I have tried many smart home platforms since buying my first smart home tech in 2014. I’ve gone through: Most recently, leaving the Google Home App. Why I started thinking about switching The problem I always find is these smart home devices all require their own apps, talk through the internet, and are often slow….
I do a version of these annual reviews each year: I treat these reviews and look-backs as reflections and less as setting “New Year” resolutions. I know if I set any expectations, I won’t follow through. Instead, I put goals together and a plan of action. This helps me get the right mindset and know…
A friend, Kyle McDonald, suggested a mechanical keyboard as a purchase. After succumbing to peer pressure and doing some research, I purchased a pre-built mechanical keyboard (Keychron). Since then, I have dived deeper into the world of mechanical keyboards, discovering different types of switches, custom boards, and other companies. My favorite part is the building…
I’ve been working on my personal brand over this year. Having my team create designs and standards for my brand. I have fallen in love with the topographic style and wanted something I could have across my devices. Feel free to download them below!
Over the past few months, I have started re-branding my site and materials related to my social media. I took cues from topographic maps after buying some custom keycaps for my mechanical keyboard. The topographic maps give texture to the graphics and My personal branding is important. After the refresh, I wanted to solidify the…
The coming of a new year is always a time for reflection. At the same time, I wouldn’t say I like making new years resolutions directly, and I like doing reviews, planning, and strategy session for myself and my work. I have done annual reflections or reviews each year. This year I took a template…
I’ve been building and making a desk setup that I can use while gaming, streaming, or working. Over 2022 I have been compiling my setup. I have a few more upgrades, including a new mic (Shure MV7), another monitor, and another mechanical keyboard (QK75). I consider this my “what’s in my bag,” similar to what…
In June 2022, I started a new niche website. The website, Brisket Pro, is focused on smoking brisket, recipes, and common mistakes. The idea of the site came around when I bought a Traeger. I’ve hired a designer who created the overall brand. Then I hired a writer to write the content. So far, here…
Twitter is dying. Elon is trying to kill Twitter. I bet you’ve heard a million versions of this. Everyone is talking about Twitter on Twitter. Elon officially bought Twitter on October 28th, and since then, the company and the platform have created a ton of chaos. Elon laid off thousands of employees, launched a new…
The Verge launched a whole new web dI was beyond excited whenn. When I saw that tweet about the nexcited. I’ve listened to The Verge Cast since it started in 2011, and read their writing since the This is My Next Blog. And while they’ve changed a lot, I still like their coverage over other…
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