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The author, a long-time advocate of Mac apps, discusses why they have stopped recommending Setapp. The piece dives into specific changes and personal experiences that led to this decision, providing insights into the perceived decline in value of the service.

A personal take on Setapp’s changing value proposition

I Love Mac Apps - But I Don't Recommend Setapp Anymore: Here's Why

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I Love Mac Apps, but I DON’T Recommend Setapp Anymore. Here’s Why.

The article provides an in-depth look into the development of voting rights in the United States, tracing history from the founding of the nation to contemporary issues. It discusses key legislative milestones, social movements, and challenges faced in the pursuit of equal voting rights.

Examining the past to comprehend the present and improve the future.

Understanding Voting Rights Through History

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The Movies in My Head Always End Badly

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AI clouds are not always the answer to your computational needs.

Stop wasting money on AI clouds

Most, okay, honestly, all of my career, I was what the Windows folks called an open source “nut.” That was what they called me in the mid/late 90s until sometime in the early 2000s, I noticed a…

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This article delves into the origin, history, and cultural significance of cornrows, a traditional African hairstyle. It examines how cornrows have been used as a form of identity, resistance, and communication throughout history.

Exploring the Rich History and Cultural Significance

The Story of Cornrows: A Crown Written in Braids

Amina sat in the warm patch of sunlight by the window while her auntie parted her hair with the tip of a rattail comb. On the table beside them were clips,

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The article explores the power of plant-based foods in healing and personal transformation, drawing on holistic health insights and personal narratives.

When food speaks, listen.

Healing Food Dreams

Have you ever drooled on your pillow while dreaming of dining? You may have experienced a healing food dream. It begs the question, “Why did I eat what I ate in my dream, and what does it mean?” Remembering dreams of food can improve our lives.  If we are what we eat, then food has… Read more »

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An article detailing the author's personal journey and frustrations with using Windows operating systems in comparison to alternatives, offering a narrative on usability and personal preference.

Using Windows Feels So Wrong Now 

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Using Windows Feels So WRONG Now

This article explores the impact of coercive control in personal relationships and its effect on individual liberty.

Coercive Control Is About Taking Away Someone's Freedom

Coercive control is about more than ordinary control. It takes away another person's freedom, agency, and selfhood. It's the erosion of freedom from within.

Coercive control is about more than ordinary control. It takes away another person's freedom, agency ...

Coercive Control Is About Taking Away Someone Else’s Freedom to Choose and Decide

The article delves into the idea that pain and suffering, while often perceived negatively, can lead to personal growth and transformation. It discusses various perspectives of philosophers and psychologists on how embracing pain can lead to enlightenment and a deeper understanding of oneself.

Exploring the Transformative Power of Pain and Suffering

Pain is Good

POETRY Pain is Good Am I bleeding out? I guess this pain is good, right? Like bleeding is a sign of life but this bleeding feels like the loss of my life Am I bleeding out? I thought I’d grown …

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The article outlines a personal and professional struggle faced by the author after an AI system mistakenly deleted his startup. It’s a cautionary tale about the risks associated with AI automation.

The struggles of having your tech startup disappear overnight

Help! AI Deleted My Company

“Help, AI Deleted My Company” Why does no one tell the truth about these AI incidents? I promised myself a couple of weeks ago that I would stop writing so much about tech. It’s bad for my …

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“Help, AI Deleted My Company”

This article explores Duolingo's rapid growth as a language learning platform. It examines the factors behind its success and questions whether its current trajectory can be sustained or may lead to potential pitfalls.

An analysis of Duolingo's user growth and business strategy.

Duolingo: Growth Story or Falling Knife?

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The article discusses the significance of horse imagery in dreams, exploring the possible interpretations and meanings derived from such dreams.

Dream Interpretation and Understanding Equine imagery

Are Your Dreams Horsing Around?

The Year of the Fire Horse officially began February 17, according to the Chinese zodiac cycle, and was ironically ushered in by a “ring of fire” lunar eclipse on that very same day. Although visible from only a few places worldwide, this cosmic irony is considered extremely rare, as the Fire Horse year only occurs… Read more »

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This Medium article discusses Microsoft's Project K2, aimed at addressing issues within its Windows operating systems. The author critiques the initiative, arguing it fails to address core problems and explores the broader implications for users.

Analysis of Microsoft's latest initiative to improve Windows operating systems and why it misses key issues.

Project K2 is Microsoft's plan to fix Windows — but it doesn't even begin to solve the real problems

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The article explores how changing one’s perspective on uncertainty can influence openness to diversity. It delves into psychological and social aspects and encourages readers to consider the positive effects of embracing uncertainty.

Examining the impacts of uncertainty on openness and diversity.

Reframing Uncertainty Could Change More Than Your Mood: Openness to Diversity

Reframing uncertainty as something workable makes people more open to diversity, societal change, and less drawn to right-wing populism, says new research.

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The author reflects on life decisions and experiences without a predetermined plan, likening their journey to making soup without a strict recipe. It's a personal narrative that captures the essence of embracing uncertainty and finding one's way.

Our Life As Mapless Wanderers

Backbone Soup

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The article expresses the author's frustration with Medium's statistics feature, discussing how it impacts the writer's experience on the platform.

Hi Medium, I Like You, But I Hate Your Stats

Hi Medium, I Like You, But I Hate Your Stats Want to get better / more usable stats out of your Medium work? Check this out Like all of you, I write on Medium because I enjoy writing. In my case, I …

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This article discusses how Duolingo is exceeding expectations and disproving skeptics by becoming successful and impactful in the language-learning market.

Duolingo is Proving the Skeptics Wrong

Duolingo Is Proving the Skeptics Wrong B2 Profeciency on CEFR International Scale Duolingo has always had its critics. Some people say it is just a game. Others argue that users do not really learn …

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This article discusses the strengths of the Linux operating system and areas where Windows is perceived to falter. It's an analytical piece aimed at tech enthusiasts or those curious about different operating systems.

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What Linux Gets Right And Windows Completely Ruins No OS is perfect, but it’s hard to deny that Linux is way ahead in a few ways Over the years, Windows has served me well. It’s the OS I grew up …

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