Did tons of work on Adduce today. It now has some RSS functionality, although it still needs some work.
Go check it out if you’re interested: https://github.com/DeclanChidlow/Adduce
New post published:
Everything Is Chrome
The power is in Google's hands.
My look into the overaching dominance of Google Chrome and it's overwhelmingly negative impact on the web as we know it.
https://vale.rocks/posts/everything-is-chrome
I was scrolling through Fedi and saw the account @tpope@hachyderm.io. I wondered if it was the Vim guy so I clicked on his account to check. His bio didn’t disappoint.
If you read this Tim, thanks for your work.
I’ve just seen this excellent video from Posy. Like all his content, it’s well worth a watch.
New post published:
A Year With The Framework Laptop 13
Hold onto your trackpads, I'm reviewing the Framework.
My review of the Framework Laptop 13. I cover the assembly, setup, value, build, support, community, and much more.
https://vale.rocks/posts/a-year-with-the-framework-laptop-13
A snowy mountain semi-concealed by cloud.
A valley surrounded by mountains.
Two-headed mushroom growing among moss and tiny sprouts.
Yesterday I graduated from high school. A bit bittersweet but I look forward to what comes next. Congratulations to the rest of the class of 2023!
Article coming later today about the shutdown of the 3G network in Australia.
New post published:
Prematurely Pulling The Plug On 3G
Better hope you don't need to call emergency services.
Critical thoughts on the intention of Australian telcos to sunset the 3G network and the major repurcussions on coverage, safety, and much more that will come with it.
https://vale.rocks/posts/prematurely-pulling-the-plug-on-3g
This isn’t quite high resolution enough for Unsplash, but here’s a picture of a bee I took.
He was a very good subject and sat on my finger for a good 15 minutes before I set him down.
Oh my, I love this new CSS lh unit. It’s equal to the computed line-height. This is gonna make inline SVGs and icons so much easier! I’m in ecstasy.
I just came across this: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers/Device-Memory
This could be wicked for optimizing sites based on the devices accessing them. I can only hope it isn’t just horrifically exploited for fingerprinting (let’s face it, it will be).
I must say, these OpenAI and Sam Altman shenanigans have been better drama than anything I think I’ve seen on television. The plot twists are out of this world and I genuinely have no idea what will happen next.