On Our Own

For years, laptops were my go-to for everything—work, gaming, Netflix binges, late-night writing sessions. But recently, I made a decision that felt almost old-school: I ditched the laptop life and set up a proper desktop. It’s been an experience. Some things about the transition surprised me, while others made me wonder why I hadn’t done this sooner.

Choosing the right CPU involves understanding two key factors: the number of cores and the clock speed. Each plays a distinct role in your computer's performance, but should you buy a CPU with more cores or a higher clock speed?

I'm late to the AI bandwagon. As a wildlife photographer, I didn't have much to do with AI. Recently, I discovered that AI can analyze photos. Curious, I uploaded my image to ChatGPT, and this is what happened.

Using voice commands to interact with Siri lets you perform tasks and get answers to queries hands-free, making it perfect for multitasking. However, speaking to Siri can feel awkward in public places. Thankfully, you can use Type to Siri to get around the awkward conversations with your phone, while still getting the answers you need.

These days, non-native English speakers speak it so fluently that detecting their accent can be challenging. But even if you think your accent is undetectable, the Accent Oracle might just prove you wrong—and it’s a little unsettling.

With the rise in subscription-based software and business models, it is important to have a system for managing and tracking the services you pay for. Fortunately, Google Sheets is the only tool you need to log and manage these subscriptions.