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Grew up in western Maryland. Went to school in Baltimore and stayed there for about 9 years. Lived in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia for a few years, and now I'm living happily in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

Elder Millennial. Father. Stepfather. Future husband. Dog owner. IT Professional.

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2024-08-20 14:35:04

NGL, #DNC night 1 got me hyped. Great speeches by AOC, Hillary, Jasmine Crockett, Dr Jill, Joe Biden, and more. The energy in the crowd was wonderful. Very hopeful and optimistic. It's exactly what we need right now.

2024-08-10 21:30:29

We received internal Trump documents from "Robert". The campaign just confirmed it was hacked. - POLITICO
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/10/trump-campaign-hack-00173503

2024-08-09 12:05:33

Good morning. It's been raining literally all night. ☕ 🌧️

2024-08-06 02:51:01

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@npub1mdk…aptk people with sources close to the campaign, black SUVs picking up Walz from his home, a leaked Harris-Walz developer website that was briefly up but is now behind a login.

2024-08-06 02:46:53

Looks more and more like it's going to be Tim Walz.
#USPol #Harris2024

2024-08-02 16:15:32

The Pinboard guy has quietly been a piece of shit for a long time. If you need a bookmark service there are a bunch of other options. Raindrop.io, Linkding, Linkwarden, Hoarder, etc.

2024-07-24 00:52:03

Trump says he’ll debate Harris - POLITICO
There will be ketchup all over the walls after this. Probably the ceiling too.
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/23/trump-kamala-harris-debate-00170732

2024-07-20 22:05:49

This country is not *really* in a war between Democrats and Republicans. That's what the rich and powerful want you to think. That's why they play identity politics. It's easy to fall into a trap of what we perceived as "good vs evil".
No, this country is in a war between wealthy power-hungry oligarchs and the poor and middle class. The reason they're fighting so hard in recent years is because they know people are waking up to what has really been going on. And they know we're coming for their heads, and their bank accounts.

2024-07-08 21:16:50

Is anyone still getting spam from zirk.us? I'd like to remove the suspension if possible. #mastoadmin

2024-07-07 20:58:57

Just spent some time enjoying a flight of cider at Wild Hare in Berryville, VA.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/746/735/168/526/917/original/3bb19c993b29ed31.jpg

2024-07-04 22:11:01

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@npub1mm3…ft6j only if people are stupid! So yeah probably.

2024-07-04 22:04:41

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@npub1mm3…ft6j it's too late to switch now. People won't vote for someone they don't know, and the Republicans will sue in a bunch of states for adding a last minute nominee to the ballot. It won't work.

2024-07-04 22:01:16

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@npub1mm3…ft6j the polls are always inaccurate. They never take young people into account. Biden is the only chance we have left at this point.

2024-07-04 21:56:42

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@npub1mm3…ft6j if he drops out, we're fucked.

2024-06-25 23:04:36

There's a guy in one of my Discord servers that claims to have 40k tabs in Firefox. WTF.

2024-06-19 14:56:10

Anybody in the market for a "house"?
13229 Southview Ln, Dallas, TX 75240 | MLS #20641316 | Zillow
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/13229-Southview-Ln-Dallas-TX-75240/118222349_zpid/

2024-06-15 02:24:17

Music lovers...hit me with your all-time favorite covers! I want to make an epic playlist.
#music #CoverSongs #MakeMeAPlaylist

2024-06-14 20:50:41

Hey, just wanted to drop a quick reminder that a while back I created a QA/knowledge-base website for Mastodon admins to ask and/or answer questions. Anyone can now sign up to ask questions. A few of us are already signed up on there from a while back and we can answer questions and verify answers. Check it out!
https://qa.mastoadmin.social
#Mastoadmin #mastoadmins #mastodon

2024-06-06 13:15:55

😮‍💨 It is Thursday my dudes. We are almost there. Friday is just around the corner! What are you looking forward to this weekend?

2024-06-05 14:21:18

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@npub1sfl…gczt I find it shocking that anyone would not find this topic interesting.

2024-06-01 01:50:43

Looks like it's going to be a good night for astrophotography. Not a cloud in the sky!

2024-05-30 14:43:36

Great now pay all the other artists and creators you stole from.
"Vox Media and OpenAI Form Strategic Content and Product Partnership" - Vox Media
https://www.voxmedia.com/2024/5/29/24166483/vox-media-openai-strategic-content-and-product-partnership

2024-05-30 12:56:29

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@npub1mm3…ft6j Yeah. I hate streaming now. The dream is dead. We've circled back to cable TV bundles.

