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Opinion: AI Hardware Is Doomed to Fail
The Humane AI Pin. The Rabbit R1. Tab. Pendant. They all promised to revolutionize how we interact with AI. They all failed the same way.
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Giving an Old Laptop a Second Life as My Home Server
How I rescued my girlfriend's old college laptop from the dumpster and turned it into a privacy-focused home server running Pi-Hole.
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Linux Made Me Fall in Love with Computing All Over Again
From a routine utility to a sandbox of endless customization, I share my journey back to Linux after a terrible first impression—and how it reignited the passion I first felt as a kid.
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Design
We Were Promised Jetpacks: The Lost Future of Frutiger Aero
A nostalgic look at the glossy optimism of Frutiger Aero, its downfall during the Flat Design era, and the soft-tech resurgence bringing feeling back to UI design.
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5 Mac Apps I Can't Live Without
These five Mac apps have completely transformed the way I work, design, code, and stay focused. From mechanical keyboard sounds to AI-powered editors, these are must-installs for any Mac setup.
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What is the Fediverse, and Why Should You Care?
Tired of algorithms and centralized platforms like X and TikTok? The Fediverse offers a decentralized alternative to social media built on openness and privacy. Here's why it matters.
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The User Experience of Gacha Games: A Deep Dive into Engagement and Addiction
Gacha games like Zenless Zone Zero aren’t just addictive by accident — they’re carefully crafted with UX and psychology to hook players. Here's a deep dive into why they work so well.
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Designing in 30 Minutes: 2023 CDW Figma Design Competition
My first design competition was a 30-minute sprint during Cincinnati Design Week — and it completely changed how I think about instinct, pressure, and trusting the creative process.
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