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Extremely online ◼️ aerospace engineering manager (MSME), 🔵 voter. #STEAM, sports, rights, biz. University of Florida (UF) #Gators & Rice University #Owls alum. Account & posts mine only & unaffiliated. 🔄♥️↩️➕ ≠ endorsement. #avgeek #homelab #hometheater

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Last Notes

2026-10-27 16:13:31 UTC

As popular as Macs are, it's surprising how narrow 3rd party #ARD support is. Tried migrating from Devolutions Remote Desktop to NomadVNC: no go.
#homelab #macOS #Apple

2026-10-27 01:06:10 UTC

47 has officially crashed the economy. This is the #Recession all over again
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Microsoft to Offer Buyouts to ...

2026-10-25 01:12:43 UTC

Correction: The Escalade iQ was likely the 1st, but it's too big and expensive. The GLC400 may be too expensive too, but at least it has a better chance of fitting in my garage. Thinks are improving
#EVs
#nevent1q…dymh

2026-10-25 00:07:14 UTC

Unless I'm mistaken, the Mercedes GLC400 is the 1st legacy automaker EV that can handle my most common road trip - #QuadCities to #DSM or Chicago - at the pace I drive without needing a recharge on the way. I finally feel confident about buying an EV!

2026-10-20 20:38:55 UTC

Forgot to shave this morning and now my face is crazy itchy 😒

2026-10-20 03:46:45 UTC

#AI companies should be required to have insurance coverage commensurate with their models' damage potential. How about that, #Anthropic?

2026-10-20 03:15:28 UTC

Nice! Don't forget Verra Mobility and Gatso!

2026-10-20 02:22:15 UTC

Tell Congress: Reject Tech Billionaire Influence on Elections act.indivisible.org/sign/tell-yo...
Reject Tech Billionaire Influe...

2026-10-19 23:31:30 UTC

The S in BDSM stands for semantics

2026-10-18 16:23:58 UTC

It's not Election Day, it's Election Season.
VOTE EARLY and VOTE BLUE 💙 💙 💙

2026-10-14 04:30:07 UTC

#Spawn and #Witchblade are my favorite comic duo by far

2026-09-27 23:10:41 UTC

Didn't expect the #Texans to start 0-3. Big yikes #NFL

2026-09-27 23:10:07 UTC

Germany off to horrible start under Klopp #UEFA

2026-08-22 20:50:32 UTC

Oh boy: #SPACECOM Space Warfighting Environment 2040 assessment is obviously #AI generated. They didn't even bother editing the em dashes out
www.spacecom.mil/Portals/57/%...
I doubt any qualified human proofread or checked this at all.
#avgeek
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2026-08-22 04:22:27 UTC

You know the economy is bad when taupe Birkenstock Bostons are on sale

2026-08-18 03:54:03 UTC

Got asked today whether my Native American employee is a US citizen.
My brother in Christ...

2026-08-17 02:28:29 UTC

LOL he means solar power but can't say it because 47 🙃 breakingdefense.com/2026/08/army...
Army tells industry: Soldiers ...

2026-08-07 16:59:47 UTC

Just so everyone is aware, the sudden "disclosures" by #OpenAI, #Anthropic, & #Meta about their #AI models performing security breaches is PR for offensive military capabilities, LOL

2026-08-03 06:08:27 UTC

What if I told you that Send-MailKitMessage on #Windows is more reliable than Postfix on openSUSE Leap?
Because it is. Every email I've sent has actually been received.
I still can't figure out where Postfix is sending my root notifications on openSUSE
#homelab

2026-07-12 03:47:07 UTC

I'm so mad, dawg. #Switzerland absolutely had that game. Their strategy was working right up the point Embolo did the stupidest shit imaginable.
#Argentina don't beat you, they make you beat yourself
#FWC26

2026-06-07 22:31:33 UTC

So #Qwant is crazy bad, lol
This is the app that wants to take on #Google Search?
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2026-06-07 02:40:44 UTC

