Linux and free (as in freedom) software are an important pillar of computing today in our society. It puts control in the hands of the user. Free software does not suffer bullshit. It routes around damage. It is driven by a community not a corporation. 20 years ago I was a desktop Linux user. I ran Mandrake Linux with KDE. It was great for a lot of things, and sadly not great for others. So I had to run a Windows machine alongside it, and switched between the two using a KVM (keyboard video mouse) switch. I really enjoyed working… Read more: Switching To Linux (Again)

What happened to Sriracha? AI is a/not a/maybe a bubble. Why AI is a Hype-Fuelled Dumpster Fire Vibe coding trash: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45157020 I’m really, really trying to not hate AI: https://www.wheresyoured.at/the-ai-bubbles-impossible-promises/ Hey That’s Cool Photo vending machines as the precursor to the selfie. How To Startup Tech bros don’t just reinvent trains and buses: https://theahura.substack.com/p/tech-things-financing-my-klarna-doritos Its Hot, y’all Last year we listened to a NY Times podcast about air conditioning. I was waiting for this podcast to talk about the insane amount of energy required during winter to heat the homes of most of America. To my surprise, heating was not… Read more: Link Dump October 12th

Spoilers AHEAD! I’ve found taking notes can increase the enjoyment of a game. And it turns out there are others who are also game note-takers. Mateusz Skutnik‘s new/old game Daymare Town recently came out, and if you aren’t familiar with his work, he is an artist and game developer who has created a number of point-and-click adventures. His work has timeless appeal and even 20 years later people are still playing these old Flash games! If you plan on playing this game: Do Not Read This Post until you have! Stop Now! I have never played the original Daymare Town… Read more: Daymare Town: Game Doodles

Well, its the end of September, and the end of The Minimalist Game. I’m typing this on the Keychron K3 I am testing still works after sitting in my closet for two years. I just sold it on eBay for $31 as part of the game. I say this is the end but this is the end of the game. I still need to drop this stuff off at various recycling centers and goodwill. Look at all this crap: Links to Week 1 , Week 2, Week 3, Week 4. And I haven’t even really touched the garage. 😀 This… Read more: Gamifying Decrapifying: The End

I have literally TWO days left for the Minimalist Game. Its been a great journey, here’s a link to the first week. I’ve still got a lot more crap I can get rid of, which honestly is not too shocking. I haven’t even touched my garage. So who knows, there might be a sequel to this game. One of the interesting aspects of this game is how to effectively get rid of this stuff. We have bins in our front room full of stuff we’re going to be giving to various charities and recyclers. But here’s an unexpected tale The… Read more: Gamifying Decrapifying: Week 4