Firehose

I must say, I’m absolutely loving NixOS. Having everything declared and configured in this way is excellent.

I love being able to test packages and set everything so easily. It’s a breeze!

And it’s all too easy to move machines or reinstall should I need to.

My New Year’s resolution is 720p.

I considered 4K UHD, but I think it’s important to set achievable goals.

Configurations have been tested, USBs are writing, ISOs are burning, sanity is waning, snacks are on hand.

I’m set to make the move to NixOS on my Framework Laptop. Wish me luck!

Whenever I think of installing or reinstalling my OS, I tend to go a bit crazy installing apps and testing potentially breaking changes so I can decide how to setup the new install.

It’s all well and good until I start doing that pre-backup…

(Perhaps I’m looking at moving from Arch Linux to NixOS…)

I figured I’d throw my hat into the tabs vs spaces ring. In the context of code, tabs are naturally superior to spaces.

Tabs semantically indicate indentation, which allows for individuals to customise their editor to display them as they choose. A semantic option is also better for accessibility. Further, tabs lead to smaller file sizes.

Spaces should be used for alignment.

Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate it!

Here’s a picture of my pet chicken, Garbin, in a Christmas hat. If it seems a little off, it’s because she really wasn’t cooperative…

This holiday season I’ve been enjoying the collection of Kmart in-store cassette tapes stored by the Internet Archive.

You should be able to find them simply by searching “Kmart December” on archive.org.

Might play them on Christmas day for the family. Assuming they don’t pin me down and turn it off…

I’ve just discovered the super handy hue-rotate CSS filter.

I’m using it as such: filter: invert(1) hue-rotate(180deg);

It lets me invert an item, but keeps the colours as they should be by flipping the hue back. I’m finding use implementing it on iframe embeds to force darkmode.

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

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSS6yAMZF78

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!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnJ-wVnc0Jc

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/Reference/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.

The new Mutant Remix site, developed by yours truly for Revolt, is up!

Mutant Remix is an awesome emoji packed based on Mutant Standard by Dzuk. It’s still got a bit to tweak but go check it out!

https://mutant.stoat.chat

I think I can actually feel parts of my brain flaking away as I write JavaScript.

I’ve spent far longer than I wish to admit getting the Domino’s App feat Hatsune Miku working on my iPad 4, but I finally managed it today.

I initially went about it a stupidly complex way but ended up learning quite a bit along the way, so it wasn’t a total waste of time.

It seems some people have looked into decompiling it to fix the frequent crashes and broken features. Hopefully, this becomes a reality.

OpenAI recently unveiled some fancy new models that I wanted to play around with so I created Jarg. A nice to use AI client which allows you to select from a range of models.

Check it out here: https://jarg.vale.rocks

The modern job searching experience:

Job Title: Entry Level Position
Requirements: 3 to 5 years of experience

How does somebody get experience when nobody will hire them because they don’t have experience?

And don’t forget the job description:

“At [COMPANY NAME HERE], we pride ourselves on our tight-knit and supportive work culture. We believe in fostering an environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and encouraged to grow. Our company operates like a family, where collaboration, innovation, and a sense of belonging are central to our success.

As a member of our close-knit family, you will play an integral role in contributing to our company’s growth and success. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where your unique skills and perspectives are appreciated.”