As per the DMCA listed in the reference:

MNAO analyzed some of the code and determined that the code provides functionality same as what is currently in Apple App Store and Google Play App Store.

Here’s a fork that’s still up and explains how the DMCA request was made based off of functionality and not proprietary code.

https://github.com/runDMCA/home-assistant-mazda

Ahh, the humble French tomato… which originated from the Americas…

I have a running joke I tell my friends that one day, the rich will flatten mountains, so the only way to see their natural wonder will be in VR. That’s when they will become mainstream. Not because they offer some new technological advancement, but because they’ve managed to capture the spaces we use to get away.

I think it’s more fair to say people will still comply, rather than saying nobody is against it.

It’s amazing how far most people will bend before breaking.

Synthient wasn’t hacked, as a security company, they aggregated tons of stealer logs dumped to social media, Telegram, etc.

They found 8% of the data collected was not in the HIBP database, confirmed with some of the legitimate owners that the data was real.

They then took that research and shared it with HIBP which is the correct thing to do.

I was also thrown off by the title they gave it when I first saw it, a security company being hacked would be a terrible look. but they explain it in the article. Should probably have named it “list aggregation” or something.

First time in my life, I got to stop through the Kennedy Space Center on our way home from Florida. Its been a dream of mine to see a rocket launch from there and unfortunately I don’t have the time available to go down and see Artemis 2 launch in person as our vacation was last week… but I DID get to see her standing proud on the platform!

One day I’ll get to see it fly in person… one day 😊

"let your motto be 'eternal vigilance is the price we pay for liberty.'"

Freedom dies in the silence of the many at the hands of the few. We must always be adamant with opposition, because it’s hard to undo what has been done. The easiest way to put the genie back in the bottle is never letting it out in the first place.

I think it’s more for design language, you’re subconsciously drawn to the green vehicles because they’re different, and subconsciously when you’re looking at the traffic, you’re reminded what it’s like being in the traffic yourself.

So you imagine yourself as the green car.

1st scenario: traffic is really bad. 2nd scenario: they’ve added more lanes, but you, the green car, are still stuck. 3rd scenario: public transportation has alleviated the traffic and it’s better for all.

Notice in the 3rd scenario, all the transportation is green. I think it’s to make you think, “I can ride my bike to work” or “I can take the bus” or “I can still drive my car if where I live requires me to” depending on your own situation. It’s to show all options can be viable, if you support public transportation.

That’s how I see it at least.

Never knew the affiliation before now but a quick search shows it’s apparently big enough that there’s a whole website dedicated to alternatives

May as well decorate with cedar wood-chips at this point.

Not the earthy tones she was hoping for

Responsibility. We’ve yet to decide as a society how we want to handle who is held responsible when the AI messes up and people get hurt.

You’ll start to see AI being used as a defense of plausible deniability as people continue to shirk their responsibilities. Instead of dealing with the tough questions, we’ll lean more and more on these systems to make it feel like it’s outside our control so there’s less guilt. And under the current system, it’ll most certainly be weaponized by some groups to indirectly hurt others.

“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain”

Here’s a 404media article discussing it:

https://www.404media.co/the-cia-secretly-ran-a-star-wars-fan-site/

Adding a few bits here:

1. see that plastic cover over the blade? It will get annoying and you’ll want to remove it. Don’t. That’s like removing the seatbelt from your car. There should only be 2 times where it would be necessary. The first and most common is if the cut you are making requires it (you aren’t sawing all the way through the wood/the work piece cannot fit between the table and the guard). Remember to put it back after. The second is if you’re replacing it with a better one. (Typically seeking better dust collection or a “floating” guard). Usually at that point, it might be good to consider if you’re asking too much for the current saw; there’s no lack of companies and products offering solutions to make your tablesaw “better”.

2. See the red blade insert? Treat that as your no finger zone. It’s a big area yes, but an accident in that area can equal no fingers.

Over time you’ll develop a “healthy respect” for the tool where you will be able to operate it confidently, while also being aware of what it could do if you let your resolve waiver. The same is true with chainsaws and any other tool.

I’m going to give you 3 resources that really helped me get the most out of mine.

The first two are videos that cover some techniques on zeroing your blade. (Note, mine is belt drive and hangs off the back so it’s slightly different, but a majority of what they cover is for ALL table saws).

Stumpy Nubs - Aligning table saw : This is the only reference I’ve seen outside some much older resources that cover adjusting the table at 45*. This REALLY helps move it from very good to great in my experience.

Workshop Companion - Table Saw Tuning : This is FANTASTIC as the history of the old table saw he’s working on is interesting, and he really explains the why’s behind each adjustment. He has a short about tool vibration where you can see and hear how smoothly you can get an average saw to run. The loudest part on mine is the relay engaging the electric motor now.

Yes, you can get by without spending a weekend tuning and swearing at yourself for wasting your time (theres a period where it absolutely sucks until you’re done), but once you’ve gotten it done and done right, all your cuts will benefit. You’ll have a much more enjoyable time in the shop overall.

The last is a book called The Accurate Tablesaw by Ian J Kirby. This book covers not only some of the topics above, but more on safety and technique. I’ve gotten more out of this book than most other woodworking books I’ve found.

I know the above is a lot (more than I was expecting…) but I DO hope this helps some as you continue your journey. Remember to have fun with it! And reach out if you ever need an ear to bounce ideas off of. I’ll try to not be so long winded next time…!

Wikipedia is pretty large now, even for text only versions. So the most recommended option to download/read an offline version is by using “Kiwix”.

Kiwix is a reader designed to open and operate archived websites like Wikipedia that are stored in a .zim (think z-file compression but for websites).

Kiwix is open sourced and readers can be installed on your pc, phones, self-hosted as a website, etc.

You can check out their Kiwix library for a list of curated zim’s beyond Wikipedia that are updated on a schedule

You can also use their zimit tool to archive websites on your own as well.

It took a day for me to grasp all these concepts since they were designed mostly for Wikipedia archival purposes but it’s amazing how robust the tools and community are.

inb4 they name System32 to Copilot so you can’t delete it.

Does Immich still require you to store all user photos into the same central directory?

I can’t move my family from Synology’s offering until I can be sure each users photos will be backed up to their own accessible drive.

Finished my annual review and was told I was appreciated and loved by the clients I’m working with (contractor). Then was promptly told they’re rating me “meeting expectations” as they expected I’d do well.

Also no raises this year (3rd in a row)

Also also they may be pushing for 4 days, 8 hours (tracked) in office. My commute is an hour and a half each way.

looking at glass door, I’m paid less than even the bottom band for my position. But the market is shit as are my interview skills… mix that in with toxic management eroding my self esteem over the past few years to a point of learned helplessness.

Dunno what to do friends.. Wish me luck out there.

Actualbudget.com =/= actualbudget.org

Originally the project was a closed source budgeting app to compete against YNAB on privacy and cost but the developer got overwhelmed and decided to open source the project.

I can’t remember all the details why the project doesn’t have access to the .com domain still, but you can use the .org site to see the details/source code. (You can also see the .com address hasn’t been updated, and still has the original 2020 copyright date)

“Working Effectively with Legacy Code” by Michael C. Feathers

In my opinion, we treat it the same as any spaghetti code

Why else would it be called the inverse square law?

• Gets rid of fog
• is in shape of a square

Makes sense to me!