Martijn Brant
@mbr.bsky.social
🇳🇱 Microsoft Cloud and Infrastructure Architect/Consultant. MSFT. Sometimes talks in GIF. Words are my own. Also on @martijnbrant@mastodon.nl
Framework Desktop and Valve GabeCube is the hardware crossover you're waiting for but probably never get.
November 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Framework Desktop and Valve GabeCube is the hardware crossover you're waiting for but probably never get.
November 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Upgrade your Proxmox to v9 they said. It'll take 5 minutes they said...
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Upgrade your Proxmox to v9 they said. It'll take 5 minutes they said...
Maybe we should invest more in having tech events in Europe..
November 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Maybe we should invest more in having tech events in Europe..
Watching the new Vince Gilligan series... which is completely nothing like you can ever imagine... Without looking it up, never in a thousands guesses, would you be correct.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Watching the new Vince Gilligan series... which is completely nothing like you can ever imagine... Without looking it up, never in a thousands guesses, would you be correct.
Surface laptops can limit battery charge level via a Windows app ❤️
November 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Surface laptops can limit battery charge level via a Windows app ❤️
I've made a setup dr frankenstein would be proud of. From the Laptop 7 USB-C to Surface TB4 docker to 2x USB-C TB4 to DP cable into a multi-DP 8k KVM switch and back into two monitors. And it actually works :o
(so far .. will have to stress test it more)
(so far .. will have to stress test it more)
Turned off my desktop PC and working on the new more silent Surface Laptop 7 ... now I can hear my drink fizz in its glass.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I've made a setup dr frankenstein would be proud of. From the Laptop 7 USB-C to Surface TB4 docker to 2x USB-C TB4 to DP cable into a multi-DP 8k KVM switch and back into two monitors. And it actually works :o
(so far .. will have to stress test it more)
(so far .. will have to stress test it more)
Turned off my desktop PC and working on the new more silent Surface Laptop 7 ... now I can hear my drink fizz in its glass.
a can of budweiser is poured into a glass of water
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November 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Turned off my desktop PC and working on the new more silent Surface Laptop 7 ... now I can hear my drink fizz in its glass.
Got the Surface Laptop 7 with Snapdragon Elite X cpu... thusfar it's been awesome. This is by far the snappiest and fastest Windows laptop I've ever touched. Fan came on during some updates and software installs but has been silent even since. Apparantly charging also requires more fan.
Software
Software
November 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Got the Surface Laptop 7 with Snapdragon Elite X cpu... thusfar it's been awesome. This is by far the snappiest and fastest Windows laptop I've ever touched. Fan came on during some updates and software installs but has been silent even since. Apparantly charging also requires more fan.
Software
Software
T'is the season!
(for your Connect.. seriously, get on it...)
(for your Connect.. seriously, get on it...)
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November 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
T'is the season!
(for your Connect.. seriously, get on it...)
(for your Connect.. seriously, get on it...)
My lights run on zigbee and the mesh network is pretty solid. My switches run on little zigbee pucks that shout commands to said network. Now due to poor state of zigbee binding, it needs software to act.
I use controllerx for this but some times it sends commands twice? Just not when debugging.
I use controllerx for this but some times it sends commands twice? Just not when debugging.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
My lights run on zigbee and the mesh network is pretty solid. My switches run on little zigbee pucks that shout commands to said network. Now due to poor state of zigbee binding, it needs software to act.
I use controllerx for this but some times it sends commands twice? Just not when debugging.
I use controllerx for this but some times it sends commands twice? Just not when debugging.
A movie you’ve seen more than 70 times with a gif
November 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM
A movie you’ve seen more than 70 times with a gif
I love this movie too much haha
November 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I love this movie too much haha
@helmer.msgeek.nl What desk monitor arm were you using? Was that a modular system? Looking for a kinda of unique setup for new office.
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
@helmer.msgeek.nl What desk monitor arm were you using? Was that a modular system? Looking for a kinda of unique setup for new office.
Congrats!
But can we please not pick names that are normal words in the dictionary? Searching for "Aspire" will give you million of search results.
❌ Node
✅ Node.Js
❌ Aspire
✅ Aspyre?
Lets make naming weird again, just for the SEO ;)
But can we please not pick names that are normal words in the dictionary? Searching for "Aspire" will give you million of search results.
❌ Node
✅ Node.Js
❌ Aspire
✅ Aspyre?