The #S24U #OneUI 8.5 update is the best #Android update I've had in a decade

2026-06-04 12:17:50 UTC

8 ms ping since yesterday. Probably a PR as I've lived in small metros for half my life
#homelab
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2026-05-22 23:47:23 UTC

That's the nearest miss I've ever had. Previous record was hitting an unexpected puddle on a curving Detroit overpass. Same car.
#nevent1q…nc2s

2026-05-22 23:43:50 UTC

In an alternate universe, I hit the deer that materialized in front of my car last night at 80 mph and died.
In this universe, I braked, swerved onto the shoulder past the deer, started to spin, countersteered, got off the brake, got back on the road, and kept going.

2026-05-17 07:26:51 UTC

#FLOSS #restic being more reliable than proprietary #Veeam for file level restore is truly something. Saved my ass again after a #OneDrive #Windows OOTB misconfig mangled my directory structure
#homelab

2026-05-06 02:17:43 UTC

Urge Democrats to Fiercely Oppose the New GOP Effort to Shovel Billions More Dollars to ICE and Border Patrol act.indivisible.org/sign/urge-de...
Urge Democrats to Fiercely Opp...

2026-05-04 01:56:31 UTC

Lap is the best photo and video library manager I've ever used github.com/julyx10/lap
GitHub - julyx10/lap: An offli...

2026-05-02 00:20:10 UTC

Who tf wants "light refreshments and sandwiches" after driving nearly 3 hours and sitting in church?

2026-05-01 20:50:49 UTC

Led a webinar with 264 attendees on Wednesday. Largest meeting I've ever chaired in my life

2026-04-29 20:06:07 UTC

Everyone who is an #Arsenal fan needs #Atleti to win today #UCL

2026-04-28 23:37:57 UTC

#Dell Display & Peripheral Manager is not clunky at all. No idea what reviewers are complaining about

2026-04-27 15:07:26 UTC

Fortunately I have this ancient contraption called a color laser printer. Gonna use that instead of having ElevenReader narrate the document to me (my favorite way to "read" nowadays)
#nevent1q…svmt

2026-04-27 15:06:15 UTC

I was wondering why all #AI agents were choking on a simple PDF text extraction of the Office of Science & Technology's National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power NSTM-3 memo. Turns out pg 1 isn't OCRed 🤦‍♂️
Should probably do digital PDF signatures before they put nukes in space?
#avgeek

2026-04-26 18:53:09 UTC

Expected 256 GB RAM real world use case:
- Local LLM
- Simulation
- Scientific computing
- VMs
- Content creation
Actual use case:
- Forgetting & never exiting open apps/windows/tabs

2026-04-26 18:48:19 UTC

#Zed might be the 1st desktop app I've used in which the IAU is more reliable than the standalone installer. If you try to update it via #winget the update will fail silently. Fascinating

2026-04-26 18:36:27 UTC

I've heard of folks running up 5 figure bills overnight
#nevent1q…yufh

2026-04-26 18:34:58 UTC

#Claude uses #OBSStudio files? Wait, what?
#AI #Anthropic
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2026-04-25 22:34:38 UTC

Folks need to read between the lines on the #ProjectHelix #Steam controversy. If PH really is a PC, then you can install ANY game store. #MSFT & #Valve are likely negotiating as to whether Steam will be installed by default & disagreeing on who will pay for it
This isn't hard to see at all

2026-04-25 22:00:18 UTC

Is it me or is there really no way to configure the #Rivian R2 on their website?
#EVs

2026-04-25 21:57:06 UTC

Canada just opened the 1st electrochemical lithium refinery in North America. MAGA is really working, guys /s www.mangrovelithium.com/mangrove-lit...
Mangrove Lithium Opens North A...

