Dwight Silverman
@dwightsilverman.com
Retired but not good at it. Still tech columnizing at @houstonchronicle.com. Passable iPhone photographer, pizza lover, aspiring cat lady. Other base camps at https://mastodon.social/@dsilverman, https://www.threads.net/@dsilverman #housky
I update my Mac as it nears the end of operating system support, and it looked like my M1 MacBook Pro would last a good while. But the skyrocketing cost of RAM made me think twice, so I took my own advice and bought sooner rather than later. A great deal didn't hurt!
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How AI-driven memory demand changed my MacBook Pro buying plans
Memory and storage prices are climbing, driven by AI data center demand. That influenced my decision to upgrade my laptop early and pick up a new M5 MacBook Pro.
www.houstonchronicle.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I update my Mac as it nears the end of operating system support, and it looked like my M1 MacBook Pro would last a good while. But the skyrocketing cost of RAM made me think twice, so I took my own advice and bought sooner rather than later. A great deal didn't hurt!
Gift link:
#Apple #MacBookPro
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#Apple #MacBookPro
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I feel this way about pretty much all vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. You shouldn't be allowed to dump cyanide into municipal drinking water and you shouldn't be allowed to recreationally spread viruses around shared public spaces.
My most authoritarian opinion is that the MMR vaccine should be mandatory, with only medical (not religious or floofy) exemptions allowed. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
This Is How a Child Dies of Measles
When your family becomes a data point in an outbreak
www.theatlantic.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM
I feel this way about pretty much all vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. You shouldn't be allowed to dump cyanide into municipal drinking water and you shouldn't be allowed to recreationally spread viruses around shared public spaces.
Nothing like a little Flux dev.1 model image generation to get your M5 MacBook Pro's fans roaring in the morning.
February 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Nothing like a little Flux dev.1 model image generation to get your M5 MacBook Pro's fans roaring in the morning.
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We’ve got timing details on what to expect with Saturday’s front, which should bring a line of storms through the Houston area. We also outline what looks to be an exceptional second half of the holiday weekend.
#houwx
#houwx
Valentine’s Day continues to look rainy, with thunderstorms possible
In brief: In today’s post we provide some timing details on what to expect with Saturday’s front, which should bring a line of storms along with it. We also outline what looks to be an …
spacecityweather.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:23 PM
We’ve got timing details on what to expect with Saturday’s front, which should bring a line of storms through the Houston area. We also outline what looks to be an exceptional second half of the holiday weekend.
#houwx
#houwx
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The warm pattern Houston’s in is likely to persist for most of the rest of the month. Are we done with freezes? We also look ahead to the holiday weekend, which should have a lovely second half. 😎
#houwx
#houwx
With most of February looking warm, what does that mean for chances of another freeze in Houston?
In brief: In today’s post we discuss the warm pattern we’re in, which is likely to persist for most of the rest of the month. What does that mean for freezes? We also look ahead to the …
spacecityweather.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:25 PM
The warm pattern Houston’s in is likely to persist for most of the rest of the month. Are we done with freezes? We also look ahead to the holiday weekend, which should have a lovely second half. 😎
#houwx
#houwx
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Trump, who says he had "no idea" at the time that Epstein sexually molested girls, told the police in 2006 that "everyone has known he’s been doing this.” That's according to an FBI interview with the then-Palm Beach police chief.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’
The new information comes as Ghislaine Maxwell was summoned to appear Monday before a Congressional committee.
www.miamiherald.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Trump, who says he had "no idea" at the time that Epstein sexually molested girls, told the police in 2006 that "everyone has known he’s been doing this.” That's according to an FBI interview with the then-Palm Beach police chief.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
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I finally have a newsletter!
It's called The Fine Print* and I'll be writing about tech, media, politics, consumer rights (and whatever else I damn-well please).
It's free, but if you have disposable income, you can support independent reporting for just $50/year or $4/month.
It's called The Fine Print* and I'll be writing about tech, media, politics, consumer rights (and whatever else I damn-well please).
It's free, but if you have disposable income, you can support independent reporting for just $50/year or $4/month.
The Fine Print*
A newsletter by Karl Bode covering tech, media, politics, and consumer rights.
karlbode.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
I finally have a newsletter!
It's called The Fine Print* and I'll be writing about tech, media, politics, consumer rights (and whatever else I damn-well please).
It's free, but if you have disposable income, you can support independent reporting for just $50/year or $4/month.
It's called The Fine Print* and I'll be writing about tech, media, politics, consumer rights (and whatever else I damn-well please).
It's free, but if you have disposable income, you can support independent reporting for just $50/year or $4/month.
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We take a moment to revisit this past weekend’s stunning Houston weather, and when we might see similar conditions. Mostly this week we’ll have slightly warmer temperatures with modestly higher humidity.
#houwx
#houwx
Spring-like weather will persist all week, with frequent fog chances
In brief: In today’s post we briefly revisit this past weekend’s stunning weather, and look forward to when we might see similar conditions. Mostly, however, this coming week will see s…
spacecityweather.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
We take a moment to revisit this past weekend’s stunning Houston weather, and when we might see similar conditions. Mostly this week we’ll have slightly warmer temperatures with modestly higher humidity.
