David Shears
@davidshears.bsky.social
Analyst/Programmer/Admin on #IBMi , occasional writer, thoughts/opinions/etc would be my own if I had any...
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Bye bye, Windows 10! Microsoft is stopping support for the operating system today. If you're still using it, now is a good time to consider alternatives such as Linux, which is free and open source (like LibreOffice): blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/10... #endof10
October 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Bye bye, Windows 10! Microsoft is stopping support for the operating system today. If you're still using it, now is a good time to consider alternatives such as Linux, which is free and open source (like LibreOffice): blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/10... #endof10
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Me using a VPN is a literal (actually useful) piece of safety advice given to me by the police for people dealing with stalkers.
Using a VPN keeps victims safe, so I’m gonna keep using my VPN, thanks, and don’t you DARE try to stop me.
Using a VPN keeps victims safe, so I’m gonna keep using my VPN, thanks, and don’t you DARE try to stop me.
UK government asks everybody to stop using VPNs.
"everybody who's out there thinking of using VPNs...verifying your age keeps a child safe...So let's just not try and find a way around. Just prove your age."
- UK government
"everybody who's out there thinking of using VPNs...verifying your age keeps a child safe...So let's just not try and find a way around. Just prove your age."
- UK government
August 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Me using a VPN is a literal (actually useful) piece of safety advice given to me by the police for people dealing with stalkers.
Using a VPN keeps victims safe, so I’m gonna keep using my VPN, thanks, and don’t you DARE try to stop me.
Using a VPN keeps victims safe, so I’m gonna keep using my VPN, thanks, and don’t you DARE try to stop me.
Fun non-alcoholic drinking game for the #ukheatwave
Take a gulp of water every time a problem could be solved by installing #thunderbird or #libreoffice instead of #microsoft junk. (finish your drink if the solution is to install both!)
Take a gulp of water every time a problem could be solved by installing #thunderbird or #libreoffice instead of #microsoft junk. (finish your drink if the solution is to install both!)
June 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Fun non-alcoholic drinking game for the #ukheatwave
Take a gulp of water every time a problem could be solved by installing #thunderbird or #libreoffice instead of #microsoft junk. (finish your drink if the solution is to install both!)
Take a gulp of water every time a problem could be solved by installing #thunderbird or #libreoffice instead of #microsoft junk. (finish your drink if the solution is to install both!)
Just had my goody bag arrive for the #ibmi #iAdmin conference next week by #ServiceExpress might have to share the snacks with the office due to some health issues but a nice selection either way!
If you've not registered yet looks like there's still time iadmin.serviceexpress.com#lct_last=lob...
If you've not registered yet looks like there's still time iadmin.serviceexpress.com#lct_last=lob...
March 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Just had my goody bag arrive for the #ibmi #iAdmin conference next week by #ServiceExpress might have to share the snacks with the office due to some health issues but a nice selection either way!
If you've not registered yet looks like there's still time iadmin.serviceexpress.com#lct_last=lob...
If you've not registered yet looks like there's still time iadmin.serviceexpress.com#lct_last=lob...
Got my #Patreon postcard of the "Lonely Hearts Club" from @ginnydi.com today. (Obviously not posting a picture of it since it has my address.)
Nice little boost to my morning, impressed how quickly it got here from the US.
Nice little boost to my morning, impressed how quickly it got here from the US.
February 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Got my #Patreon postcard of the "Lonely Hearts Club" from @ginnydi.com today. (Obviously not posting a picture of it since it has my address.)
Nice little boost to my morning, impressed how quickly it got here from the US.
Nice little boost to my morning, impressed how quickly it got here from the US.
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Propaganda is wild because some folks have already forgotten he is literally the one who requested the ban in 2020
The propaganda will continue until morale improves
January 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Propaganda is wild because some folks have already forgotten he is literally the one who requested the ban in 2020
Reposting as there's not an edit button to fix typo...
Problem: Microsoft break
#Office365 on Server 2016 (MO978220)
Solution: I'm installing
#LibreOffice
on any box running Server 2016 that I can find!
Problem: Microsoft break
#Office365 on Server 2016 (MO978220)
Solution: I'm installing
#LibreOffice
on any box running Server 2016 that I can find!
January 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Reposting as there's not an edit button to fix typo...
Problem: Microsoft break
#Office365 on Server 2016 (MO978220)
Solution: I'm installing
#LibreOffice
on any box running Server 2016 that I can find!
Problem: Microsoft break
#Office365 on Server 2016 (MO978220)
Solution: I'm installing
#LibreOffice
on any box running Server 2016 that I can find!
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The GoFundMe for beloved #CriticalRole producer Kyle Shire is live. Please donate if you can and share it around.
Kyle is one of the sweetest, most genuine people I know. Working with him is one of my favorite things about my job. He’s the best egg.
gofund.me/cf5fc1d0
Kyle is one of the sweetest, most genuine people I know. Working with him is one of my favorite things about my job. He’s the best egg.
gofund.me/cf5fc1d0
Donate to Kyle & Jon Phoenix Fund (Rebuilding after Eaton Fire), organized by Vinnie Singh
Dear friends and community,
I’m reaching out with a heavy heart … Vinnie Singh needs your support for Kyle & Jon Phoenix Fund (Rebuilding after Eaton Fire)
gofund.me
January 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The GoFundMe for beloved #CriticalRole producer Kyle Shire is live. Please donate if you can and share it around.
Kyle is one of the sweetest, most genuine people I know. Working with him is one of my favorite things about my job. He’s the best egg.
gofund.me/cf5fc1d0
Kyle is one of the sweetest, most genuine people I know. Working with him is one of my favorite things about my job. He’s the best egg.
gofund.me/cf5fc1d0
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if you see this post, your actions are:
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
I’ve never donated to Wikipedia before but I set up a small monthly donation as a fuck you to the world’s richest psychopath.
Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia
Musk has denounced Wikipedia as "Wokepedia" on X and urged people not to donate to the platform.
www.newsweek.com
December 26, 2024 at 12:03 PM
if you see this post, your actions are:
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
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FUCKIN CHRISTMAS INNIT
December 25, 2024 at 12:19 PM
FUCKIN CHRISTMAS INNIT
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Some of the BG3 cast have signed a copy of our calendar for a raffle! Autographed by @neilnewbon.bsky.social @aliona.bsky.social, Jennifer English, Devora Wilde, Theo Solomon and Maggie Robertson!
To enter, donate $5 to @ThePCRF and reply/DM us with proof of donation! (Or on Twitter @ BG365project)
To enter, donate $5 to @ThePCRF and reply/DM us with proof of donation! (Or on Twitter @ BG365project)
December 22, 2024 at 10:04 PM
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