Nate Hoffelder
@natehoffelder.com
When I am not building and fixing author websites, I make things like badge ribbons, bookmarks, event badges, and (lately) centerpieces.
https://natehoffelder.com/
formerly: https://x.com/inkbitspixels
#actuallyautistic he/him
https://natehoffelder.com/
formerly: https://x.com/inkbitspixels
#actuallyautistic he/him
Did you know Libre Office has that button?
February 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Did you know Libre Office has that button?
They're already about the right size; all that needs to be done is a little cutting, gluing, and painting, which is easy to do on a plastic flashlight.
Heck, the flashlight on the right even looks like a lightsaber!
I don't know that I'll ever follow through, but it is a fun idea, no?
4/4
Heck, the flashlight on the right even looks like a lightsaber!
I don't know that I'll ever follow through, but it is a fun idea, no?
4/4
February 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
They're already about the right size; all that needs to be done is a little cutting, gluing, and painting, which is easy to do on a plastic flashlight.
Heck, the flashlight on the right even looks like a lightsaber!
I don't know that I'll ever follow through, but it is a fun idea, no?
4/4
Heck, the flashlight on the right even looks like a lightsaber!
I don't know that I'll ever follow through, but it is a fun idea, no?
4/4
The second most interesting thing I found in the storage unit I wanted auction yesterday was a vintage set of double nine Domino's.
The most interesting thing was this stack of $100 bills.
Too bad they are fake.
The most interesting thing was this stack of $100 bills.
Too bad they are fake.
February 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The second most interesting thing I found in the storage unit I wanted auction yesterday was a vintage set of double nine Domino's.
The most interesting thing was this stack of $100 bills.
Too bad they are fake.
The most interesting thing was this stack of $100 bills.
Too bad they are fake.
Want to see something dumb?
The camera on that smart doorbell is oriented vertically instead of horizontally. Yes, I do want to see peoples faces, but I also want to see a wide angle view of the street.
The camera on that smart doorbell is oriented vertically instead of horizontally. Yes, I do want to see peoples faces, but I also want to see a wide angle view of the street.
February 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Want to see something dumb?
The camera on that smart doorbell is oriented vertically instead of horizontally. Yes, I do want to see peoples faces, but I also want to see a wide angle view of the street.
The camera on that smart doorbell is oriented vertically instead of horizontally. Yes, I do want to see peoples faces, but I also want to see a wide angle view of the street.
My mother is getting solar panels installed on our house, and today the installer came to set up the Google home system which came with it.
Do you see that little metal key on the left? That is what you use to detach the rechargeable doorbell cam so it can be recharged inside the house.
Do you see that little metal key on the left? That is what you use to detach the rechargeable doorbell cam so it can be recharged inside the house.
February 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
My mother is getting solar panels installed on our house, and today the installer came to set up the Google home system which came with it.
Do you see that little metal key on the left? That is what you use to detach the rechargeable doorbell cam so it can be recharged inside the house.
Do you see that little metal key on the left? That is what you use to detach the rechargeable doorbell cam so it can be recharged inside the house.
Even He-man has to deal with this
February 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Even He-man has to deal with this
I decided to do some redneck carpentry and punt the issue down the road aways.
February 2, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I decided to do some redneck carpentry and punt the issue down the road aways.
The laminate edge on my almost 13 year old desk from Ikea is pulling away.
Should I
a, turn the desk around and just ignore it the peeling edge,
b, replace the top with a new table top from ikea, or
c, buy a whole new desk?
Should I
a, turn the desk around and just ignore it the peeling edge,
b, replace the top with a new table top from ikea, or
c, buy a whole new desk?
February 2, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The laminate edge on my almost 13 year old desk from Ikea is pulling away.
Should I
a, turn the desk around and just ignore it the peeling edge,
b, replace the top with a new table top from ikea, or
c, buy a whole new desk?
Should I
a, turn the desk around and just ignore it the peeling edge,
b, replace the top with a new table top from ikea, or
c, buy a whole new desk?
Google is rolling out its second-gen plagiarism as a service to Workspace users.
January 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Google is rolling out its second-gen plagiarism as a service to Workspace users.
Random reminder that this is the tech equivalent of razor blades in candy - it has never been spotted in the wild.
bsky.app/profile/hamm...
bsky.app/profile/hamm...
