Olivier Forget

Seeking refuge in a distributed world. Web, future programming. Full stack dilettante. Building https://dropserver.org

Site: https://olivierforget.net
Current project: https://dropserver.org
GitHub: https://github.com/teleclimber/

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2026-08-22 18:42:55 GMT

RE: https://social.tchncs.de/@teleclimber/117140542079098971
There are 6 #repaircafe for 13 Million people in the LA/ OC area. I love that these exist but I wish there were so many more.
Also there is some irony in the tech choices for these orgs: lots of FB pages, Insta, etc.. I understand how they got there, but it's painful to witness.
https://f2.tchncs.de/media_attachments/files/117/140/635/319/420/669/original/bcbf6d0ef9ac41b7.png
#note1ve9…d8e6

2026-08-22 18:20:22 GMT

My Logitech MX Ergo Trackball buttons are not working correctly anymore. They don't stay in the "down" state consistently, so dragging and dropping, and selecting text are a pain. Otherwise it's perfect.
I hate buying a new one. It's only a few years old, and it's a "premium" device. How come the buttons can't last? Do we not have the technology to make buttons that last?
Repairing is possible, but I'd have to buy a whole soldering iron kit and try my hand at something I've never done. And then how long before the soldering iron gets used again?
I want to #repair so I don't create unnecessary trash, but for that I have to buy more stuff that likely becomes trash some day.
I'm hoping to find a repair cafe near me now.

2026-05-16 19:14:21 GMT

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I wish you the best of luck with this nuanced take on a fiery topic on social media! 🫡

2026-05-15 22:15:13 GMT

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https://www.jetphotos.com/registration/F-PDHV

2026-02-09 16:56:30 GMT

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Any idea what that black half-disc with white spots is? I haven't seen a B-1 with that before. The white things look like some sort of hardware protruding out.

2024-11-18 17:22:18 GMT

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FYI @npub1hr7…jxyc has a book/course that is all about building frontends in a modern way and without build tools. Import maps play a big role in it.
https://www.baldurbjarnason.com/courses/uncluttered/
(Unfortunately looks like it's not for sale anymore?)