blog.awill.me

blog.awill.me

04 Dec 2023

New Storage Server

I’ve had my current server, a NAS mostly used for plex, for almost 10 years. It has performed perfectly, and in 10 years I’ve only had a …
18 Oct 2023

Why Do Companies Sabotage Themselves?

Just in the last month, three companies have decided to screw over their customers hoping to make a few extra bucks. All three have …
29 Nov 2022

What I Don't Like About iOS

So, I’ve been using iOS now for around 2 months. There’s a lot to like, but also a lot to dislike. Google and Apple have copied each other …
21 Sep 2022

Discovering iOS apps

After 14 years on Android, I switched to an iPhone 14 Pro Max last week. The hardware is, as expected, excellent. I just needed to learn the …
20 Sep 2022

Switching to iOS

I’ve used Android exclusively since the original HTC Dream (AKA T-Mobile G1) That was 14 year ago! I’ve had countless Android phones since …
14 Jul 2022

Steam Deck Update

I’ve now had my Steam deck for a few months. It’s an incredible device with just three flaws. Middling battery life, a mediocre screen, and …
13 Jul 2022

Upgrading my server to AlmaLinux 9

I have been running my current server running CentOS 7 for almost 8 years. It runs Plex, acts as a NAS, and runs a few other small things. …
13 Apr 2022

Keychron Q3

Earlier this year my old Cooler Master Masterkeys Pro S mechanical keyboard started giving me problems. It uses a micro USB connector, and …