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07/10/2024

✨New Blog Post

I wrote about subscription fatigue and how it is often misunderstood. While many users are rightly frustrated, there are a few aspects people tend to overlook when calling for one-time payments.

Subscription fatigue is often misunderstood. While many users are frustrated with recurring payments, the real issue is apps charging high prices. In reality, subscription pricing often reflects the continuous development and maintenance needed to keep these apps running.

04/10/2024

✨The Apple Apps Experiment

Just like so many others, in my recent experiment, I switched from third-party apps to Apple's native apps. I write about this experience, the apps that became part of my setup and the ones that did not.

This is an edition from my series called ✦ The Journal ✦ an exclusive series for members where I share my personal tech journey. It's free to subscribe.

01/10/2024

✨ Edition 13 - Continuing the Quest for the Perfect Notes App

In this blog post, I share my experience with Reflect Notes and why it didn’t fit my workflow. I also talk about what app I am currently trying instead.

This is an edition from my series called ✦ The Journal ✦ an exclusive space for members where I share my personal tech journey. It's free to subscribe.

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.

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