Derek
Derek
@itsdmc.bsky.social
I like technology a whole bunch.
Nobody rides in the winter.

#Toronto #bikeshareto #bicycling
February 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I'm working on a video describing how to test different Linux distros safely under Windows and learned that Microsoft added Surf to the installer. That's a neat bit of polish.

#Windows #win11
February 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Hello all,

If you're looking to buy used notebooks, be aware: as of the Fall Win11 update, Intel 10000 series CPUs are getting cut. For example, an Intel i7 8700 CPU would be obsolete. You may need an Intel 11th gen (for example and Intel i5 11500k) for Windows 11 support.

#Windows11 #win11
February 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
"Nobody #bikes in the #Winter"

Taken over a ten minute walk along Yonge Street in #Toronto.

It's a common refrain by some folks opposed to bike lanes that they're a waste, especially in the winter time. Despite this, I see dozens of cyclists, many being gig bikers, and some recreational...
February 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.

#Lordofthreings #tolkien #hobbit
February 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
SpaceX was fined by the FAA for safety problems. After President Trump took power, Musk of SpaceX pressured the FAA head to leave last week.

The FAA lead has said nothing following the tragic air collision last night because there isn't one.

They've blamed the people they've replaced or ejected.
The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out
FAA chief Michael Whitaker resigned earlier this month after facing criticism from Musk.
www.theverge.com
January 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
If you plan to buy or build a computer, do it now. Tarrifs are suspected to be between 25% and 100%, adding between a quarter of the cost and up to doubling the cost of these parts.

Assuming the US Government goes ahead, You have days-to-weeks before it fully hits products on the shelf.
January 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM