Ben Weston

The Linked List (8)

Welcome back to the second list of links this year!

The Ian Knot (Ian's Shoelace Site)
https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm
I don't usually think much about tying my shoes but I found this great site after it featured in this article:
https://aftermath.site/ians-shoelace-site-is-still-the-best-destination-for-tying-your-shoes/
How Browsers Work
https://howbrowserswork.com/
Lies, damn lies and metrics
https://reach.crownandreach.com/posts/lies-damn-lies-and-metrics
When a metric matters, it will be gamed.
Rethinking "Pixel Perfect" Web Design
https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2026/01/rethinking-pixel-perfect-web-design/
Proton Spam and the AI Consent Problem
https://dbushell.com/2026/01/22/proton-spam/
Please choose the reason for unsubscribing: I don't remember signing up...
The Incredible Overcomplexity of the Shadcn Radio Button
https://paulmakeswebsites.com/writing/shadcn-radio-button/
"Keep It Simple, Stupid"
Prediction: Microsoft Is Going To Do The Funniest Thing Imaginable
https://gamesbymason.com/blog/2026/microsoft/
With Azure Linux already a thing I can easily see this coming true.
Stack Overflow in freefall: 78 percent drop in number of questions
https://www.techzine.eu/news/devops/137686/stack-overflow-in-freefall-78-percent-drop-in-number-of-questions/