I’m tired of spam emails flooding my inbox, so I decided to take inspiration from Kev’s approach. I noticed that many of the spam messages were being sent to the email address I published on my legally required imprint.
To combat this, I now include a random email address on my imprint page, which I can update regularly. In my mailbox, I’ve set up a Sieve filter rule to reject any emails sent to the same subdomain but addressed to a different email.
This way, whenever I notice an increase in spam, I can easily update the contact address and adjust the filter rule.
To avoid confusing legitimate senders, the rejection message returned to the sender’s server (and typically forwarded to the sender as well) includes instructions on where to find the current email address or alternative ways to contact me.
Yesterday, I watched some cycling videos and that somehow gave me some motivation to do at least one more short bike tour this year. Today, I did a short round around the city and saw some new places. With 5° Celsius and some sun, the temperature wasn’t the best, but at least it didn’t rain. To keep the motivation high, I listened to some music with my new headphones.
While I skipped the Black Friday deals, I couldn’t resist picking up the soundcore AeroFit 2 headphones a few days later. Being home alone over the weekend gave me the perfect opportunity to spend more than 24 hours testing them thoroughly. Here are my first impressions of these open-ear headphones.
At work, I often use my Shokz OpenComm headset (formerly OpenShokz), which relies on bone conduction technology. This has been my go-to choice because it keeps my ears free – nothing presses on or in them. Plus, it allows me to stay aware of my surroundings, like hearing the doorbell. The AeroFit 2 headphones offer similar benefits, but instead of bone conduction, they transmit sound traditionally through the ear canal. This design results in noticeably clearer sound, which I appreciate.
So why did I decide to buy these headphones when I already have a large collection of headsets and headphones? The answer lies in safety and practicality. Traditional headphones typically block outside sounds, so I’ve avoided listening to music while walking or cycling. It’s too risky when you need to stay aware of traffic, especially near busy streets. The AeroFit 2, however, lets me enjoy music or podcasts while still being able to hear what’s happening around me.
The sound quality is excellent — at least as good as my soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, if not better. After a brief adjustment period, the ear hook no longer feels unusual. They don’t press on my ears, and they fit comfortably even with glasses. I’ve also worn them under a hat with no issues, and they stayed securely in place during sports activities. There was no wobbling or slipping, which is a big improvement over my other headphones. For context, I initially chose the Liberty 3 Pro and Liberty 2 Pro because their wing tips provided a more secure fit than traditional stick-style earbuds. But the AeroFit 2 performs even better in this regard.
The battery life is also great. Even after hours of use, the earbuds still had more than 80% charge left, and the case quickly refilled them when needed. According to the website, the headphones can last for a total of 42 hours on a single charge, which is incredibly convenient for daily use.
Pairing the AeroFit 2 with my devices was completely hassle-free. I tested them with my phone, laptop, and TV, and the connection was quick and reliable. They also support dual connection, allowing them to switch seamlessly between two devices, something I’ve come to expect from my soundcore headphones.
That said, I don’t see myself using them on train travels, where I prefer the noise cancellation of my Liberty 3 Pro or Life Q35. The AeroFit 2’s strength lies in situations where being aware of your surroundings is key, like walking, cycling, or casual use at home or work.
Overall, I’m very impressed so far. From sound quality to comfort and versatility, they have the potential to become one of my favorite pairs of headphones. They’re well-made, sound great, and meet my expectations. I was also able to buy them at a very reasonable price thanks to discounts and cashback offers. As a bonus, customer support was incredibly helpful – they’re even sending me the travel case for free, which unexpectedly became part of a promotion a day after my purchase.
I have to say, I completely agree. I’ve always wondered why iPhones receive so much praise. Don’t get me wrong; I know many people love them, but I can’t understand the overwhelming enthusiasm. Personally, I use a work-issued iPhone, and I’m honestly relieved that I don’t have to rely on it much. It’s primarily for checking emails and messages now and then.
Granted, it’s not the latest and greatest model – just an iPhone SE (2020) – but even so, I find it incredibly unintuitive. Here are just a few of my pain points:
The keyboard and autocorrection: Typing on it feels like a chore. It easily takes me twice as long to type a message compared to my private phone. The autocorrect often feels more hindrance than help. Sure, Apple recently added the ability to use a multilingual keyboard, which is nice, but it’s something Android has offered for ages.
Navigating settings: I constantly struggle to find the settings I need. It feels like Apple went out of its way to hide options behind layers of menus.
Clearing app data: Why on earth do I have to uninstall and reinstall an app just to clear its data? On Android, it’s a simple process, but on iOS, it’s unnecessarily convoluted.
Turning off Bluetooth: Is it even possible to completely turn off Bluetooth on the iPhone?
Now, if you’re happy with your iPhone, that’s great! Honestly, I’m glad it works for you. But much like Linus said, don’t be surprised if people push back when you proclaim it the world’s best mobile operating system. Just because it’s great for some doesn’t mean it’s perfect – or even tolerable – for everyone.
Has someone a) found a bug or security hole in GoBlog or b) actually sent well over 5 million requests to my site to like my post about how to export GPX files automatically from Komoot? 🤔
In his post “No NAT November: My Month Without IPv4” security engineer Alex Haydock writes about the challenges of IPv6-only networks and explains techniques like DNS64, NAT64 and CLAT. An interesting read for someone like me, who doesn’t know much more about IPv6 than that support is still lacking in many places (like GitHub).
While I don’t have a specific favorite genre and generally don’t listen to music much, I sometimes enjoy doing it consciously. And a great way for me to discover new songs is this TikTok-like view in the YouTube Music app, where you can skip through recommendations. 🎧
