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PSSR 2.0: The $999 Bridge to GTA 6 at 60 FPS

SPRINT May 07, 2026

PSSR 2.0: The $999 Bridge to GTA 6 at 60 FPS

With PSSR 2.0 rolling out and Sony pulling back from PC, the PS5 Pro is positioning itself as the only place to play the decade's biggest game at 60 FPS. Is that enough to justify the 'Pro' tax?

The Adobe Hostage Situation: When Shareholders Outweigh Service
WORKBENCH May 07, 2026

The Adobe Hostage Situation: When Shareholders Outweigh Service

A $30 price jump, a 'full' cloud storage lockout, and the hollow victory of the retention discount. Why 'voting with your dollar' is the only lever left.

The Selfishness of Joy: Facing Hobby Fatigue
WORKBENCH May 07, 2026

The Selfishness of Joy: Facing Hobby Fatigue

When did having a hobby become a job search? On the guilt of being 'good' at things and the weight of the stalled projects in the driveway.

The False Summit: Searching for a North Star
WORKBENCH May 01, 2026

The False Summit: Searching for a North Star

I achieved the list. The career, the house, the family. So why does it feel like I'm still searching for the direction?

Building High Octane HQ: A Car Community Platform from a Guy Who Isn't a Developer
WORKBENCH Apr 20, 2026

Building High Octane HQ: A Car Community Platform from a Guy Who Isn't a Developer

I'm building a platform to fix how car people find events, showcase builds, and connect with their local scene. Here's why, how, and what's next.

The Vercel Breach Hit My Saturday Night
SPRINT Apr 20, 2026

The Vercel Breach Hit My Saturday Night

Vercel got breached through a compromised AI tool. I spent my evening rotating API keys for a production app instead of gaming. Here's what happened and what you should do.

The Guy Update: I Haven't Started Yet and That's the Point
WORKBENCH Apr 15, 2026

The Guy Update: I Haven't Started Yet and That's the Point

I wrote about fighting negative self-talk. Then I went on vacation and didn't do any of the things I said I'd try. Here's what I'm learning from that.

Blizzard Killed Turtle WoW and I Get It. But Also, Come On.
SPRINT Apr 13, 2026

Blizzard Killed Turtle WoW and I Get It. But Also, Come On.

Blizzard won a lawsuit against the biggest WoW private server. They're legally right. But when your game has $90 mounts and a new premium currency, maybe ask why people left in the first place.

We Didn't Come Here to Play Video Games
SPRINT Apr 13, 2026

We Didn't Come Here to Play Video Games

My dad wanted us outside on vacation. I let my boys play Smash Bros in the condo. Turns out we're both right.

The Guy Who Says I'm Not Enough
WORKBENCH Apr 06, 2026

The Guy Who Says I'm Not Enough

I have a ton of people in my life who love and support me. Unfortunately I spend most of my time with the guy who thinks I'm not enough.

The PC Port Pivot: Why Sony is Pulling Back the Reins
SPRINT Apr 02, 2026

The PC Port Pivot: Why Sony is Pulling Back the Reins

Sony called PC ports 'printing money.' Now they're slowing down. The strategy shift, the numbers behind it, and what it means for dad gamers who play on Steam Deck after bedtime.

I Don't Want to Be Famous. I Just Want My Life to Matter.
WORKBENCH Mar 31, 2026

I Don't Want to Be Famous. I Just Want My Life to Matter.

On burnout, fatherhood, faith, imposter syndrome, and trying to figure out what 'making it' actually looks like when you're a dad with too many hobbies and not enough hours.

GTA 6 Enters the Endgame. I'm Probably Sitting This One Out.
SPRINT Mar 27, 2026

GTA 6 Enters the Endgame. I'm Probably Sitting This One Out.

Rockstar is hiring permanent QA testers in Bangalore, signaling the November 2026 release is locked in. But as a casual gamer dad, I have my reasons for sitting on the fence.

Anthropic Shipped the Best Claude Update Yet. Then Quietly Tightened the Limits.
SPRINT Mar 27, 2026

Anthropic Shipped the Best Claude Update Yet. Then Quietly Tightened the Limits.

Sonnet 4.6, Claude Apps, computer use agents, and a massive feature drop. Oh, and your 5-hour session limits now burn faster during peak hours. Guess who upgraded today.

The Last Cartridge: Why Physical Media Is Dying and Why I'm Still Buying
SPRINT Mar 26, 2026

The Last Cartridge: Why Physical Media Is Dying and Why I'm Still Buying

Disc drives are disappearing, digital sales hit record highs, and the industry wants you to stop owning things. A collector's perspective on what we're about to lose.

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