Archive for 2025

AI and the Art of Overcomplicating Simple Things

While the industry debates whether AI will replace designers (most likely not) and developers embrace “vibe coding,” I was learning a different lesson: the problem isn’t whether AI can do the work—it’s figuring out which work actually needs doing...

This Week's Obsessions: Superman, Prime Day Practicality, and AI Code Adventures

Well, here we are again. Another collection of things that have completely hijacked my brain. Let’s dive in, shall we?

  • Caught Superman recently, and honestly? Probably the best Superman movie in a while. They didn’t diminish his powers, but somehow...

July 14, 2025 |

How I Procrastinated my way into my website redesign

Or: How strategic procrastination became the most valuable part of my entire redesign process

I was bored with macapinlac.com’s design. Not just mildly dissatisfied — properly bored. You know that feeling when you look at something you’ve been staring...

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Trust My AI Overlords

Or: How I gave myself one week to stop being precious about my Linux setup

I have a confession: I’m a serial computer rebuilder. Every few months, I get that familiar itch—the one that whispers “you know what would be fun? Completely nuking your perfectly...

June 15, 2025 |

I Asked AI to Pick My Next Tablet

I used to have a Kindle and an Audible membership. Then I went full DRM-free rebel, backed up my epubs, and ditched Amazon. I switched to an overpriced Kobo Sage, bought a stylus, and told myself I’d finally ditch paper notebooks.

Spoiler: I didn...

April 20, 2025 |

This Week’s Obsessions: E-Readers, Dot Files, and a Bit of Chaos

Lately, I’ve been spiraling into an e-reader rabbit hole, obsessing over a potential upgrade from my trusty Kobo Sage. The current frontrunner? The Boox Go 10.3. It checks all the right boxes—Android support for my DRM-free audiobook and EPUB collection...

April 11, 2025 |