Would you be surprised to learn I have an interest in the paranormal? Does this mean I believe in ghosts? Well we'd have to define what that term means before we began a discussion. Thoughts on balancing scepticism with an open mind. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/2/23… #ghosts

Fun or Skill? I'm bad at playing Chivalry 2. This appears to annoy some other players, which pleases me. Not every endeavour in life has to be a struggle for excellence. Why do so many gamers balk at the notion of "fun"? containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/2/27… #gaming

The Decline of Windows. What was once a user friendly operating system now appears to be a barely adequate live service that impedes your productivity for profit. A few thoughts on the matter. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/2/25… #technology

A Lifetime of Learning. Everyday is an opportunity for self improvement. A few thoughts on learning and finding things out versus wilful ignorance. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/1/… #socialcommentary

Video Games Are Bad at Explaining Themselves. Lazy or non-existent tutorials. Information and FAQs curated by players rather than developers. Why is the video game industry so bad and even resistant to explaining themselves? containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/3/… #gaming

Creating a Blogroll. Adding a blogroll to a Squarespace website requires a third party addon or knowledge of coding. I've put together something but it requires fine tuning. Mutual promotion within the blogging community is a valuable service. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/5/… #blogging

Old Farm Park COVID Memorial. My local park gets a memorial dedicated to the 720 people that died in the borough during the pandemic. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/11… #socialcommentary

No hyperbole to see here. Move along.

Pre-ordering Crimson Desert. A few thoughts on getting a good deal and the minimum specifications required to run contemporary games. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/13… #gaming

NHS Bowel Cancer Test Kit. A simple test could save your life. The benefits of proactive screening and testing. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/9/… #healthcare

Technology and Travel. Why do I need 5 apps to manage my holiday booking? A few thoughts on the technological complexities of modern international travel. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/15… #travel

Uncanny: Fear of the Dark. The popular paranormal investigation podcast takes to the stage for a live show. Great fun but the scariest thing was the price of a beer at the theatre. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/17… #uncanny

Bless me. Didn't expect that. RIP Mr Norris.

Crimson Desert: Initial Thoughts. Visually stunning with multiple systems and complex menus. Like an MMO, it takes its time to get going. If you're looking for another Skyrim or Witcher III, you'll be disappointed. This is different. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/20… #gaming

NVIDIA DLSS 5. Setting aside arguments relating to "AI slop", are not the main problems stemming from the use of this technology mainly legal and the potential cost? containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/21… #gaming

Crimson Desert: Arm Wrestling Quick Time Event. In an age of alleged accessible gaming, are QTEs now an obsolete game mechanic? Plus, how I used AutoHotKey to beat this one. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/22… #gaming

International Travel Adaptors. The pleasure of every country having different plugs and wall sockets! A few thoughts on charging stuff while on holiday. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/3/24… #travel

Are we there yet?

Beer o'clock.

The Philosophy of Crimson Desert. Unlike many modern games that strive to keep the player "busy" and "making progress", Crimson Desert actively encourages you to stop for a moment and be present in the in-game world of Pywel. containsmoderateperil.com/blog/2026/4/1/… #gaming