Mike Conley (:mconley) ⚙️
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#Canadian, #Mozillian, Software mechanic. I help to make #firefox fast + smooth.
I mentor folks hacking on #reviewboard.
Also: sound designer/musician, and haunted […]
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I mentor folks hacking on #reviewboard.
Also: sound designer/musician, and haunted […]
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The Joy of Coding returns today with Episode 425! Come join me while I #Livehack on #firefox !
We're going to continue with the mechanism we started planning last week, to hide / change various New Tab settings during the first 48 hours of a profile's lifetime. Let's see if we can get some […]
We're going to continue with the mechanism we started planning last week, to hide / change various New Tab settings during the first 48 hours of a profile's lifetime. Let's see if we can get some […]
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January 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
ICE agents getting absolutely swarmed and harassed on the street in Minneapolis until they flee!
"Video of federal agents getting run out of Lyn Lake this afternoon." from jan 12th
from https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.live/post/3mcb6afwogs2b
#ice #minneapolis
"Video of federal agents getting run out of Lyn Lake this afternoon." from jan 12th
from https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.live/post/3mcb6afwogs2b
#ice #minneapolis
January 13, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I'm very pleased to mention that today's release of #firefox 147 for desktop includes an opt-in feature that automatically opens Picture-in-Picture for videos when the tab playing that video gets backgrounded!
You can enable this in Firefox 147 by visiting […]
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January 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM
I'm very pleased to mention that today's release of #firefox 147 for desktop includes an opt-in feature that automatically opens Picture-in-Picture for videos when the tab playing that video gets backgrounded!
You can enable this in Firefox 147 by visiting […]
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You can enable this in Firefox 147 by visiting […]
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I wish I'd learned way sooner how easy it is to make soup from scratch. Like, from what I can tell, the error tolerances on a big pot of soup are humongous.
It's like long-form improv in a bowl.
It's like long-form improv in a bowl.
January 8, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I wish I'd learned way sooner how easy it is to make soup from scratch. Like, from what I can tell, the error tolerances on a big pot of soup are humongous.
It's like long-form improv in a bowl.
It's like long-form improv in a bowl.
I can't help but be reminded of JavaScript and web engine speed competitions:
https://youtu.be/PnN4E9TlBsQ?si=szHrGmD0pEtC8G0U
#firefox
https://youtu.be/PnN4E9TlBsQ?si=szHrGmD0pEtC8G0U
#firefox
January 8, 2026 at 3:27 AM
I can't help but be reminded of JavaScript and web engine speed competitions:
https://youtu.be/PnN4E9TlBsQ?si=szHrGmD0pEtC8G0U
#firefox
https://youtu.be/PnN4E9TlBsQ?si=szHrGmD0pEtC8G0U
#firefox
Ooooh TVO just put out a documentary on 102.1 CFNY (I grew up calling it The Edge). Along with MuchMusic, this was basically how I discovered bands and music I liked when I was young.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/oFu0S8tETE8?si=FnlcwuE1hMisC0vK
Full documentary […]
Trailer: https://youtu.be/oFu0S8tETE8?si=FnlcwuE1hMisC0vK
Full documentary […]
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January 8, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Ooooh TVO just put out a documentary on 102.1 CFNY (I grew up calling it The Edge). Along with MuchMusic, this was basically how I discovered bands and music I liked when I was young.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/oFu0S8tETE8?si=FnlcwuE1hMisC0vK
Full documentary […]
Trailer: https://youtu.be/oFu0S8tETE8?si=FnlcwuE1hMisC0vK
Full documentary […]
The Joy of Coding returns today with Episode 424! Come join me while I #Livehack on #firefox !
I'm getting back to hacking on newtab again - this time, I want to experiment with some logic for hiding top sites and stories by default during the first 48 hours of a new install's lifetime. I'm not […]
I'm getting back to hacking on newtab again - this time, I want to experiment with some logic for hiding top sites and stories by default during the first 48 hours of a new install's lifetime. I'm not […]
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January 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
It's that time of year again - when I crack open my work laptop at the start of the new year and check to see if I remember how to do my job.
