I STARTING TAKING MY TABLET (SERIOUSLY)
I realised, just prior to lockdown kicking in again, that I could use my criminally underused Samsung table to read comic books. So I’ve been doing that, devouring everything I can get my hands on. Former Stuff writer Brad Lang was instrumental when it came to recommendations but I’ve hit all the major titles with a vengeance. Batman, Superman, Thor, Conan and Ant-Man have proved to be highlights but there’s nothing I like more than a solid Wolverine story arc. Because that little Canadian headcase really does get some of the best storylines (and is nowhere near as depressing as Spider-Man, holy crap). Logan, Weapon X, and Savage Wolverine – go, now, and read them. Brett Venter, Editor
I REGAINED TRUST IN COMMUNITY
Say what you want about community WhatsApp/Telegram groups, they’re effective. While most of us summarily mute our quaint suburbia-focused messaging groups, it’s become increasingly clear that they’re a useful tool during national disasters. I get it, you don’t want to see Susanna’s spam ads for her rusk business, and Andrew’s been pestering the council members about the tree on Main Street. But look past the drivel and it becomes an exceptional point of contact should something go wrong in the community. Over the past month, ours helped organise additional community security, food parcels for families infected with COVID and helped me regain trust in the people living around me. Marcé Bester, Online Editor
Making Stuff up Publisher and Editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak toby@stuff.co.za Editor Brett Venter brett@stuff.co.za Online Editor Marcé Bester marce@stuff.co.za Staff Writer Duncan Pike duncan@stuff.co.za Art Director Brandon van Rensburg art@stuff.co.za Digital Publisher Nic Boerma nic@stuff.co.za Associate Editor Nick Cowen nmc@stuff.co.za Intern Max Milella max@stuff.co.za Selling Stuff Business Director Sally Hudson, sally@stuff.co.za
OUR MONTH
What this issue has brought us by way of geekery I KEPT AN EYE ON MY DAUGHTER
I gave my daughter a selfish present, in the shape of a new Xiaomi Mi Smart T500 Electric toothbrush. I say ‘selfish’ because with the Mi Home App, which can quickly be downloaded to both our phones (to mine on the quiet), I can easily check her dental habits. It gives brilliant insight in to how often she brushes, for how long and even tells me if she’s missed a spot. Plus, it recommends ways for her to improve her dental habits. It really is fantastic, taking away much of the effort needed to convince my 12-year-old to brush her teeth. With her mouth full of metal braces, I’ll take all the help I can get. Sally Hudson, Business Manager
I GOT MYSELF CAMERA READY
Thanks to a series of events, including a shift to working from home again, over the past month I’ve been streaming over on Twitch for StuffPlays. All the kit is set up in my kitchen, which is the only room in my house close enough to the router for me to roam the internet wastelands with the ethernet cable plugged in. It’s been loads of fun, despite my complete lack of streaming experience. I’m currently streaming DOOM Eternal, and the viewers have suggested I take on a horror game next. After playing Dead Space last month I may have to disappoint them with a firm no. I’m still recovering from that one. Max Milella, Amazing Stuff Intern/Genius
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