Kevin Lloyd
@kevinlovestech.bsky.social
Lives in Alberta. Proud Canadian. Writer. Maritimer at heart. Suffers with chronic IBS.
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ON INDEFINITE HIATUS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA AS OF 08/30/25
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ON INDEFINITE HIATUS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA AS OF 08/30/25
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Kevin Lloyd
@kevinlovestech.bsky.social
· Aug 31
On indefinite Social Media hiatus as of 08/30/25. It's no longer worth spending time and energy on these sites.
I can be reached via DM, or my home business website. Signal or WhatsApp is available upon request, but will be ignored if I don't know you.
Take care of yourselves.
I can be reached via DM, or my home business website. Signal or WhatsApp is available upon request, but will be ignored if I don't know you.
Take care of yourselves.
On indefinite Social Media hiatus as of 08/30/25. It's no longer worth spending time and energy on these sites.
I can be reached via DM, or my home business website. Signal or WhatsApp is available upon request, but will be ignored if I don't know you.
Take care of yourselves.
I can be reached via DM, or my home business website. Signal or WhatsApp is available upon request, but will be ignored if I don't know you.
Take care of yourselves.
August 31, 2025 at 1:41 AM
On indefinite Social Media hiatus as of 08/30/25. It's no longer worth spending time and energy on these sites.
I can be reached via DM, or my home business website. Signal or WhatsApp is available upon request, but will be ignored if I don't know you.
Take care of yourselves.
I can be reached via DM, or my home business website. Signal or WhatsApp is available upon request, but will be ignored if I don't know you.
Take care of yourselves.
I'm just going to say it...decent interest in my archived How To Guides at KevinTheTechGuy.ca, but almost nothing in terms of paid subscribers out of that.
If you get value out of my work, please support me.
If you get value out of my work, please support me.
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August 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I'm just going to say it...decent interest in my archived How To Guides at KevinTheTechGuy.ca, but almost nothing in terms of paid subscribers out of that.
If you get value out of my work, please support me.
If you get value out of my work, please support me.
Another CGI fest I will happily ignore.
‘THE TOXIC AVENGER’, starring Peter Dinklage, is now playing in theaters.
Read our review: bit.ly/ToxicDF
Read our review: bit.ly/ToxicDF
August 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Another CGI fest I will happily ignore.
Americans better be having regrets. Choices were made that allowed this to become reality. We were warned for years. To claim ignorance rings hollow.
Both sides are to blame for different reasons, and I'm not seeing evidence either side has learned much.
Both sides are to blame for different reasons, and I'm not seeing evidence either side has learned much.
"...the CDC was on a good path..."
Anderson Cooper interviews past CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen
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Anderson Cooper interviews past CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen
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August 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Americans better be having regrets. Choices were made that allowed this to become reality. We were warned for years. To claim ignorance rings hollow.
Both sides are to blame for different reasons, and I'm not seeing evidence either side has learned much.
Both sides are to blame for different reasons, and I'm not seeing evidence either side has learned much.
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August 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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The Latest From Kevin The Tech Guy for August 29th 2025
This week I’m shifting my home biz to focus on practical iPhone tips you can actually use, while keeping my newsletter simple, reliable, and easy to follow. Paid subscribers also get exclusive extras.
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This week I’m shifting my home biz to focus on practical iPhone tips you can actually use, while keeping my newsletter simple, reliable, and easy to follow. Paid subscribers also get exclusive extras.
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August 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
My latest free weekly newsletter. Paid monthly newsletter starts next month. If you find value in my work, please support me.
Never Again: Why I Refuse to Carry the Burden of Caregiving
I was writing a book about how to survive family illness and Caregiving, but now I know I should have walked away. Here's why.
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I was writing a book about how to survive family illness and Caregiving, but now I know I should have walked away. Here's why.
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August 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Never Again: Why I Refuse to Carry the Burden of Caregiving
I was writing a book about how to survive family illness and Caregiving, but now I know I should have walked away. Here's why.
kevinspeaksup.substack.com/p/never-agai...
I was writing a book about how to survive family illness and Caregiving, but now I know I should have walked away. Here's why.
kevinspeaksup.substack.com/p/never-agai...
This is no more of a practical solution than making Linux look more like Windows. Pointless and doesn’t solve the problems.
New Podcast Episode:
Hands-On Windows: A Cure for Mac Envy
Making Windows 11 Feel Like a Mac
with @thurrott.bsky.social
Hands-On Windows: A Cure for Mac Envy
Making Windows 11 Feel Like a Mac
with @thurrott.bsky.social
A Cure for Mac Envy | TWiT.TV
Feeling a pang of Mac envy? Paul Thurrott dives into how Windows 11 stacks up against Apple’s latest visual enhancements and reveals clever ways Windows users can bring those
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August 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
This is no more of a practical solution than making Linux look more like Windows. Pointless and doesn’t solve the problems.
