# blend (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover blend. Page: Feed: --- ## [Just a tool](https://thejollyteapot.com/2026/08/01/just-a-tool/) _2026-08-01 · Nicolas Magand · The Jolly Teapot_ Sorry to interrupt your programme to share this excellent post by Jeff Johnson: The obligatory A.I. post . Not only do I basically agree with everything Johnson writes — I could quote every sentence and paragraph — but it’s very well written too. Have you read it yet? Great, let’s continue. I’ve been thinking a lot about A.I. too, obviously, using it a lot at work for various (and obvious) reasons… ## [July 2026 blend of links](https://thejollyteapot.com/july-2026-blend/) _2026-07-22 · Nicolas Magand · The Jolly Teapot_ Some links don’t call for a full blog post, but sometimes I still want to share the good stuff I encounter on the web, in a short, quick format that fits with my schedule of raising a baby , summer activities, and a few ludicrous displays to watch. ❧ Things I would like to tell my 10 year old self (Winnie Lim) – Another really beautiful post from Winnie Lim, and this is one filled with precious… ## [Neo beginnings](https://thejollyteapot.com/2026/07/11/neo-beginnings/) _2026-07-11 · Nicolas Magand · The Jolly Teapot_ I did it. I finally bought a new Mac. I managed to snatch a MacBook Neo on Amazon a few minutes after Apple announced the price increase across their line-up. It all happened very quickly, but I think it’s worth taking the time to explain my messy, complex, overcomplicated train of thought. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I complained (or bragged) a lot about the fact that I… ## [A peculiar bug in Safari](https://thejollyteapot.com/2026/07/04/a-peculiar-bug-in-safari/) _2026-07-04 · Nicolas Magand · The Jolly Teapot_ On weekend mornings, I have the inescapable habit of looking at my website and seeing what I can change, what I can remove, what I can improve in terms of HTML, CSS, layout, links, etc. This Saturday, as I wanted to look closer at the way the period at the end of a sentence rendered when appearing just after a word in italic (I know), I noticed something curious. When I zoomed in the page, using… ## [Unfinished, part deux](https://thejollyteapot.com/2026/06/30/unfinished-part-deux/) _2026-06-30 · Nicolas Magand · The Jolly Teapot_ Two years ago, I published a post entitled Unfinished . It was a way for me to share some thoughts without having to work on them as much as I do on regular posts. As I wasn’t sure if these “lesser thoughts” were worth my efforts and my time, I compiled them in a different post format, inspired by a song: This post is inspired by the excellent track entitled Lamb’s Garbage (Unfinished) , from the… ## [June 2026 blend of links](https://thejollyteapot.com/june-2026-blend/) _2026-06-20 · Nicolas Magand · The Jolly Teapot_ Some links don’t call for a full blog post, but sometimes I still want to share the good stuff I encounter on the web. ❧ Fancy Man Enjoys Tea (The Onion) – “ Instead of simply heating a mug of water in the microwave, Baumer used a hoity-toity copper-bottomed tea kettle, which His Lordship reportedly purchased at Pier One Imports in 2003 for the express purpose of tea-making. ” Here is why Vim uses… ## [Software will never feel the same](https://thejollyteapot.com/2026/06/07/software-will-never-feel-the-same/) _2026-06-07 · Nicolas Magand · The Jolly Teapot_ When I visit a restaurant, I care a lot about the food I’m being served, and I want everything I order to be delicious. But arguably, my favourite part is understanding and appreciating the decisions behind each item on the menu, as well as the menu design, the choice of cutlery, the lighting, everything. For me, going to a restaurant isn’t only about eating, it isn’t only about having a good time… ## [May 2026 blend of links](https://thejollyteapot.com/may-2026-blend/) _2026-05-19 · Nicolas Magand · The Jolly Teapot_ Forgive the higher-than-usual rate of direct quotes from these links, which replace a few regular comments, but as you can see, there is a general theme in my recent readings. Even though I’m trying to avoid focusing on it in these monthly collections of links, the theme is so rich, so complex and consequential (and fascinating in many ways), that it is hard to escape; I’m still not really sure… ## [Another rant about web browsing](https://thejollyteapot.com/2026/05/17/another-rant-about-web-browsing/) _2026-05-17 · Nicolas Magand · The Jolly Teapot_ Yes, I’m writing again about my ongoing experiment with blocking JavaScript on a per-site basis. This time, I’m not here to explain how I operate in detail , but to complain about the work needed to maintain this web browsing hygiene. In short, the web is a mess, and while messy things can be fun , I’ve recently grown very frustrated with the need to dance around my extensions every time I visit a… ## [We need something better than touchscreens in cars](https://thejollyteapot.com/2026/05/10/we-need-something-better-than-touchscreens-in-cars/) _2026-05-10 · Nicolas Magand · The Jolly Teapot_ I live in the Greater Strasbourg area, and nearby, 30 kilometres away or so, there is a certain small-volume car manufacturer that understood years ago, before it was cool, that touchscreens in cars tend to age poorly. I love what they do instead of putting every command behind a fancy touchscreen: they try to give each of the main commands its own physical button, without relying on a capacitive… ## [Point any domain, start a pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TMaR3apS6PLc) _2026-05-10 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to moshcoding for a blacked-out page with an email waitlist ## [Solar-powered recumbent trike](https://bkhome.org/nomad/solar-powered-recumbent-trike.html) _2024-12-21 · BarryK · BarryK's Home_ Page created May 17, 2023 Updated December 21, 2024 This has been a slow project, over 12 months. I bought a "320" frame TrikExplor basic recumbent tadpole trike, and proceeded to modify it over succeeding months. The main structural change was the front wheels were brought closer together, with coil suspension, making it a full-suspension trike. A motor and LFP battery were added, with electrical… ## [No-Bake Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake](https://annabanana.co/raspberry-cheesecake-with-white-chocolate/) _2024-08-28 · Anna · Anna Banana_ This easy, no-bake raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake is a perfect blend of creamy sweetness and tangy raspberries. Simple recipe that comes together in no time, ideal to make in advance, and without turning on the oven! I recently made this for work and everybody loved it. The creamy mascarpone and the tart raspberries are \[ \] The post No-Bake Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake appeared…