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Musings of a Techie
J M Jackson is a self-confessed recovering web technologist who prefers writing about life rather than technology. He is currently working on his first novel. Here are some of his musings.
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Touchy Feely Screeny
Touchy Feely Screeny
Even a few years ago, I would occasionally be sitting with a client and showing them something on my MacBook Pro and they would reach out…
Jon Jackson
Nov 2, 2016
“Do I Need to Upload My Phone?”
“Do I Need to Upload My Phone?”
I cut a glance across at the old man sitting on the other side of the cafe. I apologise for a lacklustre description, but he was simply…
Jon Jackson
Oct 30, 2016
An Ode To The New MacBook
An Ode To The New MacBook
They decided to release a new MacBook. A Pro, I might add.
Jon Jackson
Oct 28, 2016
The Dichotomous Similarities Of Code And Prose
The Dichotomous Similarities Of Code And Prose
Why has programming not satisfied my appetite for artistic expression?
Jon Jackson
Oct 15, 2016
False Alarms, Positive Rejections, and Some Things In-between
False Alarms, Positive Rejections, and Some Things In-between
False Alarms
Jon Jackson
Oct 4, 2016
My #100NakedWords Archive
My #100NakedWords Archive
I created this post to keep a collection of all my daily entries for 100 Naked Words in one place. I’ll keep it up to date as I progress.
Jon Jackson
Sep 30, 2016
My Rebellious Tirade Against Advertisements And Junk Mail
My Rebellious Tirade Against Advertisements And Junk Mail
I choose to rebel against the deluge of advertisements around me and the junk mail that gets pushed through my door. The postman knocks…
Jon Jackson
Sep 29, 2016
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Do You Have An Idea Factory?
Do You Have An Idea Factory?
They’re pretty disorganised and ramshackle places, but they give me the freedom to think. I have various idea factories. Calling them…
Jon Jackson
Sep 9, 2016
A Letter to My Two Year Old
A Letter to My Two Year Old
Dear little one, welcome to the third year of your life. The future is unknown but your existence makes me happy. We have many gifts to…
Jon Jackson
May 11, 2016
Next Level Desensitisation (Anti-Marketing Normality)
Next Level Desensitisation (Anti-Marketing Normality)
I’m sure you’ve come across the kind of subversive marketing tactics that are the focus of this short post.
Jon Jackson
May 19, 2016
Taking Things Personally…
Taking Things Personally…
All. Of. The. Time.
Jon Jackson
Aug 30, 2016
A Policeman’s Job is only easy in a Police State
A Policeman’s Job is only easy in a Police State
I find it fascinating to draw connections between old pieces of cinema or literature and the modern world. I suppose it is like shining a…
Jon Jackson
May 16, 2016
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