Matthew Brewer
@mbrewer.org
matthewcbrewer.com & writing at mbrewer.org
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Phone as a Utility
If you follow me on the social media platforms X or Bluesky, you may have noticed I haven't been as active in recent months as I used to. In May, I announced that I would uninstall their mobile...
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You may remember my announcement that I was uninstalling the social media apps from my phone to spend less time online. I said I would publish a new blog post with more on my efforts and why, and now it's out and includes how it's been going.
Read now → mbrewer.org/phone-as-a-utility
Read now → mbrewer.org/phone-as-a-utility
You may remember my announcement that I was uninstalling the social media apps from my phone to spend less time online. I said I would publish a new blog post with more on my efforts and why, and now it's out and includes how it's been going.
Read now → mbrewer.org/phone-as-a-utility
Read now → mbrewer.org/phone-as-a-utility
Phone as a Utility
If you follow me on the social media platforms X or Bluesky, you may have noticed I haven't been as active in recent months as I used to. In May, I announced that I would uninstall their mobile...
mbrewer.org
September 18, 2026 at 3:59 PM
You may remember my announcement that I was uninstalling the social media apps from my phone to spend less time online. I said I would publish a new blog post with more on my efforts and why, and now it's out and includes how it's been going.
Read now → mbrewer.org/phone-as-a-utility
Read now → mbrewer.org/phone-as-a-utility
 or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/d..." At the bottom, it says, "Updated at 09-14 02:20, 1046 words." Near the top right corner, there's a Markdown icon.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:h4z2z77u2dqenxrvt47i7kta/bafkreiaau64ad7ijpmibturciqaayx3t5yjbph4qxhtugz6q4ynuftvp2e)
New post on X! It's nice to see we've reached the part of Elon's acquisition and corporate restructuring where these undismissible timeline ads appear. Mind you, every other time a big pop-up like this appears on the timeline, you have the option to select "See less often," but not this time.
September 11, 2026 at 7:29 AM
New post on X! It's nice to see we've reached the part of Elon's acquisition and corporate restructuring where these undismissible timeline ads appear. Mind you, every other time a big pop-up like this appears on the timeline, you have the option to select "See less often," but not this time.
Today is once again my Bluesky anniversary! My account officially turns two years old, and I'm happy to say I was actually here the entire last year this time. Here's to another fun-filled year ahead! 🥂
September 8, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Today is once again my Bluesky anniversary! My account officially turns two years old, and I'm happy to say I was actually here the entire last year this time. Here's to another fun-filled year ahead! 🥂
Most of them survived the first major revision, so that's a great sign. I don't want to jinx myself because I've done it before, but I think the post is basically ready to be released, pending a few more small rounds of revisions.
September 4, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Most of them survived the first major revision, so that's a great sign. I don't want to jinx myself because I've done it before, but I think the post is basically ready to be released, pending a few more small rounds of revisions.
Now that's an announcement. This is the first time that I've had the category line be longer than the headline since the Writings of days.
August 26, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Now that's an announcement. This is the first time that I've had the category line be longer than the headline since the Writings of days.
I'm excited to announce several changes to my online presence today, regarding my blog, website, and Bluesky account. In summary, my blog and website are on new domain names, and my Bluesky handle is, too, among other small changes.
More → mbrewer.org/evolving-for-the-future
More → mbrewer.org/evolving-for-the-future
Evolving for the Future
Today, I'm excited to announce a few large changes to my online presence moving forward, regarding this blog, my website, the public email address that anyone can use to contact me, and how these...
mbrewer.org
August 26, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I'm excited to announce several changes to my online presence today, regarding my blog, website, and Bluesky account. In summary, my blog and website are on new domain names, and my Bluesky handle is, too, among other small changes.
More → mbrewer.org/evolving-for-the-future
More → mbrewer.org/evolving-for-the-future
Coming this week: an all-new update to my website and more.
August 24, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Coming this week: an all-new update to my website and more.
Welcome back, 1000+ word blog posts. I missed you.
August 17, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Welcome back, 1000+ word blog posts. I missed you.
How come, while I've been looking at the same post of mine here in the web app in the background while I write, all of my words have suddenly gone bold, and now every post I see and compose is in bold font, too? Did they seriously make this change? Because I really don't like it; it severely...
August 17, 2026 at 9:09 AM
How come, while I've been looking at the same post of mine here in the web app in the background while I write, all of my words have suddenly gone bold, and now every post I see and compose is in bold font, too? Did they seriously make this change? Because I really don't like it; it severely...
New post on X! I downloaded a copy of all my account data, and it's much smaller than I expected, given my account's size and age.
August 16, 2026 at 5:24 AM
New post on X! I downloaded a copy of all my account data, and it's much smaller than I expected, given my account's size and age.
Wishing all of my fellow Americans a great and happy 250th Fourth of July today! 🎇🎆
July 4, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Wishing all of my fellow Americans a great and happy 250th Fourth of July today! 🎇🎆
As the United States celebrates its two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, I wrote in my latest blog post about how I've always celebrated the holiday with my family and friends. Happy Fourth of July!
"250 Years of Independence" is out now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/250-years-of-independence
"250 Years of Independence" is out now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/250-years-of-independence
250 Years of Independence
Two hundred and fifty years ago today, the Declaration of Independence was signed, in which the Thirteen Colonies joined to declare their independence from the British monarchy to form the United...
