Ben Virgilio
@nebriv.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy
I'm an Information Security Engineer in #nyc at a non-profit.
Always tinkering/learning/exploring.
Not keen on social media, but trying out this old elephant […]
[bridged from https://infosec.exchange/@nebriv on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
Always tinkering/learning/exploring.
Not keen on social media, but trying out this old elephant […]
[bridged from https://infosec.exchange/@nebriv on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
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I have achieved Dad Nirvana. I'm sitting on the couch, drinking coffee, watching "It's A Wonderful Life", and using a multimeter to diagnose a failed strand of Christmas lights.
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I have achieved Dad Nirvana. I'm sitting on the couch, drinking coffee, watching "It's A Wonderful Life", and using a multimeter to diagnose a failed strand of Christmas lights.
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tomorrow November 28 we're doing a Big Zine Sale! Here's a thread about every zine that will be on sale (it's all of them)
(feel free to mute this thread :))
(1/16)
(feel free to mute this thread :))
(1/16)
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
tomorrow November 28 we're doing a Big Zine Sale! Here's a thread about every zine that will be on sale (it's all of them)
(feel free to mute this thread :))
(1/16)
(feel free to mute this thread :))
(1/16)
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last night at a bar I learned that they improved pinball by making machines that are entirely computers and they’re much better than what we had before
November 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
last night at a bar I learned that they improved pinball by making machines that are entirely computers and they’re much better than what we had before
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This is fucking amazing
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This is fucking amazing
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We keep seeing startups who want to replace something valuable (therapy, counseling, tutoring, artistic expression) with some tech bullshit under the banner of democratization. But why do we need to invest so much in bad tech that doesn't work instead of just giving people access to what they […]
Original post on tldr.nettime.org
tldr.nettime.org
October 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We keep seeing startups who want to replace something valuable (therapy, counseling, tutoring, artistic expression) with some tech bullshit under the banner of democratization. But why do we need to invest so much in bad tech that doesn't work instead of just giving people access to what they […]
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My child's homework tonight included the question "Is lead normally a gas or a metal?"
I, a chemist, am melting from the inside at the misconceptions inherent in that question, which is supposedly helping my kid practice their vocabulary
For non-chemists: Metal is an entirely different […]
I, a chemist, am melting from the inside at the misconceptions inherent in that question, which is supposedly helping my kid practice their vocabulary
For non-chemists: Metal is an entirely different […]
Original post on wandering.shop
wandering.shop
October 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
My child's homework tonight included the question "Is lead normally a gas or a metal?"
I, a chemist, am melting from the inside at the misconceptions inherent in that question, which is supposedly helping my kid practice their vocabulary
For non-chemists: Metal is an entirely different […]
I, a chemist, am melting from the inside at the misconceptions inherent in that question, which is supposedly helping my kid practice their vocabulary
For non-chemists: Metal is an entirely different […]
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The proper way to drink whiskey - and live.
October 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The proper way to drink whiskey - and live.
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REI is closing 11 stores, including two union stores in Boston and NYC.
I wish REI would just embrace the union.
Totally bummed. I joined the co-op in 1994 and have been a huge fan ever since.
www.curbed.com/article/rei-...
I wish REI would just embrace the union.
Totally bummed. I joined the co-op in 1994 and have been a huge fan ever since.
www.curbed.com/article/rei-...
The Soho REI Is Closing
The outdoor chain’s flagship, its only store in the city, will shut down late next year.
www.curbed.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
REI is closing 11 stores, including two union stores in Boston and NYC.
I wish REI would just embrace the union.
Totally bummed. I joined the co-op in 1994 and have been a huge fan ever since.
www.curbed.com/article/rei-...
I wish REI would just embrace the union.
Totally bummed. I joined the co-op in 1994 and have been a huge fan ever since.
www.curbed.com/article/rei-...
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Hot take: `curl [url] | bash` is no worse than `npm i [package]`
October 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Hot take: `curl [url] | bash` is no worse than `npm i [package]`
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The ice maker in our fridge broke so I went online to get some advice. These A.I. chatbots are super helpful…
#funwithai
#funwithai
September 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The ice maker in our fridge broke so I went online to get some advice. These A.I. chatbots are super helpful…
#funwithai
#funwithai
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how can it be monday AGAIN?
didnt we just do this?
didnt we just do this?
September 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
how can it be monday AGAIN?
didnt we just do this?
didnt we just do this?
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We're specialty #Coffee roasters based in #Sheffield. #PlasticFree. We #cycle local deliveries.
Previously based in #nottingham & #london.
Most of our business is repeat custom but new customers usually found us via twitter. We're here because currently […]
[Original post on mastodonapp.uk]
Previously based in #nottingham & #london.
Most of our business is repeat custom but new customers usually found us via twitter. We're here because currently […]
[Original post on mastodonapp.uk]
June 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We're specialty #Coffee roasters based in #Sheffield. #PlasticFree. We #cycle local deliveries.
Previously based in #nottingham & #london.
Most of our business is repeat custom but new customers usually found us via twitter. We're here because currently […]
[Original post on mastodonapp.uk]
Previously based in #nottingham & #london.
