Restarting My Blog in 2026

After a long hiatus — my last proper post was back in 2022 — I’m restarting this blog.

Life got busy (as it always does), and the blog quietly slipped down the priority list. But I’ve decided it’s time to change that.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the value of maintaining a personal blog. A big inspiration for me recently has been Simon Willison .

Simon is a strong advocate for regular blog posting, calling it a superpower for developers and knowledge workers. He argues that consistently writing in public helps you:

• Clarify your own thinking
• Build a personal knowledge base
• Share what you’ve learned with others
• Create opportunities and connections

His consistent blogging over many years is living proof of how powerful this habit can be.

I plan to post more regularly from now on — mixing technical content (information security, software development, IT, and tutorials) with lifestyle topics I enjoy, such as:

• Travel experiences (especially from Hong Kong and beyond)
• Food and culture
• Motoring and car-related thoughts

Some posts will be deep technical dives, others will be lighter — trip reports, reviews, or random observations.

This is post #1 of a new chapter. I’m committing to writing more consistently, even if the posts aren’t always perfect.

If you’re reading this — thank you. I hope you’ll find something useful or interesting here.

Stay tuned.

— David Walker May 2026