WordPress is in trouble
I've not really kept up with the WordPress drama, but I'm aware that it's ongoing and bizarre. This blog post seems to do a reasonable job of helping catch up on what's what.
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ShitGit
Stupid site that will roast your (or anyone else's) GitHub profile.
Stupid, but in a daft way. I approve.
Hitting OKRs vs Doing Your Job
Interesting article talking about how, often, OKRs don't work so well in an engineering situation.
All clocks are 30 seconds late
Kinda silly, kinda fun, kinda has a point too.
Ratchet effects determine engineer reputation at large companies
Article discussing the issues of progression within a bigger software development/engineering environment.
Atlas of Space
Really nice atlas of the solar system, done in the browser. Pretty easy to navigate and even pretty good on mobile too.
The Open Source Foundation for Application Security
All things software security.
The Terminal Directory
A handy website that aims to be a source of all known terminal emulators and similar tools.
Forever ✱ Notes - A free framework for Apple Notes
A method for keeping notes in Apple notes in a highly-organised and easy-to-use way. Not something I use myself, at least at the moment, but it's worth taking a look.
Setting Up Emulation on Steam Deck with EmuDeck - Steam Deck HQ
Instructions on setting up an emulator on the Steamdeck.
Braindrop: A terminal-based client for raindrop.io
Braindrop is a terminal-based client for the raindrop.io bookmaking service.
It has support for:
- Adding, editing and removing raindrops
- Searching and filtering with tags and free text
- Checking if a link is available in the Wayback Machine
- And more
The application is under active development and will have more features added as time goes on.
GitPodcast - Repository to Podcast in Seconds
A project that uses "AI" to turn a GitHub repo into a "podcast". It's weird and disturbing and kinda funny and yet, wweirdly, sort of impressive.
In a "thanks I hate it" kind of way.
OSA JavaScript recipes
For a while, you've been able to script Mac OS using JavaScript using JavaScript for Open Scripting Architecture (JSOSA). This is a huge improvement on AppleScript. Why? JavaScript isn't a great language, but it broadly follows the conventions that programming languages of the C/ALGOL family have followed for decades. AppleScript is a horrendous mess that should never have come into being.
TypeIs does what I thought TypeGuard would do in Python
Handy explanation of the difference between TypeGuard and TypeIs. The docs aren’t exactly clear, but this really is.
Copyright without years
A blog post about why curl switched away from showing years in copyright statements within the project.
Fish 4.0: The Fish Of Theseus
Fish has been ported to Rust; this is the blog post going over the history and the decisions.
Nine Inch Nails - VEVO Presents: Nine Inch Nails Tension 2013
Nine Inch Nails: Tension, an expanded Blu-ray/DVD/digital release, is coming in Spring 2014 with tons of extra content, 5.1 surround sound, and more. Sign up at http://www.nin.com/pub/tension to be notified as soon as pre-orders go live.
Setlist: copy of a march of the pigs piggy all time low disappointed came back haunted sanctified in two the big come down the hand that feeds head like a hole even deeper while i’m still here hurt
Watch VEVO Tour Exposed for an inside look at the making of Tension 2013: Part 1: http://vevo.ly/w0wEbI Part 2: http://vevo.ly/ywuIsq
My Emacs eye candy
Neat blog post about how someone configures their Emacs, which some fun and interesting things within.
The Inner Workings of Python Dataclasses Explained
Everything you ever wanted to know about Python's dataclasses. And probably more. And probably stuff you didn't care to know. And probably stuff you didn't know you'd ever want to know, or not.
How to set up PS4/PS5 Remote play on Steam Deck (Chiaki)
Useful thread talking about how to set up PS5 remote play on a SteamDeck.
Best Cyberpunk 2077 builds for update 2.2 - Dexerto
Useful outline on different kinds of character builds in Cyberpunk 2077. It’s something I’ve never fully wrapped my head around, so this could be useful.
davepdotorg's STEAM REPLAY 2024
My Steam reply for 2024!
Serenity VR
A VR-based recreation of Serenity, from Firefly. Just a model to walk around. I'm going to have to try this out at some point!
What's New in Emacs: Last Decade Edition
Some folk use Emacs out of the box, and never realise just how much more it can do if you sprinkle some of the newer stuff over your configuration. This article does a good job of explaining some of those additions.
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2: A Deep Dive into Working with Siri and ChatGPT, Together
Comprehensive article covering all the things that iOS 18.2 brings to Apple Intelligence (even more useful to me given that 18.2 is the first time AI turns up on iOS in the UK).
VTOL VR Info Dump
Comprehensive fan-written manual for VTOL VR.
These Apple Intelligence Features Aren't Coming Until 2025
Pretty useful summary of what Apple Intelligence delivers and has coming (as of December 2024).
Inappropriate Text in Cessna C208B Grand Caravan
Forum post detailing some pretty hilarious text included in the console and controls of the Cessna 208 B Grand Caravan in MSFS2024.
@davep.org | Bluesky Meter
Analytics of my use of Bluesky.
Predator VR on Steam
So apparently there is a Predator game for VR but it’s only available via a commercial licence!