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Why I abandoned Twitter and moved to Bluesky

December 9, 2024 by Jesper Nielsen • 8 minutes to read

In recent years, Twitter has become a shadow of its former self. Once a bustling hub of real-time news, vibrant communities, and genuine interactions, it now feels more like a platform dominated by bad marketing and controversial decisions. The “rocket man”, seems to be running Twitter to the ground, pushing away many of its loyal users. This decline in the quality of experience prompted me to seek a new digital home, and I found it in Bluesky.

5 reasons You should start a blog

October 15, 2024 by Jesper Nielsen • 8 minutes to read

Have you ever thought about starting a blog?

Do You have a passion for cooking, gardening, or photography. Do You want to share your insights on personal development, productivity, or wellness. Do You just want to document your daily life and connect with other people who share your interests - starting a blog might be for you.

Whatever your motivation, blogging can be a rewarding and fulfilling hobby. It can also help you develop valuable skills, express your creativity, and build a supportive community. In this post, I will share with you five reasons why you should start a blog and how to make it a success.

5 reasons You should promote yourself

September 12, 2024 by Jesper Nielsen • 7 minutes to read

If you are a tech professional, you know how competitive and fast-paced the industry is. You need to constantly update your skills, learn new technologies, and adapt to changing customer needs. But you also need to promote yourself because no one else will do it for you.

Promoting yourself is not about bragging or being arrogant. It is about displaying your value, sharing your vision, and building your reputation.

Here are five reasons why you should promote yourself, and how to do it effectively.

5 reasons You should share Your code

August 22, 2024 by Jesper Nielsen • 8 minutes to read

Have you ever thought of sharing your code on GitHub?

You might think, “No, I am not a programmer”. But you do not need to be a programmer, and if you have written some scripts to automate tasks, solve problems, or create something cool you might be missing an opportunity.

I imagine you have a folder full of scripts that you use for your own purposes, but you never thought of sharing them with anyone else. Or you are hesitant to share your code because you think it is not good enough, or you are afraid of criticism.

5 reasons You should join a User Group

August 8, 2024 by Jesper Nielsen • 5 minutes to read

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a user group? A user group is a community of people who share a common interest or passion, such as technology, software, or hobbies. User groups are a fantastic way to learn new skills, network with like-minded people, and contribute to the community.

Why I abandoned Facebook

August 1, 2018 by Jesper Nielsen • 3 minutes to read

I have not put any updates on Facebook for more than three months, and these days I often get text messages complaining I am not replying on some “Messenger thing”.

Reason: I have abandoned Facebook!

Basically, I reached my bullshit limit and realized Facebook did not give me anything useful and all I was doing was wasting my time - Do not get me wrong, I really like stuff from e.g. How It’s Made  , but I found I was watching some dude casting a miniature knife from an old tractor, fascinating but not exactly energizing.