Honest writing about indie development, building iOS apps, and the thinking behind product decisions. No fluff — just the stuff worth saying.
Lifestyle
Counting reps in your head while also breathing, controlling form, and not collapsing is a lot to ask. Here's why a tally counter is one of the most underrated gym tools.
Lifestyle
A spin wheel isn't just for picking what to eat. Teachers use it to call on students. Teams use it to assign tasks. Families use it to settle debates. Here's why randomness works.
Science
Games have cracked the motivation code that school never could. Here's why XP, streaks, and progress bars are some of the most powerful learning tools ever invented.
Science
Most households have expired medications sitting in a drawer somewhere. Some are harmless after their date. Others genuinely aren't. Here's what you need to know.
Top Apps
Habit trackers, smart to-do lists, and a skill timer that keeps your streaks alive — our top picks for April 2026.
Top Apps
From minimalist tap counters to full-featured dhikr apps — the best tools for your daily zikr on iPhone.
Stories
A real story about how tracking document expiry dates prevented a missed flight, a lapsed insurance policy, and a very expensive lesson.
Lifestyle
Why a simple tap counter is becoming the modern alternative to traditional prayer beads for tracking dhikr.
Psychology
Why overthinking every small choice drains your brain — and how letting randomness decide can actually make you happier.
Science
Forget the 10,000-hour myth. Research shows that 100 focused hours is enough to become genuinely good at almost anything.