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July 4, 2026 at 3:31 PM
As the United States celebrates its two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, I wrote in my latest blog post about how I've always celebrated the holiday with my family and friends. Happy Fourth of July!
"250 Years of Independence" is out now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/250-years-of-independence
"250 Years of Independence" is out now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/250-years-of-independence
New post on X! Custom Navigation was key to making the app tolerable to use for me, and now they've removed it?!
June 8, 2026 at 8:11 PM
New post on X! Custom Navigation was key to making the app tolerable to use for me, and now they've removed it?!
New post on X! In what world should Meta AI be able to change Instagram account email addresses?!
![A screenshot of a quote post on X by @thebrewergame: "Why can Meta AI actually change account email addresses in the first place?!"
The original post by @BNONews: "Hackers used Meta's AI assistant to take over multiple Instagram accounts, including one which was used by the Obama White House.
The hackers told the AI to add a new email address to the account, allowing them to reset the password...."
Attached to the original post is a screenshot of a Meta AI "support assistant" conversation: "Just to link my new mail address, I'm sending the code for you [redacted] Thanks
I've sent a verification code to [redacted]. If the contact address is valid, you should receive an 8-digit code. Please enter that code here.
10593653"
Also attached to the original post is a screenshot of the Obama White House's Instagram account with a changed profile picture, account bio, and a new post.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:h4z2z77u2dqenxrvt47i7kta/bafkreiaehikzk3lkkdhqq3hlffhdv3rvqbsq5ttpyz5tw53lck6tzl2gjy)
June 2, 2026 at 2:19 AM
New post on X! In what world should Meta AI be able to change Instagram account email addresses?!
Reposted by Matthew Brewer
New post on X! On June 8, I'm co-hosting a Twitter Space with @derekyt.dev, @mercuryartery.bsky.social, and @paytondev.me to talk about WWDC!
Join us! We'd love to have you. Set your reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1Ax...
Join us! We'd love to have you. Set your reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1Ax...
May 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
New post on X! On June 8, I'm co-hosting a Twitter Space with @derekyt.dev, @mercuryartery.bsky.social, and @paytondev.me to talk about WWDC!
Join us! We'd love to have you. Set your reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1Ax...
Join us! We'd love to have you. Set your reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1Ax...
As part of my efforts to reduce the time I spend online, I'm moving to accessing Bluesky and X only from my desktop computer, rather than from my phone. More on what this means and how you can continue to reach me (including by my new Signal username!) in the thread ⤵️
May 27, 2026 at 9:16 PM
As part of my efforts to reduce the time I spend online, I'm moving to accessing Bluesky and X only from my desktop computer, rather than from my phone. More on what this means and how you can continue to reach me (including by my new Signal username!) in the thread ⤵️
It's been a little over twenty-four hours since release. What happened?!
May 21, 2026 at 10:05 PM
It's been a little over twenty-four hours since release. What happened?!
Unfortunately, I'm not graduating from high school this month as I should have because of my health. My next blog post is a short note to commemorate and share just how far behind I am from graduating.
Read "Would-Be Graduation" now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/would-be-graduation
Read "Would-Be Graduation" now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/would-be-graduation
Would-Be Graduation
Had my education not been derailed by my health, I would have been graduating from high school this month alongside my friends and peers in the Class of 2026. I write "had," of course, because I...
blog.matthewcbrewer.com
May 20, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Unfortunately, I'm not graduating from high school this month as I should have because of my health. My next blog post is a short note to commemorate and share just how far behind I am from graduating.
Read "Would-Be Graduation" now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/would-be-graduation
Read "Would-Be Graduation" now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/would-be-graduation
New post on X! On June 8, I'm co-hosting a Twitter Space with @derekyt.dev, @mercuryartery.bsky.social, and @paytondev.me to talk about WWDC!
Join us! We'd love to have you. Set your reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1Ax...
Join us! We'd love to have you. Set your reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1Ax...
May 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
New post on X! On June 8, I'm co-hosting a Twitter Space with @derekyt.dev, @mercuryartery.bsky.social, and @paytondev.me to talk about WWDC!
Join us! We'd love to have you. Set your reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1Ax...
Join us! We'd love to have you. Set your reminder now: x.com/i/spaces/1Ax...
Can the Bluesky repository not be so busy? @skywatch.bsky.social is flooding my Following feed! 😂
May 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Can the Bluesky repository not be so busy? @skywatch.bsky.social is flooding my Following feed! 😂
In the first half of meteorological spring, Chicago has already seen near-record rainfall, among other dangerous weather. In my latest blog post, I write about it and share some snowfall totals from this past winter.
"Spring Showers" is out now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/spring-showers
"Spring Showers" is out now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/spring-showers
Spring Showers
Since the beginning of this meteorological spring season, the city of Chicago, Illinois, has already seen close to ten inches of rain and counting.² To be precise, as of April 14, the halfway point...
blog.matthewcbrewer.com
May 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
In the first half of meteorological spring, Chicago has already seen near-record rainfall, among other dangerous weather. In my latest blog post, I write about it and share some snowfall totals from this past winter.
"Spring Showers" is out now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/spring-showers
"Spring Showers" is out now: blog.matthewcbrewer.com/spring-showers
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April 21, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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New post on X! I have an update on the post that I'm quoting below.
April 5, 2026 at 10:56 PM
New post on X! I have an update on the post that I'm quoting below.