sjvn

sjvn, 5 days ago to random

I've had my fair share of gear like this.

sjvn, 6 days ago to random

In all fairness, the Teska Cybertruck is a classic design.

researchbuzz, 5 days ago to random

@sjvn Do you know if Ed Zitron is on Mastodon? (I'm asking you b/c I see you're connected to him on LinkedIn.)

sjvn, 5 days ago to random

In my early computing days, when computers were big and programs were small, I used the TI Silent 700 Terminal, which used thermal paper instead of a CRT for its display. Yes, it was a pain.

sjvn, 5 days ago to random

ICQ, RIP: Why all instant messaging disappears (in the end) https://zdnet.com/article/icq-rip-why-all-instant-messaging-disappears-in-the-end/ by @sjvn

The doors are closing on ICQ, just as they did AIM, but someday, the same fate may happen to Slack.

sjvn, 4 days ago to random

5 ways to save your Windows 10 PC in 2025 - and most are free https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-ways-to-save-your-windows-10-pc-in-2025-and-most-are-free/ by @sjvn

Don't want to trash your #Windows10 machine? Who says you have to? There are ways to keep it working. Some of them will even let you keep running Windows 10.

sjvn, 4 days ago to random

Meh!

BrideOfLinux, 4 days ago to random

I'm wanting to like this, but since it's Mozilla I figure its just another case of Mozilla overreach. I still want to know how much the new CEO is making, and how much Mitchell Baker continues to take home as chairperson: Building open, private AI with the Mozilla Builders Accelerator https://blog.mozilla.org/en/mozilla/mozilla-builders-accelerator/

sjvn, 4 days ago to security

The NIST Finally Hires a Contractor to Manage CVEs
https://securityboulevard.com/2024/06/the-nist-finally-hires-a-contractor-to-manage-cves/ by @sjvn

After much too long, NIST has finally hired a contractor to deal with the staggering number of unexamined CVE #security reports.

sjvn, 5 days ago to internet

How to save money on internet after the Affordable Connectivity Program sunsets https://zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/how-to-save-money-on-internet-after-the-affordable-connectivity-program-sunsets/ by @sjvn

The ACP ran out of money on June 1st. Here are some other affordable ways to keep your #Internet on.

sjvn, 5 days ago to security

Malicious #PyPI Package 'Pytoileur' Targets Windows and Leverages Stack Overflow for Distribution https://securityboulevard.com/2024/05/malicious-pypi-package-pytoileur-targets-windows-and-leverages-stack-overflow-for-distribution/ by @sjvn

This latest poisoned Python code used Slack Overflow to advertise itself. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! #security

sjvn, 5 days ago to ai

5 reasons why I prefer Perplexity over every other AI chatbot https://zdnet.com/article/5-reasons-why-i-prefer-perplexity-over-every-other-ai-chatbot/ by @sjvn

I've finally found a really useful #AI chatbot: @perplexity_ai
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sjvn, 5 days ago to random

ICQ, RIP: Why all instant messaging disappears (in the end) https://zdnet.com/article/icq-rip-why-all-instant-messaging-disappears-in-the-end/ by @sjvn

The doors are closing on ICQ, just as they did AIM, but someday, the same fate may happen to Slack.

sjvn, 8 days ago to random

And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!

sjvn, 9 days ago to random

I've been waiting to re-use this cartoon for years.

sjvn, 9 days ago to random

Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/05/30/nyregion/trump-trial-verdict?campaign_id=190&emc=edit_ufn_20240530&instance_id=124961&nl=from-the-times&regi_id=71502728&segment_id=168279&te=1&user_id=d52f4485f815a95ded8db27797b0d52d

sjvn, 9 days ago to internet

How to save money on internet after the Affordable Connectivity Program sunsets https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/how-to-save-money-on-internet-after-the-affordable-connectivity-program-sunsets/ by @sjvn

The ACP runs out of money on June 1st. Here are some other affordable ways to keep your #Internet on.

sjvn, 9 days ago to random

Mooew!

sjvn, 9 days ago to security

Malicious #PyPI Package 'Pytoileur' Targets Windows and Leverages Stack Overflow for Distribution - Security Boulevard https://securityboulevard.com/2024/05/malicious-pypi-package-pytoileur-targets-windows-and-leverages-stack-overflow-for-distribution/ by @sjvn

This latest poisoned Python code used Slack Overflow to advertise itself. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! #security

sjvn, 9 days ago to ai

5 reasons why I prefer Perplexity over every other AI chatbot https://zdnet.com/article/5-reasons-why-i-prefer-perplexity-over-every-other-ai-chatbot/ by @sjvn

I've finally found a really useful #AI chatbot: Perplexity.
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sjvn, 10 days ago to random

How, how could they resist using the headline: "Strawberry truck overturns and creates traffic jam!?"

https://www.yahoo.com/news/truck-carrying-40k-pounds-strawberries-132212715.html