Starter Pack: Digital Declutter Without Losing Anything Important
Your digital life doesn't need a scorched-earth purge. Learn how to actually clean up files, apps, and subscriptions without the anxiety of losing something critical.
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Technology
A focused shelf of PickyFox posts on technology.
Why I Trust Boring Technology
The flashiest tech rarely solves real problems. The tools that last are the ones nobody gets excited about.
Quick Takes: Apps I Deleted in January (And Why)
I uninstalled six apps this month. Not the usual suspects - the ones that looked useful but were actually just noise with a home screen icon.
Simple Scripts to Automate Your Boring Computer Tasks
Stop manually doing the same computer task 50 times a month. Bash one-liners, Python scripts, and system Shortcuts can handle it. Here's how to start without becoming a programmer.
Quick Takes: Predictions for 2026 (That I'll Regret Making)
I'm making predictions anyway. Some will be right. Most won't. Here's what I think 2026 actually looks like.
The Real Cost of Subscription Fatigue (And How to Fix It)
You're paying for 12 subscriptions but using 4. The bleeding is invisible until you add it up. Here's how to audit what you're actually using and cut the waste.
Quick Takes: Hot Takes on 2025's Biggest Tech Hype
Everyone's losing their minds over 2025's hottest tech trends. Here's what's actually useful and what's just expensive theater.
The Minimalist Phone Setup (No, You Don't Need to Go Flip Phone)
Digital minimalism doesn't mean going Amish. Here's how to make your phone work for you without pretending it's 2005.
Starter Pack: Learning to Code (When You're Not 22 Anymore)
You don't need a CS degree or a time machine. Here's a realistic starter pack for learning to code when you've got a job, a life, and zero patience for 'hello world.'
Gift Guide: Tools and Subscriptions Worth Paying For
Skip the novelty socks. Here are tools and subscriptions that people actually use past January - tested by someone who cancels everything.
How I Organize My Digital Life (And Why I Stopped Reorganizing It)
I used to reorganize my files every few months like it was a personality trait. Then I realized the reorganizing was the problem.
Password Managers and Security Tools That Don't Make You Paranoid
Security doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here are the tools that actually protect you without making you feel like a conspiracy theorist.