Graduating High School
I gave a valedictorian speech at my high school graduation.
Nick Oates
I write about tech and other things I find interesting.
Latest posts
The Quest To Replace My MagSafe Cable
A perfectly normal cable replacement turned into a side quest where I was stuck managing Apple and FedEx's logistics nightmare.
Getting verified on Gmail and Apple Mail
Using an S/MIME certificate, you can get a verified check mark next to your name in Gmail, Apple Mail, and more.
Thoughts on Sideloading
Apple has announced that they will allow sideloading apps on iOS... sort of. Here are my thoughts on the matter.
Creating blur placeholders for Next.js images
A simple guide to create blur placeholders for Next.js images, using sharp.
WWDC 2023 Wishlist
From RCS to custom app icons, here's everything I hope Apple will announce at WWDC on June 5th.
Artificial Intelligence and the Copyright Question
Generative AIs are blowing up, but their legality from a copyright standpoint isn't yet defined.
Rebuilding my website
I rebuilt my website using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Contentlayer.