Tim Lavoie
@tim-lavoie.cosocial.ca.ap.brid.gy
Working in infosec, from my island paradise.
Fascinated by how tech is (ab)used in real life, and how it might help, or hinder our lives.
Love messing with […]
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Fascinated by how tech is (ab)used in real life, and how it might help, or hinder our lives.
Love messing with […]
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🔐 Data Privacy Day reminder:
The #microsoft and #bitlocker case showed that encrypted data can still be accessed — not because encryption failed, but because keys were stored with the provider.
Encryption only works if you control the key. Otherwise your […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
The #microsoft and #bitlocker case showed that encrypted data can still be accessed — not because encryption failed, but because keys were stored with the provider.
Encryption only works if you control the key. Otherwise your […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🔐 Data Privacy Day reminder:
The #microsoft and #bitlocker case showed that encrypted data can still be accessed — not because encryption failed, but because keys were stored with the provider.
Encryption only works if you control the key. Otherwise your […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
The #microsoft and #bitlocker case showed that encrypted data can still be accessed — not because encryption failed, but because keys were stored with the provider.
Encryption only works if you control the key. Otherwise your […]
[Original post on mastodon.online]
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Me: "Wake up, I need to get up."
Goblin: "No."
Me: "But I need to pee."
Goblin: "Sucks to be you, I'm comfortable."
Me: "Lizzy!"
Goblin: "snore"
Me: "You just said the word 'snore'. You're not actually sleeping… What if I feed you? It's almost wet food time?" […]
[Original post on calckey.world]
Goblin: "No."
Me: "But I need to pee."
Goblin: "Sucks to be you, I'm comfortable."
Me: "Lizzy!"
Goblin: "snore"
Me: "You just said the word 'snore'. You're not actually sleeping… What if I feed you? It's almost wet food time?" […]
[Original post on calckey.world]
January 25, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Me: "Wake up, I need to get up."
Goblin: "No."
Me: "But I need to pee."
Goblin: "Sucks to be you, I'm comfortable."
Me: "Lizzy!"
Goblin: "snore"
Me: "You just said the word 'snore'. You're not actually sleeping… What if I feed you? It's almost wet food time?" […]
[Original post on calckey.world]
Goblin: "No."
Me: "But I need to pee."
Goblin: "Sucks to be you, I'm comfortable."
Me: "Lizzy!"
Goblin: "snore"
Me: "You just said the word 'snore'. You're not actually sleeping… What if I feed you? It's almost wet food time?" […]
[Original post on calckey.world]
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Check out this amazing resource @dansup created!
I had no idea how many communities were hosted in Canada. Well done, everyone!
Now, we need to grow.
#canada #mastoadmin
https://madeincanada.social/
I had no idea how many communities were hosted in Canada. Well done, everyone!
Now, we need to grow.
#canada #mastoadmin
https://madeincanada.social/
Made in Canada - Canadian Social Media Alternatives
Discover Canadian-made social media alternatives like Pixelfed and Loops. Privacy-focused, open-source platforms built by Canadians who prioritize community over profit.
madeincanada.social
January 24, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Check out this amazing resource @dansup created!
I had no idea how many communities were hosted in Canada. Well done, everyone!
Now, we need to grow.
#canada #mastoadmin
https://madeincanada.social/
I had no idea how many communities were hosted in Canada. Well done, everyone!
Now, we need to grow.
#canada #mastoadmin
https://madeincanada.social/
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Hey folks, when you come across a cool blog post, please
- link it in your blog if you have one
- Post a link here
I've found the best blogs from links here and also when an article referenced other blogs.
Keep in mind, the inter-NET needs links. Otherwise it's no net.
#blogging
- link it in your blog if you have one
- Post a link here
I've found the best blogs from links here and also when an article referenced other blogs.
Keep in mind, the inter-NET needs links. Otherwise it's no net.
#blogging
January 20, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Hey folks, when you come across a cool blog post, please
- link it in your blog if you have one
- Post a link here
I've found the best blogs from links here and also when an article referenced other blogs.
Keep in mind, the inter-NET needs links. Otherwise it's no net.
#blogging
- link it in your blog if you have one
- Post a link here
I've found the best blogs from links here and also when an article referenced other blogs.
Keep in mind, the inter-NET needs links. Otherwise it's no net.
