Writing
Egon was right. Print is dead. (Except when it isn’t)
Bad news. Print is dead for what must be at least the seven hundred and sixty-eighth time this year. Egon Spengler proclaimed that print was
November 27, 2022
Hello, I'm Chris
I’m a technologist, digital marketeer, writer, film-maker, comic book guy, hypnotist, foodie, and general nuisance.
Despite all conventional wisdom screaming at me that I should have multiple websites, one for each of these different niches, I’ve grown tired of segmenting, cross-linking, and managing multiple social profiles.
So, I’ve stopped trying to please Google and decided to suit myself by combining everything I love to write about into one website. Here you’ll find content at the intersection of all my interests – and sometimes some other things too.
Latest Blog Posts
The theft of code by Microsoft Co-Pilot will be decided in court.
Once upon a time, three witches sat around a cauldron. Their names were Embrace, Extend, and Extinguish. They were the three merry witches of Microsoft
November 26, 2022
Mastodon Tips for Writers
I’ve had my eye on Mastodon for a while. When I was last revamping my website, there was a time when I was considering running
November 25, 2022
When you’re the product, but it turns out you’re worthless
First Twitter, now Alexa. We are seeing an important shift in the “users = profit” dogma that could have huge ramifications in the tech startup
November 22, 2022
Digital Marketing and SEO News
Would you pay to tweet?
I’m amazed this video isn’t being shared more widely… Under the new rules that Twitter might roll out, paying users of Twitter will “outrank” non-paying
November 6, 2022
Journal
Legoland
We’ve been going to Legoland for years, but we’ve never been for the Bricktacular before. Bricktacular is Legoland’s November firework display. It’s pretty impressive, not
November 6, 2022
Journal
Windsor Castle
First time visiting Windsor Castle this year. You’re not allowed to take photographs inside the castle itself; practically this is probably just because it would
November 6, 2022
Digital Marketing and SEO News
Social Media: It’s about control…
I saved this image when I first saw it back in October. Since then, Elon Musk has bought Twitter, and in the days and weeks
November 4, 2022
Journal
Get my Gothic on at Tyntesfield
Ah, the annual pilgrimage to Tyntesfield for Halloween. Who doesn’t love a gothic mansion? This place is incredibly atmospheric, has amazing grounds, and the constant
October 29, 2022
Technology
What’s wrong with the Metaverse?
Nokia’s chief strategy and technology officer Nishant Batra is confident that the era of the smartphone is coming to an end and the future lies
October 25, 2022
Journal
Just a little trip to Stonehenge
We had a fantastic trip down to Stonehenge a few weeks back. It’s been years since I last went to visit and the entire visitor’s
October 23, 2022