I completely agree, but seemingly the best the NDP can do is complain about the UCP.
Straight up tell us what you’ll do. Shitting on the other team isn’t doing what you think it’s doing.
@albertandp.ca
Straight up tell us what you’ll do. Shitting on the other team isn’t doing what you think it’s doing.
@albertandp.ca
Teachers: we really need supports for complex needs in classrooms, lower class sizes, better working conditions, and appropriate funding
UCP: best we can do is a book ban
UCP: best we can do is a book ban
August 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I completely agree, but seemingly the best the NDP can do is complain about the UCP.
Straight up tell us what you’ll do. Shitting on the other team isn’t doing what you think it’s doing.
@albertandp.ca
Straight up tell us what you’ll do. Shitting on the other team isn’t doing what you think it’s doing.
@albertandp.ca
I guess Ridley Scott has nothing better to do.
I am not entertained.
August 29, 2025 at 6:41 AM
I guess Ridley Scott has nothing better to do.
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A school bus, but on bikes! I recently joined parents, kids, and volunteers for a community ride to celebrate the launch of @bikebusedmonton.bsky.social. #yegbike
August 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A school bus, but on bikes! I recently joined parents, kids, and volunteers for a community ride to celebrate the launch of @bikebusedmonton.bsky.social. #yegbike
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Vulnerable individuals I work with don't have cars, but have needs: shopping, attending appointments, visiting children, etc. Many use buses, many depend on bicycles, e-scooters, skateboards, and yes, even shopping carts. They want to be safe as much as you and I. #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Provincial pressure mounts as Edmonton mayor vows to push forward with bike lanes | CBC News
Sohi said he told the minister in a Monday morning meeting that it’s too late to pause or reverse bike lane plans at 132nd Avenue, Alberta Avenue and in Delton because contracts have been signed.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Vulnerable individuals I work with don't have cars, but have needs: shopping, attending appointments, visiting children, etc. Many use buses, many depend on bicycles, e-scooters, skateboards, and yes, even shopping carts. They want to be safe as much as you and I. #abpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Want to learn more about the work I do, and hear stories about the vulnerable people I help?
Check out the 14 episodes of my podcast recorded so far with @kevinlovestech.bsky.social! It's only on YouTube.
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Check out the 14 episodes of my podcast recorded so far with @kevinlovestech.bsky.social! It's only on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/@markcherrin...
Mark Cherrington Podcast
I use this podcast to tell the stories of some of the people I help, and how I help them as part of the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights. I have shared what I can on Social Media over the years,...
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August 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Want to learn more about the work I do, and hear stories about the vulnerable people I help?
Check out the 14 episodes of my podcast recorded so far with @kevinlovestech.bsky.social! It's only on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/@markcherrin...
Check out the 14 episodes of my podcast recorded so far with @kevinlovestech.bsky.social! It's only on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/@markcherrin...
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Infuriating they were reassuring customers as recently as March. "If it were to change at some point, there would likely be a tool to help bloggers migrate to another platform. However, as mentioned, there is no plan at this time to shut down Typepad, and the Support team are still here for you."
Typepad told me they aren't going out of business. Hope that's true.
I've been blogging with Typepad since 2003, which is when Wikipedia says Typepad launched. So I must have been one of their earliest customers. Now I have three Typepad blogs. So while I've gotten use...
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August 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Infuriating they were reassuring customers as recently as March. "If it were to change at some point, there would likely be a tool to help bloggers migrate to another platform. However, as mentioned, there is no plan at this time to shut down Typepad, and the Support team are still here for you."
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After 22 years, Typepad is shutting down with one month's notice. Go back up your old blogs, old-school blogger friends. everything.typepad.com/blog/2025/08...
Typepad is shutting down
We have made the difficult decision to discontinue Typepad, effective September 30, 2025. What Does This Mean for You? After September 30, 2025, access to Typepad – including account management, blogs...
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August 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
After 22 years, Typepad is shutting down with one month's notice. Go back up your old blogs, old-school blogger friends. everything.typepad.com/blog/2025/08...
IMHO it's a rather stunning achievement that Social Media companies convinced nearly every biz in the world to permanently put their logo on their branding, vehicle wraps, etc, for free marketing in the attempt to "connect" with customers, which was honestly never the point.
August 28, 2025 at 12:50 AM
IMHO it's a rather stunning achievement that Social Media companies convinced nearly every biz in the world to permanently put their logo on their branding, vehicle wraps, etc, for free marketing in the attempt to "connect" with customers, which was honestly never the point.
Painstakingly put together detailed notes to use at my bank appt today to get info about financially preparing for MAID.
Didn’t use them. Somehow I just knew what to say and it flowed. Weird how that works.