Lets make naming weird again, just for the SEO ;)
.NET Aspire ❌
Aspire ✅🤌🏼
we're officially rebranding - starting with our shiny new website, aspire.dev 💫
join us for a special edition #AspiriFriday to wrap up the week and celebrate with the team! see you there 🎃
Aspire ✅🤌🏼
we're officially rebranding - starting with our shiny new website, aspire.dev 💫
join us for a special edition #AspiriFriday to wrap up the week and celebrate with the team! see you there 🎃
October 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Congrats!
But can we please not pick names that are normal words in the dictionary? Searching for "Aspire" will give you million of search results.
❌ Node
✅ Node.Js
❌ Aspire
✅ Aspyre?
Lets make naming weird again, just for the SEO ;)
But can we please not pick names that are normal words in the dictionary? Searching for "Aspire" will give you million of search results.
❌ Node
✅ Node.Js
❌ Aspire
✅ Aspyre?
Lets make naming weird again, just for the SEO ;)
Migrated two smartphones today.. and I only wanted to pull out my last two hairstrands and curse the entire state of software in 2025, about 25 times. (not a rant about Android but more websites and services in general).. why does every piece of software/website have popups and annoying screens.
October 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Migrated two smartphones today.. and I only wanted to pull out my last two hairstrands and curse the entire state of software in 2025, about 25 times. (not a rant about Android but more websites and services in general).. why does every piece of software/website have popups and annoying screens.
I keep seeing this picture pop up, and it really hurts my brain :(
October 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I keep seeing this picture pop up, and it really hurts my brain :(
Reposted by Martijn Brant
EA Partnering with Stability AI is not only an insult to the creative industries but an insult to every single person they've laid off in recent years.
Games are nothing without the people who make them. Disgusting.
www.ea.com/news/ea-part...
Games are nothing without the people who make them. Disgusting.
www.ea.com/news/ea-part...
EA and Stability AI partner to empower artists, designers, and developers
The partnership will help unlock faster iteration, accelerate workflows, and expand creative possibilities.
www.ea.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
EA Partnering with Stability AI is not only an insult to the creative industries but an insult to every single person they've laid off in recent years.
Games are nothing without the people who make them. Disgusting.
www.ea.com/news/ea-part...
Games are nothing without the people who make them. Disgusting.
www.ea.com/news/ea-part...
OK bluesky.. New Corp windows laptop.. ARM or x86?
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October 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
OK bluesky.. New Corp windows laptop.. ARM or x86?
October 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Meanwhile, Dutch politicians are pulling each others hairs out over whether the yearly deductible should be 0, 140 or 385 euros.
Look at this, folks. This is for a Bronze plan with a 6k individual/12k family deductible in-network. Think of this when Mike Johnson says the GOP is focused on making healthcare better.
Just receieved this today from Florida Blue. This is for a Bronze plan. Our monthly premiums are going from $333 (2025) to $2300 in 2026.
October 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Meanwhile, Dutch politicians are pulling each others hairs out over whether the yearly deductible should be 0, 140 or 385 euros.
Burning in new fiber SFP+ modules and fiber .. as one does. The main concern was overpowering the other module with shorter length fiber runs but seems to be okay. Not losing light or packets.
October 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Burning in new fiber SFP+ modules and fiber .. as one does. The main concern was overpowering the other module with shorter length fiber runs but seems to be okay. Not losing light or packets.
It only took us 3 hours of research to figure what fiber and transceivers we needed to order to connect two switches through three walls and narrow piping haha. Fiber networking can get quite complex if you want do it right or are constrained. Here to hoping it works!
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October 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It only took us 3 hours of research to figure what fiber and transceivers we needed to order to connect two switches through three walls and narrow piping haha. Fiber networking can get quite complex if you want do it right or are constrained. Here to hoping it works!
"You find the software you need, it's nicely documented and fits the use case perfectly. Pricing is shown up front, it's 60 dollars and the license is perpetual."
You gently run your hand through the rack. You can feel it—pure cotton, rich wool, Irish linen. The plump buttonholes are handsewn; the buttons attached with a firm shank. You flip the price tag over. It's affordable
You buy the jacket and go home, which is only 15 mins away. Your apt is $600/month
You buy the jacket and go home, which is only 15 mins away. Your apt is $600/month
October 15, 2025 at 7:36 AM
"You find the software you need, it's nicely documented and fits the use case perfectly. Pricing is shown up front, it's 60 dollars and the license is perpetual."