January 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Random reminder that this is the tech equivalent of razor blades in candy - it has never been spotted in the wild.
bsky.app/profile/hamm...
bsky.app/profile/hamm...
How very generous of you, Amazon! (I also got a version of this in Spanish, LOL)
January 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
How very generous of you, Amazon! (I also got a version of this in Spanish, LOL)
When I was told that I was being gifted a couple pieces of naan bread from a halal bakery, I was thrilled.
But then I picked it up. Now I am vaguely dismayed.
I have absolutely no idea how to prepare this, but on the upside I have lots of bread to experiment with.
But then I picked it up. Now I am vaguely dismayed.
I have absolutely no idea how to prepare this, but on the upside I have lots of bread to experiment with.
January 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
When I was told that I was being gifted a couple pieces of naan bread from a halal bakery, I was thrilled.
But then I picked it up. Now I am vaguely dismayed.
I have absolutely no idea how to prepare this, but on the upside I have lots of bread to experiment with.
But then I picked it up. Now I am vaguely dismayed.
I have absolutely no idea how to prepare this, but on the upside I have lots of bread to experiment with.
I am currently testing the Kon Mari method of decluttering where you hold every object that you own, and if it doesn’t bring you joy, you throw it away.
So far I have thrown away two bills, the in-laws, the dirty dishes, and all of the vegetables.
So far I have thrown away two bills, the in-laws, the dirty dishes, and all of the vegetables.
December 31, 2024 at 10:55 PM
I am currently testing the Kon Mari method of decluttering where you hold every object that you own, and if it doesn’t bring you joy, you throw it away.
So far I have thrown away two bills, the in-laws, the dirty dishes, and all of the vegetables.
So far I have thrown away two bills, the in-laws, the dirty dishes, and all of the vegetables.
Scientists at Stanford University have reconstructed a 3D model of how the lost husband of Elizabeth the first, the virgin queen, might have looked.
December 21, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Scientists at Stanford University have reconstructed a 3D model of how the lost husband of Elizabeth the first, the virgin queen, might have looked.
Caring about this might be weird, but I'm not wrong. (see the alt text)
December 19, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Caring about this might be weird, but I'm not wrong. (see the alt text)
And here's a map of what the world would look like if there was no land.
December 13, 2024 at 12:03 PM
And here's a map of what the world would look like if there was no land.
My new hobby is making maps. For example, here's one showing the major watersheds of the planet Tatooine.
December 12, 2024 at 11:34 PM
My new hobby is making maps. For example, here's one showing the major watersheds of the planet Tatooine.
Empty Sewing Kits - $2 each
December 1, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Empty Sewing Kits - $2 each
If anyone sees a large number of this badge ribbon at a con or other fan event, a tray of them were stolen from under my table in the dealers room at Philcon.
This is my original design, and that was the first time they were available. So no, it can't just be a coincidence if a tray-ful shows up.
This is my original design, and that was the first time they were available. So no, it can't just be a coincidence if a tray-ful shows up.
November 27, 2024 at 2:13 AM
If anyone sees a large number of this badge ribbon at a con or other fan event, a tray of them were stolen from under my table in the dealers room at Philcon.
This is my original design, and that was the first time they were available. So no, it can't just be a coincidence if a tray-ful shows up.
This is my original design, and that was the first time they were available. So no, it can't just be a coincidence if a tray-ful shows up.
I'm planning to make some SF&F job badges, but I could use some feedback first.
Which of the following 15 designs are good to go right now, and which ones need more work?
Which of the following 15 designs are good to go right now, and which ones need more work?
November 21, 2024 at 5:14 PM
I'm planning to make some SF&F job badges, but I could use some feedback first.
Which of the following 15 designs are good to go right now, and which ones need more work?
Which of the following 15 designs are good to go right now, and which ones need more work?
BTW, I actually have a bunch of designs in my draft folder. I haven't made the yet because I'm not sure they are the best they could be.
Let me know which ones you like and I'll add them to my todo list.
Let me know which ones you like and I'll add them to my todo list.
November 19, 2024 at 8:27 PM
BTW, I actually have a bunch of designs in my draft folder. I haven't made the yet because I'm not sure they are the best they could be.
Let me know which ones you like and I'll add them to my todo list.
Let me know which ones you like and I'll add them to my todo list.