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2026


Multi-Lock Access
·2 mins
Sometimes I encounter things that are so simple, but so clever, they fill me with wonder.

Upgrade Guides are in Fashion Again
·7 mins
With the rise of LLM-driven development, my previously ignored upgrade guides, finally have someone who reads them.

One Too Many Series
·10 mins
I just finished Season 3 of War of the Worlds (2019), and I wish I had stopped at Season 2.

My Game of the Year - Split Fiction
·5 mins
In the waning light of 2025, December 31st, I finished Split Fiction. It stole the easily won “Phill’s Game of the Year” award.
2025

A Year in Review - 2025 - Books
This year, I set myself a goal to try and double(ish) the amount of books I read, aiming for a total of 24 books which is 10 more than last year. I thought it would be nice to share with you what books stood out, and which books might be worth skipping.

That's a Wrap - Twelve Days of Short Stories 2025
··4 mins
This year was worse than last year. I only managed to finish 50% of the stories I set out to write. Or, put another way, I successfully wrote 6 short stories.

Building a Sleigh
For some insane reason, I decided to build a ‘full size’ Santa Sleigh for Christmas.

Twelve Days of Short Stories 2025
··1 min
It’s that time of the year again, more short stories following last years success

Exploring Monopoli
We were invited to a wedding in Italy, and we decided to stay longer to soak in the fantastic Italian culture.