2024-05-30 12:50:26

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@npub1mm3…ft6j Elsbeth is a pretty fun show where a quirky lawyer is solving the crimes and the police are mostly bumbling idiots except for one lady.

2024-05-29 03:18:21

I'm so glad that breweries are making non-shitty IPAs again. #beer

2024-05-28 20:08:40

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@npub1a3r…yhhn I suspected this was the case, but I also learned a few weeks ago that tall socks are in and you're a dork if you wear no-shows.

2024-05-27 13:22:49

I'd like to create a /Listening page on my blog, and embed a "now playing" widget, as well as a listening history. 🤔
#indieweb

2024-05-19 22:03:25

I played some tennis with my daughters today, and Moxie hit a ball directly into this hole in the score tube. It was amazing. 😂
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/469/523/840/716/959/original/b2cc0707d8f0d1c3.jpg

2024-05-18 15:39:55

I need to mow my grass (grass is a generous term, it's mostly weeds) so badly, but between the frequent rain and being busy with the kids, I haven't had the chance. It's a jungle out there. It's already rained this morning, so I won't be mowing today. Hopefully, tomorrow will be dry enough.

2024-05-17 14:00:13

I will never understand these waterproof holders for having your phone in the shower. Who is in the shower that long?! You can't be without your phone for 10 minutes? Pits, tits, naughty bits, and gtfo.

2024-05-15 12:57:02

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@npub1mm3…ft6j I don't know why but it makes me think of The Beetles.

2024-05-15 12:51:09

Good morning! ☕ I hope you all have a wonderful day.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/444/718/802/436/284/original/4786916de3f54ca4.png

2024-05-15 02:10:22

I'll be switching back to the Pixel 8 Pro. The S23 Ultra is showing weird vertical streaks on the screen so I'll need to get it replaced under warranty.

2024-05-13 01:36:57

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@npub16mz…hm5n I love my MX Master 3S. It's so comfortable.

2024-04-26 14:08:39

It seems like the performance issues in #Firefox for #Android have been mostly resolved, so I'm back on #Iceraven.

2024-04-24 15:53:45

The Acolyte Will Feature Vernestra Rwoh's Lightwhip in Live-Action, Creator Leslye Headland Seeks to Honor What's Come Before
https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2024/04/the-acolyte-will-feature-vernestra-rwohs-lightwhip-in-live-action-creator-leslye-headland-seeks-to-honor-whats-come-before.html
#StarWars #TheAcolyte

2024-04-22 16:54:23

I just had a very pleasant troubleshooting call with an extremely friendly and grateful customer.
I must be still asleep and dreaming.

2024-04-18 13:46:54

So I've been using the Galaxy S23 again since yesterday afternoon. OneUI 6.1 is pretty good, but I still have one issue with this phone.
Why is every phone camera so much worse than the Pixel in low light? Why have they not figured it out yet?

2024-04-16 16:34:16

⭐ New Starred Article from Feedbin:
The Acolyte Wants Its Jedi Action to Top The Phantom Menace's Darth Maul Duel
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-the-acolyte-jedi-duels-maul-phantom-menace-1851412129

2024-04-16 03:52:53

Discover the #IndieWeb, one blog post at a time.
https://indieblog.page/

2024-04-15 00:37:51

Steal a copy of the NYT and use it as bird cage liner.

2024-04-14 00:28:06

The cardinal stopped by a couple times this evening.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/266/264/120/487/146/original/9c03b49167bd433e.mp4

2024-04-12 12:34:42

Good morning fedi! ☕ Happy Friday! 😃

2024-04-11 23:16:24

Outraged based on ignorance is an instant block.

2024-04-11 16:34:43

You've heard of a pocket full of sunshine. Well, this isn't that.
In case it wasn't obvious this is an #aimusicgenerator
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/253/079/360/288/181/original/54f8108da5ef1b20.mp4

2024-04-10 18:31:09

My wife is outside with her Airpods in, doing some gardening and listening to music. I can hear her singing from inside the house, only stopping to occasionally yell at the dogs to get out of the flowerbed.

2024-04-10 15:09:06

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@npub1mm3…ft6j I have not. I think it would probably make me angry.

