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Kitty

I didn't FUBAR the lens's firmware update and the kitty was in the backyard when I walked out to test it. Kitty was not happy with my dogs wanting to eat it.

modern society's operating system

Modern society has become a high-functioning emotionally bankrupt operating system, polished to corporate sheen but gutted of the fundamental protocols that used to define what it meant to be human. We live inside a simulation where emotional needs are treated as software bugs instead of system... read more

Webcam rant

I've been on a crusade to find the best webcam for Linux. You'd figure any UVC compliant webcam would do but you'd be wrong. Most require Windows for firmware updates as WINE / Proton fails to detect the webcam. The few that do offer firmware updates via fwupd and claim to support Linux right on... (edited) read more

Ninebots

I ride a max g30 ninebot. I fix it and can build it from parts and repair them. I use custom firmware that allows to make a throlte curve, brake curve, other things like lights and other settings segway doesnt allow. I love it but three weeks back I hit a mud patch and wiped out at 40Km an hour, so... read more

WFH

Firmware development mode of my workstation 🧑‍💻

Good day!

I’m extracting firmware from an electronic toy. I managed to disassemble toy without breaking but seems the manufacturer used permanent marker over the cpu. I know you can remove permanent marker from dry erase boards with dry erase markers. I’m considering this method to remove permanent marker.... read more