That’s not something I had thought about, but someone recently visited my family to meet again an old friend which was from my family, and a contact page could have been useful in this case.

"This is why I document my life—in photos, in words, in video. Because I don’t know where I came from and I don’t want my kids to wonder the same. I mourn all the lost stories that my grandmother took to her grave, stories that could have helped me understand world history and the human condition through the context of my own family history. " - Jenna Park

A French video on the business behind French unicorn Voodoo by creator Basti UI

Is it possible to resist the endless cycle of tech upgrades? In this article by excellent Low Tech Magazine, the author shares practical strategies for refurbishing old laptops to avoid new purchases, and goes beyond just the simple tutorial.

« On its 10th anniversary, Signal’s president wants to remind you that the world’s most secure communications platform is a nonprofit. It’s free. It doesn’t track you or serve you ads. It pays its engineers very well. And it’s a go-to app for hundreds of millions of people. »

As a Signal user, I never learned more deeply about which individuals were leading Signal the past couple of years. This interview with Meredith Whittaker was a great way to learn more about her, her path to join Signal, and what is the future of Signal.

You can read the full article without paywall here

The author argues that tools aren’t just passive instruments but active participants in shaping how we think, work, and create. Whether it’s a minimalist text editor or a robust design app, the tools we use guide our behaviors and the way we approach problems.

As someone who experiments with tools, I definitely agree with him, and that’s why preventing the “shiny new tool syndrome” is critical.