log(y) #36 - Minimalist Entrepreneur; Plane Ticket
How to build a sustainable digital business; All the tactics to get a cheap flight may actually not work.
Greetings,
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits.
As we delve into another exciting week, let's take a moment to see what I have in store for you in this edition of my weekly logs.
Writing
Review The Minimalist Entrepreneur: How Great Founders Do More with Less. A brief review of a book about starting a sustainable digital company by focusing on profitability from day one.
Reading
Articles
Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader. As a Kindle user, the Kindle's form factor is somewhat less ergonomic. I hope it is shaped more like a large phone rather than a small tablet. The Boox Palma may suit my needs in terms of form factor.
Not setting up Find My bricked my MacBook. The lesson learned is that when you have an Apple device, you should just follow Apple's recommended first-time setup, especially the setup for Find My.
New research shows why hunting for the cheapest plane ticket is a waste of your time. You should either opt for budget-friendly flying, or you must be extremely lucky. Securing a cheap flight is a rare occurrence, as any tricks to obtain one usually end up being a waste of time.
As a writer, the iPad still can't replace my MacBook. The MacBook remains the best choice for getting the job done, whereas the iPad is well-suited for reading and consuming content.
Career Advice. Do whatever you wish, and make it meaningful.
What Does It Cost To Replace The Battery In Your EV? Indeed, your EV battery needs replacement at times, and yes, it can be costly. However, EV batteries tend to outlast the vehicles themselves.
One Game, By One Man, On Six Platforms: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. iOS and Android remain the platforms of choice when it comes to gaming. Both generate the highest revenue compared to desktop and console platforms.
Engage a Wider Audience With ActivityPub on WordPress.com. You can now utilize your WordPress-based blog to connect to the Fediverse.
Watching
YouTube
11 Stoic Books That Will Improve Your Life. A great selection of books about Stoicism. I've already read "The Daily Stoic" and added the rest to my reading list queue.
Which Is The Best DNS for Secure Browsing: CloudFlare, Quad9, NextDNS, and AdGuard DNS. I use both NextDNS and AdGuard DNS; they are both effective and offer similar features. They protect you from malicious domains and block trackers. I also recommend them to you.
Wirtz pumps are really clever. An ingenious method to mechanically transport water to a higher level using the water's own force.
Movies
Talk to Me. Playing with ghosts, being haunted, until becoming a ghost itself.
Using
Apps
Cursor. Write and debug your code with the assistance of AI.
Bolt SQL. A fast, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing database client app.
Spacedrive. A file explorer app for all your device and cloud files.
SaaS
Have I Been Squatted?. A website to check if your domain has been typosquatted.
Discovery
The Handbook of Rationality. The initial source on rationality that combines insights from psychology and philosophy, discussing both descriptive and normative theories in these fields.
Comment Box. A hosted comment service for hassle-free comment management and moderation for your website.
Amarkdown. Build a website by writing it in markdown.
That's all for this week.
I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude for reading and being a part of our community.
I'm eagerly looking forward to sharing more with you in our next edition.
See you next week!