A personal publication exploring technology, writing tools, and modern craft. Written by Paul Alvarez.https://alvalog.net/en-ushttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-supernote-experience/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-supernote-experience/After trying out the Nomad and then the Manta, I have some thoughts. After dipping my toes into the world of epaper by embracing reMarkable tablets, it is ha...Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:51:23 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/remarkable-paper-pro-move-review/https://alvalog.net/posts/remarkable-paper-pro-move-review/The device that helped me embrace the world of digital notebooks. In my post For the Love of E-ink , I expressed my joy with eink and epaper tablets and why ...Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:46:52 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/the-iphone-air/https://alvalog.net/posts/the-iphone-air/A review for a truly Apple iPhone; which is a good thing. I wrote about the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro around October 2025 and after using both I realized ...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:55:38 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/macbook-pro-follow-up/https://alvalog.net/posts/macbook-pro-follow-up/Vibe coding and tinkering with other gadgets has made me fall in love with the Mac again. Since writing about picking up a new- old MacBook Pro late last yea...Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:53:57 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/for-the-love-of-e-ink/https://alvalog.net/posts/for-the-love-of-e-ink/My desire for e-ink technology has grown substantially over the years. It isn't a surprise that I have been interested in e-ink readers and tablets ever sinc...Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:06:42 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/buy-an-old-macbook/https://alvalog.net/posts/buy-an-old-macbook/Apple Silicon has truly made old MacBooks a steal. This is a bit of a surprise post, to be honest. After writing about (and defending) the iPad Pro for the p...Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:15:45 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/the-boox-palma-is-redundant/https://alvalog.net/posts/the-boox-palma-is-redundant/After a couple weeks, I realized I don’t need a phone-sized e-reader. The Boox Palma is beloved by many, and I get why. The device is very approachable and p...Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:34:24 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/using-an-old-and-jailbroken-kindle/https://alvalog.net/posts/using-an-old-and-jailbroken-kindle/Reading is important, but finding the right device is hard. For years I was invested not only in Kindle devices but also in the Amazon Kindle e‑book library....Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:37:15 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/sticking-with-my-iphone-15-pro-max-for-now/https://alvalog.net/posts/sticking-with-my-iphone-15-pro-max-for-now/After trying the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, I’m keeping what I have. This isn’t a post about me not upgrading or saying that I’m done upgrading to fight a...Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:50:45 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-new-old-laptop/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-new-old-laptop/After all of the iPad-only love, I also have a ThinkPad running Linux. I know on Techuisite I’ve been advocating for the iPad-only life for months, if not ye...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:11:03 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/trying-out-apples-new-products/https://alvalog.net/posts/trying-out-apples-new-products/A couple of iPhones and the new AirPods; most not really exciting with one huge (unexpected) highlight. So after talking about me moving to the Pixel 9a with...Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:08:51 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/why-i-gave-up-on-grapheneos/https://alvalog.net/posts/why-i-gave-up-on-grapheneos/After a month with the Pixel 9a, I am back to the iPhone. I am very critical of those who do reviews only after a week or a month of using a phone and trying...Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:27:17 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-2025-geeks-everyday-carry/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-2025-geeks-everyday-carry/It has been a while since I have posted on Techuisite, and the longer I go, the harder it is to get started again. So I thought I would write something a bit...Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:27:07 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-desk-setup/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-desk-setup/A lot has changed, some has stayed the same. My desk at home has become more important over the past year. Not only have I turned it into a more productive s...Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:00:16 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/boox-go-103-review/https://alvalog.net/posts/boox-go-103-review/My New Hyper-Focused Journaling and Writing Tool Since moving away from the Kindle and trying other e-ink devices like the Onyx Boox Go 7 and Kobo Libra Colo...Sat, 24 May 2025 14:52:29 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/non-kindle-e-readers/https://alvalog.net/posts/non-kindle-e-readers/Turning the page on Amazon and Kindle to a new world of e-readers. Since Amazon announced that they would no longer allow users to download their Kindle book...Tue, 20 May 2025 02:02:19 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/the-ipad-mini-is-a-problem/https://alvalog.net/posts/the-ipad-mini-is-a-problem/This is probably a me problem more than the iPad Mini, but let me explain. When I first got the iPad Mini 6, it became my everything device. Not only is it s...Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:57:51 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-time-with-the-beats-studio-pro/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-time-with-the-beats-studio-pro/They are almost perfect but have one crucial flaw. In the fall of 2024, the Beats Studio Pros went on sale and have since remained so. What are normally a su...Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:37:01 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/going-all-matte/https://alvalog.net/posts/going-all-matte/All my devices now have matte screens and I also discuss the cases I use for each. Screen Protectors and cases on my devices has always been something I go b...Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:46:02 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/tech-preference-versus-capability/https://alvalog.net/posts/tech-preference-versus-capability/My annoyance with people conflating preference over capability is hitting its breaking point. Over the past few years, I have become more critical of Tech an...Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:47:11 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/the-ipad-hate-continues/https://alvalog.net/posts/the-ipad-hate-continues/Despite new iPads being announced, old misconceptions and poor comparisons persist. Look, I know I continue to defend the iPad and many of my defenses in thi...Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:40:53 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/how-i-use-my-ipad-mini/https://alvalog.net/posts/how-i-use-my-ipad-mini/It has become my almost everything device. My love for the iPad Mini has never faltered, but my need for one was always confusing. You see, I have come to re...Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:16:31 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/back-to-the-ipad-for-good/https://alvalog.net/posts/back-to-the-ipad-for-good/Took a bit of a detour to get here, but I am happy to be back for the long haul. I go back and forth with my technology. If you have been following me on Tec...Sun, 09 Feb 2025 21:35:09 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-tech-check-in-apple-watch/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-tech-check-in-apple-watch/My return to loving wearing the Apple Watch everyday, again. I’ve always worn a watch on my left wrist. Back in high school and college, I stopped wearing on...Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:33:45 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-problem-with-writing-series/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-problem-with-writing-series/I am too slow to keep up causing things to change before I can finish. As I was finishing up my Tech Check-In for the iPad, something changed—something big, ...Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:51:44 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-14/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-14/10.26.2024: iPad Pro reviews are useless, my current setup, and my tipping point with tech pundits. iPad Pro Reviews Suck I was finally able to get my iPad A...Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:33:39 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-tech-gear-check-in-mac/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-tech-gear-check-in-mac/Part two of my check-in covers my Mac of choice. I started the year with a MacBook Pro 14-inch in Space Black, and what a gorgeous and powerful laptop it is....Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:32:45 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-tech-gear-check-in-iphone/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-tech-gear-check-in-iphone/Part one of my check-in starts with my iPhone. The last couple of months have been hectic. Not only has my work schedule been insane, but my personal life ha...Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:43:57 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-06-05-2024/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-06-05-2024/06.05.2024: iPad Pro-only again, ditching the Magic Keyboard, and WWDC 2024 The M4 iPad Pro So, I did it again. I decided to move back from the Mac to the iP...Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:04:01 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuiste-digest-05192024/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuiste-digest-05192024/05.19.2024: iPad Pro Craze, Threads, and my new Chromebook iPad Pro Craze Since Apple's Let Loose Event, what has really gone loose, except for some love for...Mon, 20 May 2024 03:28:12 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/conflicting-intrests/https://alvalog.net/posts/conflicting-intrests/I have so many things I want to do; I get stuck not doing anything. Being conflicted isn't new for me, and is related to my recent post titled Overlapping Te...Tue, 14 May 2024 20:29:05 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/frustrating-ipad-hot-takes/https://alvalog.net/posts/frustrating-ipad-hot-takes/Interesting but mostly wrong. Now that Apple has finally announced new iPad Pro hardware, that many have been waiting for. I thought it would be good to gath...Fri, 10 May 2024 23:15:48 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techquisite-digest-04292024/https://alvalog.net/posts/techquisite-digest-04292024/04.29.2024: Some more impressions of the MacBook Pro, TikTok ban, and iPhone RAM Frustrations The Great M3 Pro MacBook Pro I have not finished my review of t...Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:29:19 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/where_does_the_ipad_mini_fit/https://alvalog.net/posts/where_does_the_ipad_mini_fit/Struggling with the iPad Mini's place in my setup. I recently purchased a BaronFig notebook to use as a new journal after multiple months of attempting to ma...Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:26:46 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-13/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-13/04.19.2024: Delta, iPad Criticisms by Apple Pundits, and a New Notebook. Before I get into the newsletter, I do want to discuss a few changes to how I want t...Sat, 20 Apr 2024 02:07:51 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/reviewing_technology/https://alvalog.net/posts/reviewing_technology/I am beginning to realize the flaws in some YouTube tech reviews. I recently purchased a MacBook Pro. I know, I know. I said I wasn’t going to; that I didn’t...Sat, 06 Apr 2024 05:56:14 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-12/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-12/03.26.2024: Affinity acquisition, YouTube tech reviews, and a Space Black MacBook. This will be the third and final Newsletter for March. I missed February, ...Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:40:47 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my_tinkering_laptop/https://alvalog.net/posts/my_tinkering_laptop/Buying an old MacBook Air has been great for my tinkering needs. As I mentioned in my recent post, My Desire For Retro Tech , I bought a 2012 MacBook Air for...Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:06:35 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-11/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-11/03.21.2024: Using an old iPhone, Apple crave growing, and new iPad rumor craziness. iPhone 11 Pro Follow up (and returning to Dual-iPhones) iPhone 11 Pro Whe...Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:29:34 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/choosing_a_mac_is_becoming_difficult/https://alvalog.net/posts/choosing_a_mac_is_becoming_difficult/With the MacBook Air and Pro both so great, it’s hard to know which to choose. Currently, I am not in the market for a new laptop. I am really enjoying my As...Sun, 10 Mar 2024 22:47:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/fujifilmx100t/https://alvalog.net/posts/fujifilmx100t/With the introduction of the X100VI, the entire X-series cameras become an even better bargain. Since the release of the FujiFilm X100, it has been a camera ...Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:10:10 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-9/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-9/03.06.2024: New kid, newish tech, and using ChatGPT more. To say I have a lot going on right now would be an understatement. My wife had our new baby boy at ...Thu, 07 Mar 2024 04:56:48 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-desire-for-retro-tech/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-desire-for-retro-tech/Becoming a parent or maybe getting older is making me miss and want some of my previous beloved gadgets. Very soon I will be a parent to a second child. My w...Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:40:57 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/overlapping-tech/https://alvalog.net/posts/overlapping-tech/Why do I feel weird about having gadgets share features? One of the problems that I continue to face is why I get so bothered by having gadgets that share th...Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:29:09 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/asus-zenbook-14x-review/https://alvalog.net/posts/asus-zenbook-14x-review/A true competitor in an Apple premium world. After using the iPad Pro for some time and going through my Pro Computer Guilt phase, I decided that I wanted a ...Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:33:25 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/the-immersive-hype-is-real/https://alvalog.net/posts/the-immersive-hype-is-real/My thoughts on trying the Apple Vision Pro. After listening to all of my favorite tech podcasters give their first impressions of the Apple Vision Pro, I tho...Sat, 10 Feb 2024 22:43:22 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/untitled/https://alvalog.net/posts/untitled/02.09.2024: My PKM progress, Asus Zenbook 14X, and my iPad-only journey update. I have an appointment to try out the Apple Vision Pro this weekend. I wanted ...Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:05:28 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/pro-computer-lust/https://alvalog.net/posts/pro-computer-lust/After years of getting myself the computer I want, I now only focus on the one I need. Source: madeapple.com The Mac is an outstanding computer. It has been ...Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:57:59 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-10/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-10/01.29.2024: iPad Mini follow-up, Returning to the Mac, and Creating a PKM system. This is my first paid post, so as of right now, no one will see this full p...Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:00:19 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-favroite-ipad/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-favroite-ipad/The iPad Mini continues to move through my life, and I think I know why. iPad Mini 6 If I can give you a true TL;DR for this post, it is that the iPad Mini (...Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:10:27 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-8/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-8/01.14.2024: Kindle Scribe more thoughts, iPad Mini, and Vision Pro pre-orders This will be my first Techuisite Digest since moving to Ghost. This is the free...Sun, 14 Jan 2024 23:19:05 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/kindle-scribe-review/https://alvalog.net/posts/kindle-scribe-review/A Kindle lover testing out Amazon’s newest and biggest model. Kindle Scribe. During my journey of trying to figure out the best iPad last year, for a moment,...Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:49:57 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/iphone-blogging/https://alvalog.net/posts/iphone-blogging/A simple process to post to my personal blog from my iPhone. From Apple Notes to Alvalog.net I briefly mentioned this on my personal blog, Alvalog , but I wa...Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:01:29 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/an-update-for-techuisite/https://alvalog.net/posts/an-update-for-techuisite/Techuisite About Page Some may have noticed, but Techuisite.com has been moved from my Medium Publication to a new website hosted by Ghost. Having my own web...Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:04:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/jumping-to-the-m-series-ipad-pro/https://alvalog.net/posts/jumping-to-the-m-series-ipad-pro/Bought an M1 iPad Pro to get the most out of the iPad-Only life. iPad Pro desk setup. Photo by author. If you are subscribed to my Substack, Techuisite Diges...Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:02:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest/12.15.2023: Alvalog.net and Techuisite Wishlist Not thrilled with Substack’s response to some feedback regarding troublesome views being shared on their plat...Fri, 22 Dec 2023 22:56:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-new-favorite-markdown-editors/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-new-favorite-markdown-editors/An update to the best markdown-supported text editors on Windows, Mac, and iPadOS. This is an updated version of My Favorite Markdown Editors , which I publi...Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:03:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/iphone-nostalgia/https://alvalog.net/posts/iphone-nostalgia/Why do I tend to miss older versions of tech years later? Photo by Anthony Choren on Unsplash As the days grow colder and the holidays approach, work becomes...Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:34:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/music-collaboration-in-ios-17-2/https://alvalog.net/posts/music-collaboration-in-ios-17-2/This new feature has helped the pain of moving to a new Apple ID. Apple Music showing playlist owner. Image by author. It has almost been three months since ...Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:40:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-2/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-2/12.06.2023: M1 iPad Pro Upgrade, Desk Setup, and iMessage on Android It's that time of year that feels both slower and really fast. Christmas is fast approac...Sun, 10 Dec 2023 05:04:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-3/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-3/11.25.2023: MacBook Pro Disappointment, iPad Power User Beef, and iPad-Only update. I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving. I have slowed down my writing a...Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:55:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/is-apple-failing-their-ipad-power-users/https://alvalog.net/posts/is-apple-failing-their-ipad-power-users/Many seem to hate the direction of the iPad and the threats keep coming. iPad Pro 9.7-inch. Photo taken in 2016 by author. I have gone over this a few times ...Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:55:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-favorite-iphone-apps-of-2023/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-favorite-iphone-apps-of-2023/These are the apps I found myself loving and using the most this year. Photo by author. This year has been pretty slow for new apps on my iPhone. Maybe becau...Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:30:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-4/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-4/11.12.2023: Drafts, iPad hate, and a sudden eagerness to write more. I know I keep doing this, but I have been rethinking my writing online again and have ma...Sun, 12 Nov 2023 23:35:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/the-best-feature-on-ipados/https://alvalog.net/posts/the-best-feature-on-ipados/I can’t believe I forgot about this feature after going back to iPad-Only. Display Zoom options. Photo by author. When I wrote about going back to the iPad-O...Sun, 12 Nov 2023 23:33:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/apples-m-series-mac-concerns/https://alvalog.net/posts/apples-m-series-mac-concerns/The future of Apple Silicone is looking a bit worrisome with the new MacBook Pro. Source: apple.com After writing my post Does the iPad Need More Love? , the...Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:37:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/the-apple-watch-design-is-boring/https://alvalog.net/posts/the-apple-watch-design-is-boring/Other than the Ultra; the lineup feels lazy and uninteresting. My trusty Apple Watch SE. My Apple Watch SE isn’t totally unusable, yet, but the battery life ...Fri, 03 Nov 2023 23:38:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/does-the-ipad-need-more-love/https://alvalog.net/posts/does-the-ipad-need-more-love/The Mac has had big improvements over the last few years but what about the iPad? Photo by Ernest Ojeh on Unsplash Over the last few years, we have seen a bi...Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:39:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-favorite-tech-accessories/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-favorite-tech-accessories/My essential gadgets are that much better with these awesome accessories. Right now, I am in a very happy place when it comes to my technology setup. My comp...Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:41:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/the-coveted-apple-pencil/https://alvalog.net/posts/the-coveted-apple-pencil/If you are not a creator, do you need the Apple Pencil? Photo by Brandon Romanchuk on Unsplash I recently wrote about the Apple Pencil in my most recent Tech...Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:43:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/the-more-apple-gives-the-better-it-gets/https://alvalog.net/posts/the-more-apple-gives-the-better-it-gets/Apple's older model Macs and iPads become better deals when they continue to upgrade. Photo by Duy Thanh Nguyen on Unsplash Upgrading tech devices often isn’...Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:44:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/kindle-2022-review/https://alvalog.net/posts/kindle-2022-review/Amazon’s cheapest Kindle got so much better. Kindle 2022. Photo by author. After moving my setup from a MacBook Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite to an iPad...Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:47:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-5/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-5/10.27.2023: My lack of need for Apple Pencil, Kindle Review, and finding time to write is hard. Not many behind-the-scenes updates right now. Substack has be...Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:32:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-10-17-2023/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-10-17-2023/10.17.2023: iPadOS 17’s Stage Manager, deciding on a Kindle, my return to technology news I recently decided to make my blog Techuisite separate from my news...Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:50:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-6/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-6/09.30.2023: iPhone Titanium’s, iPad-Only thoughts, AirPods Pro 2 AppleCare+ Frenzy I want to do at least two of these Chronicles a month. Ideally, I would li...Sat, 30 Sep 2023 23:52:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-return-to-the-ipad-only-life/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-return-to-the-ipad-only-life/I have officially transferred back to the iPad Pro from a Mac. iPad Pro ready for use. Since writing A Writers iPad Lust , I have used the iPad Pro 11-inch w...Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:52:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/one-iphone-two-sim-cards/https://alvalog.net/posts/one-iphone-two-sim-cards/Living with a personal and work phone number on one phone. Since moving over to a single device, a couple of months ago, one of the stipulations was being ab...Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:54:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-7/https://alvalog.net/posts/techuisite-digest-7/09.11.23: Some updates and news from me and technology. iPad-Only Update After writing A Writers iPad Lust , I have been using the iPad Pro with Magic Keyboa...Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:55:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/a-writers-ipad-lust/https://alvalog.net/posts/a-writers-ipad-lust/Using an iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard continues to be a writer’s dream machine. I am currently still in my Systems (Not Tools) Theme this year, but I can’t h...Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:56:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/no-more-dual-iphone/https://alvalog.net/posts/no-more-dual-iphone/Moving to my work iPhone as my main phone. Since I wrote the post on Dumping My Personal Phone back in January, I have been contemplating making the switch. ...Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:05:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/the-ipad-mini-deserves-promotion/https://alvalog.net/posts/the-ipad-mini-deserves-promotion/Apple perfected the smallest iPad at the time, but it needs some “refreshing.” Photo by author. I have been getting a small uptick of traffic on my iPad Mini...Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:06:00 GMThttps://alvalog.net/posts/my-mid-2023-tech-bag-updates/https://alvalog.net/posts/my-mid-2023-tech-bag-updates/I have made some big changes since my last overview. My tech bag essentials. Since the beginning of the year, when I did my Tech Bag Review, quite a few thin...Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:08:00 GMT