Jeff
@cynical13.social.vivaldi.net.ap.brid.gy
I'm a hazardous materials technician for a university. I enjoy teaching (when I have the chance), reading, role playing games #ttrpg, listening to music, and […]
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Sadly no gaming again this weekend. We've really had a hard time at getting sessions to happen regularly lately. It's really hard to keep focus and interest in the #masksanewgeneration game and I really just want to see the #pathfinder adventure path to its conclusion so I can move on to […]
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social.vivaldi.net
February 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Sadly no gaming again this weekend. We've really had a hard time at getting sessions to happen regularly lately. It's really hard to keep focus and interest in the #masksanewgeneration game and I really just want to see the #pathfinder adventure path to its conclusion so I can move on to […]
Anyone else having weird issues with #zenbrowser on #threads? I get zoomed in icons that are so big, I can't fit them onto the screen without scrolling and the text isn't formatted at all.
February 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Anyone else having weird issues with #zenbrowser on #threads? I get zoomed in icons that are so big, I can't fit them onto the screen without scrolling and the text isn't formatted at all.
Our oldest cat, Nickel, will place some of his plush mouse toys on top of his food bowl. I wonder if it's to mark the food as his, mimicking the tendency if some wild cats to bury their food, or something else.
Our younger cat, Daisy, will do the same with her shiny plush balls in the water […]
Our younger cat, Daisy, will do the same with her shiny plush balls in the water […]
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social.vivaldi.net
February 12, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Our oldest cat, Nickel, will place some of his plush mouse toys on top of his food bowl. I wonder if it's to mark the food as his, mimicking the tendency if some wild cats to bury their food, or something else.
Our younger cat, Daisy, will do the same with her shiny plush balls in the water […]
Our younger cat, Daisy, will do the same with her shiny plush balls in the water […]
I can't wait for @Tutanota to roll out their cloud storage so I can ditch @protonprivacy and all their AI services. Ugh.
#noai
#noai
February 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM
I can't wait for @Tutanota to roll out their cloud storage so I can ditch @protonprivacy and all their AI services. Ugh.
#noai
#noai
My boss is retiring at the end of the month. Given that I'm the only other person on campus in our department that does what we do, I'll be the interm department head until the position opens up. It's a bit bittersweet since this is my only opportunity for advancement but he's also been a friend […]
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social.vivaldi.net
February 3, 2026 at 7:15 PM
My boss is retiring at the end of the month. Given that I'm the only other person on campus in our department that does what we do, I'll be the interm department head until the position opens up. It's a bit bittersweet since this is my only opportunity for advancement but he's also been a friend […]
I've been trying to decide if it's better to use a #searchengine that doesn't utilize #ai chat bots or use AI to summarize page at all, or use one that lets you completely shut those features off to show the company some users aren't interested in those "features".
#noai
#noai
January 31, 2026 at 8:24 PM
I've been trying to decide if it's better to use a #searchengine that doesn't utilize #ai chat bots or use AI to summarize page at all, or use one that lets you completely shut those features off to show the company some users aren't interested in those "features".
#noai
#noai
Just tried out the build-in email client in #vivaldi another shot. Works great, unless you:
* Want to connect to your Proton account with the client: can't change the incoming server to the correct security setting to use the Proton Bridge program
* Want to use the setup to connect to an old […]
* Want to connect to your Proton account with the client: can't change the incoming server to the correct security setting to use the Proton Bridge program
* Want to use the setup to connect to an old […]
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social.vivaldi.net
January 29, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Just tried out the build-in email client in #vivaldi another shot. Works great, unless you:
* Want to connect to your Proton account with the client: can't change the incoming server to the correct security setting to use the Proton Bridge program
* Want to use the setup to connect to an old […]
* Want to connect to your Proton account with the client: can't change the incoming server to the correct security setting to use the Proton Bridge program
* Want to use the setup to connect to an old […]
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Rebel loon becoming popular request at Twin Cities tattoo shops
https://youtu.be/Cd45iHCXU4M
Hope is like the son.
And #starwars is part of the American mythos, because its story was sourced from universal struggle
#andor
https://youtu.be/Cd45iHCXU4M
Hope is like the son.
