Thoughts about reviewing books
Writing about book reviews: why, what, how, for whom.
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A blog about gaming, books, anime, tech, sewing and other interesting things.
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News from the eink front
Discussing current trends like price increases, colour displays and less black and white options, as well as devices in the eink world, including the Remarkable Paper Pro Move, the Boox Palma 2 Pro, the ViWods Aipaper Reader, the Xteink X4 and the Kobo Libra Colour.
Vienna’s Public Libraries
Taking a look at the Public Library in Vienna, how it's set up and what it offers both physical and digital.
Apple's 12-inch Macbook
A somewhat detailed look at the 12-inch Macbook from 2017 and it's performance and use cases in 2025. I'll discuss ways to get newer macOS updates through Open Core Legacy Patcher and unexpected problems with installation from recovery.
My favourite Metroidvania
Celebrating the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong by talking about my favourite Metroidvania games: Bloodstained, Hollow Knight, Metroid Dread and Rabi Ribi. Plus two recommendations for autumn: Carrion and Lost Ruins.
Asus, Google’s new Android and Unauthorized Bread
Why I am switching phone yet again, what's going on with Google and Android, what the heck Asus is doing with the Zenfone and how any of that is connected to bread.
About the ÖBB nightjet
A look at the ÖBB nightjet and the different categories available: seat car, couchette car (including the new mini cabins) and the sleeping car. Since I have been travelling the old and new night trains by ÖBB for quite some time, I will be sharing my personal experience.
More Bernina and Sewing Log #2
In the first part I go over the experience of buying another Bernina Minimatic 707 (that ended blowing up), including the original accessories. Afterwards I am diving into some more sewing projects I did, including a sewing machine cover and two phone bags.
Old Computer Challenge 2025
What is the Old Computer Challenge and how did I approach it? I ended up using mostly 2005-2010 tech for a week. I'll be exploring what happened and what I learned in a list-style format.
The Sony Vaio VGN-TX2XP
A deep dive into the 19 years old Sony Vaio VGN-TX2XP from 2006. I am going over the Debian 12 install and setup and talk about actually using it for web browsing, text and image editing and other daily stuff. I'll be going through all of the relevant hardware, from keyboard to display to ports and more. Even though some issues could not be fixed, there is plenty to praise.
Alternatives to Google maps
Discussion of alternatives to Google Maps and how to navigate (primarily in cities), from apps to good old paper and maybe even talking to people.
Anime round-up #1
Thoughts and opinions on the anime I watched in the first half of 2025, including: Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Lazarus, Kowloon: Generic Romance, Akudama Drive, Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit, Yatagarasu: The Raven does not choose its Master, Serial Experiments Lain, Hell's Paradise, The Apothecary Diaries, Train to the End of the World and a couple more I did not finish.
The Sony PRS-300 (and other 5'' eReader)
Talking about my unfortunate experience with the Fjällräven backpack and the following repair, mainly done by hand stitching.
Fjällräven Kånken repair
Talking about my unfortunate experience with the Fjällräven backpack and the following repair, mainly done by hand stitching.
Hello, World
Hello, World. Welcome to my blog.
Going back: Pixel 3a
A short discussion on why I am planning to switch back to my Pixel 3a.
Sewing Log #1
Showing three small sewing projects I did in April, a sleeve, a jeans repair and fixing a bag.
Overview of the Bernina Minimatic 707
Overview of the Bernina 707 sewing machine, including my repair process, how to use it and comparing it with modern sewing machines.
Odin 2 for gaming and visual novels
Overview of different ways to play games and visual novels on the Odin 2, an android gaming handheld.
Review: Chaos;Head NOAH
A review of the visual novel Chaos;Head NOAH, played on the Nintendo Switch.