January 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
It's that time of year again - when I crack open my work laptop at the start of the new year and check to see if I remember how to do my job.
A chronological list of revolts organized by peasants, and then colour-coded based on outcome:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_peasant_revolts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_peasant_revolts
List of peasant revolts - Wikipedia
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January 4, 2026 at 3:34 AM
A chronological list of revolts organized by peasants, and then colour-coded based on outcome:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_peasant_revolts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_peasant_revolts
RE: https://cosocial.ca/@timbray/115815452386070969
I think there are perhaps parallels here with how people perceive changes in software that they enjoy - especially as it becomes less niche / "power-user-y", and more accessible / understandable to others.
I think there are perhaps parallels here with how people perceive changes in software that they enjoy - especially as it becomes less niche / "power-user-y", and more accessible / understandable to others.
The “Just coffee, black” meme brutally deconstructed: https://knowyourmeme.com/videos/433740-just-coffee-black
h/t @gruber
h/t @gruber
December 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
RE: https://cosocial.ca/@timbray/115815452386070969
I think there are perhaps parallels here with how people perceive changes in software that they enjoy - especially as it becomes less niche / "power-user-y", and more accessible / understandable to others.
I think there are perhaps parallels here with how people perceive changes in software that they enjoy - especially as it becomes less niche / "power-user-y", and more accessible / understandable to others.
I was reminded over the holiday about this music video made by some friends from highschool. It also features a very good doggo that we used to be roommates with.
https://youtu.be/VZQXruXGi1w?si=Dr3WNHerryLgsWa4
https://youtu.be/VZQXruXGi1w?si=Dr3WNHerryLgsWa4
December 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I was reminded over the holiday about this music video made by some friends from highschool. It also features a very good doggo that we used to be roommates with.
https://youtu.be/VZQXruXGi1w?si=Dr3WNHerryLgsWa4
https://youtu.be/VZQXruXGi1w?si=Dr3WNHerryLgsWa4
If you or someone you know happened to get a new computer recently to replace a Windows 10 machine, and you need to move your #firefox data over, a Mozilla Account and Sync does a fairly good job of securely moving your data from machine to machine.
OR, if you don't want an account, the new […]
OR, if you don't want an account, the new […]
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December 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
If you or someone you know happened to get a new computer recently to replace a Windows 10 machine, and you need to move your #firefox data over, a Mozilla Account and Sync does a fairly good job of securely moving your data from machine to machine.
OR, if you don't want an account, the new […]
OR, if you don't want an account, the new […]
If you like Tom Cardy's music, you might also like this:
https://youtu.be/9-96YTHPlgU?si=ATeJNNx_WuXMNxCz
https://youtu.be/9-96YTHPlgU?si=ATeJNNx_WuXMNxCz
December 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
If you like Tom Cardy's music, you might also like this:
https://youtu.be/9-96YTHPlgU?si=ATeJNNx_WuXMNxCz
https://youtu.be/9-96YTHPlgU?si=ATeJNNx_WuXMNxCz
We replaced our 15 year old air conditioner with a heat pump this past summer, and have been using it to heat our home this winter.
We still have a gas furnace as a backup, and it's only needed to kick in a few times so far. Our gas bill for November / December just came in, and we've cut our […]
We still have a gas furnace as a backup, and it's only needed to kick in a few times so far. Our gas bill for November / December just came in, and we've cut our […]
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December 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We replaced our 15 year old air conditioner with a heat pump this past summer, and have been using it to heat our home this winter.
We still have a gas furnace as a backup, and it's only needed to kick in a few times so far. Our gas bill for November / December just came in, and we've cut our […]
We still have a gas furnace as a backup, and it's only needed to kick in a few times so far. Our gas bill for November / December just came in, and we've cut our […]
Days in the northern hemisphere are gonna start getting longer, y'all!
December 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Days in the northern hemisphere are gonna start getting longer, y'all!
Inside of you are two wolves.
Sometimes they're outside of you, too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK20cYuFmbM
Sometimes they're outside of you, too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK20cYuFmbM
December 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Inside of you are two wolves.
