I’ve been researching an alternative tech stack to PHP for small web applications, looking for one which can make React-quality front ends, but without having to maintain the client-server split and API middleman. Partly out of intellectual interest, And partly out of dissatisfaction with the low level of real-time interactivity provided by some apps I maintain which are still powered by PHP and Bootstrap.… Read the rest
My favourite TV shows of all time
Sometimes it’s useful to share this list with other people, so here it is so I can link to it. You’re welcome.
- the wire
- the leftovers
- the morning show
- in treatment
- arrested development
- the good fight
- ozark
- the newsroom
- mind hunter
- the night of
- BoJack Horseman
- the West Wing
- American crime story
- big little lies
- wild wild Country
- the vow
Simple valid template for a UK last will and testament
Download template (ODT)
I recently created a will under UK law and could not find a good template. I paid for legal advice to get it checked, but it’s so simple (two pages), others shouldn’t have to. And so I have created this LibreOffice document to share.… Read the rest
Install Fedora 35 on Dell XPS 9310 (2021)
The Dell 9310 is supposedly the best ultra-portable laptop on the market, but I faced some challenges installing the world’s best desktop operating system (for my needs ๐) on it.
UEFI, Secure boot, “Legacy boot mode is not supported on this platform”, USB-C to USB3 drive adapter – these were confusing factors when I installed Fedora 35 on my new Dell Laptop.… Read the rest
Resilience to stress: 30 self care activities and why you should try them now
Last week my startup had the final interview for YCombinator, the world’s leading startup accelerator and a prolific venture capital investor. The 10 minute interview felt like one of the most important opportunities of my life, and the stress during two weeks of preparation was relentless.… Read the rest