And #starwars is part of the American mythos, because its story was sourced from universal struggle
#andor
January 28, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Rebel loon becoming popular request at Twin Cities tattoo shops
https://youtu.be/Cd45iHCXU4M
Hope is like the son.
And #starwars is part of the American mythos, because its story was sourced from universal struggle
#andor
https://youtu.be/Cd45iHCXU4M
Hope is like the son.
And #starwars is part of the American mythos, because its story was sourced from universal struggle
#andor
This weekend, I finished my first playthrough of #cyberpunk2077 on my #linux desktop. However, realized that I didn't have #phantomliberty installed as well.
I struggled and failed to get it installed using #lutris. Then I deleted the install in hopes of getting it to work on a fresh one.
I […]
I struggled and failed to get it installed using #lutris. Then I deleted the install in hopes of getting it to work on a fresh one.
I […]
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social.vivaldi.net
January 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
This weekend, I finished my first playthrough of #cyberpunk2077 on my #linux desktop. However, realized that I didn't have #phantomliberty installed as well.
I struggled and failed to get it installed using #lutris. Then I deleted the install in hopes of getting it to work on a fresh one.
I […]
I struggled and failed to get it installed using #lutris. Then I deleted the install in hopes of getting it to work on a fresh one.
I […]
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currently 10,600 votes on the #duckduckgo thing, 95% against #ai. https://duckduckgo.com/vote/ #vote #noai
Are you YES AI or NO AI? Vote now.
Big Tech doesn't care if you want AI or not. They should.
duckduckgo.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:48 PM
currently 10,600 votes on the #duckduckgo thing, 95% against #ai. https://duckduckgo.com/vote/ #vote #noai
January 13, 2026 at 10:49 PM
There's one called Adult Children that's about coworkers at a Walmart-like retail store by Stephen Beals. Can't find much on him, so take that for what it's worth?...
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
There's one called Adult Children that's about coworkers at a Walmart-like retail store by Stephen Beals. Can't find much on him, so take that for what it's worth?...
@Vivaldi
I just received an email claiming to be from Vivaldi, sating something about "Good News: We're Rebranding!
We're excited to share that we're rebranding and upgrading our servers to support improved performance and security. To keep your account active under the new system, please […]
I just received an email claiming to be from Vivaldi, sating something about "Good News: We're Rebranding!
We're excited to share that we're rebranding and upgrading our servers to support improved performance and security. To keep your account active under the new system, please […]
Original post on social.vivaldi.net
social.vivaldi.net
January 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
@Vivaldi
I just received an email claiming to be from Vivaldi, sating something about "Good News: We're Rebranding!
We're excited to share that we're rebranding and upgrading our servers to support improved performance and security. To keep your account active under the new system, please […]
I just received an email claiming to be from Vivaldi, sating something about "Good News: We're Rebranding!
We're excited to share that we're rebranding and upgrading our servers to support improved performance and security. To keep your account active under the new system, please […]
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I recently got a new Thinkpad P14S. It is a nice computer for sure, but I think it is time to focus on the software side as well. Computers come with software and the software experience matters!
Some things I think should be covered in a review:
1. What OS does the machine come with? Having a […]
Some things I think should be covered in a review:
1. What OS does the machine come with? Having a […]
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social.vivaldi.net
January 7, 2026 at 12:11 AM
I recently got a new Thinkpad P14S. It is a nice computer for sure, but I think it is time to focus on the software side as well. Computers come with software and the software experience matters!
Some things I think should be covered in a review:
1. What OS does the machine come with? Having a […]
Some things I think should be covered in a review:
1. What OS does the machine come with? Having a […]
@EvolutionGnome
About a month ago, I noticed errors with Evolution trying to log into my work's Exchange email account. Trying to log back in sends me to a MS page that has a box at the bottom, justifying to the ops why I need Evolution access.
I'm guessing this is Microsoft's fault?
About a month ago, I noticed errors with Evolution trying to log into my work's Exchange email account. Trying to log back in sends me to a MS page that has a box at the bottom, justifying to the ops why I need Evolution access.
I'm guessing this is Microsoft's fault?
