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A weekly newsletter on being different by @petecarr.net. A non-binary, autistic person with ADHD. Sign-up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/

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Will I ever be ready to live? I am so concerned with how to get things done that I do not get anything done.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "I am so concerned with how to get things done that I do not get anything done."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/will-i-ever-be-ready-to-live/

#HelloComputer #Autism #Anxiety #Overthinking #Perfectionism

08.03.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 months with the Visible wrist strap The Apple Watch isn't a chronic illness tracker. Would the Visible wearable compliment it?

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "The Apple Watch isn't a chronic illness tracker. Would the Visible wearable compliment it?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/3-months-with-the-visible-wrist-strap/

#HelloComputer #Visible #Wearable #ME/CFS

22.02.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Klingon in a skirt Star Trek put a Klingon in a skirt and people lost it. Very on brand.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Star Trek put a Klingon in a skirt and people lost it. Very on brand."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/a-klingon-in-a-skirt/

#HelloComputer #StarTrek #Fashion #Non-binary #Skirts

15.02.2026 18:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can my walking stick be my hidden disabilities stick? Does my walking stick help more with being autistic than it does with chronic fatigue?

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Does my walking stick help more with being autistic than it does with chronic fatigue?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/can-my-walking-stick-be-my-hidden-disabilities-stick/

#HelloComputer #Cane #HiddenDisability #Autism

08.02.2026 15:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Getting my first walking stick A few thoughts on 3 months with a walking stick and fighting internalised abelism.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "A few thoughts on 3 months with a walking stick and fighting internalised abelism."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/getting-my-first-walking-stick/

#HelloComputer #MobilityAids #ME/CFS #Acceptance #Cane

01.02.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Yearly Theme What is my theme for 2026? What word is giving me focus this year?

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "What is my theme for 2026? What word is giving me focus this year?"

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#HelloComputer #Hellocomputer-podcast #YearlyTheme #Podcast

01.02.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2 years of taking ADHD medication Have ADHD meds been good for me? Did they cause CFS?

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Have ADHD meds been good for me? Did they cause CFS?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/2-years-of-taking-adhd-medication/

#HelloComputer #Podcast #ADHDDiagnosis #Adhd #Medication #ME/CFS #Hellocomputer-podcast

01.02.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great Scott! I've Been Erased! Someone used AI to remove me from our big NY Dip photo

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Someone used AI to remove me from our big NY Dip photo"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/great-scott-ive-been-erased/

#HelloComputer #Swimming #Thong #BodyPositivity #Acceptance

18.01.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 done Where did 2025 take me? A few highlights from the year.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Where did 2025 take me? A few highlights from the year."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/2025-done/

#HelloComputer #YearlyReview

21.12.2025 14:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ME/CFS Update How am I doing after 18 months of Long Covid or ME/CFS?

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "How am I doing after 18 months of Long Covid or ME/CFS?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/me-cfs-update/

#HelloComputer #ME/CFS

09.11.2025 15:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Alan Turing - Man and AI A few thoughts on Alan Turing's legacy and where we are today with computing and AI.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "A few thoughts on Alan Turing's legacy and where we are today with computing and AI."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/alan-turing-man-and-ai/

#HelloComputer #Autism #LGBTQ+

26.10.2025 16:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Doing the North East Skinny Dip I got naked in front of nearly 1294 people and ran into the North Sea. How was it?

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "I got naked in front of nearly 1294 people and ran into the North Sea. How was it?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/doing-the-north-east-skinny-dip/

#HelloComputer #SkinnyDipping #NESD #Nudity

12.10.2025 19:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dipping in my birthday suit Birthday weekend plans: running into the sea in my birthday suit for charity (and conquering some fears along the way)

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Birthday weekend plans: running into the sea in my birthday suit for charity (and conquering some fears along the way)"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/dipping-in-my-birthday-suit/

#HelloComputer #SkinnyDipping #Anxiety

28.09.2025 13:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meta Display Glasses for the Deaf Meta’s new Ray-Ban glasses promise real-world subtitles, but I’ll believe it when deaf users say it works.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Meta’s new Ray-Ban glasses promise real-world subtitles, but I’ll believe it when deaf users say it works."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/meta-display-glasses-for-the-deaf/

#HelloComputer #Accessibility #Deaf

21.09.2025 13:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Water always finds its own level. So do we. My reflections on the Bodies of Water symposium, art, and being neuroqueer."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomput... https://pete.news/hellocomputer/bodies-of-water-art-environment-and-neurodivergence/

