Bookmarks
A curated collection of links, articles, and resources I've found worth sharing. Browse by topic using the tags below, or follow along via RSS.
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The State of Neocities
Biko looks at the state of Neocities
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Neocities and a Lack of Passion
We need interesting people, now more than ever.
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Why I’m Leaving Neocities
Biko shares why they've left Neocities
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MACHETES DIPPED IN RUM
This is a super long read that goes into huge detail about Bone Thugs-N-Harmony all the way up to 2015.
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The Age of PageRank is Over | Kagi Blog
Great read on the state of search. I'm going to give Kagi a try!
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The Number Ones: Britney Spears’ “3”
Britney Spears has bangers for days but only three have made it to number one. What?!
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Tori Amos Bootleg Webring
The Tori Amos bootleg webring was a community of fans who collected and shared unofficial live recordings of Tori Amos concerts.
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From the valley to the alley - The History of the Web
The Flatiron building is one of the most instantly recognizable buildings in New York City. Built at the beginning of […]
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The Strange Story of the Teens Behind the Mirai Botnet
A look into the fascinating world of the Mirai botnet. Read about the origins, capabilities, and impacts of this infamous botnet, which wreaked havoc on the internet by compromising vulnerable IoT devices.
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Web rings: An alternative to search engines | Casey | College & Research Libraries News
Looking to explore topic-specific websites in a more organised and engaging way? Travel back to 1998 and Check out this article that introduces the concept of web rings. Back then, they were described as interconnected universes of websites, allowing you to navigate between them and discover related content. Say goodbye to dead links and hello to a more efficient and curated online exploration!
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For Katie Holmes, It’s Always Been About the Work
Katie Holmes is Glamour's April cover star and talks about Dawson's Creek, fashion, parenting, her new indie film, Rare Objects, and more.
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The Story Behind Lil Kim’s Iconic Louis Vuitton Logo-Print Portrait
The Story Behind Lil Kim’s Iconic Louis Vuitton Logo-Print Portrait
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“I Realise Now How Harshly I Was Judged”: Miley Cyrus On Finding Her Peace – And Making The Album Of The Summer
Miley Cyrus' latest interview with British Vogue. Delve into this fascinating article to gain insights into the multi-talented artist's life, thoughts, and creative journey. How does she embrace authenticity and challenge societal norms? She shares her unique perspective on fashion, music, and personal growth.
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We Should Replace Facebook With Personal Websites
Personal websites and email can replace most of what people like about Facebook—namely the urge to post about their lives online. Why did we abandon personal websites in favour of the social network platform of the month?
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Discover personal websites
Another (hilarious) article emphasises the importance of website discovery. I'm nodding while reading, agreeing with the absolute state of search results. Provides some tips and resources for discovering new websites. Always be on the lookout for personal recommendations to find new exciting websites.
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The Fight for the Open Web
There’s no better time than now to fight for the freedom of the web. While web3 might not be the answer, it has brought the topic of web freedom to the forefront of discussion. Ultimately, the best way to fight for the web is to build. Build and participate in an open and free web!
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Dot-com – Vague, But Exciting
This article briefly analyses the dot-com boom and bust between 1995 and 2001. It also looks into the rise of Amazon and how Bezos made it a success amidst the dot-com bust.
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The Story Of How ODB Recorded His Verse For Mariah Carey’s Remix Is Fantastic
I've been enjoying season 3 of Wu-Tang: An American Saga and was reminded of this article while watching episode 7, Shadowboxin. This article recounts the hilarious way ODB's verse came to be on the Fantasy remix by Mariah Carey.
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I don't want to log in to your website
This article examines how relying on tech giants for user authentication and advertising has complicated the web. Web developers should prioritise user privacy and find ways to reduce reliance on tech giants. I avoid participating with websites that push "login with x" prompts on me. I shouldn't have to log in to anything to read a simple page of text.
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No, Blogging Is Not Dying Anytime Soon - Darius Foroux
The author argues against video content creators' claim that blogging is dead. Video is not my favourite way to consume information. I still enjoy a well-written article. The key takeaway is to spend your time doing the thing you like.