Real tech advice for real people
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3 minute read For decades, the career advice was simple: pursue knowledge work, get specialized training, and you’ll have security. Cognitive work requiring education and expertise would remain safely in human hands. That certainty is evaporating fast. Matt Shumer, an AI startup founder, recently published an essay at https://shumer.dev/something-big-is-happening describing what’s already happened to him. … Read more
2 minute read I did it. I actually finished a book. Shadowcraft HERA Rising, written back in 2021 before AI was writing everything for everybody. Every word is mine. Every plot twist, every late night where I should have gone to bed two hours earlier. The only thing AI touched was generating the cover graphic, … Read more
2 minute read This debate has been going on for years, and honestly, there’s no single right answer. It really comes down to how you plan to use the computer and how comfortable you are with the technical side of things. Are you a business owner? Buy, plain and simple. Your time is better spent … Read more
2 minute read Look, we’ve all been there lately. You’re ready to upgrade your rig or build something new, and then you see the prices. Your jaw drops. When did RAM become a luxury item? Why does a decent GPU cost more than your rent? Here’s the thing: you’ve got options that don’t involve eating … Read more
2 minute read If you’re still using your iPhone 15, you might be wondering whether it’s time to upgrade or if you should wait for the iPhone 18 Pro. Here’s why waiting three years between iPhone upgrades could be a smart move. The Technology Leap Three years in smartphone technology means real improvements. By the … Read more
3 minute read So, I’m planning to lease my next car in the next 2 years and I like alot of other folks wonder about going electric. Part of me just wants to YOLO this decision, as we all just live once. Data says that EVs are improving. Range anxiety, there’s a dirty word. It’s … Read more