Sometimes they're outside of you, too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK20cYuFmbM
Sometimes they're outside of you, too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK20cYuFmbM
Well gang, the Joy of Coding returns today for the last episode of 2025! Come join me while I #Livehack on #firefox !
It's the year-end episode, and I might wear a funny hat. I'm not sure what else I'll do, but I'm sure it'll be a good time. Come join me!
Starts in just a little over an hour […]
It's the year-end episode, and I might wear a funny hat. I'm not sure what else I'll do, but I'm sure it'll be a good time. Come join me!
Starts in just a little over an hour […]
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December 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Do you like talented musicians?
Do you like rock?
Do you like the Transformers?
Then you might also like The Cybertronic Spree:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTTT0iarzI8
Do you like rock?
Do you like the Transformers?
Then you might also like The Cybertronic Spree:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTTT0iarzI8
December 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Do you like talented musicians?
Do you like rock?
Do you like the Transformers?
Then you might also like The Cybertronic Spree:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTTT0iarzI8
Do you like rock?
Do you like the Transformers?
Then you might also like The Cybertronic Spree:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTTT0iarzI8
I was reminded recently of this old comedy bit that I haven't heard since I was a kid. Glad I found it - he takes his time, but it's pretty masterful delivery.
https://youtu.be/zZUJLO6lMhI?si=pv2VKEXyCP1NO9lm
https://youtu.be/zZUJLO6lMhI?si=pv2VKEXyCP1NO9lm
December 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I was reminded recently of this old comedy bit that I haven't heard since I was a kid. Glad I found it - he takes his time, but it's pretty masterful delivery.
https://youtu.be/zZUJLO6lMhI?si=pv2VKEXyCP1NO9lm
https://youtu.be/zZUJLO6lMhI?si=pv2VKEXyCP1NO9lm
But it's all good, because they don't need us.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-united-states-tourism-boycott-9.7012575
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-united-states-tourism-boycott-9.7012575
December 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
But it's all good, because they don't need us.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-united-states-tourism-boycott-9.7012575
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-united-states-tourism-boycott-9.7012575
Bad couple months for the Louvre.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/07/water-leak-in-the-louvre-damages-hundreds-of-works-museum-says
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/07/water-leak-in-the-louvre-damages-hundreds-of-works-museum-says
Water leak in the Louvre damages hundreds of works, museum says
Open valve in heating system affects 300 to 400 items just weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised security concerns
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Bad couple months for the Louvre.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/07/water-leak-in-the-louvre-damages-hundreds-of-works-museum-says
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/07/water-leak-in-the-louvre-damages-hundreds-of-works-museum-says
Here's a fun song by a fun band that you've probably not heard of yet:
https://youtu.be/V-mmuwwg8yc?si=WMeFDOzSt7QCOGQU
https://youtu.be/V-mmuwwg8yc?si=WMeFDOzSt7QCOGQU
December 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Here's a fun song by a fun band that you've probably not heard of yet:
https://youtu.be/V-mmuwwg8yc?si=WMeFDOzSt7QCOGQU
https://youtu.be/V-mmuwwg8yc?si=WMeFDOzSt7QCOGQU
Happy quiet focus day for those who celebrate!
November 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Happy quiet focus day for those who celebrate!
The Joy of Coding returns today with Episode 421! Come join me while I #Livehack on #firefox !
We continue with our search handoff component. Today we're going to try polishing it up and getting it up for review - and then we can start thinking about the component registry on the newtab page […]
We continue with our search handoff component. Today we're going to try polishing it up and getting it up for review - and then we can start thinking about the component registry on the newtab page […]
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November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Saw these fellows last night - fantastic show!
https://youtu.be/xld4MFYZO8U?si=36QuspDnLesziN2m
#hollerado #toronto
https://youtu.be/xld4MFYZO8U?si=36QuspDnLesziN2m
#hollerado #toronto
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Saw these fellows last night - fantastic show!
https://youtu.be/xld4MFYZO8U?si=36QuspDnLesziN2m
#hollerado #toronto
https://youtu.be/xld4MFYZO8U?si=36QuspDnLesziN2m
#hollerado #toronto