2024-04-10 15:00:01

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@npub1mm3…ft6j #FuckTheMPAA

2024-04-10 14:32:02

The Motion Picture Association will work with Congress to start blocking piracy sites in the US
https://www.engadget.com/the-motion-picture-association-will-work-with-congress-to-start-blocking-piracy-sites-in-the-us-062111261.html

2024-04-09 17:18:21

#Beeper was bought by #Automattic
https://blog.beeper.com/2024/04/09/beeper-is-joining-automattic/

2024-04-09 13:37:23

US To Award Samsung Up To $6.6 Billion Chip Subsidy For Texas Expansion
https://news.slashdot.org/story/24/04/09/1035210/us-to-award-samsung-up-to-66-billion-chip-subsidy-for-texas-expansion

2024-04-08 13:28:24

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@npub1mm3…ft6j is this a serious post?

2024-04-02 15:19:22

If anyone here is interested in #blogging but not sure where to get started, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I would be happy to talk to you about your needs and point you to the right people, places, and software.
We tend to assume everyone on Mastodon is adept at software, development, or self-hosting, so I wanted to offer my assistance to anyone who doesn't fall into that category!

2024-04-02 15:14:06

Today, Tomorrow, And The Next Day | Cool As Heck blog
https://cool-as-heck.blog/post/today-tomorrow-and-the-next-day-wssuyse9
#indieweb #blogging

2024-04-01 09:54:49

Wow, an extremely loud thunderstorm just rolled through and woke me from a dead slumber.
Time to try and get back to sleep. 😴

2024-03-31 00:34:49

This is an aspect of the #Baltimore #KeyBridge collapse that I never thought about.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/187/255/000/771/942/original/9ca405546999697a.mp4

2024-03-29 13:38:09

Vultr deletes user data ownership ToS clause after outcry • The Register
https://www.theregister.com/2024/03/28/vultr_content_controversy/?ref=selfh.st

2024-03-28 03:28:36

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@npub147c…27uk should federate immediately.

2024-03-28 03:11:19

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@npub1jc6…7v67 also what about sharing a toot as an image?

2024-03-28 00:53:10

ICYDK, there are at least two ways to get nice images of Mastodon posts.
One is called MastoPoet, which I am hosting at https://mastopoet.dmv.community.
The other is Toot Cards at https://toot.cards.
#Mastodon #Fediverse

2024-03-28 00:37:31

My Favorite Mastodon Posts of the Past Few Weeks | Cool As Heck
https://cool-as-heck.blog/post/my-favorite-mastodon-posts-of-the-past-few-weeks-s-_zhlkz
#indieweb #blogging #Mastodon

2024-03-27 13:43:34

Hmmm is it worth upgrading from a 5700 XT to a 6800 XT?

2024-03-25 21:21:59

🥱 The work day is done, now it's time to relax a bit before dinner.

2024-03-23 15:47:39

If you ever feel useless, just remember they put a "skip intro" button on X-Men '97.

2024-03-22 20:39:21

Taking the teenagers to see the new Ghostbusters movie tonight! 👻
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/141/028/526/424/145/original/bfa80de186af813f.jpg

2024-03-22 12:49:52

WTF! 😬
@npub17td…apfk https://mastodon.social/@itsfoss/112139168801928933

2024-03-21 13:41:13

When Anakin was a puppy, he couldn't simply lay on a bed. He had to get *in* the bed. #Dogs #DogsOfMastodon
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/133/721/561/021/222/original/f41834df020cef36.jpg

2024-03-19 00:16:47

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@npub1wea…cz8k "it's none of anyone's damn business, if I say it isn't"

2024-03-17 14:15:48

#SilentSunday
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/111/211/181/724/064/original/a32b2a38a2fa1321.jpg

2024-03-15 21:46:23

I must say, the fediverse has some of the best bird photography I've ever seen.

2024-03-15 15:23:44

I can hear my dog snoring from the next room.

2024-03-14 17:49:06

Remember, the Tiktok ban in the US is not about your personal data. The government doesn't give a shit about your personal data.
Senators are getting paid by Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet lobbyists to ban their competition. They're all mad that a Chinese company is eating their lunch.

2024-03-14 13:15:24

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@npub1sua…szrk banning tiktok is not the solution to the problem. In fact I think tiktok has been good overall, especially for young people to stay up to date on human rights issues and such. Another reason our government would want it to be shut down. It keeps people informed and they don't like that.

2024-03-14 12:54:52

Maybe, but then we should also ban Meta, Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft...
What we really need are strict privacy laws, then this wouldn't be a problem. The motivation behind this isn't about the privacy and safety of American citizens, it's rooted in racism, hypocrisy, and money flowing from American tech companies to the pockets of our government representatives.
"TikTok should be banned"
https://coleb.blog/posts/tiktok-should-be-banned

2024-03-13 14:50:37

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@npub1sfl…gczt but does it have pockets?!

