Dive into the world of vintage MacBooks as one enthusiast shares their experience spontaneously buying and refurbishing an older model, facing challenges like faulty hard drives and dead batteries, and discovering the joy of bringing old tech back to life.
I'm rebuilding my blog using Next.js and a headless CMS—Contentful—while learning more about web development and using AI as my coding assistant. This site will also host my personal projects, and this post is part of testing the whole setup.
Two laptops, two coffee spills, and one determined attempt to fix the damage. Follow my journey through auction wins, DIY repairs, and lessons learned the hard way—like why coffee and computers should never mix.
The domain iderbrandt.com now redirects to this new site, marking the end of the old blog. In this post, I share how easy the transition was, reflect on hosting options, and hint at a future project for Borås Bågskyttesällskap.
A coffee-soaked MacBook Air is back from the dead after a thorough cleaning! Also, an update on using Contentful for blog posts and how API calls were managed.
A Friday meant for productivity turned into a battle with house grime and sensitive skin. Between pressure washing wood siding and reviving a drowned MacBook, here’s a slice of real life—unexpected pain, some optimism, and a bit of tech repair.
Join us on a spontaneous road trip south through Sweden, Denmark, and Germany with two young kids, where flexibility was key and every day brought new adventures and a few unexpected challenges!
We took a last-minute trip to Universeum in Gothenburg and discovered a world of tropical rainforests, playful aquariums, and a surprisingly nostalgic stop at McDonald's. Here's what made our spontaneous family day so memorable!
Midsummer isn’t just a holiday in Sweden—it’s a soulful celebration of sunlight, wildflowers, food, and tradition. From dancing around the maypole to sipping snaps in the countryside, this is when we pause to enjoy the simple joy of summer with those we love.