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Michael Harley
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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.
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Michael Harley @michaelharley.net · Sep 28
Hello world.
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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
February 17, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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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
February 15, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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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
February 14, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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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
February 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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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.

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#IndieWeb
Site Redesign Complete
I've finished redesigning my website with a minimalist approach, updated my RSS and JSON feeds, brought back Open Graph tags, and refreshed my favicons.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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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/
December 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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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
November 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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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
October 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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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
August 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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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
May 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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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
May 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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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
April 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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After two weeks with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, I’ve got thoughts. The good, the bad, and the Android-y.

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#Android #Pixel9ProXL #TechFreedom
Two Weeks with the Pixel 9 Pro XL | Michael Harley
First impressions of switching from iOS to Android with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL—what works well, what doesn't, and whether it's worth the trade-offs.
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April 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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New #BlogPost: Please meet our cat Lily

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#Caturday
Please meet our cat Lily | Michael Harley
Meet Lily, our aloof yet loving feline matriarch: smart, sassy, laptop‑perching shadow who rules kittens with bops and selective affection daily.
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April 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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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:

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#TechFreedom
Re: Your Phone Should Be Distributed, Not Centralized | Michael Harley
Responding to frustrations with app store monopolies. Exploring vendor lock-in, the challenge of avoiding Big Tech (Google/Apple), and finding peace.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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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:
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#Android #Apple #TechFreedom
On choosing an Android phone over an Apple phone | Michael Harley
I chose a Google Pixel over an iPhone to escape Apple's walled garden, reduce vendor lock-in, and regain control--despite Google's own privacy trade-offs.
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March 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Looking to move away from Amazon for reading. I shared my current workflow and what I’m looking for—would love your recommendations!

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#eBooks #Calibre #Kindle #Reading #ePub #OpenSource
Looking for non-Amazon reading workflows—recommendations welcome | Michael Harley
I'm looking to move away from Amazon for reading. Here's my current setup. Please recommend a non-Amazon, open-source-friendly workflow.
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March 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Hello world.
September 28, 2023 at 9:59 AM