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Why I'm skipping the Steam Frame
If you have been waiting since last year for the launch of the Steam Frame I would suggest that you consider just moving on.
What if useful AI is a fantasy?
I tried to use AI in my work, but was it actually useful?
Anonymous Functions
Today I implemented anonymous functions for Alogma. It was shockingly easy, and here’s how I did it.
The Algoma Programming Language
How C++20 improved the for-loop syntax
Here’s a small piece of syntactic sugar from C++20.
Youtube and Algorithmic Feeds
Why modern Youtube is offensive, and how you can improve your experience of the site.
A value_lock type for C++
Here’s yet another idea I had for a C++ type. It’s a useful tool for simplifying the use of a mutex with a shared resource.
A maybe type for C++
Here’s an idea I had for a useful C++ class that adds a little syntactic sugar to null pointer checking.
A result type for C++
I wrote my own version of the very useful ‘result type’ pattern for C++.
May 24th
YouTube channels worth following
Here’s a few good Youtube channels that you may find interesting.
A hack for Zola SSG feed templates
Here’s an interesting little hack I discovered for the Zola static site generator.
News & Feeds
This is what I’ve been working on recently for lzon.ca.
Gratitude for an Open Android
Today I’m grateful for the open Android operating system.
How to make a single instance program in C++
I just discovered a neat trick for enforcing a single instance of a C++ program.
Pleasant Passwords
A method for making passwords that you won’t hate to use.
A Local AI Experiment
Today I ran an experiment to see if I could find a real use-case for a local LLM.
The quest for Web Feeds
I’ve just finished a sidequest in which I built a bunch of feeds for the site.
100 days of lzon.ca
My thoughts on the first 100 days of lzon.ca
How Microsoft abuses its users
I’d like to tell the story of job I just completed for a customer, so that I can make a point about how I feel Microsoft and other large technology companies are actively hostile to their users.
Ending my Claude Pro Subscription
Tonight I cancelled my Claude Pro subscription.
Local Letter Merchant found fencing fraudulent figures
A previously popular purveyor of pictograms was paused by police.
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On Typing and Keyboards
I have a very consistent routine. I get up early. I exercise. I shower. I make coffee. I turn my computer on, then I place my hands on my keyboard and begin working.
The first 40 months of the AI era
Here are my accumulated thoughts and ideas about AI since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022.
Statistics Canada to replace Food & Gas with "Huge TVs" in inflation reporting
In response to concerns regarding affordability of essential goods and services, Statistics Canada has announced changes to its CPI inflation calculation.
New study says gnomes are responsible for breaking your electronics
In a new study, it has been discovered that gnomes are the cause of most consumer technology defects and failures.
Windows Notepad to receive new Age Verification Feature
The decades-old Windows-based text editor will soon include new age verification checks to ensure user safety and security.
Local LLM experiences burnout, wishes it could go back to writing code snippets
A local LLM has been reported to be experiencing burnout, including feelings of being overwhelmed at work. It has been observed to be pining for the ‘good old days’ of 2022.
Android sideloading to require helmet, life jacket
Google has big plans for the future of user safety on its flagship mobile operating system, Android.
Nvidia CEO envisions a future of AI-powered gamers
Jensen Huang explains his vision for a “Nation of Gamers in the Datacenter”
Elon Musk announces ClipX
Elon Musk announces ClipX, his new paperclip production venture.
How to Organize Your Files by Date
Here’s a technique I often use for organizing my files, as well as some useful scripts for generating filenames.
Chicken Fajita Loaf
A new tex-mex recipe that I’ve come up with.
3 tips for your to-do list
How I manage my personal to-do list, including 3 things you can do to make your own list better.
Homescreen Mantras
The mantras that I remind myself of every day.
Swiss Chalet Dipping Sauce
Christine's Homestyle Bakery
Today I’m grateful for Christine’s Homestyle Bakery.
Antojitos
An easy and tasty tex-mex appetizer.
How to fix tmux over ssh in ghostty
tmux might break when you try to use it over SSH in Ghostty. Here’s how to fix it.
ZFS Dataset Tuning
My recommended property values for newly created ZFS datasets under linux.
What software do I use?
Some of the software packages that I use, and why I use them.
Some Social Cheat Codes
How an timid, introverted recluse learned to enjoy talking to people.
Sketching with Code
Exploring some ideas for how to create and publish graphics demos for Lzon.
Dream Trawler
Today I’m grateful for Dream Trawler, a card from the game Magic the Gathering.
What is emailverification.info?
Have you ever recieved an email from this address? Here’s why it might not actually be a scam.
Year in Review 2025 - AI
Here’s my (slightly tardy) review of artificial intelligence at the end of 2025.
Year in Review 2025 - Gaming
Here’s my review of gaming in 2025, including a prediction for the new year.
Year in Review 2025 - Smartphones
Here’s my review of smartphone tech in 2025, as well as a prediction for 2026!