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I used only Android for 30 days after a decade on iPhone. Here's what stuck.
Opinion

I used only Android for 30 days after a decade on iPhone. Here's what stuck.

No SIM swap tricks, no second phone in the drawer — just one month living entirely inside Android to see what I'd actually miss.

June 25, 2026 · 8 min read

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The ARM laptop era is finally boring — and that's a compliment
Laptops

The ARM laptop era is finally boring — and that's a compliment

Remember when an ARM-based laptop meant broken apps and workaround culture? That era is over, and nobody's throwing a parade for it.

June 10, 2026 · 6 min read

My buying rule for laptops: never buy the first generation of a new chip
Laptops

My buying rule for laptops: never buy the first generation of a new chip

It's tempting to be first in line for a new chip architecture. After three burned upgrade cycles, I've learned to let someone else find the bugs.

March 8, 2026 · 5 min read