2026-04-25 19:05:55 UTC

Small reminder that the 1st thing you should do when unboxing a new TV is check the screen
Just put mine on the stand, only to realize it's broken 🤦‍♂️
#hometheater

2026-04-20 05:25:34 UTC

dk who else needs to hear this, but #HGiG is *NEITHER* a standard nor a feature. As in, the official website says so. Don't be fooled into buying a TV that "supports" it #hometheater

2026-04-18 20:31:05 UTC

It's hard to imagine a worse off-season signing than Benjamin Šeško. Good God
#MUFC #EPL

2026-04-17 22:40:18 UTC

Gas prices got the #LinkedIn Leadership Coaches giving up 😂 Nothing left in the bag
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2026-04-17 17:13:30 UTC

TBT to when I thought Brené Brown was a BW

2026-04-17 03:37:55 UTC

You can pay for #Gemini with Google Play gift cards, which are frequently on sale (especially from credit card rewards). #M365 is 30% off for #E365 employees via #MSFT Workplace Discount Program
#nevent1q…ftq9

2026-04-17 03:35:20 UTC

If you already subscribe to #M365, Premium is a good deal bc it gives you access to #OpenAI & #Anthropic models at a much lower price point than either of those 2 by themselves & with #Copilot's excellent Researcher & Analyst agents.
I also subscribed to #Gemini 1st tier so now I have the big 3

2026-04-17 03:33:02 UTC

What did one #AI say to the other?
Ayeeee

2026-04-16 00:41:58 UTC

Did you corpse paint yourself for that pic?
No, I'm that pale

2026-04-14 13:24:43 UTC

Fuck Viktor Orbán

2026-04-03 21:21:14 UTC

NYC union leaders looking like 2000s Dipset 😂 😂 😂 💪
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2026-04-03 19:12:18 UTC

"Gratefulness?" It's "gratitude" mf where'd you learn English?
The things I say to myself 😂

2026-04-01 22:26:29 UTC

47 must be really terrified of the primaries to set off the unconstitutional voter suppression bomb this early 🤔

2026-04-01 21:44:04 UTC

Next week's headline: "Astronauts Refuse to Return to Earth"
#nevent1q…gkzz

2026-04-01 21:43:22 UTC

Wait, we actually sent people to the moon? That's not an April Fools thing? #Artemis

2026-03-29 22:58:09 UTC

Just had the "How much do you think our regular ass middle class lifestyle costs?" convo with my younger son as part of "You gotta start thinking about this now." It's funny how they always underestimate. Dude said 90... 😂 😂 😂 for a family of 4 with 4 cars? If only

2026-03-27 02:32:54 UTC

I'm glad I only have Verizon Home Internet as a backup connection because it is piping hot trash
Tough to complain for $35/month tho
#VZW

2026-03-27 02:31:12 UTC

Drunk girls are fun only when they're not mine. Otherwise they're annoying
#nevent1q…n7ep

2026-03-27 02:30:25 UTC

Wait is she going to hug everyone or? I feel bad for her bf. This is why I rage solo
#nevent1q…uvly

2026-03-27 02:28:07 UTC

And then her actual dude showed up
#nevent1q…q8a0

2026-03-27 02:24:14 UTC

Haven't seen a chick stunt this hard for a dude since last summer

2026-03-26 04:57:03 UTC

The whole Power Sound Audio movement is sunk cost fallacy, groupthink, and placebo effect #PSA #hometheater

2026-03-26 04:49:09 UTC

TBT when dropping $380 on 256 GB of RAM sounded insane

2026-03-25 19:31:46 UTC

Dealing with tone deaf Christian parents is not a fate I'd wish on anyone

2026-03-16 02:05:06 UTC

Reject the Deportation & Detention Agenda act.indivisible.org/sign/reject-...
Reject the Deportation & Deten...

2026-03-14 17:00:58 UTC

Welcome to #NWSL Boston Legacy!

2026-03-07 22:53:50 UTC

$4.30 gas in Iowa. Thanks Trump

2026-03-04 15:47:26 UTC

I sincerely hope whoever came up with MAC address randomization and made it the default on client devices burns in hell
#homelab

2026-03-04 02:11:35 UTC

Tell Congress: No War with Iran act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Tell Congress: No War with Ira...

