Will Smith

Will Smith

I've been covering tech since the dawn of the Internet at publications including Ars Technica, Maximum PC, Tested, PC World, Gizmodo, and Wired. I've started a few companies and am currently the co-host of Brad & Will Made a Techpod. I'm always happy to talk about consulting gigs, if what I talk about here resonates!

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Just Say No To (Most) Notifications

Just Say No To (Most) Notifications

Notifications are a Promethean technology. They're incredibly powerful when used responsibly and equally damaging when abused. Here's how to get them under control.

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Will Smith
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I’m Declaring Email Bankruptcy

I’m Declaring Email Bankruptcy

Email is a vital part of modern life, despite decreasing usability and an enormous threat surface. I’m starting over and I’m going to follow some basic rules that will make things better in the future.

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Will Smith
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The Steam Deck Gets a Lot of Stuff Right

The Steam Deck Gets a Lot of Stuff Right

Valve's handheld console makes playing PC games, simple and easy. Let's talk about how they did it.

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Will Smith
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Unfucking Windows For Fun and Profit

Unfucking Windows For Fun and Profit

You might think Windows is a lost cause, but there are a handful of things you can do to make it better for you than it is for Microsoft. Here’s where to start.

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Will Smith
Dark Patterns, Cognitive Load, and Your Computer

Dark Patterns, Cognitive Load, and Your Computer

Computers and the Internet don't feel as fun as they used to. Let's talk about why that is.

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Will Smith
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Today's Computers Are Broken, Let's Figure Out What's Next

Today's Computers Are Broken, Let's Figure Out What's Next

Faster/better/more won't solve the problems plaguing tech today. What will?

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Will Smith