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Alex's Notebook

Mac OS 8 as an Electron App

Mac OS 8 as an Electron App

Macintosh.js is an open-source project that runs Mac OS 8. It emulates a 1991 Macintosh Quadra and runs the full operating system with a few applications.
How Windows 11 Has Convinced a Skeptic

How Windows 11 Has Convinced a Skeptic

Until about two years ago, I was exclusively a Mac user, but Windows 11 has me rethinking that.
The Beskirted Man

The Beskirted Man

I am excited to share a new project of mine that is very personal for me. I started a blog called The Beskirted Man that is about promoting femininity in masculinity through clothing.

Developer's Notebook

Subscription Fatigue and Software

Subscription Fatigue and Software

The growing trend of software companies shifting from one-time purchase models to subscription services is rather disturbing. Wwhile this provides a consistent revenue stream for companies, it burdens consumers with repeated costs and may result in subscription fatigue.
Linker: October 27, 2023

Linker: October 27, 2023

As always, there is a lot going on in the world of tech. This week’s “Linker” features experimental updates, new releases and a few tips and tricks.
Linker: October 20, 2023

Linker: October 20, 2023

This is the first of a regular series of posts featuring links of interest to developers and nerds.

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.

The Beskirted Man

Profiles of Beskirted Men: John

Profiles of Beskirted Men: John

Today, we welcome John from the southeastern USA to Profiles of Beskirted Men!
Meeting My Elderly Neighbor for the First Time in a Skirt

Meeting My Elderly Neighbor for the First Time in a Skirt

This is one of those mundane experiences that wouldn’t normally be noteworthy if I hadn’t been wearing a skirt when it happened. I met an elderly neighbor wearing a skirt.
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The Young Man’s Guide to Wearing and Shopping for Women’s Clothes for the First Time

This is a humorous guide for men who want to go shopping for clothes in the women’s section for the first time. While I don’t recommend following all the advice (you’ll get it once you read it), it’s at least an amusing read.