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!
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
A bee sitting upon my finger.
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!
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.
A day to commemorate Aaron Swartz and that which he stood for, principally open access.
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.”
I re-watched Hackers (1995) yesterday evening. For any tech lovers looking for a demented 90s hacker film, you can’t go wrong. Objectively, it isn’t great, but it has very much cemented itself as a cult classic. It’s worth a watch.
Do people use share buttons on websites, such as those on blog posts or articles?
| Response | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Yes | 0% |
| Yes (only on mobile) | 19% |
| No | 81% |
(37 people voted)
A tree with pretty pink leaves growing in front of a house against a clear blue sky.
A path winding through trees.
Hello, I’ve made some changes to my Fediversing. I’ve moved from microblog.pub to Akkoma. I was having some issues with microblog such as bad Mastodon federation but Akkoma seems very nice.
I’ll see you all around, be sure to send me a follow.
Three quarters down, one more remaining.
Queenstown across a lake with snowy mountain peaks in the background.
The town, forest, lake, and mountains of Queenstown from the gondola.
View of mountains near Queenstown.
The domain vale.rocks was registered on this day in 2022. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.
Meteorological beginning of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and Spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
Halo: My Thoughts
My thoughts on one of the biggest names in gaming.
My thoughts and experiences with the Halo game series. From the first release in the series, Combat Evolved, to the latest mainline releases, some of the spin-offs, and the remakes. My thoughts, experiences, and opinions on each game's virtues and how I feel about them.
https://vale.rocks/posts/halo-my-thoughts
A fungal growth on a moss-covered log.
A mushroom growing, nestled in a mossy alcove.
A fungal growth on the side of a moss-covered log.