Most of our business is repeat custom but new customers usually found us via twitter. We're here because currently […]
[Original post on mastodonapp.uk]
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Seen on Bluesky:
Guy explains to CEO of Signal (messaging) that it's going to add "AI" to the service. She says no. He insists, not knowing or caring who he's talking down to.
Guy explains to CEO of Signal (messaging) that it's going to add "AI" to the service. She says no. He insists, not knowing or caring who he's talking down to.
June 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Seen on Bluesky:
Guy explains to CEO of Signal (messaging) that it's going to add "AI" to the service. She says no. He insists, not knowing or caring who he's talking down to.
Guy explains to CEO of Signal (messaging) that it's going to add "AI" to the service. She says no. He insists, not knowing or caring who he's talking down to.
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it’s a really good time to pick up reading as a leisure form of escapism
September 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
it’s a really good time to pick up reading as a leisure form of escapism
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September 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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3 out of 4 Americans died of drugs last year, many of them twice.
Reporter: The president of Venezuela called the strike on the boat illegal
Trump: What’s illegal is the fact that 300 million people died last year from drugs
Trump: What’s illegal is the fact that 300 million people died last year from drugs
September 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
3 out of 4 Americans died of drugs last year, many of them twice.
#google #pixel10. Can send messages to the stars and back.
Also Pixel 10. Can't even get a consistent/stable #gps track.
WTAF guys. This has been a problem with your shit for 4-5 years now. Fix your buggy ass GPS code […]
[Original post on infosec.exchange]
Also Pixel 10. Can't even get a consistent/stable #gps track.
WTAF guys. This has been a problem with your shit for 4-5 years now. Fix your buggy ass GPS code […]
[Original post on infosec.exchange]
September 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
#google #pixel10. Can send messages to the stars and back.
Also Pixel 10. Can't even get a consistent/stable #gps track.
WTAF guys. This has been a problem with your shit for 4-5 years now. Fix your buggy ass GPS code […]
[Original post on infosec.exchange]
Also Pixel 10. Can't even get a consistent/stable #gps track.
WTAF guys. This has been a problem with your shit for 4-5 years now. Fix your buggy ass GPS code […]
[Original post on infosec.exchange]
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I've joked this before, but maybe it's time to think about bringing back the (really) old Democratic idea of "sortition," or choosing elected officials by some kind of lottery. The idea being that maybe the best candidate is someone who doesn't actually want the job. Considering how many people […]
Original post on infosec.exchange
infosec.exchange
September 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I've joked this before, but maybe it's time to think about bringing back the (really) old Democratic idea of "sortition," or choosing elected officials by some kind of lottery. The idea being that maybe the best candidate is someone who doesn't actually want the job. Considering how many people […]
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Hi guys,
I've found myself running quite a couple of fediverse handles now.
I can't expect everyone to know them all, so I just want to list them as a monthly reminder:
This one: @hikingdude
My Hiking & Cycling Videos: @hikingdude@video.franzgraf.de
My Photo Blog: @hikingdude@www.franzgraf.de […]
I've found myself running quite a couple of fediverse handles now.
I can't expect everyone to know them all, so I just want to list them as a monthly reminder:
This one: @hikingdude
My Hiking & Cycling Videos: @hikingdude@video.franzgraf.de
My Photo Blog: @hikingdude@www.franzgraf.de […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
September 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Hi guys,
I've found myself running quite a couple of fediverse handles now.
I can't expect everyone to know them all, so I just want to list them as a monthly reminder:
This one: @hikingdude
My Hiking & Cycling Videos: @hikingdude@video.franzgraf.de
My Photo Blog: @hikingdude@www.franzgraf.de […]
I've found myself running quite a couple of fediverse handles now.
I can't expect everyone to know them all, so I just want to list them as a monthly reminder:
This one: @hikingdude
My Hiking & Cycling Videos: @hikingdude@video.franzgraf.de
My Photo Blog: @hikingdude@www.franzgraf.de […]
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Neighbor put a rather sad-looking old guitar out with the trash. Guy just walked by, did a double take, looked it up and down, picked it up, and continued his walk while playing it and singing. Both were out of tune, which did nothing to diminish the joy.
September 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Neighbor put a rather sad-looking old guitar out with the trash. Guy just walked by, did a double take, looked it up and down, picked it up, and continued his walk while playing it and singing. Both were out of tune, which did nothing to diminish the joy.
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In case anyone needs reminding, the #murderbot #book bundle is available for two more days, and you can adjust how much of the money goes to the charity.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/martha-wells-murderbot-and-more-tor-books
@bookstodon
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/martha-wells-murderbot-and-more-tor-books
@bookstodon
Humble Book Bundle: Martha Wells' Murderbot and More by TOR
Fall in love with Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries series—the engine behind the hit AppleTV adaptation—and help support World Central Kitchen.
www.humblebundle.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
In case anyone needs reminding, the #murderbot #book bundle is available for two more days, and you can adjust how much of the money goes to the charity.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/martha-wells-murderbot-and-more-tor-books
@bookstodon
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/martha-wells-murderbot-and-more-tor-books
@bookstodon
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stop using whatsapp
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/09/former-whatsapp-security-boss-sues-meta-for-systemic-cybersecurity-failures
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/09/former-whatsapp-security-boss-sues-meta-for-systemic-cybersecurity-failures
arstechnica.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM