The upgrade from the Ubiquiti Dream Router to a pair of UniFi Express 7 units is now complete. The process is similar to upgrading to a new iPhone and uses the previous router configuration backup. Overall, two Wi-Fi 7 devices meshed together offer better house coverage and support the latest Wi-Fi standards. The Ubiquiti Network UI is also much faster to work with.

On 18 Pro colours

I went to the Apple Store today to see the iPhone 18 Pro in other colours. Burgundy is much darker than I expected, but not as bad as I was expecting. The light blue could have been my first choice because it’s really nice. The nuances vary depending on the lighting. It’s a great one. I’m still happy with my silver 18 Pro Max, though.

I decided to upgrade my Ubiquiti Dream Machine Router (acquired in 2020) and Beacon HD to a pair of Unifi Express 7. I should be getting this today. I can’t wait to set this up (hopefully I’ll restore my settings from my backup).

On computer shops in 2026

Today, on a short errand walk, I came across a local computer repair shop. I don’t remember ever seeing this place, yet it appears they’ve been established for quite a while. They offer computer parts, mobile phone repair, new computers, and general IT services. The place was closed for the day, but it looked messy from the outside. I wonder how such a small business can survive these days. Maybe it’s a side hustle for something providing a more sustainable revenue source.

Interesting fact: since iOS 27 and Siri AI, my use of non Apple AI services dropped close to zero for answering mundane questions. Integration within apps plays a major role in this change.

First photowalk today with my iPhone 18 Pro Max. The main camera produces new visual artifacts: the dot is well known, but the weird shape is new. Thankfully, Apple Intelligence can easily remove these, especially in that image. Yet… 😔 you can see the removal of these using Apple Intelligence here.