Archive - Ctrl Alt Deliberate

The web is being rewired while you're not looking

How AI and new protocols like MCP are quietly reshaping how we find and control information online.

Jun 3 •

May 2025

April 2025

Introducing Ctrl Alt Deliberate: A soft reboot for this newsletter

Not a hard reset, but a deliberate shift. After a year of building, it’s time to evolve.

Apr 23 •

Digg is back. Here’s why it might stick this time.

Twenty years after its debut, the original social news pioneer wants to reclaim the internet with less doomscrolling and more discovery.

Apr 19 •

Apple used to be the rebel. Now it's the establishment and tastemakers are switching.

After 22 years of loyalty, I’m stepping away — for now. It’s not about hating Apple. It’s about following the innovation, and I’m not alone.

Apr 16 •

I played the Nintendo Switch 2 and, yes, it's exactly what you'd expect (and want)

The Nintendo Switch 2 isn't reinventing the wheel for its console, but it wonderfully refines what made the original so beloved.

Apr 13 •

December 2024

Beyond the buzzwords: Why tech needs to speak more human

There's a significant disconnect between technical brilliance and compelling narratives that connect with people on an emotional level. Getting back to…

Dec 18, 2024 •

July 2024

Intentional tech: How the rise of minimalism is reshaping our digital habits

Though it's still early days, the groundswell of consumers and companies chasing minimalist tech suggests an emerging trend.

Jul 4, 2024 •

March 2024

A nostalgic ode to 'smart' speakers in a generative world

Telling dad jokes and setting timers on command seemed like the future, but generative AI has shown that smart speakers aren't so smart and need…

Mar 3, 2024 •

February 2024

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