Diverse Tech Geek 2021 year in review
A look back at Diverse Tech Geek for 2021, including the top 10 blog posts and a few noteworthy site changes.
Tech Missives
Tech Missives covers various technology topics, including: tech news; digital media; streaming services; Linux/open source software; and blogging.
Kickstarter to move to blockchain; what are some crowdfunding alternatives?
Kickstarter has announced plans to shift its platform to incorporate blockchain technology. Also: what are the alternatives to Kickstarter?
Google releases its 2021 “year in search” results; Netflix, sports dominate
Google has released its 2021 annual results for its “Year in Search” list. Netflix, “Black Widow,” and sports dominate the results.
Superman, “Star Wars” among the worst passwords of 2021
NordPass released the worst passwords of 2021; among the entries include Superman, “Star Wars” and Winnie-the-Pooh.
Cord cutting thoughts (November 2021 update): is it still cheaper than cable?
A look at how cord cutting is going for me so far, as well as whether it’s really been cheaper versus cable TV.
Streaming service review: Apple TV+
A review of Apple TV+, Apple’s streaming service and the home of “Ted Lasso” and the “Peanuts” specials. But how well does it stand up?
A look at streaming services’ profile avatars
A look at streaming service profile avatars on the most popular services, from Netflix to HBO Max, plus the few services without avatars.
Streaming service review: Peacock
A review of Peacock, the streaming service launched in 2020 by NBCUniversal (and its owner, Comcast). How does it compare to other services?
Into the metaverse: Facebook to change its parent company’s name to “Meta”
Facebook announced it’s changing its parent company’s name to “Meta,” with plans to focus more on the so-called “metaverse.”
The iPod turns 20
On the 20th anniversary of the iPod, I look at the game-changing MP3 player’s history, current status, and future.