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Drag. Drop. Blog

I was tired of fighting with clunky apps and glitchy editors just to get a blog post online. So I rebuilt the whole process — from idea capture to image hosting — using Ulysses, GitHub, and a custom Dropzone action. Here’s how I did it, the errors I hit, and how I fixed them.

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Reassessing the iPad Air

After upgrading to the M3 iPad Air, I revisited my earlier thoughts on the iPad’s place in my workflow. Has it finally found its niche? Here’s what’s changed—and what hasn’t.

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Painting With Purpose : Why Expedition 33 Stands Out

After finishing the first act of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, I’ve come away not just impressed, but moved. It’s rare to find a game that continues to surprise you and even rarer to find one that makes you think about its world long after you’ve put the controller down.

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Airdrop Files Anywhere to Anything

Send anything to anything, wirelessly. Airdrop on steroids. It doesn’t matter if it’s Windows, Linux or Mac. Don’t believe me? Take a look for yourself…

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Rethinking the iPad: It’s Not a Laptop—and That’s the Point

“I tried replacing my laptop with an iPad… and it went exactly how you’d expect—until it didn’t.”

From printing nightmares to surprising wins in the server room, here’s what I discovered when I tried to work, write, and troubleshoot entirely from Apple’s sleekest tablet.

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Is This The Game Of The Year

Is This the Game of the Year?

I booted up Diablo IV. I dived into Path of Exile 2. And yet neither of those heavy hitters stole the show. It wasn’t until I stumbled across a mysterious JRPG with a name I couldn’t pronounce—and a story that floored me—that I found what might just be Game of the Year. If you think turn-based combat sounds boring, this game will change your mind. Gorgeous visuals, emotional storytelling, and tactical battles that demand real strategy… You need to play this.

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Apple Music on Linux Mint

Want to use Apple Music on Linux Mint? While Spotify is easy to install, getting Apple’s streaming service running takes a bit more effort—but it is possible. In this post, I walk you through the best current option (spoiler: it's called Cider 2), how it works, and why I think it’s worth the small price tag.

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Jailbreaking your Kindle

Amazon doesn’t want you owning your eBooks anymore—but what if you could take that control back? In this post, I dive into why jailbreaking your Kindle might be the only way to truly own the books you’ve paid for, unlock support for formats like EPUB, and protect your library from silent edits and disappearing covers. It's not for the faint-hearted, but if you care about digital ownership, you might just want to read on…

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Getting Started With Linux (Mint)

After years of dabbling with Linux, I’ve finally decided to make a more serious commitment — breathing new life into an old iMac and taking ownership of my tech. In this post, I’ll talk about the why, the hardware, and the Linux distro that made it all surprisingly easy.

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Getting Music OFF An iPod

Learn how to safely transfer music from your old iPod back to your computer using modern tools that still work in 2025.

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Getting Music On To An iPod

A modern guide to adding music to your iPod in 2025 — compatible with both Mac and Windows. No Apple Music subscription needed.

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iPod Therefore I Am

A nostalgic reflection on what the iPod meant to a generation — and why it still matters today.

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