Copyright without years
A blog post about why curl switched away from showing years in copyright statements within the project.
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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.
Obsidian Spaced Repetition
A plugin for Obsidian that is all about learning; could be very handy for vaults that are about learning a subject.
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.
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.
IMG_0001
Between 2009 and 2012, iPhones had a built-in "Send to YouTube" button in the Photos app. Many of these uploads kept their default IMG_XXXX filenames, creating a time capsule of raw, unedited moments from random lives. This website lets you wander through such videos.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
My Emacs eye candy
Neat blog post about how someone configures their Emacs, which some fun and interesting things within.
davepdotorg's STEAM REPLAY 2024
My Steam reply for 2024!
Dynamic Island Notes & Memo
Interesting application for quick note taking, one that focuses on making novel use of the iPhone's Dynamic Island.
I'm not quite sure I'd really make much use of this, but I'm bookmarking it as something to come back to in the future.
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.
p3r7/awesome-elisp: A curated list of Emacs Lisp development resources
One of those “awesome list” lists, of all things Emacs Lisp.
@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!
ungive/discord-music-presence: The Discord music status that works with any media player
Discord music status app that works with many media players, including macOS.
Enabling controllers without turning on PS5?
Had the problem when pairing my controllers with my PC that the PS5 kept turning on. According to this it might just have been me being clumsy. Looks like once they’re paired with the PC they should wake on PS button and connect to the PC.
Raises the question: is there an easy way to switch them between devices.
Public Page ― Raindrop.io Help
Help on configuring your public page on Raindrop.
The AT Protocol SDK
Python SDK for working with the protocol that underpins Bluesky.
Silent Poems
Not easy to describe, but lots of fun to play around with. Create art, of a sort, by typing.
More bands like NIN? : r/nin
Reddit thread where people recommend artists similar to NIN.
Crafting Interpreters
A guide to building an interpreter for your own language.
One day.... one day.
YAMLScript.org
The programming language nobody ever asked for, not even the author, probably.
Wisdom of Peterson
Kinda silly but then so is the person this is taking the piss out of.
As an aside though: annoyingly this site seems to be one that disables right click, for no good reason whatsoever. Please don't do that people; there's no good reason; ever.