James Zhan in real life.
James Zhan in real life.
James Zhan
Hi, I’m James, a full-time videographer and video editor at University of Toronto, a YouTuber, a former audio engineer of 10 years, and someone who majored in English and writing, loaded with opinions. This is my personal blog where I write opinion pieces, personal reflections and articles about rabbit holes I’ve gone down, and share what I’m currently up to.
Latest Posts
Affinity apps are undergoing controversial changes in 2025 after the Canva acquisition: subscription fears, AI concerns and a move from forum to Discord.
Why we ditched Facebook Messenger for Signal: A personal reflection on privacy, AI overreach and why data security matters to everyone.
What does citizenship mean today? A naturalized Canadian explores identity, freedom and belonging after giving up his birth citizenship.
Introverts share why they chose a small city hall wedding over a big celebration—and how COVID helped them avoid family pressure for the perfect day.
How forcing University of Toronto staff back to the office five days a week undermines the university’s own diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
Confused about the em dash, en dash, and hyphen? This article explains when to use each, how to type them and what to avoid.