2026-02-24 12:28:56 UTC

#Benfica need to stfu & accept Gianluca Prestianni's suspension. Good on #UEFA

2026-02-23 19:50:26 UTC

Hope #Netflix stands up to 45's Susan Rice demand. Not like they have any broadcast licenses the #FCC can go after so no reason to fold

2026-02-19 04:59:58 UTC

Probably gonna see a lot of people angry at me tomorrow but when you choose the most problematic person in your circle over the rest of the set I'm out ✌️

2026-02-19 04:49:52 UTC

Telling the group chat you're getting a hotel after the party is a MESSAGE 😂
🫡

2026-02-10 23:43:59 UTC

Actually said the words "That's not exactly a super duper growth mindset oriented statement" today... I think I unlocked some kind of Corporate language achievement with that one 🤯 🤯

2026-02-10 22:51:48 UTC

So Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods both shattered their leg
That's certainly something

2026-02-10 22:11:03 UTC

Carrick is absolutely the real deal. One gets the impression #ManU eternal search for a coach might actually finally be over
#EPL

2026-02-10 22:09:35 UTC

What a fucking finish by Šesko! 🤯 🤯 🤯 #ManU #EPL

2026-02-09 03:23:37 UTC

We are all Sam Darnold

2026-02-09 03:12:42 UTC

Biggest onside kick of the season is the worst of the season #Pats #SuperBowl #NFL

2026-02-09 03:01:02 UTC

I can't believe my #Texans lost to these clowns. My God

2026-02-09 02:49:29 UTC

Drake Maye seeing ghosts downfield lol

2026-02-09 02:29:15 UTC

I think that's the 1st over the top play that's worked all game. It's in 4th quarter, and it's a TD
#Seahawks #NFL #SuperBowl

2026-02-09 01:24:25 UTC

This the Make Em Mad #SuperBowl halftime show 😂
#NFL

2026-01-26 02:56:00 UTC

#SEAHAWKS!!! This is exactly what I knew Sam Darnold would do from back when he was at #USC. Just needed time & the right team & coach
#NFL

2026-01-25 04:59:32 UTC

Trying #Skywalker

2026-01-24 22:04:25 UTC

Where are the gun rights #2ndAmendment #RKBA people on Alex Pretti's murder?

2026-01-24 03:08:14 UTC

Linda Rendle. Phew

2026-01-20 17:31:27 UTC

Office bowl scraping is the fucking worst. Plastic exists for a reason

2026-01-20 07:23:55 UTC

After using TP-Link #Omada Controller & #Ubiquiti #UniFi OS Server on the same network over the past 3+ wks, UniFi is the clear winner. Omada hardware is solid but the web & mobile apps feel like UniFi's did 5 years ago
#homelab

2026-01-20 07:20:42 UTC

Sure seems like ICE is running extermination camps

2026-01-19 20:59:17 UTC

Something tells me this pricing isn't accidental
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2026-01-19 02:38:22 UTC

Using Caleb Williams in #Madden from here on out. Was that a 40 yard no look fadeaway pass to the corner of the end zone?
#Bears

2026-01-18 23:45:40 UTC

Caleb Williams staying on brand with the 1st drive pick 😂
#Bears #NFL

2026-01-18 23:39:14 UTC

#Bears DJ lit

2026-01-18 22:41:38 UTC

That feels like ballgame. End of the line, #Texans 😢
#NFL

2026-01-18 21:34:20 UTC

#Pats are eating CJ Stroud alive
#Texans

2026-01-16 20:29:03 UTC

The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC looks like the spiritual successor to the Chevy Camaro ZL1. Sounds odd to say yeah

2026-01-16 06:32:33 UTC

Tell Congress to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Tell Congress to rein in ICE N...

2026-01-16 00:39:26 UTC

A lot of mainstream headlines have switched from crediting "[47]" to crediting "US"