Mike Brum
@bmemike.bsky.social
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Looks like it may finally be time to switch back to Firefox: gizmodo.com/mozilla-addi...
Mozilla Adding 'Off' Switch to AI in Firefox
Flip the switch.
gizmodo.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Looks like it may finally be time to switch back to Firefox: gizmodo.com/mozilla-addi...
The scheme overall sucks, but limiting to 1 ea per price point at least gives more people a chance to get in at lower prices.
February 2, 2026 at 5:57 PM
The scheme overall sucks, but limiting to 1 ea per price point at least gives more people a chance to get in at lower prices.
Reposted by Mike Brum
This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
February 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
That's why I think you need to give it a baby hippo treatment.
a hippopotamus is swimming in a pool with a sign that says zoo
ALT: a hippopotamus is swimming in a pool with a sign that says zoo
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:36 AM
That's why I think you need to give it a baby hippo treatment.
That feels like it's well beyond a 1/1.
February 2, 2026 at 12:35 AM
That feels like it's well beyond a 1/1.
We've entered that "past catching up with you" phase of chaotic travel and it's been extremely difficult keeping my eyes open last night and today.
I don't feel like I'm getting sick. I'm just exhausted.
I don't feel like I'm getting sick. I'm just exhausted.
January 31, 2026 at 4:27 PM
We've entered that "past catching up with you" phase of chaotic travel and it's been extremely difficult keeping my eyes open last night and today.
I don't feel like I'm getting sick. I'm just exhausted.
I don't feel like I'm getting sick. I'm just exhausted.
And exact same mana value!
January 31, 2026 at 12:21 AM
And exact same mana value!
Thought about this a lot and my issue is around the 10yr timeframe.
It simultaneously feels like forever ago but also just yesterday - while the playerbase was also absolutely huge then but it's grown SO MUCH since.
My gut says things are very different, my brain says it's probably about the same.
It simultaneously feels like forever ago but also just yesterday - while the playerbase was also absolutely huge then but it's grown SO MUCH since.
My gut says things are very different, my brain says it's probably about the same.
January 30, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Thought about this a lot and my issue is around the 10yr timeframe.
It simultaneously feels like forever ago but also just yesterday - while the playerbase was also absolutely huge then but it's grown SO MUCH since.
My gut says things are very different, my brain says it's probably about the same.
It simultaneously feels like forever ago but also just yesterday - while the playerbase was also absolutely huge then but it's grown SO MUCH since.
My gut says things are very different, my brain says it's probably about the same.
Back in Boston.
Got to sleep for about 4.5 hours. Should be good for the day.
A thankfully uneventful trip.
Got to sleep for about 4.5 hours. Should be good for the day.
A thankfully uneventful trip.
January 30, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Back in Boston.
Got to sleep for about 4.5 hours. Should be good for the day.
A thankfully uneventful trip.
Got to sleep for about 4.5 hours. Should be good for the day.
A thankfully uneventful trip.
Boarding my 2nd redeye in 3 days.
Letโs see how this one goes. Itโs at least departing on time and not 3 hours late like last time.
Iโm more than ready to pull my hat down over my eyes and pass the fuck out.
Letโs see how this one goes. Itโs at least departing on time and not 3 hours late like last time.
Iโm more than ready to pull my hat down over my eyes and pass the fuck out.
January 30, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Boarding my 2nd redeye in 3 days.
Letโs see how this one goes. Itโs at least departing on time and not 3 hours late like last time.
Iโm more than ready to pull my hat down over my eyes and pass the fuck out.
Letโs see how this one goes. Itโs at least departing on time and not 3 hours late like last time.
Iโm more than ready to pull my hat down over my eyes and pass the fuck out.
Reposted by Mike Brum
Stargate To Film New Series In London This Year
www.gateworld.net/news/2026/01...
The latest entry in the venerable science fiction franchise has set its home base, with production slated to begin in 2026.
www.gateworld.net/news/2026/01...
The latest entry in the venerable science fiction franchise has set its home base, with production slated to begin in 2026.
January 29, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Stargate To Film New Series In London This Year
www.gateworld.net/news/2026/01...
The latest entry in the venerable science fiction franchise has set its home base, with production slated to begin in 2026.
www.gateworld.net/news/2026/01...
The latest entry in the venerable science fiction franchise has set its home base, with production slated to begin in 2026.
They should stop the unique cards in SLD drops and return to print on demand.
January 29, 2026 at 4:12 PM
They should stop the unique cards in SLD drops and return to print on demand.
