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hey for anyone who might want to actually own their kindle books instead of renting them, or who might be thinking of switching to kobo etc and will want to convert them to epubs, you now only have one week before amazon kills your ability to download its ebooks www.theverge.com/news/612898/...
Amazon’s killing a feature that let you download and backup Kindle books
It’s bad if you like to keep ebook backup copies.
www.theverge.com
February 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Reposted by Matt Pahuta
how can platforms prioritize rapid info distribution, especially in times of disaster response?

one possibility: Bluesky trending topics are implemented as custom feeds — each topic is a feed.

to stay updated with the LA fires, you can pin the "trending topic" just like any other custom feed
January 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Screw it, here's a 10% discount link for Complete CSS for my Bluesky pals. It's been a great year here. Long may it continue.

piccalil.li/complete-css...

The code expires on the 26th at midnight UK time!
Complete CSS
A high quality, expansive CSS course that will elevate your CSS and core skills to a level you never thought was achievable.
piccalil.li
December 24, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Reposted by Matt Pahuta
Apropos of nothing in particular, y’know what might be some FUN HOBBIES to learn in coming months?

- DIY Construction!
- Chemistry!
- First-Aid!
- Firearms!
- Lockpicking!
- Document touch-ups & reproduction!
- Survivalism!
- Amateur Radio!
- Cryptography!
- Municipal geography & infrastructure!
November 6, 2024 at 11:17 PM