2024-03-12 20:28:45

ooh.directory: a place to find good blogs that interest you
https://ooh.directory/

2024-03-12 18:14:31

I thought for sure a recent Pixelfed update broke cloud storage on Pixtagram.social. Nope. Turns out it was my DNS.

2024-03-12 03:29:12

Newspipe looks pretty good!
https://github.com/cedricbonhomme/newspipe
#RSS #python #flask #selfhosted

2024-03-11 15:24:43

In case you missed it over the weekend, I shared two new posts on my blog about #Android.
My Android Home Screen: Explained
https://cool-as-heck.blog/posts/my-android-home-screen-explained
More of My Favorite Android apps
https://cool-as-heck.blog/posts/more-of-my-favorite-android-apps
I would love to hear your comments, what apps you use, and how you set up your home screen.

2024-03-11 01:11:24

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@npub1sac…apc0 me too. I've used it for the Plex transcoding cache in the past and that worked well.

2024-03-11 01:07:15

Is anyone using /dev/shm for their #rsync cache?

2024-03-10 17:01:49

How I do streaming music
https://fastchicken.co.nz/2024/03/10/how-i-do-streaming-music-plex-plexamp-prologue/
#Plex #PlexAmp

2024-03-10 15:44:44

Tell me your favorite #indieweb sites and blogs! Go! 🙌🏻

2024-03-08 00:44:19

I'll try this tomorrow afternoon.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/057/060/097/540/996/original/21026a86f80fb070.jpg

2024-03-06 13:53:22

TickTick is really good. I'm loving it. I wish there was an open source and/or self-hosted equivalent, but I can't find one.
If anyone knows of an all-in-one FOSS solution for notes, tasks, and reminders, let me know.

2024-03-06 12:21:09

Good morning! 🌞 ☕
It's a foggy one.
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/048/474/454/007/761/original/65a24552e002ccbc.jpg

2024-03-06 00:22:10

Tidal's new price completely changes high-quality music streaming
It's $10.99 for the HiFi plan.
https://9to5google.com/2024/03/05/tidals-new-price-completely-changes-high-quality-music-streaming/

2024-03-05 14:12:42

Let's focus on some #positivity today. Tell me what you're excited about. Something you love. Could be something fleeting, something in the moment, or something persistent.

2024-03-04 20:54:09

New profile picture by @npub1sua…szrk ! Thanks Joel! 🙂

2024-03-01 14:41:19

I got a mini beer keg for my birthday. 🍺

2024-03-01 03:53:03

Mozilla is finally working on a tab bar for Android tablets. Available in the nightly build.
https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/ideas/tablet-amp-mobile-ui-tab-bar-for-android/idc-p/52440/highlight/true#M30519

2024-02-29 15:24:50

Apparently voice notes are gaining popularity. Please do not send me voice notes. A simple text will do. If you need to speak it, all phones have a transcription feature. Thank you.

2024-02-29 14:42:54

This is so sad. Please, whenever possible, own your own content.
TikTok Is Disappearing Before Our Eyes
https://www.404media.co/email/0972dd5c-0b9a-4132-a1e7-e74e8a7285c1/?ref=daily-stories-newsletter

2024-02-29 14:30:48

It's the last day of the month, and we've reached 90% of our goal! You know what, that's a win! Thank you guys for donating and supporting this server! I appreciate you.
https://ko-fi.com/jcrabapple/
https://dmvcommunitymedia.b-cdn.net/media_attachments/files/112/015/011/308/841/758/original/38faf5b8398512ec.png

2024-02-28 13:30:43

I'm off Friday, so tomorrow is my Friday, and I'm 100% feeling that today. 🙃

2024-02-27 17:37:03

I saw this band open for Thrice one time. They're fantastic and I love this song.
Watch "Still Love" by Teenage Wrist on YouTube Music
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=0EQarEon1ag&si=mlF61AgNi7i7xA1g

2024-02-27 00:32:09

How does #NextCloud run on a #RaspberryPi? Thinking of running a local instance for photo backups.

2024-02-25 14:47:47

How the Kids Online Safety Act puts us all at risk - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/4/23819578/kosa-kids-online-safety-act-privacy-danger

2024-02-24 18:55:30

Michelle Pfeiffer actually whipped the heads off of four mannequins while filming Batman Returns.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=FaWwG41_A9k&si=HHraEPSExDVkJYY8

2024-02-24 03:00:38

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@npub1sua…szrk I think if we look at it on its own instead of comparing it to the cartoon, it's really quite well done.