#houwx
#houwx
Fiber-based ISPs dominate Ookla's latest U.S. speed-test rankings, and in Houston, suburb-focused Ezee fiber has the fastest median speeds in the region. Look, if fiber-based internet is available to you, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
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Fiber upstart Ezee Fiber tops Houston broadband speeds, beating Comcast and AT&T
The latest Ookla report finds Ezee Fiber has the fastest fixed broadband speeds in Houston, highlighting a shift toward fiber and stronger competition among ISPs.
www.houstonchronicle.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Fiber-based ISPs dominate Ookla's latest U.S. speed-test rankings, and in Houston, suburb-focused Ezee fiber has the fastest median speeds in the region. Look, if fiber-based internet is available to you, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
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Hey, @joannastern.bsky.social is going independent, leaving the WSJ to start her own thing. This should be fun.
www.thisismynexthing.com
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Joanna Stern
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February 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Hey, @joannastern.bsky.social is going independent, leaving the WSJ to start her own thing. This should be fun.
www.thisismynexthing.com
www.thisismynexthing.com
Lock it down, folks.
FBI Couldn’t Get into WaPo Reporter’s iPhone Because It Had Lockdown Mode Enabled
Lockdown Mode is a sometimes overlooked feature of Apple devices that broadly make them harder to hack. A court record indicates the feature might be effective at stopping third parties unlocking some...
www.404media.co
February 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Lock it down, folks.
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The CIA has sunsetted the CIA World Factbook.
www.cia.gov/stories/stor...
Fortunately, it lives on thanks to the Wayback Machine.
web.archive.org/web/20260203...
www.cia.gov/stories/stor...
Fortunately, it lives on thanks to the Wayback Machine.
web.archive.org/web/20260203...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell - CIA
www.cia.gov
February 4, 2026 at 10:18 PM
The CIA has sunsetted the CIA World Factbook.
www.cia.gov/stories/stor...
Fortunately, it lives on thanks to the Wayback Machine.
web.archive.org/web/20260203...
www.cia.gov/stories/stor...
Fortunately, it lives on thanks to the Wayback Machine.
web.archive.org/web/20260203...
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Tuesday evening’s rains helped with a drought that has persisted since late fall in our area. We also look ahead to two cooler nights before an exceptional weekend arrives in Houston.
#houwx
#houwx
Tuesday evening’s front helps Houston with its drought
In brief: In today’s post we review how rains on Tuesday evening helped with a drought that has persisted since late fall in our area. We also look ahead to two cooler nights before an except…
spacecityweather.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Tuesday evening’s rains helped with a drought that has persisted since late fall in our area. We also look ahead to two cooler nights before an exceptional weekend arrives in Houston.
#houwx
#houwx
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It’s the end of a very cold period of weather in Houston, which will now turn warmer into mid-February. We continue to get excited about conditions for this weekend, which look to be exceptional.
#houwx
#houwx
After another modest front, Houston should be warm for awhile
In brief: In today’s post we discuss the end of a very cold period of weather in Houston, which will now turn warmer into mid-February. I’m continuing to get excited about conditions fo…
spacecityweather.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
It’s the end of a very cold period of weather in Houston, which will now turn warmer into mid-February. We continue to get excited about conditions for this weekend, which look to be exceptional.
#houwx
#houwx
Bought one of the new 2nd-generation AirTags. I've got enough of the 1st-gen ones but wanted to see if it was worth considering replacing the old with the new.
The tl;dr: No, except maybe for one particular use case.
V.2 has better Bluetooth range & Precision Finding and a louder speaker. 1/3
The tl;dr: No, except maybe for one particular use case.
V.2 has better Bluetooth range & Precision Finding and a louder speaker. 1/3
February 2, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Bought one of the new 2nd-generation AirTags. I've got enough of the 1st-gen ones but wanted to see if it was worth considering replacing the old with the new.
The tl;dr: No, except maybe for one particular use case.
V.2 has better Bluetooth range & Precision Finding and a louder speaker. 1/3
The tl;dr: No, except maybe for one particular use case.
V.2 has better Bluetooth range & Precision Finding and a louder speaker. 1/3
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"Would you inherit a rare Stradivarius violin, polish it up for a few years, and then decide to take a hammer to it?" @sulliview.bsky.social on the tragedy unfolding at @washingtonpost.com
Is Jeff Bezos going to destroy the Washington Post? It sure looks like it | Margaret Sullivan
He has the chance to be the steward of a national treasure, but he’s blowing it
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
"Would you inherit a rare Stradivarius violin, polish it up for a few years, and then decide to take a hammer to it?" @sulliview.bsky.social on the tragedy unfolding at @washingtonpost.com
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About those rumors of a “snow bomb” hitting Houston around Valentine’s Day: you will be shocked to learn they are not true. We also discuss moderating temperatures this week, and what looks to be a splendid weekend ahead.
#houwx
#houwx
No, no, no. Houston is not going to get hit by a ‘snow bomb’ in two weeks
In brief: In today’s post we discuss the rumors about a “snow bomb” hitting Houston around Valentine’s Day (you will be shocked to learn the rumors are not true). We also di…
spacecityweather.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
About those rumors of a “snow bomb” hitting Houston around Valentine’s Day: you will be shocked to learn they are not true. We also discuss moderating temperatures this week, and what looks to be a splendid weekend ahead.
#houwx
#houwx
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A note from our editors:
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
A note from our editors:
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
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It's not that the truth doesn't matter to them. It's that the lies are essential to their survival.
Karoline Leavitt lies shamelessly: "Under Joe Biden, murders were up. Violent crime was up." (Biden brought crime dramatically down from where it was in 2020, the last year of Trump's first term)
February 1, 2026 at 3:21 PM
It's not that the truth doesn't matter to them. It's that the lies are essential to their survival.
this is who runs this account.
February 1, 2026 at 3:39 PM
this is who runs this account.
Best practices.
February 1, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Best practices.