The Thoughts We Keep to Ourselves

Can We Be Too Loyal?

Mac Studio and Studio Display in Apple store window. Bangkok, Thailand

Can loyalty hold you back? After years as a devoted Windows user and smartphone enthusiast, I’m questioning whether my tech loyalty limited my growth. A Microsoft forum ban made me wonder: when does devotion become limitation? Have you ever been too loyal for your own good?

I Switched To a Cheap Phone and Have Zero Regrets

Cool happy older hipster man taking selfie on smartphone

After years chasing flagship smartphones, I ditched the hype for a budget phone. As a former XDA Recognized Contributor, I know phones—but this time chose money over specs. My regrets? Zero. How about you? Do you still chase the latest and greatest?