Paul Alvarez·Mar 8, 2024Member-onlyFujiFilm X100T: A Great All-Around CameraWith 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 that I’ve always coveted but could never justify the $1000+ price tag. …Technology5 min readTechnology5 min read
Paul Alvarez·Mar 6, 2024Member-onlyMy Desire For Retro TechBecoming 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 wife is currently 37 weeks pregnant and to say we are excited would be an understatement. With that excitement also comes some anxiousness and I feel like researching and buying old tech is my therapy right now. Some…Technology10 min readTechnology10 min read
Paul Alvarez·Feb 27, 2024Member-onlyOverlapping TechWhy 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 the same features or uses. I have been in a weird minimalism obsession after watching The Minimalists years ago with my wife, and I feel like I am just barely…Technology4 min readTechnology4 min read
Paul Alvarez·Feb 17, 2024Member-onlyAsus Zenbook 14X ReviewA 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 computer that did more for me. Not in the sense that the iPad Pro couldn’t do everything, but I prefer certain features for my main computer that the…Gadgets14 min readGadgets14 min read
Paul Alvarez·Feb 5, 2024Member-onlyPro Computer GuiltAfter years of getting myself the computer I want, I now only focus on the one I need. — The Mac is an outstanding computer. It has been my go-to computer for 16 years now. Before I started using a Mac, I, like many others, was introduced to Apple first with an iPod. …Apple6 min readApple6 min read
Paul Alvarez·Jan 26, 2024Member-onlyMy Favorite iPadThe iPad Mini continues to move through my life, and I think I know why. — If I can give you a true TL;DR for this post, it is that the iPad Mini (6 currently, but previous models also apply) is my favorite iPad of all time. I have loved the iPhone since its inception, and the Mac has been in my life since 2008, 6…Technology9 min readTechnology9 min read
Paul Alvarez·Jan 10, 2024Member-onlyKindle Scribe ReviewA Kindle lover testing out Amazon’s newest and biggest model. — During my journey of trying to figure out the best iPad last year, for a moment, I used and tried out an Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus. …Technology11 min readTechnology11 min read
Paul Alvarez·Jan 4, 2024Member-onlyiPhone BloggingA simple process to post to my personal blog from my iPhone. — I briefly mentioned this on my personal blog, Alvalog, but I wanted to create a proper blog post detailing the steps to set up a blog for posting from my iPhone. I recently migrated Techuisite from Medium to Ghost, and I’m still figuring out the process there. …Technology4 min readTechnology4 min read
Paul Alvarez·Jan 3, 2024Member-onlyAn Update To TechuisiteSome may have noticed, but Techuisite.com has been moved from my Medium Publication to a new website hosted by Ghost. …Medium4 min readMedium4 min read
Paul Alvarez·Dec 21, 2023Member-onlyMy New Favorite Markdown EditorsAn 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 published on November 9th, 2023. The only change is me adding a separate pick for my favorite markdown editor for the iPad. Since I was introduced to Markdown by Federico Vittici, and later the actual creator of the…Gadgets7 min readGadgets7 min read