My coffee machine lives just out of sight from my desk. I’ll start a coffee, wander back to work while it’s brewing, then get completely absorbed in whatever I’m doing. Before I know it, an hour has passed and I’m greeted by a stone-cold coffee. Clearly this called for an unnecessarily complicated solution. My first […]
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September 10, 2025 — 0
Keeping the Bots at Bay
I recently worked through a stability issue with a VPS where memory usage was spiking, maxing out, requiring a reboot to bring it back up again. I use ServerPilot to provision and manage my servers, it allows a handful of sites to run on one VPS. Since each site keeps its own logs, tracking down […]
Read MoreMay 24, 2025 — 0
Simple Things Can Be Hard To Explain
This post is part of a little series where I share apps and services that help me work more efficiently. Good tools fade into the background and let you focus on what matters. You often don’t realise how much you rely on them—until they’re gone. A key part of my role is clearly communicating processes […]
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2024 — 0
ScreenMemory
This post continues a series where I shout out apps and services that improve my workflow. These tools often fly under the radar but deserve recognition. Today’s spotlight: a clever solution to the challenge of accurate time tracking. As a software developer, accurate time tracking can be a challenge. While the ideal solution would be […]
Read MoreAugust 14, 2024 — 0
Introducing Pure Paste
I’ve decided to start a little series about some of the apps, utilities and services I use. Some of the things that make life easier, but are often overlooked. I’ll keep these short—just enough to give an idea of what each tool does and why I like it. Maybe you’ll find something new to try […]
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