14.09.2025 14:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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iPhone Live Captions Reviewed: Does It Work in Noisy Places? I took the iPhone's Live Caption feature for a test in a cafe. It was interesting.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "I took the iPhone's Live Caption feature for a test in a cafe. It was interesting."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/iphone-live-captions-reviewed-does-it-work-in-noisy-places/

#HelloComputer #accessibility #Deaf #ios

07.09.2025 16:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Using ChatGPT as an autistic ADHD (AuDHD) person ChatGPT has become my personal assistant. A few ways I'm using it.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "ChatGPT has become my personal assistant. A few ways I'm using it."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/using-chatgpt-as-an-autistic-adhd-audhd-person/

#HelloComputer #adhd #autistic #ChatGPT

24.08.2025 19:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wirral Pride The importance of seeing queer joy in your home town.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "The importance of seeing queer joy in your home town."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/wirral-pride/

#HelloComputer #pride #LGBTQ+

17.08.2025 18:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool Pride 2025 A photo-essay from Liverpool Pride. #ProtectScouseDolls

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "A photo-essay from Liverpool Pride. #ProtectScouseDolls"

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#HelloComputer #LGBTQ+ #pride

10.08.2025 15:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Game of Life - am I playing it right? Life is like Tetris. A constant stream of problems to solve and then game over.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Life is like Tetris. A constant stream of problems to solve and then game over."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/game-of-life-am-i-playing-it-right/

#HelloComputer #anxiety #Buddhism

03.08.2025 21:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am deaf After 18 months with hearing aids I just learnt I am deaf. Huh.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "After 18 months with hearing aids I just learnt I am deaf. Huh."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/i-am-deaf/

#HelloComputer #Deaf #Hearing Aids #Autism

20.07.2025 13:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Anxiety and nakedness on the beach How would my anxious brain cope if I walked a mile naked on a beach?

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "How would my anxious brain cope if I walked a mile naked on a beach?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/anxiety-and-nakedness-on-the-beach/

#HelloComputer #naturism #nudity #anxiety #social anxiety

13.07.2025 19:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Being bold, brave and courageous - Part 2 Solstice skinny dips and being afraid to open up about being brave.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Solstice skinny dips and being afraid to open up about being brave."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/being-bold-brave-and-courageous-part-2/

#HelloComputer #skinny dipping #naturism #Naked #Wales #Solstice

06.07.2025 19:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The queer stylings of Doctor Who What did it mean to me to see The Doctor save the world while spinning in a kilt?

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "What did it mean to me to see The Doctor save the world while spinning in a kilt?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/the-queer-stylings-of-doctor-who/

#HelloComputer #skirts #Doctor Who #non-binary #Fashion

29.06.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Apple Watch and ADHD A few tips and apps an Apple Watch if you have ADHD or are Autistic

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "A few tips and apps an Apple Watch if you have ADHD or are Autistic"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/apple-watch-and-adhd/

#HelloComputer #adhd #Apple Watch #Autism

01.06.2025 13:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Has wearing an Apple Watch for 10 years been useful or should I switch to a Garmin and prioritise my health?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/could-i-stop-wearing-my-... https://pete.news/hellocomputer/could-i-stop-wearing-my-apple-watch/

25.05.2025 16:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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pete.news Photography and thoughts on queerness and disability

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "ADHD means if I stop doing something I'll probably forget I ever started doing it. Super helpful for a freelancer. What is it? Can anything be done?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/... https://pete.news/hellocomputer/why-dont-i-miss-things-part-2/

18.05.2025 18:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nature vs nurturing my pull to refresh finger Should I swap social media apps for spending time outside? But I need them for my work.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Should I swap social media apps for spending time outside? But I need them for my work."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/nature-vs-nurturing-my-pull-to-refresh-finger/

#HelloComputer #adhd #Distractions

04.05.2025 18:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Learning to pace myself Having Chronic Fatigue means sleep is no longer enough of a rest.

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Having Chronic Fatigue means sleep is no longer enough of a rest."

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/learning-to-pace-myself/

#HelloComputer #ME/CFS #Pacing

27.04.2025 16:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trans women are women. Now what? The UK Supreme Court is dangerously wrong, but what can I do about it?

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "The UK Supreme Court is dangerously wrong, but what can I do about it?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/trans-women-are-women-now-what/

#HelloComputer #trans #LGBTQ+

20.04.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0