The desktop computing renaissance

Five years ago, mobile was eating everything. Today, I'm using the computer more than ever.

Why? Because most of the exciting AI work is desktop centric. My favorite new AI products are desktop-only.

Pre-ChatGPT, my iPhone felt like an increasingly magical device that could do anything — and in many cases, more quickly and more easily than a computer.

Now, mobile reminds me of the old days when apps and mobile web were clearly second-class citizens. Stuck with Apple's dictation (no Aqua Voice). No Strawberry. Poor access to my files. Can't really do spreadsheets. I haven't jumped on the Claude Code train yet, but... that's not on mobile either.

All of this is making me think: Technology adoption and trends don't always proceed as expected.

And also: I really wish Apple would bring back a sub-13" MacBook!! 🤓