Hyper Quest (2024)

29/01/2024

“Apple Vision is the new iPad”

The Vision Pro appears geared towards exceptional content consumption experiences, resembling the iPad's role in many ways. Like the Apple Watch, its true nature will become evident only over time through user feedback about its usage patterns.

Vision Pro

The Vision Pro appears geared towards exceptional content consumption experiences, resembling the iPad's role in many ways. Like the Apple Watch, its true impact will become evident over time through user feedback about its usage patterns.

04/12/2023

The iPad mini experiment - Why I sold my iPad mini!

Why I sold my iPad mini.

14/11/2023

Humane’s Ai Pin - Doomed to Fail?

The Ai Pin appears to be an idea in search of a problem. Its core concepts seem poorly conceived. While the technology might hold promise, this product seems unlikely to have a viable future.

The Ai Pin appears to be an idea in search of a problem. Its core concepts seem poorly conceived. While the technology might hold promise, this product seems unlikely to have a viable future.

06/10/2023

The iPhone’s Design Has Regressed

"I have noticed a design regression in iPhones over the years, particularly with increased size and weight, discomfort from sharp edges, and a departure from the aesthetics of earlier models"

https://www.hyperquest.net/the-iphone-design-has-regressed/

I have noticed a design regression in iPhones over the years, particularly with increased size and weight, discomfort from sharp edges, and a departure from the aesthetics of earlier models.

18/08/2023

Why I chose to replace my Gaming PC with an Xbox

“While my affection for owning a gaming PC spans my entire life, the simplicity, convenience, and cost-effectiveness presented by a console has swayed me towards choosing an Xbox as the replacement for my faithful gaming PC”

https://www.hyperquest.net/why-i-chose-to-replace-my-gaming-pc-with-an-xbox/

While my affection for owning a gaming PC spans my entire life, the simplicity, convenience, and cost-effectiveness presented by a console has swayed me towards choosing an Xbox as the replacement for my faithful gaming PC.

10/08/2023

Why I don’t use Apple’s First Party Apps

“Apple's primary apps excel in meeting the needs of most users and covering common use cases, but they fall short in terms of providing the advanced features sought by experienced users”

https://www.hyperquest.net/why-i-dont-use-apples-first-party-apps/

Apple's primary apps excel in meeting the needs of most users and covering common use cases, but they may fall short in terms of providing the advanced features sought by experienced users.

31/07/2023

Superhuman is overrated and overhyped

"Superhuman's efficient keyboard shortcuts and AI capabilities are commendable, but the high price raises concerns about its value. Exploring other alternatives may be a wiser decision at its current price"

https://www.hyperquest.net/superhuman-is-overrated-and-overhyped/

Superhuman's efficient keyboard shortcuts and AI capabilities are commendable, but the high price raises concerns about its value. Exploring other alternatives may be a wiser decision at its current price.

24/07/2023

https://www.hyperquest.net/mastodon-from-infatuation-to-frustration/

Mastodon - From Infatuation to Frustration

"While I remain optimistic about Mastodon's future, I have concerns about its slow user experience, scalability, business model, content moderation, and the need for enhancing ActivityPub for a better decentralized future"

While I remain optimistic about Mastodon's future, I have concerns about its slow user experience, scalability, business model, content moderation, and the need for enhancing ActivityPub for a better decentralized future.

19/07/2023

Threads can bring ActivityPub and the Fediverse into the mainstream

“Threads' promised integration with ActivityPub could be the catalyst needed for the Fediverse to break into the mainstream and bringing a new era of decentralized social media”

Threads' promised integration with ActivityPub could be the catalyst needed for the Fediverse to break into the mainstream and bringing a new era of decentralized social media

15/07/2023

Raindrop is the Best Bookmarking App

"When it comes to bookmarking apps, look no further than Raindrop—it reigns supreme. With its unrivaled features, seamless functionality, and effortless organization capabilities, Raindrop sets the bar high."

https://www.hyperquest.net/raindrop-is-the-best-bookmarking-app/

When it comes to bookmarking apps, look no further than Raindrop—it reigns supreme. With its unrivaled features, seamless functionality, and effortless organization capabilities, Raindrop sets the bar high.

