Notices by Chris Hessert 🐧 🇺🇦 (chessert@mastodon.online)

@WarnerCrocker

I well remember the Chicago Reader! Does it still exist (and in print)?

@WarnerCrocker @dmoren

OK, so roughly 2001-2012? That makes some sense.

But in the Army we were editing/sharing Microsoft docs with viewable edits (who changed what, in detail) in 2000... on laptops and PCs.

@WarnerCrocker @dmoren

"Microsoft had my allegiance back in the Tablet PC days because they won it when those much maligned devices provided a better, more productive way to do my work."

Uhm... better than what, exactly? And what years is he referring to? Is he referring to the awful Surface tablets?

I started using Linux in 1996/7, and switched to using it as my main OS ~2000. Because I found I could turn on my computer, and just get work done.

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Got my 2024 taxes done and paid, just under the wire. 😁

I usually have them done in February. Mr. Procrastination strikes again! 🤣

Enough refunds from US and PA to purchase some toy trains later this month at the Eastern Division TCA Meet in York, PA. 🙂

Now enjoying a cocktail (dirty Martini) to celebrate. 🍸

#2024Taxes #USA #Cheers

@WarnerCrocker

Looking at our forecast, it appears we might make it into April without more snow. It's been gone a few days here in NEPA, which is just fine. Blustery today, with rain coming this afternoon.

@WarnerCrocker @Steve

I'm ever the realist, and I agree with you, Warner.

@sand @RickiTarr

I’d have taken the time to create a very detailed HOWTO presentation, with diagrams and screenshots for them. But then, I’m a bit perverse. And retired. 😉

@WarnerCrocker

F them and their feelings. 😉

@WarnerCrocker

Yeah. I did not expect to spend this afternoon, etc. this angry.

As it turns out, electing traitors to public office *again* is not a great idea. I already knew that, but it appears my fellow US Citizens need more hands-on experience. 🙄

Oddly, I'm doing better mentally than in 2016? I have no idea why. Maybe despair/disillusionment has turned into simple rage? 🤷♂️

@ErikUden

Apologies have to be given the same way true gifts are given: without any expectation of reward (forgiveness).

If you're expecting a transaction, you're definitely not doing it right.

@WarnerCrocker

I wonder if we're a step closer to new owners for the franchise?

@WarnerCrocker

I think we should get together in that circumstance: it sounds like a very worthy party, and company. 🙂

@WarnerCrocker

I agree with you, Warner. The only way to limit your data feed now, is not to have any (no phone, no online presence at all, cash only transactions).

But I still enjoy imagining screwing up American big data, as much as possible. These supremely selfish billionaires could be doing incredible things to advance humanity, health, peace, culture....

But no: nothing but consumption and greed. I'll consider myself fortunate, if I can see them burn.

@WarnerCrocker

So that's worse than that same data being in Musk's/Zuckerberg's hands? I doubt that. I'd rather be screwed over by the Chinese, than by arrogant billionaires who claim to be US citizens.

@WarnerCrocker

I still believe in the rule of law. I no longer have faith in the "America" I was taught about growing up: that is very well dead and gone (if it ever even existed).

@WarnerCrocker

Exactly: "This changes everything!"

No, it does not.

@WarnerCrocker

Fine. I'm not boarding any hype trains until the McCaskeys sell the franchise. I'll be rooting for the Steelers, and watching the Bears next season.

@WarnerCrocker

I’m celebrating today by remembering the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. That’s the most important thing happening in America today, IMHO.

@madeindex

Not just my advice: that's what I do. I'm an Apple iOS/MacOS/Linux user by choice.

@madeindex

@madeindex

1. Reduce your apps to the minimum required
2. Turn off location services, unless you're using that app
3. Turn off notifications
4. Turn off Bluetooth
5. Turn off Siri in ALL instances
6. Disable any app "reporting" features, including back to Apple
7. Use Firefox as your default browser
8. Remove all Google & Microsoft apps

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Off the top of my head: I'm sure others will have a lot to add.