Bruce Byfield
@byfield.bsky.social
Some time writer about free software and open source and would-be novelist. Companion to parrots, collector of First Nations art, and ergonomic keyboard advocate. Now actively querying my novel "The Bone Ransom," a post-colonial fantasy.
Today, I received a ZSA Voyager keyboard. At last I have a portable ergonomic keyboard for my laptop.
September 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Today, I received a ZSA Voyager keyboard. At last I have a portable ergonomic keyboard for my laptop.
I call worldbuilding that doesn't help the plot or mood "gingerbread," like the needless decoration on Victorian houses. #writing #fantasy #worldbuilding
June 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I call worldbuilding that doesn't help the plot or mood "gingerbread," like the needless decoration on Victorian houses. #writing #fantasy #worldbuilding
Some writers buy character art. Having a raven and a fox in my story, I bought this instead:
#character_art
#character_art
May 17, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Some writers buy character art. Having a raven and a fox in my story, I bought this instead:
#character_art
#character_art
Think Like an Artist (with thanks to Matthew Daratha)
March 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Think Like an Artist (with thanks to Matthew Daratha)
February 24, 2025 at 3:46 AM
My Keyboardio Model 100 is an ergonomic keyboard on which each key is customizable (I have several customized for editing text). It almost eliminates stress injuries, and lets me type pain-free for hours each day. As a bonus, it's aesthetically pleasing.
January 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
My Keyboardio Model 100 is an ergonomic keyboard on which each key is customizable (I have several customized for editing text). It almost eliminates stress injuries, and lets me type pain-free for hours each day. As a bonus, it's aesthetically pleasing.
Think a sword is more versatile than an axe? You're thinking of a top-heavy axe for chopping wood. Here's the anatomy of a well-balanced war axe:
#fantasy #axes_vs_swords
#fantasy #axes_vs_swords
December 16, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Think a sword is more versatile than an axe? You're thinking of a top-heavy axe for chopping wood. Here's the anatomy of a well-balanced war axe:
#fantasy #axes_vs_swords
#fantasy #axes_vs_swords
At the University of Boston, an AI disruptor is being developed. It involves a mask that makes random changes to an image when AI attempts to use it, but does nothing in normal use.
#AI
#AI
December 5, 2024 at 9:39 PM
At the University of Boston, an AI disruptor is being developed. It involves a mask that makes random changes to an image when AI attempts to use it, but does nothing in normal use.
#AI
#AI
Your daily dose of cutenss.
December 4, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Your daily dose of cutenss.
Last year's Christmas present for myself: An argilite dogfish plated by Haida artist Rufus Moody, done some time prior to 199l.
#First_Nation_art #Haida
#First_Nation_art #Haida
November 29, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Last year's Christmas present for myself: An argilite dogfish plated by Haida artist Rufus Moody, done some time prior to 199l.
#First_Nation_art #Haida
#First_Nation_art #Haida
I mostly use a Keyboardio Model 100, like the one shown above. I adjusted my chair, so the height doesn't bother me. I would add that an aesthetic design is an extra benefit.
I also have a ZSA Moonlander, which is a very mature product that gives even new users easy access to advanced features.
I also have a ZSA Moonlander, which is a very mature product that gives even new users easy access to advanced features.
November 28, 2024 at 5:58 AM
I mostly use a Keyboardio Model 100, like the one shown above. I adjusted my chair, so the height doesn't bother me. I would add that an aesthetic design is an extra benefit.
I also have a ZSA Moonlander, which is a very mature product that gives even new users easy access to advanced features.
I also have a ZSA Moonlander, which is a very mature product that gives even new users easy access to advanced features.
The things we do to be cool. I just ordered Linear A keycaps for my keyboard.
(they're used for reprogrammed keys that no longer type the character printed on them. The alternative is blanks. By using the Linear A keycaps, I have an easier time remembering what a customized key does.)
November 28, 2024 at 5:36 AM
The things we do to be cool. I just ordered Linear A keycaps for my keyboard.
(they're used for reprogrammed keys that no longer type the character printed on them. The alternative is blanks. By using the Linear A keycaps, I have an easier time remembering what a customized key does.)
Why do I imagine Saruman as a cockatoo and Gandalf as an African Gray?
November 20, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Why do I imagine Saruman as a cockatoo and Gandalf as an African Gray?
And for those who prefer a Star Trek sensibility in their tools, the ZSA Moonlander:
November 15, 2024 at 6:14 AM
And for those who prefer a Star Trek sensibility in their tools, the ZSA Moonlander:
Oh, yeah. I am also a strong advocate of ergonomic keyboards. A good one is expensive but prevents most RSI.
Here's my favorite:
Here's my favorite:
November 15, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Oh, yeah. I am also a strong advocate of ergonomic keyboards. A good one is expensive but prevents most RSI.
Here's my favorite:
Here's my favorite: