At the start of 2024, I was invited to be a mentor within the Geekdom Mentor network. What is Geekdom? Geekdom is a community-driven coworking space that empowers entrepreneurs through collaboration and community. They offer programs like Startup Bootcamp, helping people turn ideas into businesses with support from mentors, workshops, and other programming. It’s a…
I have become more obsessed with weather, not just for small talk, but because it’s fascinating how we forecast and track storms and other weather systems. Most weather forecasts are not accurate, I am sure everyone knows that. Most weather people on TV have the hated job of telling a whole city that it will…
Apple’s WWDC was software-focused with no hardware, but a lot was announced. It was a bit boring in sections, but the biggest announcement was about Apple Intelligence. Apple is ushering in the future of computing and doing it at scale. Other companies like Humane AI or Rabbit AI are doing it innovatively, but they are…
Recently, I made it a goal to be more active on Twitter (yes, I still call it Twitter). One of the tools I am using to schedule content, track metrics, and generate ideas is Typefully. In recent years, the tool has become more popular among Twitter power users and professional content creators. It was founded…
As someone who navigates the digital world differently due to a congenital disability from amniotic band syndrome, finding the proper input devices on my computer is more than just a matter of convenience—it’s essential for my productivity and comfort. When I was born, I required surgery for what is called amniotic band syndrome. Amniotic band…
As a lifelong enthusiast of Lego, I’ve been excited to witness the evolution of its strategy, transitioning the perception of its products from “kids’ toys” to becoming more akin to complex puzzles. It makes the hobby of collecting Legos more fun since there are now TV Shows and broader acceptance. I had a large collection…
I collected a few of my favorite sci-fi TV shows and movies. A few might fit in other categories, but I put them in the sci-fi camp. Here’s the lineup: From Lost alumni galore! The entire show oozes ‘Lost’ vibes. Season 1 left us with loads of mysteries, but bring on Season 2—I’m ready for…
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…