digichelle

digichelle, 8 months ago to random

If you remember having to get off the internet because your parents or a sibling wanted to use the phone, now is a good time to schedule a colonoscopy.

digichelle, 9 months ago to StarTrek

Since I’m a MASSIVE #StarTrek fan, and this is toot 1,701 on my feed, a tribute to the U.S.S. Enterprise seems apropos.

But which Enterprise? I’m a 90s kid, so my very first was the Enterprise-D. In time, I came to know and love all of them. (Okay, maybe not the J. That one’s just weird.)

Fellow #Trekkies—which one is your fave?

(Image credit: David Metlesits/thefirstfleet on DeviantArt.)

digichelle, 7 months ago to random

I have a Brother MFC-L2740DW, one of their multifunction units. Best printer I’ve ever owned, simply because I hardly have to think about it. Whenever I need to print something, it prints it, and it almost never complains. Whenever I need to scan something, it scans it, and it almost never complains. The toner lasts for-fucking-ever. And I got it working with Windows, macOS, iOS, and several Linux distros.

Unless you need color, get a Brother B&W laser. They’re great.

https://www.theverge.com/23642073/best-printer-2023-brother-laser-wi-fi-its-fine

digichelle, 8 months ago to apple

I guess these night errands are a good time to field test iOS 17 and watchOS 10. Lots of new stuff in both, and I’ve only just scratched the surface!

From what I’ve experienced so far? Some of this new stuff isn’t exactly discoverable. The whole contact poster feature? Would’ve been nice if #Apple actually told you how to use the feature when they teased it on their website. (It’s in Contacts.app when you edit contacts, BTW.)

digichelle, 3 months ago to random

When I posted about OpenAI’s newest generative AI model yesterday, I said it was going after creatives. This is not wild speculation on my part.

Consider this. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman runs in the same circles as many Hollywood moguls. Case in point? Here’s who showed up at last year’s Sun Valley Conference in Utah. Yep, Altman was there. So was David Zaslav of WB-Discovery and Brian Grazer. Not pictured or mentioned here is Bob Iger of Disney, but he was definitely there.

https://www.businessinsider.com/who-attended-sun-valley-allen-and-company-conference-ceo-photos-2023-7

digichelle, 9 months ago to random

How did little old me wind up with 700+ followers?! My mind, it is blown. 🤯

Anna Kendrick miming a head explosion and mouthing, “I know.” This is, by far, the best “mind blown” GIF on the internet.

digichelle, 9 months ago to StarTrek

As I look at the world around me, I keep asking myself, “How fucked do we have to be before we start turning things around?”

Then I think about #StarTrek. It’s often thought of as a utopian setting, more or less, which is true. But us #Trekkies, who are steeped in the lore, know that there’s a fair bit of dystopia in the Trek timeline. And that dystopia hits around… right now, actually.

And if you watched a particular two-parter in #DS9, well… yeaaaaaaaah.

digichelle, 9 months ago to random

Not gonna lie. I find this development deeply troubling. Many of us on #Hachyderm, myself included, are concerned about the ethics surrounding generative AI. Nothing in this announcement—and nothing in the replies thus far—assuages our concerns.

I hope @nivenly clarifies where Haidra gets their training data, and whether or not it infringes on the copyrights of artists. The responses thus far have been less than encouraging. https://hachyderm.io/@nivenly/110793389840249184

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

Consider this your periodic reminder that Reagan thought having an educated populace was a bad thing, and that’s why higher education is so fucking expensive in the US.

It wasn’t always this way. We could—and should—demand better.

digichelle, 6 months ago to microsoft

Look, #Microsoft. I’m a Microsoft 365 subscriber and a OneDrive user. I wouldn’t pay for it if I didn’t think it was good, or at the very least, a good value.

But you need to rein in this obnoxiousness. This sort of behavior is more likely to repel customers than attract them. And it makes people like me, people who are often consulted for their perspective on tech, less likely to recommend your products to others.

Seriously, knock it off. https://mastodon.social/@verge/111377292158910307

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

Totally unhinged today. Can’t have coffee because I’m about to have an ECG. Made coffee for later. Forgot the bottle at home, because I haven’t had coffee. Slowly going mad.

digichelle, 10 months ago to retrocomputing

It’s been a while since I’ve posted some #RetroComputing goodness. Time to fix that!