January 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM
@EvolutionGnome
About a month ago, I noticed errors with Evolution trying to log into my work's Exchange email account. Trying to log back in sends me to a MS page that has a box at the bottom, justifying to the ops why I need Evolution access.
I'm guessing this is Microsoft's fault?
About a month ago, I noticed errors with Evolution trying to log into my work's Exchange email account. Trying to log back in sends me to a MS page that has a box at the bottom, justifying to the ops why I need Evolution access.
I'm guessing this is Microsoft's fault?
I decided to try #clawsemail client and learned how much more difficult it is to setup all of my accounts. I got the IMAP account setup, but quit after attempting Gmail setup. What a pain.
December 30, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I decided to try #clawsemail client and learned how much more difficult it is to setup all of my accounts. I got the IMAP account setup, but quit after attempting Gmail setup. What a pain.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I asked my #masksanewgeneration players if they were okay with me running a holiday-themed session/issue. They said it sounded fun to them.
They came in last night expecting a one shot dealing with Krampus to something like that.
Instead, I ran them through a campaign-related issue that had […]
They came in last night expecting a one shot dealing with Krampus to something like that.
Instead, I ran them through a campaign-related issue that had […]
Original post on social.vivaldi.net
social.vivaldi.net
December 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I asked my #masksanewgeneration players if they were okay with me running a holiday-themed session/issue. They said it sounded fun to them.
They came in last night expecting a one shot dealing with Krampus to something like that.
Instead, I ran them through a campaign-related issue that had […]
They came in last night expecting a one shot dealing with Krampus to something like that.
Instead, I ran them through a campaign-related issue that had […]
Damnit @StartpageSearch, not you too...
December 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Damnit @StartpageSearch, not you too...
Super kudos to @Propheticus for helping me track down a fairly minor issue in #zenbrowser (@zenbrowser) this weekend.
December 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Super kudos to @Propheticus for helping me track down a fairly minor issue in #zenbrowser (@zenbrowser) this weekend.
I'm discouraged at how often filling out bug reports requires signing up for extra accounts or doesn't feel like they go anywhere.
December 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I'm discouraged at how often filling out bug reports requires signing up for extra accounts or doesn't feel like they go anywhere.
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Sometimes you just need to sleep it off. https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/raccoon-virginia-abc-store-dec-2-2025
Raccoon found passed out in bathroom of Virginia ABC Store after breaking in, ransacking shelves
A raccoon was found passed out in the bathroom of the Virginia ABC Store in Ashland after breaking in and ransacking shelves, according to Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter.
www.wtvr.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Sometimes you just need to sleep it off. https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/raccoon-virginia-abc-store-dec-2-2025
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@quippd/115624368021083644
#youshouldknow that #mozilla is going all in on #ai -- on their support pages, they are removing human localized contributed articles in favor of a #machinetranslation bot.
If you care about #community in #tech and #opensource please share […]
#youshouldknow that #mozilla is going all in on #ai -- on their support pages, they are removing human localized contributed articles in favor of a #machinetranslation bot.
If you care about #community in #tech and #opensource please share […]
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mastodon.social
December 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@quippd/115624368021083644
#youshouldknow that #mozilla is going all in on #ai -- on their support pages, they are removing human localized contributed articles in favor of a #machinetranslation bot.
If you care about #community in #tech and #opensource please share […]
#youshouldknow that #mozilla is going all in on #ai -- on their support pages, they are removing human localized contributed articles in favor of a #machinetranslation bot.
If you care about #community in #tech and #opensource please share […]
It took me WAY too long to get #cyberpunk2077 installed on my desktop this weekend. I'm really wishing I'd have sprung for larger hard drives a few years ago. There was a lot of jockeying for space and uninstalling games I'm not actively playing.
I managed to get the base game installed […]
I managed to get the base game installed […]
Original post on social.vivaldi.net
social.vivaldi.net
December 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It took me WAY too long to get #cyberpunk2077 installed on my desktop this weekend. I'm really wishing I'd have sprung for larger hard drives a few years ago. There was a lot of jockeying for space and uninstalling games I'm not actively playing.
I managed to get the base game installed […]
I managed to get the base game installed […]