#blogging
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so it turns out that when VS Code asks you “do you trust the authors of this folder?” what they mean is that it’ll auto-execute .vscode/tasks.json if it exists, which can include shell commands.
maybe that’s too many features. you can’t hold all these features. put a few features back
maybe that’s too many features. you can’t hold all these features. put a few features back
January 21, 2026 at 8:04 AM
so it turns out that when VS Code asks you “do you trust the authors of this folder?” what they mean is that it’ll auto-execute .vscode/tasks.json if it exists, which can include shell commands.
maybe that’s too many features. you can’t hold all these features. put a few features back
maybe that’s too many features. you can’t hold all these features. put a few features back
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RE: https://mstdn.social/@rysiek/115928819688964301
Given the creative circular accounting practices we see around AI companies, slopholder does sound like the correct term for anyone in the unfortunate position of having spent hard currency on these stocks.
Given the creative circular accounting practices we see around AI companies, slopholder does sound like the correct term for anyone in the unfortunate position of having spent hard currency on these stocks.
mstdn.social
January 20, 2026 at 9:12 PM
RE: https://mstdn.social/@rysiek/115928819688964301
Given the creative circular accounting practices we see around AI companies, slopholder does sound like the correct term for anyone in the unfortunate position of having spent hard currency on these stocks.
Given the creative circular accounting practices we see around AI companies, slopholder does sound like the correct term for anyone in the unfortunate position of having spent hard currency on these stocks.
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"Took a picture of my wife standing in front of a horse and now she won’t talk to me. 😖"
via Mike Bales
via Mike Bales
January 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
"Took a picture of my wife standing in front of a horse and now she won’t talk to me. 😖"
via Mike Bales
via Mike Bales
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January 20, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Attention people of denmark. I am ready to become a fifth column soldier for your cause. Please dm me orders if interested. Long live king harald or whoever
January 18, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Attention people of denmark. I am ready to become a fifth column soldier for your cause. Please dm me orders if interested. Long live king harald or whoever
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My books cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
My books cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com
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Once upon a time, 37% was enough to win everything. So the promise of proportional representation was tossed aside.
Then the same system delivered the opposite result: zero seats and a resignation. The lesson is simple. Stop gambling. Choose proportional representation.
Then the same system delivered the opposite result: zero seats and a resignation. The lesson is simple. Stop gambling. Choose proportional representation.
January 17, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Once upon a time, 37% was enough to win everything. So the promise of proportional representation was tossed aside.
Then the same system delivered the opposite result: zero seats and a resignation. The lesson is simple. Stop gambling. Choose proportional representation.
Then the same system delivered the opposite result: zero seats and a resignation. The lesson is simple. Stop gambling. Choose proportional representation.
Pickles looks very content. My wife claims she has been replaced and has to sleep in the shed. 🤣
#caturday #catsofmastodon
#caturday #catsofmastodon
January 18, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Pickles looks very content. My wife claims she has been replaced and has to sleep in the shed. 🤣
#caturday #catsofmastodon
#caturday #catsofmastodon
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According to Tech Radar, a reason to avoid using Vivaldi web browser is "No AI-powered assistant". Yup - and we're proud of it! If you don't want slop while you shop, or scurf while you surf, give the European browser a try.
https://vivaldi.com/blog/a-i-browsers-the-price-of-admission-is-too-high/
https://vivaldi.com/blog/a-i-browsers-the-price-of-admission-is-too-high/
January 15, 2026 at 11:39 AM
According to Tech Radar, a reason to avoid using Vivaldi web browser is "No AI-powered assistant". Yup - and we're proud of it! If you don't want slop while you shop, or scurf while you surf, give the European browser a try.
https://vivaldi.com/blog/a-i-browsers-the-price-of-admission-is-too-high/
https://vivaldi.com/blog/a-i-browsers-the-price-of-admission-is-too-high/
A sunny day after a foggy night makes for the best spider webs.
Quadra Island, BC
Quadra Island, BC
January 17, 2026 at 10:43 PM
A sunny day after a foggy night makes for the best spider webs.
Quadra Island, BC
Quadra Island, BC
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My husband and I are not "two people who have a pet cat." No.
She is not his pet, he is, I think her legal advocate.
"My client is registering a formal complaint about the lateness of breakfast."
"My client may start formal proceedings against you if this healthy low protein diet program […]
She is not his pet, he is, I think her legal advocate.
"My client is registering a formal complaint about the lateness of breakfast."
"My client may start formal proceedings against you if this healthy low protein diet program […]
Original post on sauropods.win
sauropods.win
January 17, 2026 at 1:48 PM
My husband and I are not "two people who have a pet cat." No.
She is not his pet, he is, I think her legal advocate.
"My client is registering a formal complaint about the lateness of breakfast."
"My client may start formal proceedings against you if this healthy low protein diet program […]
She is not his pet, he is, I think her legal advocate.