This is my 2020 13” #Apple MacBook Pro running System 7.1, thanks to Mini vMac. The environment is running at 640x400—the native resolution of the old 100-series PowerBooks. Much to my surprise and delight, this is a 16:10 aspect ratio, and it appears perfectly proportioned on this display.

And this isn’t a toy. I set up a PDF printer, and the PDFs can be passed to the host machine for viewing and printing!

digichelle, 10 months ago to StarTrek

Me, shipping all these hetero pairings on #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds, despite being queer AF.

The chemistry is off the charts, y’all. There’s no denying it.

Ken Jeong in Community, reclining in a chair, resting his feet atop a desk, wearing a big fuck-off sombrero. He says, “I’ll allow it.”

digichelle, 6 months ago to StarTrek

Oh! Finally, FINALLY catching up on #StarTrek #LowerDecks. I know, took me long enough! 😱

(And yes, I’ve finally seen Moopsy in action. Holy fucking shit, y’all.)

digichelle, 10 months ago to random

Having fun over here in the library. In fact, I picked up a new book! Nina LaCour is one of my favorite authors, and this will likely be a great summer read.

#Bookstodon

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

I can’t get over how Elon Musk is a classic Bond villain at this point, with the most essential attributes: an implausible-sounding name, absurd wealth, megalomania, out-of-control narcissism, a loyal cadre of sycophant minions, the ability to launch shit into space, “utopian” visions that aren’t actually utopian, and a singular obsession with James Bond.

And honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if he had a secret volcano lair too.

digichelle, 8 months ago to macos

Upgraded to #macOS #Sonoma on my Mac today. Been ages since I’ve done a day-one OS upgrade on any of my computers. Was this a mistake? And I completely and thoroughly fucked? Stay tuned for further developments.

digichelle, 7 months ago to random

One of the hardest things about my current situation is resisting the temptation to drink. Before, alcohol was my go-to coping mechanism for emotional distress. And honestly, a part of me wants to drink myself into oblivion.

But I’m three months shy of being five years #sober, and I’ve worked too hard and too long to forsake that. The crazy part is, I did that on my own! Well, not entirely on my own, but I’m not part of AA or anything like that.

digichelle, 1 month ago to random

My nephew and niece are still adorably smol. Enjoying it while it lasts!

digichelle, 7 months ago to random

Y’all, I’m not doing so great.

Most of my life, I’ve been encouraged to be generous in spirit. And so I give and I give and I give—and yet, I get so little in return.

I’m not talking about money. I’m talking about emotional support. I’m constantly checking in with people, supporting them in their endeavors, doing anything and everything I can.

But when I’m the one hurting? Not a soul in sight.

I’m tired, y’all. More than that, I’m angry. I deserve better than this.

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

What I need to do today: ALL THE THINGS

What my body wants me to do today: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

digichelle, 7 months ago to random

The social network formerly known as Twitter is now experimenting with charging for the service. That has me thinking about this old, but evergreen toot of mine. https://hachyderm.io/@digichelle/109594612846936395

digichelle, 6 months ago to random

Siiiiiigh. I don’t want that last toot to be my last for the night. Let’s see if I can inject some positivity yet again.

THANK YOU FOR NOT BEING IGNORANT ASSHOLES. I REALLY, REALLY APPRECIATE THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE REASONABLE AND THOUGHTFUL WHEN INTERACTING WITH ME.

…well, I tried?

digichelle, 7 months ago to random

Please allow me to bless your timeline with images of historic homophobe Anita Bryant getting hit in the face with a pie, courtesy of gay activist Tom Higgins.

This happened on this day, 14 October, 46 years ago. Feels like we’ve barely budged since then.

Maybe we need more pies in the faces of more bigots? Seems easy enough. Plenty of them to go around!

digichelle, 9 months ago to random

Going to see #Oppenheimer today. An IMAX showing, no less. It’s guaranteed to be…

puts on sunglasses

…explosive.

The YEAAAAAAAAAH kicking off the CSI: Miami intro.