Joseph Rex
@josephrex.me
I combine my love for art and engineering in all things.
Writing about Code, DIY, and all forms of creativity.
Based in Milwaukee, WI
https://josephrex.me
Writing about Code, DIY, and all forms of creativity.
Based in Milwaukee, WI
https://josephrex.me
Being a parent is really just the best gift life has given me. It’s so wonderful but also scary to love someone this much. I melt every time he smiles
August 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Being a parent is really just the best gift life has given me. It’s so wonderful but also scary to love someone this much. I melt every time he smiles
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This is precisely why they *always* attack education.
US history is the most gruesome horror story every created.
US history is the most gruesome horror story every created.
You really don’t need nobody else to radicalize you. You read enough World History you’ll get to that conclusion your damn self…
August 19, 2025 at 2:42 AM
This is precisely why they *always* attack education.
US history is the most gruesome horror story every created.
US history is the most gruesome horror story every created.
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One of the most consistently neglected parts of today’s user experiences is our handling of errors. We’re so busy designing the happy paths through our products that we often forget to give the same care and attention to the times when things will go wrong
piccalil.li/blog/how-to-...
piccalil.li/blog/how-to-...
How to write error messages that actually help users rather than frustrate them
One of the most consistently neglected parts of today’s user experiences is our handling of errors. We’re so busy designing the happy paths through our products that we often forget to give the same...
piccalil.li
April 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
One of the most consistently neglected parts of today’s user experiences is our handling of errors. We’re so busy designing the happy paths through our products that we often forget to give the same care and attention to the times when things will go wrong
piccalil.li/blog/how-to-...
piccalil.li/blog/how-to-...
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Quick #CSS #3D carousel on @codepen.io: codepen.io/thebabydino/...
Auto-rotates on load, but it can also be paused and navigated through via the buttons.
Minimal JS. All 3D is CSS. Heavily commented.
Auto-rotates on load, but it can also be paused and navigated through via the buttons.
Minimal JS. All 3D is CSS. Heavily commented.
March 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Quick #CSS #3D carousel on @codepen.io: codepen.io/thebabydino/...
Auto-rotates on load, but it can also be paused and navigated through via the buttons.
Minimal JS. All 3D is CSS. Heavily commented.
Auto-rotates on load, but it can also be paused and navigated through via the buttons.
Minimal JS. All 3D is CSS. Heavily commented.
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Friendly reminder that I shared *an extensive* guide to ARIA live regions so you can learn more about:
- what they are
- what to use them for
- how to use them
- what *not* to use them for (!important)
Part 1: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
Part 2: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
#a11y
- what they are
- what to use them for
- how to use them
- what *not* to use them for (!important)
Part 1: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
Part 2: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
#a11y
Accessible notifications with ARIA Live Regions (Part 1)
– The personal website of Sara Soueidan, inclusive design engineer
www.sarasoueidan.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Friendly reminder that I shared *an extensive* guide to ARIA live regions so you can learn more about:
- what they are
- what to use them for
- how to use them
- what *not* to use them for (!important)
Part 1: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
Part 2: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
#a11y
- what they are
- what to use them for
- how to use them
- what *not* to use them for (!important)
Part 1: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
Part 2: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
#a11y
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CSS Day 2025 is coming! Today we announce four new speakers: @ishadeed.com , @cydstumpel.nl , @utilitybend.com , and Amit Sheen.
Also we announce an Advanced Design Token workshop by @bradfrost.com and @ian-frost.bsky.social on 4th of June.
cssday.nl has all the info.
See you in June?
Also we announce an Advanced Design Token workshop by @bradfrost.com and @ian-frost.bsky.social on 4th of June.
cssday.nl has all the info.
See you in June?
CSS Day 2025, 5th & 6th of June, Amsterdam
CSS Day is the conference for CSS designers, developers, spec writers, and browser vendors.
cssday.nl
March 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
CSS Day 2025 is coming! Today we announce four new speakers: @ishadeed.com , @cydstumpel.nl , @utilitybend.com , and Amit Sheen.
Also we announce an Advanced Design Token workshop by @bradfrost.com and @ian-frost.bsky.social on 4th of June.
cssday.nl has all the info.
See you in June?
Also we announce an Advanced Design Token workshop by @bradfrost.com and @ian-frost.bsky.social on 4th of June.
cssday.nl has all the info.
See you in June?
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I kind of love that this doesn't affect me
X is having an up and down Monday
X is having an up and down Monday
These loading loops are starting to feel repetitive.
buff.ly
March 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I kind of love that this doesn't affect me
I've been saying I want this for so long :D . lbvs . I do a lot of functional fitness making myself useful around the house but doing some equivalents of what an exercise at the gym would do
January 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I've been saying I want this for so long :D . lbvs . I do a lot of functional fitness making myself useful around the house but doing some equivalents of what an exercise at the gym would do
First day of work for the year! I realize I don't get on platforms like Bluesky/Twitter when I'm off work. I think I've sorta associated them with work even though I'm not always writing about work or consuming work-related content.
January 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
First day of work for the year! I realize I don't get on platforms like Bluesky/Twitter when I'm off work. I think I've sorta associated them with work even though I'm not always writing about work or consuming work-related content.
The BlueSky/Twitter split feels like I'm living in a multiverse of madness. I keep wondering, will there ever be a sacred timeline (app) that everyone is on again? Is it just going to be this divided forever? Like we accept that we'll miss out on some good accounts over there
December 12, 2024 at 9:05 PM
The BlueSky/Twitter split feels like I'm living in a multiverse of madness. I keep wondering, will there ever be a sacred timeline (app) that everyone is on again? Is it just going to be this divided forever? Like we accept that we'll miss out on some good accounts over there
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BuzzFeed is selling Hot Ones
BuzzFeed is selling Hot Ones
Host Sean Evans is part of the group buying Hot Ones.
buff.ly
December 12, 2024 at 4:40 PM
BuzzFeed is selling Hot Ones
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CSS Wrapped is back!