"My client is registering a formal complaint about the lateness of breakfast."
"My client may start formal proceedings against you if this healthy low protein diet program […]
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In the same bed where a lot of wine caps came up recently...a shaggy parasol. Any #aonz folk eat these and have reviews?
#mushtodon
#mushtodon
January 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM
In the same bed where a lot of wine caps came up recently...a shaggy parasol. Any #aonz folk eat these and have reviews?
#mushtodon
#mushtodon
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For those who have had about enough of this week already…
Head to your favourite, least-enshittified search tool and ask it for “wombat zoomies”.
Dare ya not to smile.
Head to your favourite, least-enshittified search tool and ask it for “wombat zoomies”.
Dare ya not to smile.
January 17, 2026 at 3:51 AM
For those who have had about enough of this week already…
Head to your favourite, least-enshittified search tool and ask it for “wombat zoomies”.
Dare ya not to smile.
Head to your favourite, least-enshittified search tool and ask it for “wombat zoomies”.
Dare ya not to smile.
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Hey y'all, wanna know what a disgruntled baby owl looks like?
Well, someone opened the refrigerator near Beans. This is his disgruntled face.
Ruffled is a good word here.
#bakedbeansowl #owl #owls #zoo #screechowl
Well, someone opened the refrigerator near Beans. This is his disgruntled face.
Ruffled is a good word here.
#bakedbeansowl #owl #owls #zoo #screechowl
January 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Hey y'all, wanna know what a disgruntled baby owl looks like?
Well, someone opened the refrigerator near Beans. This is his disgruntled face.
Ruffled is a good word here.
#bakedbeansowl #owl #owls #zoo #screechowl
Well, someone opened the refrigerator near Beans. This is his disgruntled face.
Ruffled is a good word here.
#bakedbeansowl #owl #owls #zoo #screechowl
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**$** `ffmpeg -ac 1`
January 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
**$** `ffmpeg -ac 1`
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January 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Just a note because somehow it oftentimes gets overlooked when folks are getting hammered with scrapers:
Static websites can sustain an incredible amount of load on even a small server. You don't have to pick between people being able to view your content and people having to go through a […]
Static websites can sustain an incredible amount of load on even a small server. You don't have to pick between people being able to view your content and people having to go through a […]
Original post on infosec.exchange
infosec.exchange
January 16, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Just a note because somehow it oftentimes gets overlooked when folks are getting hammered with scrapers:
Static websites can sustain an incredible amount of load on even a small server. You don't have to pick between people being able to view your content and people having to go through a […]
Static websites can sustain an incredible amount of load on even a small server. You don't have to pick between people being able to view your content and people having to go through a […]
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Is your MP still on X? Here's a petition to ban #x/#Twitter in #canada:
https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ban-x-twitter-in-canada
Currently at 16,074 of 20,000 signatures. Boost and share with fellow Canadians for exposure if you agree supporting X is no longer acceptable.
https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ban-x-twitter-in-canada
Currently at 16,074 of 20,000 signatures. Boost and share with fellow Canadians for exposure if you agree supporting X is no longer acceptable.
January 14, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Is your MP still on X? Here's a petition to ban #x/#Twitter in #canada:
https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ban-x-twitter-in-canada
Currently at 16,074 of 20,000 signatures. Boost and share with fellow Canadians for exposure if you agree supporting X is no longer acceptable.
https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ban-x-twitter-in-canada
Currently at 16,074 of 20,000 signatures. Boost and share with fellow Canadians for exposure if you agree supporting X is no longer acceptable.
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Existing World's Smallest Violin Still Too Large By Orders of Magnitude, Say Boffins
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-prompt-plagiarism-art
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-prompt-plagiarism-art
Furious AI Users Say Their Prompts Are Being Plagiarized
The sheer irony.
The post Furious AI Users Say Their Prompts Are Being Plagiarized appeared first on Futurism.
futurism.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Existing World's Smallest Violin Still Too Large By Orders of Magnitude, Say Boffins
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-prompt-plagiarism-art
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-prompt-plagiarism-art
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In case you missed this thread last night: you can ditch your Hilton account by writing to PriorityLetter@Hilton.com or, if you’re in a state that allows it, by demanding deletion of your personal data through this link
www.hilton.com/en/hilton-ho...
www.hilton.com/en/hilton-ho...
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
In case you missed this thread last night: you can ditch your Hilton account by writing to PriorityLetter@Hilton.com or, if you’re in a state that allows it, by demanding deletion of your personal data through this link
www.hilton.com/en/hilton-ho...
www.hilton.com/en/hilton-ho...