The problem is thereโs zero commitment as to when โdown the lineโ could happen. And until it does, supply will remain low.
January 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The problem is thereโs zero commitment as to when โdown the lineโ could happen. And until it does, supply will remain low.
Laws are threats made by the dominant socioeconomic-ethnic group in a given nation. Itโs just the promise of violence thatโs enacted and the police are basically an occupying army.
January 28, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Laws are threats made by the dominant socioeconomic-ethnic group in a given nation. Itโs just the promise of violence thatโs enacted and the police are basically an occupying army.
Some group of young 20-something talking each other up to start singing stuff in the terminal while we wait for our 2.5hr delayed flight.
โYouโll never see these people againโ is apparently good enough justification to annoy the shit out of everyone around you?
โYouโll never see these people againโ is apparently good enough justification to annoy the shit out of everyone around you?
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Some group of young 20-something talking each other up to start singing stuff in the terminal while we wait for our 2.5hr delayed flight.
โYouโll never see these people againโ is apparently good enough justification to annoy the shit out of everyone around you?
โYouโll never see these people againโ is apparently good enough justification to annoy the shit out of everyone around you?
I clocked somewhere between 4-5 hours of snow removal today.
Not the most enjoyable way to spend my time, but I can't help but think if this were a couple years ago, I'd be physically dead.
It's very rewarding to get in shape, especially when you can feel the difference.
Still... fuck winter.
Not the most enjoyable way to spend my time, but I can't help but think if this were a couple years ago, I'd be physically dead.
It's very rewarding to get in shape, especially when you can feel the difference.
Still... fuck winter.
January 27, 2026 at 4:11 AM
I clocked somewhere between 4-5 hours of snow removal today.
Not the most enjoyable way to spend my time, but I can't help but think if this were a couple years ago, I'd be physically dead.
It's very rewarding to get in shape, especially when you can feel the difference.
Still... fuck winter.
Not the most enjoyable way to spend my time, but I can't help but think if this were a couple years ago, I'd be physically dead.
It's very rewarding to get in shape, especially when you can feel the difference.
Still... fuck winter.
Reposted by Mike Brum
To delete your TikTok account without agreeing to the new TOS:
1) put your phone in airplane mode
2) open TikTok and go to your profile
3) go to settings and scroll down to delete account
4) turn airplane mode off
5) delete your account
Credit to @ kimsaira on instagram for this
1) put your phone in airplane mode
2) open TikTok and go to your profile
3) go to settings and scroll down to delete account
4) turn airplane mode off
5) delete your account
Credit to @ kimsaira on instagram for this
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US. www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:59 AM
To delete your TikTok account without agreeing to the new TOS:
1) put your phone in airplane mode
2) open TikTok and go to your profile
3) go to settings and scroll down to delete account
4) turn airplane mode off
5) delete your account
Credit to @ kimsaira on instagram for this
1) put your phone in airplane mode
2) open TikTok and go to your profile
3) go to settings and scroll down to delete account
4) turn airplane mode off
5) delete your account
Credit to @ kimsaira on instagram for this
Found a couple more:
January 24, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Found a couple more:
Reposted by Mike Brum
Because it's been a hard week, I thought I would re-post one of the things that lightened my own mood, this interview with a young dinosaur enthusiast in @chicagomag.com.
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
A 5-Year-Oldโs Critique of Local Dino Displays
To learn about the Chicago areaโs standout Mesozoic museums, the author interviewed an expert: his son.
www.chicagomag.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Because it's been a hard week, I thought I would re-post one of the things that lightened my own mood, this interview with a young dinosaur enthusiast in @chicagomag.com.
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...
Does this mean all the UB stuff on earth is in play for one deck or are we treating turtle earth separate from marvel earth?
Dominaria probably gives you the most cards by a mile, right?
Dominaria probably gives you the most cards by a mile, right?
January 22, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Does this mean all the UB stuff on earth is in play for one deck or are we treating turtle earth separate from marvel earth?
Dominaria probably gives you the most cards by a mile, right?
Dominaria probably gives you the most cards by a mile, right?
Strong opening for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Let's see where this goes.
Let's see where this goes.
January 19, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Strong opening for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Let's see where this goes.
Let's see where this goes.
I leveled up my "only grocery shop at 7pm on a Sunday" lifehack with "during a snow storm" and it did not disappoint.
January 19, 2026 at 12:43 AM
I leveled up my "only grocery shop at 7pm on a Sunday" lifehack with "during a snow storm" and it did not disappoint.