Alasdair
@lumsden.uk
Retro computer enthusiast 🕹️
Fellow human 🖖🏻
Personal account, views are all mine (for better or worse) 🦄
Fellow human 🖖🏻
Personal account, views are all mine (for better or worse) 🦄
Last night I ordered £50 worth of capacitors to recap my Sony GDM-20SE1T, which is humming in standby and green tinged. Also added diodes, a bridge rectifier and a few other bits to replace. Epic recap coming up…
November 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Last night I ordered £50 worth of capacitors to recap my Sony GDM-20SE1T, which is humming in standby and green tinged. Also added diodes, a bridge rectifier and a few other bits to replace. Epic recap coming up…
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"China can produce almost a terawatt of renewable-energy capacity in a year. That is enough to supply as much energy as more than 300 big nuclear-power plants."
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
I love The Economist's bullishness here
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
I love The Economist's bullishness here
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
"China can produce almost a terawatt of renewable-energy capacity in a year. That is enough to supply as much energy as more than 300 big nuclear-power plants."
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
I love The Economist's bullishness here
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
I love The Economist's bullishness here
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New video! So a lot of you probably saw this one coming, but today we're gonna be checking out Windows 10 LTSC! This specialized release of the OS will be supported by Microsoft until 2032. And turns out, there's a pretty easy way to upgrade to it.
youtu.be/g1rPnCc9wbU
youtu.be/g1rPnCc9wbU
November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
New video! So a lot of you probably saw this one coming, but today we're gonna be checking out Windows 10 LTSC! This specialized release of the OS will be supported by Microsoft until 2032. And turns out, there's a pretty easy way to upgrade to it.
youtu.be/g1rPnCc9wbU
youtu.be/g1rPnCc9wbU
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So #MODtober is over. I had a blast digging through tunes on a daily basis. A few have asked me for the original source files so I've compiled every for all formats, including the unreleased or exclusive stuff. Enjoy...
hoffman.home.blog/2025/10/31/m...
hoffman.home.blog/2025/10/31/m...
MODtober 2025
Back at the start of October while scrolling through BlueSky, I came across a post from “Vanessa Vananass” with the tag #MODtober. It was the start of a megathread celebrating tracker m…
hoffman.home.blog
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
So #MODtober is over. I had a blast digging through tunes on a daily basis. A few have asked me for the original source files so I've compiled every for all formats, including the unreleased or exclusive stuff. Enjoy...
hoffman.home.blog/2025/10/31/m...
hoffman.home.blog/2025/10/31/m...
Enjoying trading in Frontier Elite II, one of my all time favourite games. My Sony monitor has taken a turn for the green however, I suspect it needs a re-cap
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Enjoying trading in Frontier Elite II, one of my all time favourite games. My Sony monitor has taken a turn for the green however, I suspect it needs a re-cap
Dusted off the Amiga today. Still waiting on my CD32 coloured A1200.net keycaps 😅 Regardless, have pre-ordered their new Mechanical Keyboard. Need to sort out a case badge, service the internal floppy drive and get this thing online (It thankfully has a PiStorm inside)
October 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Dusted off the Amiga today. Still waiting on my CD32 coloured A1200.net keycaps 😅 Regardless, have pre-ordered their new Mechanical Keyboard. Need to sort out a case badge, service the internal floppy drive and get this thing online (It thankfully has a PiStorm inside)
I used to run a Managed Cloud Services company, and over 15 years oversaw a mass exodus of customers from our own infrastructure over to Amazon and Azure, even if there was little benefit and higher costs. Why? Because they offer a vast array of shiny toys for engineers to experiment with
Azure's bad night fuels fresh calls for cloud diversification in Europe
Azure's bad night fuels fresh calls for cloud diversification in Europe
Time to put eggs in more than one basket?
As Azure staggers back to its feet following an hours-long outage last night, British and European businesses are questioning their reliance on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.…
dlvr.it
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I used to run a Managed Cloud Services company, and over 15 years oversaw a mass exodus of customers from our own infrastructure over to Amazon and Azure, even if there was little benefit and higher costs. Why? Because they offer a vast array of shiny toys for engineers to experiment with
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I couldn't agree more.
