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“Keep Browsing Human”: Vivaldi’s Stand Against AI in Browsers

“Keep Browsing Human”: Vivaldi’s Stand Against AI in Browsers

It seems like every browser is currently jumping on the band wagon and trying to “enhance” the browsing experience with AI. Vivaldi isn’t and that’s refreshing.
Cut-price Magna Carta ‘copy’ now believed genuine

Cut-price Magna Carta ‘copy’ now believed genuine

It seems like Harvard Law School got a pretty good deal on that geninue copy of the Magna Carta.
Cars and Trucks I’ve Owned

Cars and Trucks I’ve Owned

In this post, I share photos, stories and information about all of the cars I have owned over the years.
“Google faces EU antitrust complaint over AI Overviews”

“Google faces EU antitrust complaint over AI Overviews”

Such a lawsuit has the potential to shape the future of online publishing as well as search. It will be interesting to see how it develops.
Why is there so much bragging about AI taking jobs?

Why is there so much bragging about AI taking jobs?

Executives have started boasting about how AI is going to take a lot of jobs and leave people jobless. It seems they have lost their humanity.
Python Scripts for Making Fun of Old C++ Code

Python Scripts for Making Fun of Old C++ Code

A couple of days ago, I had a conversation with my programmer dad and we thought it would be fun to make fun of old C++ code.

Mein deutscher Blog

Heißt es, wenn ich als Mann einen Rock trage, dass ich schwul oder trans bin?

Heißt es, wenn ich als Mann einen Rock trage, dass ich schwul oder trans bin?

Diese Frage ist eine der Ersten, die sich viele Männer stellen oder gestellt bekommen, wenn sie ihre Liebe zu Kleidung entdecken, die man normalerweise in der Frauenabteilung findet. Lass uns also über dieses Thema sprechen.
Absatzstiefel im Büro

Absatzstiefel im Büro

In diesem Beitrag teile ich einige meiner Erfahrungen mit dem Tragen von Absatzstiefeln in der Öffentlichkeit und im Büro. Spoiler: Es gab einige großartige Begegnungen!
Microsoft ade: Trump-Politik treibt Dänemark zu Open-Source-Software

Microsoft ade: Trump-Politik treibt Dänemark zu Open-Source-Software

In Deutschland gibt es immer wieder mal diverse Versuche auf Open-Source-Lösungen umzusteigen. Jetzt ist Dänemark an der Reihe.
Alles-Ablehnen-Button auf Webseite ist Pflicht

Alles-Ablehnen-Button auf Webseite ist Pflicht

Das ist für mich als User eine echt tolle Nachricht. Ich finde Cookie-Banner ohnehin nervig und es ist nur noch schlimmer, dass viele Webseitenbetreiber den „Alles ablehnen“ Knopf verbergen.
Was bedeutet eigentlich „Femininität in der Maskulinität fördern“?

Was bedeutet eigentlich „Femininität in der Maskulinität fördern“?

Was bedeutet eigentlich „Feminität in der Männlichkeit fördern“? In diesem Artikel diskutiere ich, was das für mich bedeutet und was ich mit meinem Blog erreichen möchte.
Mein erstes Mal in der Öffentlichkeit in einem Rock

Mein erstes Mal in der Öffentlichkeit in einem Rock

Das erste Mal in der Öffentlichkeit in einem Rock zu erscheinen, kann für jeden Mann eine erschütternde Erfahrung sein, aber diejenigen, die den Sprung wagen, werden reichlich belohnt. Das ist meine Erfahrung.

Haunting Alex

A New Concept for the Stories Section

A New Concept for the Stories Section

I have decided to completely reconceptualize the Stories section of Haunting Alex. This is what I’ve changed it to.
A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand

A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand

A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand is an interesting modern dive into the world originally created by Shirley Jackson in The Haunting of Hill House.
Stirrings in The Black House by Ambrose Ibsen

Stirrings in The Black House by Ambrose Ibsen

Stirrings in The Black House is another very interesting take on the traditional ghost and haunted house trope. It is definitely worth a read.
What fascinates me about horror?

What fascinates me about horror?

Ever since I was old enough to understand what ghosts were, I have had an enduring fascination with the paranormal and horror in general. This is a self-reflection on this interest.
The First Public-Domain Stories Are Online

The First Public-Domain Stories Are Online

I’m happy to announce that the stories section with the first public domain stories is finally online and available!
Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman

Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman

Ghost Eaters is a novel I finished at the beginning of 2024 and I thought it was worth writing about because it was a unique take on the ghost story genre with a great twist at the end.

The Beskirted Man

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These Men Are Wearing High Heels and We’re Here for It

This is an interesting article from Vice about men who are embracing wearing high heels and why they do so.
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Men in Dresses: a Fashion History

Today’s article features pictures and not much text, but it’s still great that it shows men wearing dresses. The emphasis is on the 20th and 21st century with just a little bit of earlier history.
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Men in Heels: a Fashion History

This is a short, but great history of heels in men’s fashion. Several of you may already know about it, but it’s always great to see articles like this proving that the modern trend of heels being associated with women is nothing but a modern trend.
Does wearing a skirt as a man mean I’m gay or trans?

Does wearing a skirt as a man mean I’m gay or trans?

This is one of the first questions that a lot of men ask themselves or are asked when they first discover their love for clothes typically found in the women’s department. So, let’s discuss it.
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The best dresses for men to buy

I like some of these dresses, but others I’m not keen on. That tends to the problem with such lists as personal taste varies greatly.
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The Ultimate Guide To Styling Men In Dresses For A Flawless Look

This is a great guide for men looking for styling tips when it comes to wearing dresses. The pictures show men wearing pants, unfortunately, but the text is a good read and has quite a few good tips.

History Rhymes

Illuminati in the 18th Century

Illuminati in the 18th Century

Secret societies, like the notorious Illuminati, have long fascinated people worldwide, their influence extending from history into today’s popular culture.
History Rhymes Gets a New Design and More

History Rhymes Gets a New Design and More

Today I am excited to announce that after a number of years of lying dormant, History Rhymes is finally getting a new lease on life. 
Kaiser Wilhelm II After His Abdication – Part 1

Kaiser Wilhelm II After His Abdication – Part 1

Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated after the end of the First World War, but that is generally when he exits the stage of popular history. So what happened to him? What did he do in that time? This article aims to explore some of these questions.
A Decade of History Rhymes

A Decade of History Rhymes

It is hard to believe that an entire decade has elapsed since I published my first History Rhymes blog post entitled “Starting Out.” A lot has changed in the past ten years and I have big plans for it for the future.
Kings of Bavaria: Conclusion – After the Fall of the Monarchy

Kings of Bavaria: Conclusion – After the Fall of the Monarchy

The rule of the Bavarian kings ended with the German Revolution of 1918-1919 in the immediate aftermath of World War I. The royal family became enemies of the Nazis and had to flee Germany, but never gave up the dream of restoring the monarchy.
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History Rhymes Featured on Tutorful

History Rhymes has been picked to be featured in an editorial by Tutorful called “History Lovers: Awesome Websites and Resources To Cure Your Boredom”.