Diego Zamboni
@zzamboni.org
Personal: Security, Mac, Emacs, automation. Work: CISO
https://zzamboni.org/
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Continuing my series of Linux-on-Mac related posts: zzamboni.org/post/fixing-... #linux #elementaryos
Fixing wake-from-sleep in Linux on a Mac when using Ethernet
Some Macs running Linux hang when waking up from sleep if the Ethernet port was connected. Fix this problem by automatically disabling/reenabling the drivers when the machine goes to sleep.
zzamboni.org
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Continuing my series of Linux-on-Mac related posts: zzamboni.org/post/fixing-... #linux #elementaryos
Now a follow up to my previous post, about prettifying the OpenCore and elementary OS boot screens: zzamboni.org/post/revivin...
Reviving an old Mac with Linux (part 2 - prettifying boot)
Improve your Mac/Linux dual boot setup with pretty boot screens!
zzamboni.org
October 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Now a follow up to my previous post, about prettifying the OpenCore and elementary OS boot screens: zzamboni.org/post/revivin...
After a looong pause, I've posted a new blog post - it's about extending the life of my old Mac by installing Linux on it. Enjoy! zzamboni.org/post/revivin...
Reviving an old Mac with Linux (part 1 - installing Linux)
I recently learned how to extend the life of an old Mac by installing Linux on it. It’s like having a new machine!
zzamboni.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
After a looong pause, I've posted a new blog post - it's about extending the life of my old Mac by installing Linux on it. Enjoy! zzamboni.org/post/revivin...
This whole thread is full of good recommendations!
In your opinion, what’s a cover version of a song that not only holds up to the original but wildly exceeds it? Here’s mine:
February 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This whole thread is full of good recommendations!
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This is Fudge. She may not be the sharpest pup in the world, but more importantly, she is not a quitter. 13/10
January 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This is Fudge. She may not be the sharpest pup in the world, but more importantly, she is not a quitter. 13/10
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Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
More good news for those looking to exit Meta’s social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a photo-sharing app for Bluesky called Flashes. The soon-to-launch app is powered by the same technology that…
tcrn.ch
January 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
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I wrote about Neil Gaiman, and the women accusing him of sexual coercion, assault and abuse. www.vulture.com/article/neil...
There Is No Safe Word
How the best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman hid the darkest parts of himself for decades.
www.vulture.com
January 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I wrote about Neil Gaiman, and the women accusing him of sexual coercion, assault and abuse. www.vulture.com/article/neil...
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Steve Jobs Announced the iPhone and Apple TV 18 Years Ago Today
Steve Jobs Announced the iPhone and Apple TV 18 Years Ago Today
Today marks 18 years since Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPhone and Apple TV at Macworld Expo 2007.
Standing on stage, Jobs introduced the iPhone as a product that combined three revolutionary functions: "an iPod with touch controls, a…
www.macrumors.com
January 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Steve Jobs Announced the iPhone and Apple TV 18 Years Ago Today
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Some folks are pretty good seeing things coming.
December 18, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Some folks are pretty good seeing things coming.
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Disease prevalence in US states before & after vaccine introduction
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
November 15, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Disease prevalence in US states before & after vaccine introduction
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
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😂 I love this.
“The UX of LEGO Interface Panels”, a look at the fictional interfaces printed on 2×2 sloped bricks.
interactionmagic.com/UX-LEGO-Inte...
“The UX of LEGO Interface Panels”, a look at the fictional interfaces printed on 2×2 sloped bricks.
interactionmagic.com/UX-LEGO-Inte...
November 29, 2024 at 2:53 AM
😂 I love this.
“The UX of LEGO Interface Panels”, a look at the fictional interfaces printed on 2×2 sloped bricks.
interactionmagic.com/UX-LEGO-Inte...
“The UX of LEGO Interface Panels”, a look at the fictional interfaces printed on 2×2 sloped bricks.
interactionmagic.com/UX-LEGO-Inte...
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While researching this thread I discovered that NASA has loaded the contents of the Voyager Golden Record onto Soundcloud.
Hard not to get emotional, especially when hearing Hittite, which of course no longer exists as a spoken language.
Check out NASA's Soundcloud
soundcloud.com/nasa/sets/go...
Hard not to get emotional, especially when hearing Hittite, which of course no longer exists as a spoken language.
Check out NASA's Soundcloud
soundcloud.com/nasa/sets/go...
December 11, 2024 at 10:09 AM
While researching this thread I discovered that NASA has loaded the contents of the Voyager Golden Record onto Soundcloud.
Hard not to get emotional, especially when hearing Hittite, which of course no longer exists as a spoken language.
Check out NASA's Soundcloud
soundcloud.com/nasa/sets/go...
Hard not to get emotional, especially when hearing Hittite, which of course no longer exists as a spoken language.
Check out NASA's Soundcloud
soundcloud.com/nasa/sets/go...
If a #Commodore128 and a NeXT had a baby, this would be it.
The little known NeXT console was NeXT Inc.'s attempt to enter the lucrative 1980s home gaming market.
NeXT marketing however overestimated the popularity of the Dictionary and Clock apps, and few survive today.
NeXT marketing however overestimated the popularity of the Dictionary and Clock apps, and few survive today.
December 10, 2024 at 9:06 AM
If a #Commodore128 and a NeXT had a baby, this would be it.
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Mac Mini (5.25") vs Mac Mini 2024 (3.5")
November 1, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Mac Mini (5.25") vs Mac Mini 2024 (3.5")
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I'm really proud to present my fully documented source code for #Elite on the #Commodore64.
This is the original 1985 source, recently released by Ian Bell, with every single line of code explained.
It’s a thing of beauty. Enjoy!
github.com/markmoxon/el...
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64
This is the original 1985 source, recently released by Ian Bell, with every single line of code explained.
It’s a thing of beauty. Enjoy!
github.com/markmoxon/el...
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64
GitHub - markmoxon/elite-source-code-commodore-64: Fully documented and annotated source code for Elite on the Commodore 64
Fully documented and annotated source code for Elite on the Commodore 64 - markmoxon/elite-source-code-commodore-64
github.com
December 5, 2024 at 4:49 PM
I'm really proud to present my fully documented source code for #Elite on the #Commodore64.
This is the original 1985 source, recently released by Ian Bell, with every single line of code explained.
It’s a thing of beauty. Enjoy!
github.com/markmoxon/el...
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64
This is the original 1985 source, recently released by Ian Bell, with every single line of code explained.
It’s a thing of beauty. Enjoy!
github.com/markmoxon/el...
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64
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My husband #MarkMoxon has documented the source code for #Elite on the #Commodore64 Please like it and follow him. He’s spent weeks doing this while I’ve been sitting patiently here on the sofa. Thank god it’s done can I have my husband back now?
#geekwife
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64
#geekwife
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64
I'm really proud to present my fully documented source code for #Elite on the #Commodore64.
This is the original 1985 source, recently released by Ian Bell, with every single line of code explained.
It’s a thing of beauty. Enjoy!
github.com/markmoxon/el...
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64
This is the original 1985 source, recently released by Ian Bell, with every single line of code explained.
It’s a thing of beauty. Enjoy!
github.com/markmoxon/el...
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64
GitHub - markmoxon/elite-source-code-commodore-64: Fully documented and annotated source code for Elite on the Commodore 64
Fully documented and annotated source code for Elite on the Commodore 64 - markmoxon/elite-source-code-commodore-64
github.com
December 6, 2024 at 3:15 PM
My husband #MarkMoxon has documented the source code for #Elite on the #Commodore64 Please like it and follow him. He’s spent weeks doing this while I’ve been sitting patiently here on the sofa. Thank god it’s done can I have my husband back now?