Unfortunately this is also one of the biggest issues with the "Just put Linux on it" movement. It's great for power users and nerds, but the wild variation of Linux distributions makes troubleshooting for non power users very hard.
danieldelaney.net/normal/
Unfortunately this is also one of the biggest issues with the "Just put Linux on it" movement. It's great for power users and nerds, but the wild variation of Linux distributions makes troubleshooting for non power users very hard.
danieldelaney.net/normal/
October 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I couldn't agree more.
Unfortunately this is also one of the biggest issues with the "Just put Linux on it" movement. It's great for power users and nerds, but the wild variation of Linux distributions makes troubleshooting for non power users very hard.
danieldelaney.net/normal/
Unfortunately this is also one of the biggest issues with the "Just put Linux on it" movement. It's great for power users and nerds, but the wild variation of Linux distributions makes troubleshooting for non power users very hard.
danieldelaney.net/normal/
Signal is finally getting features that put it AHEAD of WhatsApp. My family and a few techie friends use Signal but it’d be nice to see more people switch over…
Now on Desktop: Customizable chat folders
Keep healthy boundaries between friends & family or work & leisure.
Filter 1-on-1 and group chats, put all of your unread messages one place, or make project-specific folders for related chats.
Settings > Chats
Or right-click any chat
Keep healthy boundaries between friends & family or work & leisure.
Filter 1-on-1 and group chats, put all of your unread messages one place, or make project-specific folders for related chats.
Settings > Chats
Or right-click any chat
October 31, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Signal is finally getting features that put it AHEAD of WhatsApp. My family and a few techie friends use Signal but it’d be nice to see more people switch over…
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This is an incredible effort among Amazon employees to pressure their employer:
"We believe that the all-costs-justified, warp-speed approach to AI development will do staggering damage to democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth."
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter?...
"We believe that the all-costs-justified, warp-speed approach to AI development will do staggering damage to democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth."
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter?...
AI Open Letter — AECJ
Sign our open letter below to tell Amazon leadership that we need a more responsible rollout of AI. Every single signature makes our message stronger.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is an incredible effort among Amazon employees to pressure their employer:
"We believe that the all-costs-justified, warp-speed approach to AI development will do staggering damage to democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth."
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter?...
"We believe that the all-costs-justified, warp-speed approach to AI development will do staggering damage to democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth."
www.amazonclimatejustice.org/open-letter?...
Wow, this is impressive! I still have such fond memories of System 7 ❤️
My system 7 project is continuing at a good clip, ps/2 keyboard input, sb16 emulation and started converting the pascal and assembly source for macpaint from Bill Atkinson to C also for inclusion #RetroComputing #macintosh #OpenSource github.com/Kelsidavis/S...
October 24, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Wow, this is impressive! I still have such fond memories of System 7 ❤️
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Simple solution, but if it works…
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-wood-vaulting-could-help-slow-climate-change/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-wood-vaulting-could-help-slow-climate-change/
How ‘Wood Vaulting’ Could Help Slow Climate Change
Wood vaulting, a simple, low-tech approach to storing carbon, has the potential to remove 12 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere every year—and some companies are already trying it
www.scientificamerican.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Simple solution, but if it works…
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-wood-vaulting-could-help-slow-climate-change/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-wood-vaulting-could-help-slow-climate-change/
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I wonder if Microsoft secretly wants everyone to switch to Linux. There are certainly fewer reasons to stick to Windows every day: www.theverge.com/news/793579/...
Microsoft is plugging more holes that let you use Windows 11 without an online account
Microsoft is disabling the best local account workarounds
www.theverge.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I wonder if Microsoft secretly wants everyone to switch to Linux. There are certainly fewer reasons to stick to Windows every day: www.theverge.com/news/793579/...
Slightly diminish a band:
An Imperfect Circle
Glass Castles
Squirrel for Lashes
(OK that was 3)
An Imperfect Circle
Glass Castles
Squirrel for Lashes
(OK that was 3)
Slightly diminish a band:
Five Inch Nails
Five Inch Nails
Slightly diminish a band:
BUMPTANKARD
BUMPTANKARD
August 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Slightly diminish a band:
An Imperfect Circle
Glass Castles
Squirrel for Lashes
(OK that was 3)
An Imperfect Circle
Glass Castles
Squirrel for Lashes
(OK that was 3)
In my day job we're lucky to be working with Mission Zero who have just delivered their third Direct Air Capture system. Very exciting and super cool technology.