05/07/2023

Apple Silicon Mac Pro – A Disappointing Betrayal of User Expectations

"Apple's Mac Pro transition to Apple Silicon is a significant disappointment that puts the future of the Mac Pro into question"

https://www.hyperquest.net/apple-silicon-mac-pro-a-disappointing-betrayal-of-user-expectations/

Apple's Mac Pro transition to Apple Silicon is a significant disappointment that puts the future of the Mac Pro into question

29/06/2023

Mimestream is the best Gmail App for macOS.

"If you are a Gmail user and have a Mac, Mimestream is probably the best email client for you"

If you are a Gmail user and have a Mac, Mimestream is probably the best email client for you.

18/06/2023

What I like and don’t like about the Vision Pro

"While the Vision Pro showcases remarkable engineering achievements, it gives the impression of being more of a niche device rather than a mainstream consumer product."

https://www.hyperquest.net/what-i-like-and-dont-like-about-the-vision-pro/

While the Vision Pro showcases remarkable engineering achievements, it gives the impression of being more of a niche device rather than a mainstream consumer product.

16/06/2023

Apple’s Vision Pro is a Fascinating Device with a Confusing Story

"Apple's Vision Pro has received praise for its high quality and innovative design. However, I raise questions about some aspects of the product like the name, categorisation and long term vision for the device."

https://www.hyperquest.net/apples-vision-pro-is-a-fascinating-device-with-a-confusing-story/

Apple's Vision Pro has received praise for its high quality and innovative design. However, I raise questions about some aspects of the product like the name, categorisation and long term vision for the device.

26/05/2023

The High Ceiling & Low Bar of Mem.ai

“Mem is a new approach to note taking. Mem's features are powered by AI and tries to be a writing companion and stay organized automatically. Mem delights you with these features but frustrates you with stability and quality”

Mem is a new approach to note taking. Mem's features are powered by AI and tries to be a writing companion and stay organized automatically. Mem delights you with these features but frustrates you with stability and quality.

18/05/2023

My short experience with the AirPods Pro 2

"Seeking an upgrade from my dying AirPods 2, I chose the AirPods Pro 2. Although they were nearly perfect, I had to give them away."

Seeking an upgrade from my dying AirPods 2, I chose the AirPods Pro 2. Although they were nearly perfect, I had to give them away.

15/05/2023

How an app called MyMind fulfilled and fell short of its promise.

"MyMind is a bookmarking and organizing app that has a beautiful design and prioritizes privacy, though it has promising potential, it needs some refinement before it can be considered truly useful for me"

https://www.hyperquest.net/how-mymind-fulfilled-and-fell-short-of-its-promise/

MyMind is a bookmarking and organizing app that has a beautiful design and prioritizes privacy, though it has promising potential, it needs some refinement before it can be considered truly useful for me.

13/05/2023

Why I Moved to Spotify

"I switched from Apple Music to Spotify because of the latter's better UI/UX, performance, quality, smart features, and cross-platform compatibility. Despite some drawbacks, such as the inability to natively play on my HomePod, I find Spotify to be a more reliable and enjoyable music service"

https://www.hyperquest.net/why-i-moved-to-spotify/

I switched from Apple Music to Spotify because of the latter's better UI/UX, performance, quality, smart features, and cross-platform compatibility. Despite some drawbacks, such as the inability to natively play on my HomePod, I find Spotify to be a more reliable and enjoyable music service

13/05/2023

iPad Pro is the best consumption device that I have ever owned

"I loved my iPad Pro. It was the best device for consuming content that I have ever owned. Despite its limitations, it was versatile and powerful. Although it wasn't easy to create content on it, it was still my favourite gadget for content consumption"

https://www.hyperquest.net/ipad-pro-is-the-best-consumption-device-that-i-have-ever-owned/

I loved my iPad Pro. It was the best device for consuming content that I have ever owned. Despite its limitations, it was versatile and powerful. Although it wasn't easy to create content on it, it was still my favourite gadget for content consumption.

13/05/2023

Why I am switching away from Safari

"I explain my issues with Safari as my default browser on the Mac, including problems with the 1Password extension, Squarespace, and the tab groups feature. I have switched to a different browser and recommend others to do the same until these issues are resolved"

https://www.hyperquest.net/why-i-am-switching-away-from-safari/

I explain my issues with Safari as my default browser on the Mac, including problems with the 1Password extension, Squarespace, and the tab groups feature. I have switched to a different browser and recommend others to do the same until these issues are resolved.

