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Using ChatGPT to Write Code

I wanted to make a small change to the CSS on this site, but wasn't sure how to do it, so I asked ChatGPT to write some code for me.

Technology Web

Some of My Favourite Fonts

Matt Birchler recently posted some of his favourite fonts to Mastodon, so I thought I'd share some of my own favourites here.

Web

Running a Social Platform as Someone Who Dislikes Them

As co-admin of one of the largest tech instances on the Fediverse, it's ironic that I struggle with social platforms so much.

Opinion Web

Bring Back the Humble Forum

Social media is fucking us all up. I'd love to go back to the days of forums, where there was no popularity contests, or \"influencers\".

Opinion Web

How It All Connects

There's some automation on this site that posts to various places, all via RSS. Here's how it works.

Blogging Meta Web

The Blank Box

I've been staring at a blank box for a little bit now, trying to work out what to write. This has never happened to me before. I think I know why...

HomeLife Meta Notes Web

Underline Your Links

Jatan talks about why you should have underlined links to make things discoverable and accessible for your readers.

Web

Anti-Social Update

Following my last post, I've made some changes to the way in which I consume social media.

Opinion Web

It Only Costs a Coffee per Month

Most online services cost \"a coffee per month\" which seems like a great deal, but it soon mounts up.

Opinion Web

Anti-Social Media

I've felt a bit...meh about social media recently so wanted to jot down some thoughts about it all.

Opinion Web

Building a Self-Hosted Microblog

I've been struggling with Micro.blog's offering for a little while, so I decided to build my own microblog.

Blogging Meta Web

A Fediverse Backup?

I have been thinking about having a backup account on the Fediverse, but I’m struggling with which service to use.

Opinion Web

My Static Site Workflow

I've managed to come up with a static site workflow that I think is as good as WordPress. Here's the details...

Blogging Web

A Script to Automate Git Add, Commit & Push

I wanted a way to automate the git add, commit & push commands. Here's how I did it...

Technology Web

Micro.Blog Is Still Confusing

I want to love Micro.Blog, I really do, but it's just so bloody confusing to use!

Opinion Web

FediPoll

I'm going to be having some fun on the Fediverse over the next few days/weeks. If you're comfortable doing so, please join in, as the more people who take part, the better.

Notes Fun Web

An Algorithm vs Time

Twitter is on fire, but is an algorithm better than a chronological timeline?

Opinion Web

Responsive Navigation Menu Without JavaScript

Here's how to build a responsive navigation menu using absolutely no JavaScript.

Web

Is Twitter Done Yet?

So Elon is completely screwing Twitter, I get it. But for many, *many* people it’s not newsworthy. Can we move on now, please?

Opinion Web

How to Create a Simple HTML/CSS Notice Box

A few people have asked how I created my notice boxes, so I thought I’d write about how I did it. Hint – it’s just a bit of CSS, folks.

Meta Web