#software

Three pillars for choosing the right tools

Simple tools to get shit done
Powerful tools to get more shit done
Privacy tools so your shit doesn’t get stolen

Everything else is just marketing shittery.

Sometimes the modern way isn't the right way

I was born to a generation that could buy things once - and keep them.
A CD.
A movie.
A piece of software.
Your were given a physical thing with a set price that you controlled.
Now, everything is a ‘subscription’.
More expensive over time.
Taken off you for ‘violating’ terms…
— Alexandra Marshall (@ellymelly) July 16, 2025

I wholeheartedly agree with this. I know we can’t take things with us when we go on our long holiday, but to be able to pass the things that ment a lot to us down should be preserved.

Will you be a victim of the Authy hack?

Authy, the 2FA app has been hacked and over 30M accounts were compromised. If you’re currently using the app I would strongly suggest you move your codes.

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Don’t fall into the evil ‘features’ trap

Having tools available to you is always a great place to be in. But using all the tools at your disposal doesn’t always work and can cause more issues.

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Friday Fury: Just ship it

Is it just me? Am I being oversensitive? I don’t think so. Why should SaaS companies get away with releasing software and apps under the guise of; ‘just ship it’, when there are bugs and features missing?!

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Avoid the software trap

Software and apps are increasingly becoming more complex. This complexity often arises because companies add numerous features in response to constant user demands.

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Software is the new drug

If you’re not careful with picking the right apps and tools to use, personally or within your business, you might find yourself hooked on software that you can’t reliably get away from.

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