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2022's little bits of tech that I’m thankful for

It’s a season of giving thanks, and as I first did a few years ago, I’m looking around at my digital life for a few things to be thankful for in 2022. It’s been a tumultuous year in technology and culture (but then again, when was the last time it wasn’t?), but in the midst of all of that I’m grateful for these little bits of creativity and innovation.

November 22, 2022

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One Good Thing: Libby

In this century, much of the content that libraries housed has now been made accessible digitally. And while the library itself is still a wonderful institution to visit, this continual revolution has allowed them to extend their reach beyond their four walls. The result is possibly the most delightful little free mobile app on the market: Libby.

September 12, 2022

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The secret to a good summer

With the 4th of July behind us, we’re now staring into the long, hot, dog days of summer between now and Labor Day. It seems endless, but when looking back from autumn it’s never long enough.

July 7, 2022

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A Few Places I’m Bullish On

The pandemic “shook loose” a lot of people – many looked around and suddenly realized that they didn’t need to be exactly where they were, living exactly how they were.. Here are some places in the Northeast that I’d put my chips on in the post-Monday to Friday age.

March 26, 2022

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The most revolutionary piece of tech I’ve used since the iPhone

The metaverse is nice and all, but we still exist IRL. The single most revolutionary piece of technology that I have used in the past five years is one that looks a whole lot like something invented over two hundred years ago.

January 16, 2022

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