jrconlin

jrconlin, 11 months ago to random

TIL: There's a new Unix Container system out there.

jrconlin, 9 months ago to random

Had an interesting conversation yesterday with someone that reminded me how weird Corporate and Open Source development is.

He asked what sort of qualifications and degrees are required to work on the rust compiler.

I told him: "Well, none. You could grab a ticket and create a PR. Now, getting that PR landed means it's going to be super scrutinized."

There are PhDs with dozens of AWS certs relying on code written by college drop-outs.

It's a really, really weird world.

jrconlin, 1 year ago to random

Watching Google I/O's presentations.

They're pushing generative A.I. so much that I'm starting to count the number of fingers on presenters.

jrconlin, 10 months ago to random

I still hold that Firefox Multi-containers are like a hidden superpower.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/multi-account-containers/

Really useful when you want to group and sandbox sites, self organize tabs, and all sorts of other fun things.

Really wish more folk knew about that feature.

jrconlin, 6 months ago to random

Work is entering the super fun Self Review period again.

Quick note: If there's a way to leave a Kudo or Compliment to someone using an internal tool, Do It!

Not only is it nice for the person to read, it can be a HUGE help for them.

Even something like "Sara was a huge help for me understanding XYZ" is good enough.

jrconlin, 4 days ago to random

Oh, cool.

Android introduced a way to make phone conversations more awkward.

jrconlin, 5 months ago to random

What is in the box?

Hand compression.

"I must not fear.
Fear is the hand compressor.
Fear is the cloth lined warmer that brings dual air pockets.
I will face my fear and wonder why I am getting a hand job.
I will face the consequences of how I stated that."

https://www.sharperimage.com/view/product/Total+Hand+Compression+Massager+by+Sharper+Image/207680

🧵...

jrconlin, 3 months ago to random

Having worked with browsers for a very long time, I'm just going to point out that making a modern browser is exceptionally difficult. There are LOTS of hidden costs and gotchas ranging from CVE protections, to back-end service supports, to even just getting anyone to work on it at all.

That's one of the big reasons a lot of folk just glommed onto WebKit. Someone else is footing that particular bill.

It's not impossible, but it ain't easy.

Everything looks small from a distance.

jrconlin, 1 year ago to random

Going to happily repeat this whenever I can.

Programming is a trade, like plumbing or electrical work. It's a set of skills that can be acquired without a dedicated degree, through experience, and there are plenty of very successful, legendary programmers who are examples. Many college courses focus on theory and concept over actual application, and skip things like coordination and collaboration, which are FAR MORE IMPORTANT for a career.

jrconlin, 1 month ago to random

I'm sure that this will get blocked.
By assholes.
For asshole reasons.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/04/01/california-could-be-first-state-to-give-workers-right-to-ignore-boss-after-hours-calls-texts-emails/

jrconlin, 4 months ago to firefox

sigh

So, if you're in #Firefox and get a svg screen that looks like what's down there, (or if you see weird, glitchy looking underlines or other things on pages like Wunderground or Google Docs), it's resistFingerprinting.

Go to about:config and add the domain to privacy.resistFingerprinting.exemptedDomains.

jrconlin, 11 months ago to random

When I redid my kitchen, I installed LED undercabinet lights. They used a neat component system that let me daisy-chain units. I bought it because it was modular and I could swap in parts if one fails.

The system is no longer made. The recommended replacement system will involve thousands of dollars to redo the lights (including materials and labor).

In short, avoid using Kichler lighting.

jrconlin, 9 months ago to random

This is a lie.

No one smiles like this when paying their water bill.

jrconlin, 1 month ago to random

Friendly PSA:

When a loved one passes leaving you the role of Executor of the estate, and you're going through who to notify about the recent death,

TELL THE BANK LAST!

They will freeze the account immediately upon hearing of the death and the only way to unfreeze it is to go through probate, which will take at least a month.

This is really important for things like online bill payments for utilities, mortgages, etc.

jrconlin, 7 days ago (edited 6 days ago) to random

We have lots of hummingbirds.

There are plenty of healthy options for them, but damn if they don't all go for my feeder.

What should I call it?

jrconlin, 7 months ago (edited 7 months ago) to random

Briefly I wondered if they might have regretted this, but then they made a turn without using a signal and proceeded to cut off someone, so, probably not.

jrconlin, 11 months ago to random

I may have made 7 pieces of grilled spam misubi today.

I expect I might be digging into these for lunches.

I have no regrets.

jrconlin, 4 months ago to random

You know who's going to make a fortune in the future?

Whoever builds a MITM box that intercepts various requests from appliances and returns "No Firmware Update. You're good to go!" available. Forever.

(That or whoever creates a drop in board that makes things stupid.)

jrconlin, 11 months ago to random

I first heard about Merlin Bird ID from @fraser, and I've got to admit it's an amazing app. I've discovered so many new visitors to my yard this year.

Strong recommend.

jrconlin, 6 months ago to random

Apparently, I first signed on to Mastodon Aug 26, 2016 (took a bit to figure that one out, since I moved instances a few times.

I am absolutely thrilled to see so many folk gleefully celebrating their #mastoversary.

Y'all make this place amazing.

jrconlin, 5 months ago to random

I predict a spike in the number of secure suction cup phone mounts for GM car infotainment systems sold on amazon starting next year.

(including travel versions for when you get stuck with a rental.)

https://jalopnik.com/gm-drops-apple-carplay-android-auto-unsafe-phone-1851093013

jrconlin, 8 months ago to random

TFW: Working on a project and think "Wow, a 3D printer might make this a whole lot easier."

But then realize that:
・You don't have a 3D printer.
・You don't have room for a 3D printer.
・You don't know anyone who would let you use their 3D printer.
・You have zero design skills to craft a part using a 3D printer.

And go back to hand sawing and filing ABS plastic plumbing fittings you got at the hardware store for $4.

jrconlin, 2 months ago to random

Huh, so I just installed Audacious <https://audacious-media-player.org/> on my various computers to play all the music I've downloaded, ripped, and otherwise acquired and gotta admit, it's rather nice.

No right wing podcasters getting my money.
No union busting.
No insisting that I'm listening wrong or have to use their crappy app to load music.

It's rather delightful.

jrconlin, 1 month ago to random

For folk that are not in the path of Totality (or under cloud cover, or are stuck inside, or...), friendly reminder that NASA is doing a live view party:

https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/live/

Last time, the stream was really good, and I expect it'll be better this time around.

(Plus, you won't burn your retinas out.)

#eclipse

jrconlin, 13 days ago to random

I mean, congrats to Apple for creating quite the buzz-worthy ad.

People can't shut up about it.

(It's absolutely going to be on a few resumes, I guarantee.)