Garrett Serack
@fearthecowboy.bsky.social
By day I am a principal software engineer at Microsoft working on C/C++ dev tools, and other open source things.
By night, I'm a maker, a father, a husband and a Seattle Kraken fan.
By night, I'm a maker, a father, a husband and a Seattle Kraken fan.
This is bad UI
In the Sound settings in Windows 11 - you can disable a sound device that you don't want apps to be able to use
However, when you open the UI to do that you are faces with a button that says "Don't Allow" or "Allow" - Which really doesn't tell you what the current state is
In the Sound settings in Windows 11 - you can disable a sound device that you don't want apps to be able to use
However, when you open the UI to do that you are faces with a button that says "Don't Allow" or "Allow" - Which really doesn't tell you what the current state is
October 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This is bad UI
In the Sound settings in Windows 11 - you can disable a sound device that you don't want apps to be able to use
However, when you open the UI to do that you are faces with a button that says "Don't Allow" or "Allow" - Which really doesn't tell you what the current state is
In the Sound settings in Windows 11 - you can disable a sound device that you don't want apps to be able to use
However, when you open the UI to do that you are faces with a button that says "Don't Allow" or "Allow" - Which really doesn't tell you what the current state is
I'm working remotely in a hotel room, and I just had to break down and get a couple of those cheap portable external monitors.
However, I feel like @bitcrazed.bsky.social is judging me.
However, I feel like @bitcrazed.bsky.social is judging me.
September 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I'm working remotely in a hotel room, and I just had to break down and get a couple of those cheap portable external monitors.
However, I feel like @bitcrazed.bsky.social is judging me.
However, I feel like @bitcrazed.bsky.social is judging me.
I think one my absolute favorite things about the JavaScript ecosystem, that nobody ever talks about, is support for source maps, and just how complex and innovative that is.
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August 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I think one my absolute favorite things about the JavaScript ecosystem, that nobody ever talks about, is support for source maps, and just how complex and innovative that is.
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Wow. Is docker desktop ever bad at what happens when disk space hits zero.
August 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Wow. Is docker desktop ever bad at what happens when disk space hits zero.
Meh, what can go wrong?
Seriously tho' ... I discovered an actual viable reason to check the second box
Docker desktop is A BIT DISK INTENSIVE ... so I moved the vhdx files for that to an otherwise unused drive
It's for test/dev work only, so I don't care about the contents
Seriously tho' ... I discovered an actual viable reason to check the second box
Docker desktop is A BIT DISK INTENSIVE ... so I moved the vhdx files for that to an otherwise unused drive
It's for test/dev work only, so I don't care about the contents
August 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Meh, what can go wrong?
Seriously tho' ... I discovered an actual viable reason to check the second box
Docker desktop is A BIT DISK INTENSIVE ... so I moved the vhdx files for that to an otherwise unused drive
It's for test/dev work only, so I don't care about the contents
Seriously tho' ... I discovered an actual viable reason to check the second box
Docker desktop is A BIT DISK INTENSIVE ... so I moved the vhdx files for that to an otherwise unused drive
It's for test/dev work only, so I don't care about the contents
Latté and I are coding out on the deck this morning.
July 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Latté and I are coding out on the deck this morning.
About a year ago, I started my weight loss journey.
I've lost 100 lbs so far. I feel better, look better and I'm still going.
What a difference a year can make.
I've lost 100 lbs so far. I feel better, look better and I'm still going.
What a difference a year can make.
July 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
About a year ago, I started my weight loss journey.
I've lost 100 lbs so far. I feel better, look better and I'm still going.
What a difference a year can make.
I've lost 100 lbs so far. I feel better, look better and I'm still going.
What a difference a year can make.
Graffiti in Montana is a bit different I see
June 17, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Graffiti in Montana is a bit different I see
I was somehow convinced to cater a wedding reception, based on my ability to BBQ for 125 people
Today is that day.
Prime rib supper for 100 people.
I'm a bit surprised I agreed to this.
I'm a bbq'er not a caterer.
Let's hope I don't mess this up...
Today is that day.
Prime rib supper for 100 people.
I'm a bit surprised I agreed to this.
I'm a bbq'er not a caterer.
Let's hope I don't mess this up...
June 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I was somehow convinced to cater a wedding reception, based on my ability to BBQ for 125 people
Today is that day.
Prime rib supper for 100 people.
I'm a bit surprised I agreed to this.
I'm a bbq'er not a caterer.
Let's hope I don't mess this up...
Today is that day.
Prime rib supper for 100 people.
I'm a bit surprised I agreed to this.
I'm a bbq'er not a caterer.
Let's hope I don't mess this up...
A buddy of mine sent me this picture.
My response:
IS THAT AN ACTUAL NEWSPAPER?!??