#geekwife
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64
#geekwife
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64
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Happy anniversary to #Karateka! 40 years ago this week, @jmechner.bsky.social brought nuanced animation, incredible music, and a strong narrative to computer gaming. Follow his journey with the interactive documentary The Making of Karateka: digitaleclipse.com/games/karateka
youtu.be/IrS2pipZaH0
youtu.be/IrS2pipZaH0
The Making of Karateka - Trailer - Digital Eclipse Gold Master Series 01
YouTube video by Digital Eclipse
youtu.be
December 3, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Happy anniversary to #Karateka! 40 years ago this week, @jmechner.bsky.social brought nuanced animation, incredible music, and a strong narrative to computer gaming. Follow his journey with the interactive documentary The Making of Karateka: digitaleclipse.com/games/karateka
youtu.be/IrS2pipZaH0
youtu.be/IrS2pipZaH0
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I spoke to Vanessa Thorpe at The Observer ( @theguardian.com ) about Louis XV's stuffed rhinoceros which is on display in all his chonky brilliance in 'Versailles: Science and Splendour' in the Science Museum @sciencemuseumldn.bsky.social - opens Dec 12th:
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
‘Photographs did not do it justice’: King Louis XV’s magnificent rhino is star of new London exhibition
After wowing the court of Versailles over 200 years ago, the jet-black beast is back in the spotlight at the Science Museum
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2024 at 10:22 AM
I spoke to Vanessa Thorpe at The Observer ( @theguardian.com ) about Louis XV's stuffed rhinoceros which is on display in all his chonky brilliance in 'Versailles: Science and Splendour' in the Science Museum @sciencemuseumldn.bsky.social - opens Dec 12th:
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
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I was originally going to call this post “What makes a programming language real?” because I saw some people picking a fight on the internet about this type of topic, yet again, and it got me thinking as to why we even broach the topic in the first place.
hazelweakly.me/blog/you-hav...
hazelweakly.me/blog/you-hav...
You Have One Voice | Hazel Weakly
I was originally going to call this post “What makes a programming language real?” because I saw some people picking a fight on the internet about this type of...
hazelweakly.me
December 2, 2024 at 12:21 AM
I was originally going to call this post “What makes a programming language real?” because I saw some people picking a fight on the internet about this type of topic, yet again, and it got me thinking as to why we even broach the topic in the first place.
hazelweakly.me/blog/you-hav...
hazelweakly.me/blog/you-hav...
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Everyone needs some good #physics tricks. This is one of my favorites. If you push straight down on someone's arm while balancing, they fall over. If you push towards the feet, they don't fall over. You have to try it. Here’s part 1
November 29, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Everyone needs some good #physics tricks. This is one of my favorites. If you push straight down on someone's arm while balancing, they fall over. If you push towards the feet, they don't fall over. You have to try it. Here’s part 1
I've been enjoying quite a @scalzi.com binge recently. Just finished the 3 interdependency books, highly recommended. Off-screen: Starter Villain, Redshirts, Agent to the Stars and Kaiju Preservation Society. Looking forward to more!
November 28, 2024 at 6:40 PM
I've been enjoying quite a @scalzi.com binge recently. Just finished the 3 interdependency books, highly recommended. Off-screen: Starter Villain, Redshirts, Agent to the Stars and Kaiju Preservation Society. Looking forward to more!
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Nice tool to check what your website's URL previews will look like here: ilo.so/bluesky-link...
Full Open Graph docs: ogp.me
Full Open Graph docs: ogp.me
Bluesky Link Previewer
Preview how your link will look in a Bluesky post.
ilo.so
November 28, 2024 at 6:22 AM
Nice tool to check what your website's URL previews will look like here: ilo.so/bluesky-link...
Full Open Graph docs: ogp.me
Full Open Graph docs: ogp.me
Happy to see @leanpub.bsky.social has been in BlueSky for months! They are very cool (they sell my books so I may be biased) 😀
Check out their author starter pack go.bsky.app/KS3Cyda
Check out their author starter pack go.bsky.app/KS3Cyda
November 27, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Happy to see @leanpub.bsky.social has been in BlueSky for months! They are very cool (they sell my books so I may be biased) 😀
Check out their author starter pack go.bsky.app/KS3Cyda
Check out their author starter pack go.bsky.app/KS3Cyda