Category: Featured
Vivaldi : Built for Work
I've been a regular observer as well as a keen follower of various browsers since the year 1998. I have summarily used Windows 95, 98, XP, 07 and 10. I've not yet graduated to Windows 11 since my laptop is rather old…
The Five Basic Literacies
I was thinking recently about what exactly goes into learning, and what kings of skills we should be teaching people, especially children, as the world changes. I feel like I can distil it into 5 main categories. I feel…
By lonm
The Paraphernalia of Writing/Life
Writing per se is a wonderful thing, as is life for that matter. In both cases, it is the paraphernalia surrounding the same that troubles the intellect. A writer can happily type away words, but when the manuscript is…
The KISS Principle
I don't spend hours trawling through our Forum, but dip in to it fairly regularly. When I do so, typically I see that I have "99+ Unread Items." Err....I think I'll give that a miss, thanks very much: I have never,…
By travellinbob
Finally Overcoming One of My Biggest Fears
I've been wanting to start posting for a while now. I couldn't decide whether I wanted to start on Medium or create my own site. Twitter was a no-go for me. I'm not a fan of the way my mind feels after being on that…
By nemoteric
Looking for the perfect client (and meeting Vivaldi)
Okay, email – as a concept – is surely aged. In fact, the one who is writing this post (who does not boast a particular technological perspicacity) already ten years ago claimed that the mail was old. Let alone if it is…
By mcastel
International Geneva
Today I've been in the northern part of Geneva that is home to many headquarters of international institutions. It is a bitter-sweet feeling, as these institutions have lost most of their importance in my eyes, being…
By Cezar
Growing up and looking back.
It's crazy to see how much things change I was 15 or 16 when Vivaldi was in private beta; I was very excited when I got my invite, especially with all the press about it! Growing up, I remember my eldest sibling using…
The music of the cosmos
Can the lyrics of a song be literature? When I was in middle school (last century), the words of La Guerra di Piero… by the Italian songwriter ( recently ) with amazement I saw them appear in my subsidiary, side by…
By mcastel
Climbing Ben Vrackie from Pitlochry
Recently I took the train to Pitlochry and hiked up Ben Vrackie. The climb to the base of the peak is pretty easy going, but the hike up the summit itself is very steep, at least half an hour of rock steps. The view at…
By lonm
My love for Vivaldi Browser
I've been using Vivaldi web browser since I came across it late 2016. I was skeptical at first since I was a long time Firefox user. However once I got started, Vivaldi won me over. It was safe, secure, compatible with…
By tetsuosumo
Unmasking Charm: The Timeless Allure of Traditional Masks
In a world where digital filters and augmented reality run rampant, traditional masks may seem like relics of a bygone era. But these cultural treasures have stood the test of time, captivating our imaginations and…