Editorial staff at The Verge have welcomed back the creator of Installer, a weekly publication highlighting notable stories and cultural commentary from the site. The newsletter, which marks its 147th edition, is now back in circulation following a period of parental leave.
In the latest update, the editor thanked readers for their support and advice regarding childcare while managing a household of three children. The return-to-work period has involved a mix of professional duties and personal projects, including research into residential architecture, data center infrastructure, and the memorabilia market involving collectible sports cards.
On the technology front, the editor noted ongoing testing of various hardware and software tools. Reports include an evaluation of a new Kindle device with a distinctive purple casing and an exploration of updated features within Google Docs that allow for Markdown file support. These changes have prompted a reevaluation of note-taking systems, while daily operations continue on a Dell XPS Googlebook.
The full content of the edition, which includes recommendations and further commentary, remains available on The Verge’s website.
Sports card memorabilia research? Count me in. That’s the kind of deep dive I miss from past editions.
Is anyone else still using a Dell XPS Googlebook? Curious how it handles the new Markdown features.
Three kids and a newsletter? Respect. Hope the return to work is smoother than the leave was long.
Markdown in Google Docs finally? I’ve been waiting years for this. Might have to switch my workflow.
So happy to see Installer back! That purple Kindle sounds adorable. Welcome back, editor!