forcing views. These were some reactions on browser company Vivaldi’s social channels when it published a blog post supporting LGBTQ people.Many argued that Vivaldi should focus on improving its browser instead of making political statements. As if these two cannot exist at the...

Dear reader,Discussions about private email providers center on two providers:Proton and Tuta. During the last five years that I used Proton Mail, I accepted the premise. However, Proton’s limitations on the free plan, the focus on AI and crypto, and the regular controversies had frustrated me enough that I began...

Dear reader,As an AI skeptic, Apple’s this year’s WWDC presentation was painful to watch. While the improvements to speed, responsiveness, and the Liquid Glass design were welcome, the biggest talking point was AI, which felt obnoxious even if Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi tried to make a point about Apple...