My response:
IS THAT AN ACTUAL NEWSPAPER?!??
June 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A buddy of mine sent me this picture.
My response:
IS THAT AN ACTUAL NEWSPAPER?!??
My response:
IS THAT AN ACTUAL NEWSPAPER?!??
White cat demands lots of scritchin this morning.
May 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
White cat demands lots of scritchin this morning.
May 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
My daughter Téa has been self-learning animation, music, etc and ... here is her first full length music video.
She did this entirely herself from scratch.
Please, if you can, watch this and give her some encouragement and feedback, it'd be worth a lot to her.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq7p...
She did this entirely herself from scratch.
Please, if you can, watch this and give her some encouragement and feedback, it'd be worth a lot to her.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq7p...
to your grave ~【 ft. Kasane Teto 】
YouTube video by Zuzanzi
www.youtube.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My daughter Téa has been self-learning animation, music, etc and ... here is her first full length music video.
She did this entirely herself from scratch.
Please, if you can, watch this and give her some encouragement and feedback, it'd be worth a lot to her.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq7p...
She did this entirely herself from scratch.
Please, if you can, watch this and give her some encouragement and feedback, it'd be worth a lot to her.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq7p...
I just noticed that someone made a video of making caramel based on my Caramel 3.0 recipe
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vraO...
recipe: fearthecowboy.com/food/2020/04...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vraO...
recipe: fearthecowboy.com/food/2020/04...
Christmas Caramel! || Tinker Tailor Solder Fry 2024-12-19
YouTube video by LRR Streams
www.youtube.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I just noticed that someone made a video of making caramel based on my Caramel 3.0 recipe
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vraO...
recipe: fearthecowboy.com/food/2020/04...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vraO...
recipe: fearthecowboy.com/food/2020/04...
About to record a video - I go looking for my DSLR camera and ... I can't find it. I was pretty sure that it's in a box in my garage. I went and looked and didn't find it
Do I just run down to a pawn shop & see if I can find a cheap DSLR that will do, or spend hours trying to dig thru the garage?
Do I just run down to a pawn shop & see if I can find a cheap DSLR that will do, or spend hours trying to dig thru the garage?
May 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
About to record a video - I go looking for my DSLR camera and ... I can't find it. I was pretty sure that it's in a box in my garage. I went and looked and didn't find it
Do I just run down to a pawn shop & see if I can find a cheap DSLR that will do, or spend hours trying to dig thru the garage?
Do I just run down to a pawn shop & see if I can find a cheap DSLR that will do, or spend hours trying to dig thru the garage?
Well, I was one of the 3% who got laid off Microsoft today.
May 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Well, I was one of the 3% who got laid off Microsoft today.
Panera Bread will rue the day they let me have unlimited drinks for $5/month.
May 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Panera Bread will rue the day they let me have unlimited drinks for $5/month.
When good AIs go baaaad.
LOLWUT?
LOLWUT?
May 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
When good AIs go baaaad.
LOLWUT?
LOLWUT?
I really dislike that when you ask an AI to do something, and if they mess it up of get it wrong and you correct them, they'll always apologize or say stuff like "You're absolutely right -- ..."
It really comes off as a bit irritating - but I really don't know what I want it to say.
It really comes off as a bit irritating - but I really don't know what I want it to say.
May 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I really dislike that when you ask an AI to do something, and if they mess it up of get it wrong and you correct them, they'll always apologize or say stuff like "You're absolutely right -- ..."
It really comes off as a bit irritating - but I really don't know what I want it to say.
It really comes off as a bit irritating - but I really don't know what I want it to say.
Every time I hear "vibe coding" I think that's what happens when you hit your ballmer peak.
May 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Every time I hear "vibe coding" I think that's what happens when you hit your ballmer peak.
I am wondering if I should stock up on some PETG filament before tariffs start to raise prices.
May 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I am wondering if I should stock up on some PETG filament before tariffs start to raise prices.
If they want Canada to become part of the US, I have a list of non-negotiable conditions.
If the US can agree to 100% of these conditions, I'm on board.
If the US can agree to 100% of these conditions, I'm on board.
April 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If they want Canada to become part of the US, I have a list of non-negotiable conditions.
If the US can agree to 100% of these conditions, I'm on board.
If the US can agree to 100% of these conditions, I'm on board.
Reposted by Garrett Serack
I've never met Fabrice Bellard personally, but the impact that this one man has had on computing technology can not be overstated.
Software you use absolutely has some of his code it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabrice...
Software you use absolutely has some of his code it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabrice...
Fabrice Bellard - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
April 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I've never met Fabrice Bellard personally, but the impact that this one man has had on computing technology can not be overstated.
Software you use absolutely has some of his code it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabrice...
Software you use absolutely has some of his code it.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabrice...