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Links worth reading #001

22 June 2024 ·

  • RSS: The forgotten protocol that still matters​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​. I think I have been using RSS since it was introduced in WordPress. It’s still a technology I rely on daily, and it will continue to be with the new Reeder.app and Tapestry.app on the horizon. It’s pretty cool how RSS, a technology from the late 90s, still powers so much of the internet today, including your podcast feeds.
  • Slashpages.net. You can add slash pages to your website, usually with a standard, root-level slug like /now, /about, or /uses. Slashpages.net has an excellent overview of common pages you can set up yourself.
  • aboutideasnow.com. It is a great way to find people with similar interests as myself, but don’t post content on large social media platforms. For example: Runners or Photography enthusiasts.
  • Chat Control Must Be Stopped. More background information on the ‘Chat Control bill’ that is supposed to be passed in the EU Council and why this bill isn’t a good idea is needed.
  • HDMI Display Emulator. I ordered this little USB-C device earlier this week after seeing a colleague use a similar device. This is ideal for people like us who often need to do presentations from their laptop without an external monitor nearby. With this device you emulate a second monitor in the OS giving you the opportunity to share the virtual second screen in Teams, Zoom or Webex while seeing the speakers notes yourself. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

 

How I stay productive and go through my tasks

25 January 2024 ·

I received a text message from a former colleague and friend about how I stay productive and avoid procrastination. This colleague is not the first to notice my strengths in this area and ask for tips, tricks, and book recommendations. So here I go.

First things first, there is no silver bullet to doing things right. Many things that work for me might or might not work for you. Ultimately, you need to design a system that works for you. Staying productive in my work and private life comes down to building habits, being consistent, and optimizing what needs improvement.

[Read more…] about How I stay productive and go through my tasks

Ready for 2024

31 December 2023 ·

My tiny sabbatical ‘in between jobs’ is almost over. I’m finishing this unique period with a short family holiday break on the island of Lanzarote.

Per 2024, I will start with a US-based Product and Tech company and look forward to the journey ahead. My role will be based in the Netherlands, and similar to my previous role, it involves quite some travel due to working with an international team.

For the next step in my career, I wished to experience what working for a British or US-based company would be about, and I’m happy that it worked out like that. I believe I will benefit from my previous experience working with teams in EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, and I look forward to putting what I have learned into practice in this new environment.

It was an absolute joy to have some time off from work. It gave me time to reflect and to be a good friend, husband, father, and son. I’ve enjoyed the ‘me’ time by visiting some brilliant museums, reading lots of books, running 4-5 times a week, working with my hands, and planning to return to work.

I’m ready for 2024 and feel happy and fortunate to have good mental and physical health. I wish you the same. 🍀

De boeken die ik las in 2023

31 December 2023 ·

Een overzicht van de boeken die ik las in 2023. 2023 was een jaar met veel crime verhalen.

In de ‘Munch & Krüger’ serie las ik:

  • Ik reis alleen – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • De doodsvogel – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • De jongen in de sneeuw – ⭐⭐⭐
  • Sneeuwwit – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • De terugkeer van Mia – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

In de ‘Robert Hunter’ serie las ik de eerste vier, naar het Nederlands vertaalde, boeken:

  • Handtekening van het kwaad – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Gezicht van het kwaad – ⭐⭐⭐
  • Jager in de nacht – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • De beeldhouwer – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

In de ‘Harry Hole’ serie van Jo Nesbø, las ik het nieuwste en voorlopig laatste boek:

  • Bloedmaan – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Andere boeken die las:

  • Help, ik heb een puber! – ⭐⭐
  • De overlevenden – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • De hulp – ⭐⭐
  • De lessen van meneer Picquier – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Het Koninklijk Huis – ⭐⭐⭐
  • De spion en de verrader – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • De zeven vinkjes – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Nirwana – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Default Apps

27 November 2023 ·

Following many others, this is my list of default apps in 2023. The categorization comes from the Hemispheric Views Podcast and should be equal to all others submitting their default apps.

  • 📨 Mail Client: Outlook
  • 📮 Mail Server: Office365
  • 📝 Notes: Agenda and Tot
  • ✅ To-Do: Things
  • 📷 iPhone Photo Shooting: Camera
  • 🟦 Photo Management: Adobe Lightroom Classic for editing and Photos for organization
  • 📆 Calendar: Fantastical Calendar
  • 📁 Cloud File Storage: iCloud Drive
  • 📖 RSS: Reeder with FreshRSS
  • 🙍🏻 ♂️ Contacts: Apple Contacts on iOS and CardHop on MacOS
  • 🌐 Browser: Safari
  • 💬 Chat: Messages and WhatsApp
  • 🔖 Bookmarks: Linkding
  • 📑 Read It Later: none
  • 📜 Word Processing: Word
  • 📈 Spreadsheets: Excel
  • 📊 Presentations: PowerPoint
  • 🛒 Shopping Lists: Things
  • 🍴 Meal Planning: Paper and pen
  • 💰 Budgeting and Personal Finance: Banktivity
  • 📰 News: NRC, NOS and Tweakers.net
  • 🎵 Music: Apple Music
  • 🎤 Podcasts: Pocket Casts
  • 🔐 Password Management: 1Password

Some additional categories:

  • 🔖 Journal: Day One
  • 🚀 Launcher: Alfred
  • 🗺️ Maps: Google Maps
  • 🔐 VPN: ProtonVPN
  • 🌦️ Weather: Carrot Weather

Updates:

2023/12/25: 290 people submitted their default apps. All submissions are listed here.
2023/11/27: Updated the list with the emojis per category provided by Gabz.

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