@michaelharley.net
Just a guy, a computer, and an ongoing attempt to work less and live more. For fun: #homeassistant, #factorio, #foosball, metal shows, grilling, and reading about spaceships fighting. We have five cats, which are henceforth referred to as The Goblins.
I Was Called for Jury Duty in Richmond, VA. Here's What I Wish I'd Known.
https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/03/13/i-was-called-for-jury-duty-in-richmond-va-heres-what-i-wish-i-d-known/
#RVA #BlogPost
Hey folks, I created a slash page for my smart home setup! Check it out if that's your jam.
https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/03/03/my-smart-home-setup-2026/
My AI Manifesto
Good grief, I'm thinking and talking about AI too much. Sorry about that. I, too, am exhausted by it and after this, I will try my very best to stfu about it in public channels.
https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/02/25/my-ai-manifesto/
#AI #IndieWeb
Re: No AI Badges
Exploring where to draw the line on AI use when it comes to displaying 'No AI' badges on your website.
https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/02/24/re-no-ai-badges/
#AI #IndieWeb
Meet Mac!
Meet Mac, our adventurous orange tabby who climbs roofs, breaks through locked cat doors, and supervises fish tank maintenance.
https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/02/20/meet-mac/
#Caturday
Sorry folks, you can't avoid AI
I consider many people on the Fediverse to be my tribe, and they largely reject AI. I think they have it wrong.
https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/02/17/sorry-folks-you-cant-avoid-ai/
#Fediverse #AI
I'm late for Caturday but please meet our cat Polly
Meet Polly Pockets, our timid, snuggly, crawl-space-dwelling calico with a parrot complex and a permanent RBF.
https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/02/15/please-meet-our-cat-polly/
#Caturday
Re: The Good & Not Good
Reflecting on religion, morality, and where goodness actually comes from.
https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/02/14/re-the-good-and-not-good/
#Morality
More blog updates! Feeds, books and watch log oh my!
I've added a few more features to my site. A book log, a watch log and the feeds to go with them.
https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/02/13/more-blog-updates-feeds-books-and-watch-log-oh-my/
#IndieWeb #Books #RSS
Ok I did it. I rebuilt my site using the latest version of #11ty. Check out my post about it if that's your jam.
michaelharley.net/posts/2026/0...
#IndieWeb
I'm on Mastodon more than bsky so late to seeing this! I'm really glad it was able to help you out!!
Hey folks, I posted a new blog post. Check it out if that's your jam.
How to Use Multiple Temperature Probes with the Apollo Automation TEMP-1
Read it here --> https://michae... https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/12/14/how-to-use-multiple-temperature-probes-with-the-apollo-automation-temp-1/
Hey folks, I posted a new blog post. Check it out if that's your jam.
What I’ve Learned About Cycling Freshwater Aquariums
Read it here --> https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/11/02/what-ive-learned-about-cycling-freshwater-aquariums/
#NewBlogPost #Blog
Hey folks, I posted a new blog post. Check it out if that's your jam.
So I guess I'm into aquariums now
Read it here --> https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/10/09/so-i-guess-im-into-aquariums-now/
#NewBlogPost #Blog
Hey folks, I posted a new blog post. Check it out if that's your jam.
Re: Digital hygiene: Passwords
Read it here --> https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/08/14/re-digital-hygiene-passwords/
#NewBlogPost #Blog
Hey folks, I posted a new blog post. Check it out if that's your jam.
Re: Thanks for the Referrals
Read it here --> https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/05/05/re-thanks-for-the-referrals/
#NewBlogPost #Blog
Hey folks, I posted a new blog post. Check it out if that's your jam.
Road Trip to Omaha
Read it here --> https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/04/29/road-trip-to-omaha/
#NewBlogPost #Blog
Hey folks, I posted a new blog post. Check it out if that's your jam.
Re: Mastodon Exit Interview
Read it here --> https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/04/17/re-mastodon-exit-interview/
#NewBlogPost #Blog
After two weeks with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, I’ve got thoughts. The good, the bad, and the Android-y.
Read more 👉 michaelharley.net/posts/2025/0...
#Android #Pixel9ProXL #TechFreedom
New #BlogPost: Please meet our cat Lily
michaelharley.net/posts/2025/0...
#Caturday
My thoughts on Wouter's post about app store centralization. It's frustrating feeling locked into Apple/Google, even when trying alternatives like F-Droid. Making peace with Big Tech isn't easy. Read more:
michaelharley.net/posts/2025/0...
#TechFreedom
I'm making the switch from iPhone to Android. Privacy, choice, and escaping Apple’s walled garden are big factors. It’s not perfect, but it feels right.
- Why I chose a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over another iPhone:
michaelharley.net/posts/2025/0...
#Android #Apple #TechFreedom
Looking to move away from Amazon for reading. I shared my current workflow and what I’m looking for—would love your recommendations!
📚 michaelharley.net/posts/2025/0...
#eBooks #Calibre #Kindle #Reading #ePub #OpenSource
Hiya Elio. I follow your RSS feed and noticed it seems to be plaintext and not HTML.
Hello world.