13/05/2023

My experience with Apple CarPlay

"My experience with Apple Carplay and why I actually like it a lot"

https://www.hyperquest.net/my-experience-with-apple-carplay/

My experience with Apple Carplay and why I actually like it a lot.

13/05/2023

What I would like to see next for Windows 11

"I really like Windows 11. I have some changes and corrections that Microsoft can implement to make Windows 11 the best Windows yet"

https://www.hyperquest.net/what-i-would-like-to-see-next-for-windows-11/

I really like Windows 11. I have some changes and corrections that Microsoft can implement to make Windows 11 the best Windows yet.

13/05/2023

Why I moved away from Craft

"I recently moved away from Craft, my primary notes app, to Obsidian. Although I loved Craft's slick user interface, I was hesitant about its proprietary formatting and design elements. After trying out various notes apps, I settled on Obsidian, which had improved since my last attempt at using it"

https://www.hyperquest.net/why-i-moved-away-from-craft/

I recently moved away from Craft, my primary notes app, to Obsidian. Although I loved Craft's slick user interface, I was hesitant about its proprietary formatting and design elements. After trying out various notes apps, I settled on Obsidian, which had improved since my last attempt at using it.

13/05/2023

iCloud Shared Albums feature is bad

"I am an iCloud Photos user and I find the Shared Albums feature frustrating. I write about the poor choices and limitations that Apple has made with this feature. Creating shared albums is an essential part of photo-sharing in 2023, and Apple needs to take this seriously and fix it"

https://www.hyperquest.net/icloud-shared-albums-feature-is-bad/

I am an iCloud Photos user and I find the Shared Albums feature frustrating. I write about the poor choices and limitations that Apple has made with this feature. Creating shared albums is an essential part of photo-sharing in 2023, and Apple needs to take this seriously and fix it.

13/05/2023

Why I chose to buy the AirPods Max

"I purchased the AirPods Max for their seamless connectivity to all my devices, as well as their excellent noise cancellation and transparency mode. Despite their weight, the sound quality is excellent and the controls are the best I have seen on any headphones. If you don’t mind the price, the AirPods"

https://www.hyperquest.net/why-i-chose-to-buy-the-airpods-max/

I purchased the AirPods Max for their seamless connectivity to all my devices, as well as their excellent noise cancellation and transparency mode. Despite their weight, the sound quality is excellent and the controls are the best I have seen on any headphones. If you don’t mind the price, the Air...

13/05/2023

A small but significant upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 7

"I upgraded my old Apple Watch Series 2 after it became outdated and I waited a year for the Series 7, but it only had minor changes. I hesitated between buying the Series 7 or Series 6 at a lower price. Eventually, I went with the Series 7 because of one subtle yet significant change"

https://www.hyperquest.net/a-small-but-significant-upgrade-to-the-apple-watch-series-7/

I upgraded my old Apple Watch Series 2 after it became outdated and I waited a year for the Series 7, but it only had minor changes. I hesitated between buying the Series 7 or Series 6 at a lower price. Eventually, I went with the Series 7 because of one subtle yet significant change.

13/05/2023

I've given up on Windows Phone and Microsoft.

"I used to be a Microsoft fanboy and loved my Windows Phone, but after several years of waiting for updates and dealing with the lack of basic apps, I gave up on Microsoft and switched"

https://www.hyperquest.net/ive-given-up-on-windows-phone-and-microsoft/

I used to be a Microsoft fanboy and loved my Windows Phone, but after several years of waiting for updates and dealing with the lack of basic apps, I gave up on Microsoft and switched.

13/05/2023

Yes, the iPod is dead

"The iPod, which was once an engineering marvel and the best investment for music lovers, has become obsolete due to the emergence of subscription-based music streaming services and growing popularity of smartphones"

https://www.hyperquest.net/yes-the-ipod-is-dead/

The iPod, which was once an engineering marvel and the best investment for music lovers, has become obsolete due to the emergence of subscription-based music streaming services and growing popularity of smartphones

26/04/2023

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