Most of the “AI” and LLM things that dominate the zeitgeist lately are not designed to help people, contrary to the hype. They are designed to make filthy rich people richer, at any cost to society. So the lies about what they can actually do, told to the ignorant, are of malicious intent.
Category: Reviews
Dunn Brothers Lorem Ipsum FAQ
On shop.dunnbrothers.com I went looking for help with pausing my subscription. Found the FAQ. It’s full of “Lorem ipsum” placeholder text!
Put Up QR Code Signs For Curious Neighbors
If they’re curious about the #Mammotion #Luba2 robotic mower slowly scooting across the lawn, I’d enthusiastically help some other overworked fella realize that the amount of time & effort saved by not needing to mow every weekend is absolutely worth a couple grand, easily.
Why You See Small Companies With No SSL On Their Website
Bluehost is cheap. That’s why I have this site hosted here. But this sort of shit is why IT folk gain a reputation for being dicks. Because all too often, they ARE.
Eggs Faux-Benedict
Eggs Faux-Benedict: English Muffin Toasting Bread, toasted (of course). Buttered. Spread with Garden Veggie Cream Cheese (any variety you prefer, of course). Over Easy Fried Egg. Sprinkle of Slap Ya Mama. Sprinkle of Bac-o-bits.
Eclipse – My Best Few Shots
What I would do differently, in hindsight.
Firstly, I wouldn’t use the supplied tripod. Way too flimsy and wiggly. I mean, stupid as it is, to take a photo, you have to touch the iPhone with your finger.
Rude Awakening
In the wee dark hours this morning, the recliner decided it’d had just about enough of my bullshit, and dumped me like Graham Norton’s Big Red Chair. And I didn’t even get to tell a story.
Sexism In The Age Of Cholera… or is it Covid?
Anytime I’m going to be within 10 feet of people other than my wife, I wear a 3m 8210 N95 mask. It has two real straps that go around my head, holding it tightly to my face all the way around. Does it mess up my hair? Sure. I don’t fucking care. I need to not get Covid-19, so STFU.
Celebratory Meals and Traditional Habits
I’d heard the joking term “meat sweats” many times over the decades. But friend, I’m hear to tell you, the meat sweats are a real thing. As I was taking off my sleep shirt this morning, I swear that thing smelled like gravy, and I tossed it in the laundry pile with conviction.
I Get That Nets Don’t Own The Freq
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36W0t1iXp-4
K8MRD wants you to think that if you’re doing POTA, and some other station informs you that you’re causing QRM on the Maritime Mobile Service Net, that the Net should move ‘cuz you were there first.