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kevinctofel

@kevinctofel@hachyderm.io

Level 54 Halfling Ranger. Lawful Neutral. Side quest addict.

Ex-#Google, ZDNet & GigaOM, currently working at #Wawa.

#Software #Developer in training.

Massive fan of #LiverpoolFC and all things #Beatles: Tattooed with both logos. Fighting off clinical #depression one day at a time since 2011.

Also into #SciFi, #LoTR, #Motorcycles, #Linux, #VideoGames and #Minimalism. No tattoos of those (yet). #Buddhist and #Stoic tendencies.

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kevinctofel, to random
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🆕 video with thoughts on how we approached downsizing as part of our lifestyle and why.

Much of it comes down to asking if you have "enough" already. That question has changed my life for the better since I started asking it several years ago. ✌️

https://youtu.be/IHkOTDMszXg

kevinctofel,
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@ThatBlairGuy Norm has the final say over any tie-breaking decisions between my wife and I. I think he’s safe. 🤣

mako, to random

Decided to pop over to Twitter for the first time in a few weeks.

Main timeline: mostly ads and stuff I don’t care about
Following: less ads, but pretty sparse
Lists: kind the only way to use twitter at all now.

I can’t really see much reason to have an account there now.

kevinctofel,
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@mako Did the same last night and it took me all of 2 minutes to close the app. I decided to keep my account, mainly to surface my content but, as I found out last night, it’s still useful for identity.

I realized that Google had a knowledge panel for me and one of the ways to claim it was using two different social networks. Twitter was an option; Mastodon was not. So it came in handy for my claim.

kevinctofel, to random
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Happy #Caturday! (Via https://http.cat)

kevinctofel, to random
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New (to me) dealership visited. Quaker City Motor Sports in the neighborhood of . My bike is out front; the second bike inside is one my future son-in-law is considering: A 2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350, which has a list price of $3,995 with 3 year warranty. 😱

2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 motorcycle in Gray.

kevinctofel, to random
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Not gonna lie: When I saw this pic of Dorsey, I thought it was Spock from #StarTrek Discovery. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/11/jack-dorsey-backed-bluesky-gains-steam-against-elon-musks-twitter.html

baldur, to random
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“Google wants to take over the web”

"The threat here isn’t sci-fi fantasies of intelligent computers that could exist in the distant future; it’s what companies are doing today" https://www.disconnect.blog/p/google-wants-to-take-over-the-web

kevinctofel,
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@baldur During the keynote, I was chatting with another indie web publisher. I said, “This is going to effectively kill our business model given how much traffic we rely upon from Google Search today”.

Thanks for sharing this article; it makes a similar point, among many other good ones. Glad I’ve been preparing for a new career! 🤓

kevinctofel, to random
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Some excellent insights here during hands on thoughts with the #PixelFold https://youtube.com/watch?v=qtdb2y1DQn8&feature=share

kevinctofel, to science
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Qubits 30 meters apart used to confirm Einstein was wrong about quantum #Science #Physics https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/05/qubits-used-to-confirm-that-the-universe-doesnt-keep-reality-local/

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🆕 blog post — I feel let down by Google's Pixel Tablet and Charging Speaker Dock

Digging into the details from #GoogleIO , I feel a little let down. #Google took a half-step forward here when it could have taken a full one when it comes to the smart home. https://staceyoniot.com/i-feek-let-down-by-googles-pixel-tablet-and-charging-speaker-dock/

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🆕 blog post -- Dell Latitude 3445 Chromebook makes a surprise introduction

Hop over to Dell’s site and you’ll see a new #ChromeOS laptop. The Dell Latitude 3445 #Chromebook is powered by newer #AMD Ryzen processors, some of which have AMD Radeon Navi2 Graphics. There’s no pricing or availability information yet but this 14-inch Dell Chromebook is definitely intriguing with AMD’s silicon inside.

https://www.aboutchromebooks.com/news/dell-latitude-3445-chromebook-makes-a-surprise-introduction/

kevinctofel, to random
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“[T]oday, our new code search and code view are generally available to all users on GitHub.com.

Our goal with the new code search and code view is to enable developers to quickly search, navigate and understand their code, put critical information into context, and ultimately make them more productive. To achieve that, we’ve brought three powerful new capabilities to GitHub.com.” #Coding #GitHub https://github.blog/2023-05-08-github-code-search-is-generally-available/

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🆕 blog post — Arguably the best 2022 Chromebook is discounted by $200

If you’re not holding out for the latest shiny new #ChromeOS laptop, what I think is the best 2022 #Chromebook model can be had for $200 off. I’m talking about the Acer Chromebook Spin 714, down to $529 from its $729 suggested retail price. The promotional pricing starts today and lasts until Thursday. https://www.aboutchromebooks.com/news/arguably-the-best-2022-chromebook-is-discounted-by-200/

backlon, to random

So multifocal contact lenses are bullshit?

This is just "things are still blurry but now it's your fault somehow and also you're paying for it."

(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

kevinctofel,
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@backlon I gave them a go…. Twice with a several year break in between. I’m sure they work well for some but my brain couldn’t adapt to the “now use this eye’s image primarily” approach. Glasses since age 9, glasses likely until age 99 for me.

kevinctofel, (edited ) to random
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In fifth-place with 3 remaining matches left, do you think #LiverpoolFC finishes in the top-4 of the #premierleague? #LFC

kevinctofel, to animals
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#SilentSunday Coffee on the deck with Norm #Dogs #DogsOfMastodon

BrianHelman, to random

@kevinctofel Another option for smart open-only (tilt, not cord-raise) horizontal blinds. Sunsa Wands. I picked up 2 when they were in development and then 4 more as they went into general production:

kevinctofel,
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@BrianHelman Nice! Never heard the brand before, so I’ll take a look. Thanks for surfacing this! ✌🏼

kevinctofel, to random
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Offline #weekend plans: lube the cables and replace brake pads on the #motorcycle.

kevinctofel, to random
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some interesting things that people in do that make good sense.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=UjXbOBhWk9E&feature=share

kevinctofel,
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@MaryPot Agreed. Overall it’s an interesting look at a different culture and I see the benefits of trying some of the approaches. But not all. 😉

kevinctofel, to random
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🆕 blog post -- Native system tray Tasks app on Chromebooks in the works

Step aside integrated #ChromeOS Calendar and make room for tasks. More specifically, make room for this native system tray Tasks app on #Chromebooks that's in the works.

https://www.aboutchromebooks.com/news/native-system-tray-tasks-app-on-chromebooks-in-the-works/

theromit, to random

My Google Wifi Pro 6E keeps disconnecting every now and then (~once a week). I am going to see if Costco can take it back, but I’d like to hear thoughts on what everyone likes these days as a 6E mesh system.
#Google #GoogleWifi #mesh #router #6E #eero #tplink

kevinctofel,
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@theromit Go eero Pro for no fear-o of Wi-Fi-drop-o.

kevinctofel, to random
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Took me 40+ years of computing, but I have experienced a new rite of passage on a planet called #GitHub. Opened and assigned a PR. I'll always remember this first one!

kevinctofel, to random
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AMAZING photo shoot in a Hungarian subway, which is timed perfectly for

https://welovebudapest.com/en/article/2023/5/2/budapest-star-wars-photo-shoot-budapest-metro-line-3-darth-vader-stormtroopers

chromebook, to random

@kevinctofel are you watching This week in Google 😀

kevinctofel,
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@chromebook Yes, and it’s painful because I don’t necessarily agree with most of what’s being said about Passkeys. ;)

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