Stereo system from 1979
March 16, 2026
The system included Radio Shack house brand Realistic components: • ⁃ Stereo microphone Back in 1979, Radio Shack had a pretty good stereo system that went for $1,329—which, if we were to adjust for inflation, would be about $5,700 in 2026. This system had a cassette tape player, which was still pretty new since that
DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro
March 11, 2026
Choosing the Right Editing Tool for Your Creative Workflow Not long ago, professional video editing required a studio, a team of specialists, and software that cost thousands of dollars. Today, anyone with a laptop and an idea can produce work that rivals traditional media. The tools have become incredibly powerful—and surprisingly accessible. Two programs sit
The Magic Keyboard: A Love-Hate Relationship
March 8, 2026
I was at my local Best Buy and saw a stunning 13” iPad Pro on display, all set up with the equally beautiful Magic Keyboard. I’ve had a complicated relationship with the Magic Keyboard since it came out in 2015. On the plus side, it turns an iPad into a MacBook-like experience with magnets that
Things that really helped me
Austin Kleon
I keep coming back to the books of Austin Kleon because his books feel less like instruction manuals and more like quiet conversations with someone who understands the creative struggle. Titles like Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going don’t overwhelm they simplify, clarify, and gently nudge me back into motion.
I make a habit of reading them at least once a year, but I find myself reaching for them most when I’m stuck when ideas feel distant or motivation fades. There’s something about the way Kleon breaks creativity down into small, manageable actions that makes starting again feel possible.
In many ways, it was these books that pushed me to stop overthinking and actually create to hit publish, to share my thoughts, and ultimately to build this very website.
daring fireball blog
Reading Daring Fireball over the years has shaped how I think about writing on the internet. There’s a clarity and confidence in John Gruber’s style opinionated without being loud, thoughtful without being overcomplicated, that made blogging feel approachable, even necessary. He doesn’t just report on technology; he interprets it, questions it, and gives it context. That approach stuck with me. It’s what pushed me to start my own blog not to chase news, but to make sense of the tools we use every day and share that perspective in a way that feels human.