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All in with the Surface pro for 7 days
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Windows only for 7 days.. May the force be with me.
on Oct 28
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I am a huge fan of the original Frasier TV series. It was 11 seasons of complete joy and I have enjoyed every episodes many times. So I have mixed feelings on the Frasier reboot. I just felt it wasn't able to capture the vibe of the original Frasier and
on Oct 19
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Why do I have to switch anyway?
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Perhaps, its just me, but lately my YouTube feed has been filled with so many videos that are basically titled along the lines of; "long term iPhone user switches to android", "long term mac user tries windows snapdragon" and so on and so forth. You get the point. It seems
on Oct 17
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Threads behaves like Twitter, currently is ad free (coming 🔜) and partially federated. I prefer Mastodon over other social networks. I enjoy being there because it's nice. I have spent a week using Threads and I must admit that I dislike how it works. It has had a negative impact on
on Oct 10
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Since moving to a UNIFI network setup, I have had an unhealthy obsession with POE (Power over Ethernet). Fort the last 3 odd months, I have been slowly converting devices in my home into devices that can and are powered over an ethernet cable by connecting to my Unifi system.
on Oct 10
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This is the tech I'm taking to New Zealand
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I have a hobby of checking out the tech others use, which is evident from my YouTube recommendations. I am going on a one-week vacation to New Zealand and I thought it would be cool to document what I am taking with me. Pixel 9 Pro Fold: this time last
on Sep 16
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I am a Mere Civilian and I use merecivilian.com as a safe place for thoughts, ideas, a way of living, a journey of happiness, and a path to a better tomorrow. I write on topics that I'm familiar with and write about topics that are foreign to me. By
on Sep 14
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BlueBubbles brings iMessage everywhere
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BlueBubbles is a nice name for an app 😍
on Sep 10
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Apple Studio Display on Windows
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my experience using the Apple Studio Display with my Surface Pro 11
on Sep 7
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As humans, we are set in our ways. At least I am, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, when we decide to embark on a change, we also need to accept that things...
on Sep 3
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🪟 Two Hours with the Surface Pro
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I finished work early, approximately 3pm and eagerly drove home, knowing my Surface Pro has arrived. The delivery guy today was just like Santa, bearing gifts. Christmas has come early. I quickly setup Windows, connected...
on Sep 2
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My 13 year old iPad saved me a $1,000
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In 2011, my dad got an iPad. It was a pretty fancy one and had 3G support with 16gb support. We barely could fill up half of it. Ironically, my dad almost never used it and gave it to me. Anyway, for over 8 years, it has been sitting in
on Aug 31
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This blog post is my unfiltered, not heavily researched thoughts on Google.[Image] Recently, I came across a blog post by Greg Morris and this is how the blog post was ended: “Every time new Pixel...
on Aug 16
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💻 Installed macOS Sonoma on my 2016 MacBook Pro
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I have had one Mac device for most of of my life. It's usually a MacBook Pro of some sort. In 2021, I bought the M1 MacBook Pro 16inch, which replaced my 2016 MacBook Pro. ...
on Aug 16
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The Alternatives Considered I have spent the last fortnight exploring, moving away from Dropbox. The three main options were: * iCloud Drive: supports end-to-end encryption but is not multi-platform (although, interestingly, works on Windows). iCloud Drive does not work at all with third...
on Aug 4
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30 days with a pair of SONOS Era 300
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At the beginning of July, I was contemplating a new speaker arrangement for my study. As detailed in my blog post, I replaced (temporarily) my KEF LSX II with the SONOS Era 300. Context and reasonings: Reconsidering my music setup in my studyMusic is the backbone of my WFH setup.
on Aug 2
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I slept with the Oura Ring for 8 months
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Some times, some things in life; are better left unquantified.
on Jul 27
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Why did I buy the M2 iPad Pro instead of the M4?
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Back in June, I compared my 2018 iPad Pro with the newly released M4 iPad Pro and at the time, I decided not to update. For details: 🤷 Compared my 2018 iPad Pro with the 2024 iPad ProThis morning, I was at the Chadstone shopping centre (apparently the largest shopping centre
on Jul 25
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A few weeks ago, both my wife and my son came down with the cold. To protect me, my wife slept in my son's room for a few days. During this time, I struggled to...
on Jul 19
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🛜 The best internet speed test site
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Testing your internet speed should be easy and smooth. The most popular internet speed test site is the speedtest.net. Please do not use it because it's a terrible customer experience, with advertising plastered everywhere: The...
on Jul 18
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🕴️I wore a suit after 1330 days
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Suits and I just do not get along. Whenever I wear one, I just do not feel comfortable. I basically feel that I am pretending to be someone else. Thankfully, since starting my career (over...
on Jul 17
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Reconsidering my music setup in my study
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Music is the backbone of my WFH setup. I always have music playing in the background, LOFI, Jazz, movie soundtracks, instrumentals, etc. I feel uncomfortable in a completely quiet room, so I feel the need to fill it with music. Based on my past behaviour, I am never satisfied with
on Jun 30
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💔TLDR: Because of a tiny stuck pixel on my Pixel Fold's inner display, I no longer have an Android phone in my life. The size of the stuck pixel is beyond any exaggeration: Zoomed into the tiny stuck pixel: What happened? On 1st May 2024, I noticed a small imperfection
on Jun 28
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🎥 Adding Star Wars to my collection
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Back in March 2024, I wrote about why physical media is still better objectively better, and it is. Since then, I have been slowly building my collection of the movies and tv shows that I...
on Jun 26
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My time with my son is some of the best moments in my life. Yesterday, we spent some time doing the puzzle. Its enthusiasm and curiosity makes me smile. According to him, I am terrible...
on Jun 26
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Google Pixel Fold (7 months later)
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Scattered thoughts on the best foldable in 2024
on Jun 26
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💻 How much ram is my MacBook Pro using?
