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The quote from The Register : [Microsoft] Azure Linux 4 isn't really meant for humans to install at all, let alone on bare metal. Hmm, isn't that also quietly true of modern Windows 11? Said as someone who ditched Windows back when that was still edgy, not just common sense. #BeingSilly #Enshittification
If you've been looking for a Rofi theme with that retro nostalgic look - you might've just found it. Fits right in with Chicago95 or B00merang-Project/Windows-Classic themes. In continuation to Why my daily Linux desktop is cosplaying Windows 9x . Source on Github #OldShool #Nostalgia #Windows95 #Windows98 #Rofi
I've just got an awesome Xteink X4 ESP32 E Ink reader and flashed the awesome CrossPoint Reader over awesome WebSerial, which took like 30 seconds in browser. Then I thought, wouldn't it be even more awesome if I could read my notes from the awesome Simplenote ? That way I could send text snippets to Xteink from literally anywhere - fast and with zero friction. Also it will make Xteink useful as a…
Which Linux desktop theme can be more perfect and nostalgic than Windows 95 ? Only Steam 2003! Nothing new, kinda trend on Reddit . But when I switch from work theme to my "home" theme, it makes me feel peaceful and earthy every time I look at my desktop :). If we dig a little deeper, before Steam, there was the Microsoft Plus! 95 theme with similar calm colors. That's one I remember vividly:…
Security cameras are a type of product especially prone to enshittification , and Wyze is a notable case study of this phenomenon. Introduced as super-affordable, reliable cameras with free cloud storage, they immediately won the love of millions. Then the company kind of realized that the low-margin/free-service business model was unprofitable from the start (surprise!), and tried all types of…
It's becoming increasingly difficult to find a simple phone for calls, and I blame HMD. Attaching the Nokia brand to garbage phones was probably an excellent marketing strategy, but consumers bought into it, allowing HMD to push decent-quality phone companies out of the market. It turns out that slapping reputable names like Nokia 3310 or Nokia 8110 on dime-a-bucket knock-off phones is enough to…
This is post of appreciation of my Garmin Instinct Solar watch, which has travelled the world with me and been an indispensable tool in many adventures . It has GPS recording, altimeter, thermometer and sunset time, but thanks to the monochrome display, the battery lasts for month (+recharging from the sun), not like your silly "smart" watch :p I also like to use different straps all the time, so…
I fancied a search function for this blog , mainly so that you, dear readers, would be able to click on tags like #DIY and #Tip and see all the posts I have humbly written for you. Bloated blog engines like Hugo or Jekyll achieve this by generating an extra html page for each tag, but this goes strictly against my understanding of minimalism. By the way, minimalism is the reason why this blog uses…
The Nixie Tube Clock is an example of geek luxury. It's rare, it looks cool, and there are only a limited number of tubes left in the world, adding to the elitism. And it gives your lab that evil genius vibe. But with the right knowledge and skills it is easily obtainable. A set of 6 new tubes will cost you around $60, the closer you live to Eastern Europe - the cheaper. Just search for nixie…
Created 3D printable STLs for mounting keycap sized rotary encoder (EVQWGD001). Because every keyboard needs a scroll wheel . In Alice-like layout you can put encoder in the middle, the regular keyboard - replace Caps Lock. Cable raceway for Alice-like layout attached as well. Grab on Thingiverse ! #DIY #MechanicalKeyboards #STL #3Dprinting
