Tom Irwin Jr.
Recent Writing
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Are Gen X Becoming the Next Boomers?
The word “boomer” now names a posture more than a generation. A look at how Gen X liberals can defend the system that worked for them while still believing they are on the right side.
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10 Expensive Things That Are Worth the Money
Ten purchases that earn their keep every day, from Instacart+ to a navy blazer. The real test isn't the price tag, it's whether you're still using it a year later.
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The New Standard: Why Google Sheets Is Outperforming Excel
Google Sheets has moved well past lightweight web alternative. Here is why it now outperforms Excel for collaboration, big data, AI, and automation.
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The Case for Reading Slowly
Why reading fewer books more carefully is worth more than racing through a list. A reflection on pace, attention, and what stays with you.
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Claude Cowork and the Rise of Agentic AI
Claude Cowork is part of a new wave of agentic AI tools that can perform tasks on your computer. Here is what it is, why it matters, and how to start.
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Make TextEdit Open With a Blank Document
How to make TextEdit launch with a new untitled document instead of the Open panel, and how to change it back.