I still remember the day I realized that the future of remote work technology wasn’t about creating a utopia of productivity, but rather a never-ending cycle of notifications and distractions. […]
Understanding Cookie Tracking and How to Limit It
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon the concept of understanding cookie tracking. I was working on a smart home device, and our team was discussing ways to […]
Is Your Phone Your Second Brain? How Technology Affects Our Memory
I still remember the first time I realized how profoundly how technology affects our memory. I was working on a smart home device, and we were discussing ways to make […]
What Is Quantum Computing? a Simple Explanation of a Weird Concept
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon an article about what is quantum computing. It was filled with jargon and buzzwords that made my head spin. As someone […]
A Guide on How to Reduce Robocalls and Spam Texts
I’ll never forget the day I realized I’d spent an entire afternoon filtering out robocalls and spam texts from my phone. It was a sobering moment, one that made me […]
Ditch Big Tech: the Best Open-source Software Alternatives
As I sit amidst my collection of hand-crafted automatons and vinyl records, I often ponder the liberating power of technology. But let’s be real, the tech world has become a […]
What Is the Decentralized Internet (web3)? a No-hype Explanation
I still remember the first time I heard about what is decentralized internet (Web3) – it was at a tech conference, and everyone was buzzing about how it was going […]
A Guide on How to Do a Social Media Audit for a Healthier Feed
I still remember the day I realized my social media presence was a mess – a jumbled mix of old posts, forgotten accounts, and confusing brand messages. It was like […]
An Expert Answers: Should You Cover Your Laptop’s Camera?
I still remember the day I realized that the should you cover your laptop’s camera debate was more about fear-mongering than factual advice. As someone who’s spent years designing smart […]
Why You Can’t Ignore That Ping: the Psychology of Notifications
I still remember the first time I realized how manipulative notifications can be. I was working on a smart home device project, and our team was brainstorming ways to make […]