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Lately, I have been thinking about how much ram am I actually using. In over two years, not once I have felt that this computer was slow and not meeting my needs. Therefore, I was...
on Jun 25
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A week has passed since I said goodbye to my Fuji X100VI. Honestly, I could not stop thinking about it. While undertaking retail therapy, I found this beautiful AirPods Pro case on Amazon (AUD16.99)....
on May 31
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To improve my focus and reduce being distracted by my phone, I implemented a similar home screen setup that I have on my Boox Palma.It's too early to say if it's effective or just annoying....
on May 30
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This image made me smile but not happily... if that makes senseThe burden on the taxpayer has been increasing ever so much slightly every year but in Victoria, Australia, it's massive. Government debt increased from...
on May 27
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In December 2023, I pounced on the opportunity to acquire my on Spotify CarThing. - Although, it’s designed for the car, I have been using it in my study ever since. It’s pretty nice to...
on May 25
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By practicing frugal blogging, I reduced the time and money spent on managing my blog, allowing me to focus more on actual blogging.
on May 25
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😢 Sadly bid farewell to a prized procession 📷
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Life, inherently, has its highs and lows. Currently, I find myself in a challenging situation. Earlier this week, I came back from a one-week vacation in Queenstown, New Zealand. It was an incredible trip by...
on May 24
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The Angel and her child When my wife was pregnant, I found this at a gift shop at my local shopping centre. The gift shop was closing down and, as such, was having a huge...
on May 23
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📺 Annoyed: Tech Youtuber's Honest Review 😠
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Lately, I have noticed many popular tech Youtuber's have "HONEST REVIEW" in their YouTube title. This annoys me because reviews should be honest. It's almost like, if not said otherwise, all reviews are NOT HONEST......
on May 22
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Book: The Mystery Guest (A Molly the Maid mystery, Book 2)link to author’s website My review summarised: Link to my literal.club profile. I read the first book late last year or perhaps it was early...
on May 21
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Few months ago, I bought a whiteboard for my study. It’s decent sized at 90cm by 60cm. I realized I needed a tool close at hand to jot down my thoughts. When brainstorming, a whiteboard...
on May 20
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Apple iPad Mini vs Google Pixel Fold
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This is not a comparison that is usually made. The two are very different devices, but there is one thing common amongst both these devices, that being, both devices are tablets. The beauty of the Google Pixel Fold is that it unfolds into a mini tablet size. I have been
on May 15
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I have another blog, called "Unfiltered by Mere Civilian". It has over 40 posts already so I am a little late in announcing it on my main blog. Link: https://m.merecivilian.com/ Unfiltered by MereCivilianthis is a humble place for this MereCivilian to be unfiltered. Main blog: merecivilian.com
on May 12
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📱My 2018 iPad Pro is not retiring anytime soon
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Apple launched new iPads today, and people are rightfully excited. This is where I stand. I have always had an iPad. Sometimes, more than one, but my iPad has always been a secondary device. My...
on May 8
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Boox Palma Review (3 months later)
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Is this the perfect bedtime device?
on May 4
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The concept of happiness is really fascinating and surprisingly achievable. In today’s society, it appears that happiness is a top bar because most people are seeking outside validation. This is the significant change compared to...
on May 3
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🤔 I can't stop thinking about the iPhone Mini
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I recently bought and returned the iPhone 13 Mini (why). My thoughts when I returned the iPhone 13 Mini: “I carry two phones, an android (pixel fold) and an iPhone Pro Max. In the future,...
on May 1
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📖 Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier
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The following is the last paragraph of the book:As someone who did not want kids (why), I 100% agree with the above and I am extremely happy that I have someone on this planet who...
on Apr 28
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This post was extremely difficult to write. I feel terrible that I took a position of not having kids.
on Apr 28
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🤖 My Android Home Screen (April 2024)
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Pixel Fold Unfolded Home Screen I enjoy dark aesthetics. Actually, the phone is always in dark mode. The Dock:• WhatsApp: the hub of communication with friends and family • HEY Email: the Rolex of email...
on Apr 24
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BBC Earth Experience in Melbourne
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Last weekend, with my family, I went to the Melbourne Convention Centre to checkout the BBC Earth Experience. It showcases the wonder of the planet we call home and its incredible diversity. My son, who is almost 3, as soon as we went inside, he was amazed. He said, "WOW.
on Apr 23