Didn’t use them. Somehow I just knew what to say and it flowed. Weird how that works.
August 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Painstakingly put together detailed notes to use at my bank appt today to get info about financially preparing for MAID.
Didn’t use them. Somehow I just knew what to say and it flowed. Weird how that works.
Didn’t use them. Somehow I just knew what to say and it flowed. Weird how that works.
Second MAID assessment done today. She contradicted some of the "basics" of eligibility that the program has confirmed to me multiple times. She denied me based on how she interprets the law and her role as an Assessor, which she claims she can do.
I'll iron out the details with their office.
I'll iron out the details with their office.
August 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Second MAID assessment done today. She contradicted some of the "basics" of eligibility that the program has confirmed to me multiple times. She denied me based on how she interprets the law and her role as an Assessor, which she claims she can do.
I'll iron out the details with their office.
I'll iron out the details with their office.
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Yep. Prestige podcasting is dying for the same reason as the rest of the media: Pontificating is cheap and reporting is expensive.
August 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Yep. Prestige podcasting is dying for the same reason as the rest of the media: Pontificating is cheap and reporting is expensive.
Our Handyman has expressed interest in doing that work full-time after 20+ years in automotive parts at a dealership. We were discussing a new website.
Most people get pointed toward WordPress. For the landing page he's basically looking for, I suggested Wix or Squarespace.
Most people get pointed toward WordPress. For the landing page he's basically looking for, I suggested Wix or Squarespace.
August 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Our Handyman has expressed interest in doing that work full-time after 20+ years in automotive parts at a dealership. We were discussing a new website.
Most people get pointed toward WordPress. For the landing page he's basically looking for, I suggested Wix or Squarespace.
Most people get pointed toward WordPress. For the landing page he's basically looking for, I suggested Wix or Squarespace.
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brazil is on the way of implementing a similar age-verification system to the uk that is """for the children""" and if that ends up happening i'll have to shut down deck.blue
i'm operating under brazilian laws and i don't want to build a verification system that will do more harm than anything else
i'm operating under brazilian laws and i don't want to build a verification system that will do more harm than anything else
August 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
brazil is on the way of implementing a similar age-verification system to the uk that is """for the children""" and if that ends up happening i'll have to shut down deck.blue
i'm operating under brazilian laws and i don't want to build a verification system that will do more harm than anything else
i'm operating under brazilian laws and i don't want to build a verification system that will do more harm than anything else
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Online age verification is not like "showing ID to buy alcohol" because
a) the liquor store doesn't get to scan your ID and store a digital copy of it forever in a database that will inevitably get hacked
b) you don't have to show ID to go to the library because they have cocktail recipe books
a) the liquor store doesn't get to scan your ID and store a digital copy of it forever in a database that will inevitably get hacked
b) you don't have to show ID to go to the library because they have cocktail recipe books
August 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Online age verification is not like "showing ID to buy alcohol" because
a) the liquor store doesn't get to scan your ID and store a digital copy of it forever in a database that will inevitably get hacked
b) you don't have to show ID to go to the library because they have cocktail recipe books
a) the liquor store doesn't get to scan your ID and store a digital copy of it forever in a database that will inevitably get hacked
b) you don't have to show ID to go to the library because they have cocktail recipe books
If it comes down to giving billionaires control in order to do things in space, IMHO, we just need to call it quits now. It's not worth it. Imagine what $4B could do for those in poverty.
"Now let's talk about Mars" the hosts say on the SpaceX livestream, but let's not say a word about the $4 billion contracts we hold with NASA to send astronauts to the Moon
August 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
If it comes down to giving billionaires control in order to do things in space, IMHO, we just need to call it quits now. It's not worth it. Imagine what $4B could do for those in poverty.
Mom will be getting her COVID and flu vaccines while she house sits in BC this winter.
"Who knows what they'll do in Alberta! They'll probably try to make me pay for it, or it'll be out of stock! Why is this allowed to happen in Canada?!"
"Who knows what they'll do in Alberta! They'll probably try to make me pay for it, or it'll be out of stock! Why is this allowed to happen in Canada?!"
August 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Mom will be getting her COVID and flu vaccines while she house sits in BC this winter.
"Who knows what they'll do in Alberta! They'll probably try to make me pay for it, or it'll be out of stock! Why is this allowed to happen in Canada?!"
"Who knows what they'll do in Alberta! They'll probably try to make me pay for it, or it'll be out of stock! Why is this allowed to happen in Canada?!"
Following a bad IBS flare-up, I spent last night working on How-To Guides for Mom, a home inventory list for insurance, and editing @kttgfeed.bsky.social YouTube Shorts.
August 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Following a bad IBS flare-up, I spent last night working on How-To Guides for Mom, a home inventory list for insurance, and editing @kttgfeed.bsky.social YouTube Shorts.