Blackburn Rovers, oh dear.
“Ohdearism,” a term coined by filmmaker Adam Curtis, describes a state of collective paralysis and fatigue in the face of a chaotic,…
How I Use AI In March 2026
If you’ve read any of my previous posts about AI you might note that I have been less than enthusiastic, even a…
Is your ZSH slow to start? then use zprof.
Having your zsh slow to start is a pain, but here's some quick and easy ways to find out why, with tools…
Estimates Suck
Real world example of why estimating sucks … I ordered some stone to cover a patch of soil on our drive way.…
Why do ChatGPT responses sound like an Apprentice Contestant on HBO’s Silicon Valley?
Why do the responses from ChatGPT and other AI sound like a coked up Talkie Toaster trying to convince Alan Sugar they…
Gemini’s AI Learning Coach
I'm using Gemini from Google to help guide me through building my first agentic search, looking for houses that match my criteria.
My Perry Mason Moment.
How a trip to Ewood Park landed me up before the beak!
“AI” Can Do The Dirty Work – But I want To Carry On Doing The Fun Stuff.
Do we really want AI doing all the fun stuff while humans are stuck doing the shitwork? How should we employ AI…
Come REIN or SHINE Part 2 – How we tried to fix my broadband.
In the first part of Come REIN or SHINE I went over the history of the issues I’m having with my Fibre…
Come REIN or SHINE – Stop My Broadband Dropping Out.
Part 1 in a series on how broadband issues have dogged me and my working from home as a contractor.