Catch up on everything you might have missed that landed in 2024 🥳
Another big year for CSS and HTML 😎
chrome.dev/css-wrapped-2024
Catch up on everything you might have missed that landed in 2024 🥳
Another big year for CSS and HTML 😎
chrome.dev/css-wrapped-2024
CSS Wrapped 2024
Join the Chrome DevRel team and a skateboarding Chrome Dino on a journey through the latest CSS launched for Chrome and the web platform in 2024.
chrome.dev
December 9, 2024 at 8:27 PM
CSS Wrapped is back!
Catch up on everything you might have missed that landed in 2024 🥳
Another big year for CSS and HTML 😎
chrome.dev/css-wrapped-2024
Catch up on everything you might have missed that landed in 2024 🥳
Another big year for CSS and HTML 😎
chrome.dev/css-wrapped-2024
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This is pure supervillain behavior
December 9, 2024 at 3:43 PM
This is pure supervillain behavior
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I remember when you could just buy a computer program like Microsoft Word or Photoshop and just have it on your computer forever without having to pay monthly or yearly. What a time that was
December 8, 2024 at 3:21 PM
I remember when you could just buy a computer program like Microsoft Word or Photoshop and just have it on your computer forever without having to pay monthly or yearly. What a time that was
I love my life a lot more now than I used to a couple years back when I really needed escapism.
However, I could still use some immersion in fantasy and maybe an occasional escape of the realities of my laborious existence caused by the pursuit of financial freedom
However, I could still use some immersion in fantasy and maybe an occasional escape of the realities of my laborious existence caused by the pursuit of financial freedom
I loved Tems’ response to someone who asked her why Afrobeats don’t touch much of the political situations in Africa. The genre is about escapism.
Even when listening to other genres, I really love getting lost in the fantasy of the melody
Even when listening to other genres, I really love getting lost in the fantasy of the melody
December 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM
I love my life a lot more now than I used to a couple years back when I really needed escapism.
However, I could still use some immersion in fantasy and maybe an occasional escape of the realities of my laborious existence caused by the pursuit of financial freedom
However, I could still use some immersion in fantasy and maybe an occasional escape of the realities of my laborious existence caused by the pursuit of financial freedom
I loved Tems’ response to someone who asked her why Afrobeats don’t touch much of the political situations in Africa. The genre is about escapism.
Even when listening to other genres, I really love getting lost in the fantasy of the melody
Even when listening to other genres, I really love getting lost in the fantasy of the melody
December 8, 2024 at 11:55 AM
I loved Tems’ response to someone who asked her why Afrobeats don’t touch much of the political situations in Africa. The genre is about escapism.
Even when listening to other genres, I really love getting lost in the fantasy of the melody
Even when listening to other genres, I really love getting lost in the fantasy of the melody
I know some songs just hate to see me open Spotify. I play the heck out of them
December 8, 2024 at 11:50 AM
I know some songs just hate to see me open Spotify. I play the heck out of them
Last night I assembled 2 separate pieces of furniture. For the first I was like what kind of trash is this with misaligned assembly holes. I packed it up and took to UPS for return even though they’d closed. Next was such fine piece with good assembly instructions it made me crush on wood
December 8, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Last night I assembled 2 separate pieces of furniture. For the first I was like what kind of trash is this with misaligned assembly holes. I packed it up and took to UPS for return even though they’d closed. Next was such fine piece with good assembly instructions it made me crush on wood
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Fun fact: If someone quotes a post of yours in a way that is unwelcome (as is commonplace on Twitter/X) there is a tool to combat the unwanted attention. Simply click the three dot menu on the quote post & click "Detach quote". This removes your post from their quote post. Useful to know, do share!
November 12, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Fun fact: If someone quotes a post of yours in a way that is unwelcome (as is commonplace on Twitter/X) there is a tool to combat the unwanted attention. Simply click the three dot menu on the quote post & click "Detach quote". This removes your post from their quote post. Useful to know, do share!
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React v19 – React
The library for web and native user interfaces
react.dev
December 5, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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Hey everyone! React v19 has been released! react.dev/blog/2024/12...
React v19 – React
The library for web and native user interfaces
react.dev
December 5, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Hey everyone! React v19 has been released! react.dev/blog/2024/12...
Now we need one for Chromium browsers
Apple’s Passwords app now has a Firefox extension for Mac
Apple’s Passwords app now has a Firefox extension for Mac
Apple’s new Passwords app debuted this fall as a dedicated home for passwords across every device. Browsers, however, have been hit or miss with built-in Passwords support. Fortunately, there’s a big one that just gained it: Apple now offers an official…
9to5mac.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Now we need one for Chromium browsers
Y’all let’s talk about physician catfishing. Why do these doctors have pictures of themselves from 20 years ago? I’ll get a new physician and the face I get digitally vs IRL are many years apart
December 5, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Y’all let’s talk about physician catfishing. Why do these doctors have pictures of themselves from 20 years ago? I’ll get a new physician and the face I get digitally vs IRL are many years apart
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The only work I plan to do on Christmas week this year is to clean up my ~/Downloads folder
December 4, 2024 at 4:28 PM
The only work I plan to do on Christmas week this year is to clean up my ~/Downloads folder