🎉 Our third DAC system is live! 🎉
We’ve officially switched on our system at @deepskyclimate.bsky.social’s flagship project in Alberta 🇨🇦 — our first international deployment.
✅ 5x more CO₂ captured vs our first plant
✅ 60% cheaper than our first system
Learn more ↓
tinyurl.com/4d6d2kx9
We’ve officially switched on our system at @deepskyclimate.bsky.social’s flagship project in Alberta 🇨🇦 — our first international deployment.
✅ 5x more CO₂ captured vs our first plant
✅ 60% cheaper than our first system
Learn more ↓
tinyurl.com/4d6d2kx9
August 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
In my day job we're lucky to be working with Mission Zero who have just delivered their third Direct Air Capture system. Very exciting and super cool technology.
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Being a Mac user in the mid-90s
July 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Being a Mac user in the mid-90s
Everyone: Can it look nice and be functional? Developers: no
July 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Everyone: Can it look nice and be functional? Developers: no
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I love air conditioning, but here are some pet peeves about housing and heat.
Why don’t (newer) houses in warm climates feature time-tested features like shutters, awnings, inner courtyards, tall ceilings, windows aligned across the house (to facilitate air flow), more materials that help with heat?
Why don’t (newer) houses in warm climates feature time-tested features like shutters, awnings, inner courtyards, tall ceilings, windows aligned across the house (to facilitate air flow), more materials that help with heat?
July 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I love air conditioning, but here are some pet peeves about housing and heat.
Why don’t (newer) houses in warm climates feature time-tested features like shutters, awnings, inner courtyards, tall ceilings, windows aligned across the house (to facilitate air flow), more materials that help with heat?
Why don’t (newer) houses in warm climates feature time-tested features like shutters, awnings, inner courtyards, tall ceilings, windows aligned across the house (to facilitate air flow), more materials that help with heat?
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The British public and government for some reason:
July 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The British public and government for some reason:
@serailway.bsky.social Running 6 car trains from Margate to St Pancreas after a sunny weekend is insane, stuck at Thanet Parkway, 2 trains now not been able to get on as they were completely rammed full. Effectively stranded ☹️
July 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
@serailway.bsky.social Running 6 car trains from Margate to St Pancreas after a sunny weekend is insane, stuck at Thanet Parkway, 2 trains now not been able to get on as they were completely rammed full. Effectively stranded ☹️
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Well, I couldn't help myself. I got the beige, because I'm a nostalgic fool. Do I need one of these? Nope! I've got a zillion (and an elite board, and a mech board, etc.).
But I really want this to succeed. You know?
And to get an email with an actual C= logo. Hard to believe.
But I really want this to succeed. You know?
And to get an email with an actual C= logo. Hard to believe.
July 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Well, I couldn't help myself. I got the beige, because I'm a nostalgic fool. Do I need one of these? Nope! I've got a zillion (and an elite board, and a mech board, etc.).
But I really want this to succeed. You know?
And to get an email with an actual C= logo. Hard to believe.
But I really want this to succeed. You know?
And to get an email with an actual C= logo. Hard to believe.
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If anyone wants a few €$ off the new #commodore feel free to use/share this link.
www.commodore.net/referral/C1P...
www.commodore.net/referral/C1P...
Referral Landing Page | Commodore
www.commodore.net
July 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
If anyone wants a few €$ off the new #commodore feel free to use/share this link.
www.commodore.net/referral/C1P...
www.commodore.net/referral/C1P...
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You'll own NOTHING and be HAPPY! That's what I've been hearing a lot, lately. Quick video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAsg...
You will own NOTHING and be HAPPY! (SKG)
YouTube video by Jeff Geerling
www.youtube.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
You'll own NOTHING and be HAPPY! That's what I've been hearing a lot, lately. Quick video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAsg...
This has got to be the slowest adoption of any new technology in computing, ever...
June 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
This has got to be the slowest adoption of any new technology in computing, ever...