I see a lot of websites in my travels while seeking out news stories for Jalopnik. Most of them include endless annoying pop-up prompts, turning web browsing into a game of whack-a-mole just to see what you're looking for in the first place. Many articles are locked behind paywalls (usually AFTER showing you the pop-upContinue reading "Modern Web Design Sucks"
It’s Been a Minute
I just checked this website for the first time in a while, and realized it's been two months since my last update. Whoops. Time flies when you're hammering the keyboard, making the blogs, and paying the bills. Here's what I've been up to. There have been no camper van trips. I'd like to do moreContinue reading "It’s Been a Minute"
“Back” Means “Back,” Not “Before You Leave”
You know what really grinds my gears? News websites that hijack your web browser's "Back" button to show you clickbait before sending you back where you came from, which is what the "Back" button is supposed to do. In a past life, I wrote software documentation. It was dull, boring, and nobody ever read myContinue reading "“Back” Means “Back,” Not “Before You Leave”"
You’ve Heard Of Quiet Quitting, But What About Quiet Firing?
Yes, I typically write about cars and motorcycles and such. But this is my blog, and I can write about anything I want. I'm not required to stay on topic like I am at the websites I work for. So from time to time, I'll write something here that has nothing to do with myContinue reading "You’ve Heard Of Quiet Quitting, But What About Quiet Firing?"
No, LinkedIn, I Won’t Work For Free
I haven't been on LinkedIn much ever since it turned into "Facebook for Work" quite a few years ago. I maintain a presence because that's what I'm expected to do, and I keep my work history up to date, but that's about it. Here's an email I got from them the other day. The "ShareContinue reading "No, LinkedIn, I Won’t Work For Free"
