This #FeedReaderFriday, you might be wondering why dial-up modems sound the way they do, or if you can transform human speech into blackbird song. If so, subscribe to Oona Räisänen’s blog. She has all the answers! At least when it comes to sounds and signals.
The next Murderbot book arrives on November 14th, and I can’t wait to read it! 📚
On this misty winter morning, I stumbled upon a lonely buoy on the frozen lake Viken. I think it’s longing for spring, yearning to be free once again. Or maybe it’s just me.
metalcore × yurufuwa = soft and fluffy hell. If you like Children of Bodom and/or Foo Fighters, this all-female Japanese heavy metal band might be right up your alley. 🎵
NEMOPHILA / DISSENSION U.S. Ver. [Official Music Video]
We are changing up the study/home office. Hello, green walls! 💚
A week or so before Christmas, we traditionally go to the square to pick out a julgran (Christmas tree). This year, Sanna found the perfect one in less than 30 seconds! It’s a stunning spruce, now fully lit and decorated. 🎄
The teaser for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is 👌.
If you like to share your Micro.blog bookmarks with the world, check out my latest plug-in: 🔖 Bookmarks Shortcode (BETA).
Simone Giertz on comfort building:
So I woke up this morning feeling really overwhelmed and sad for no good reason, so I’m treating myself to a day of wearing sweatpants and refurbishing this old fire alarm.
So Lex just disputed a parking fine with ChatGPT, and it was successfully withdrawn. How cool is that?
Today we made caramel candy. 🤤 Wrapping them all kept me busy for a while.
Happy #FeedReaderFriday! Today I’ll share with you 3 cartoonists to follow.
I absolutely adore Sarah Andersen’s semi-autobiographical comics. So relatable! Most of the time, I feel like they are about me (and/or Sanna).
Also, check out Elizabeth’s and Jonathan’s War and Peas.
This excellent guide to writing image descriptions (alt texts) led me to Access Guide, which looks like a helpful (and friendly) introduction to digital accessibility. Both are created by Alex Chen and found via Gemma Copeland.
Glad to see Molly White on Forbes’ 30 Under 30.
I love how Ana’s now page features her current nail polish. 💅 Such a fabulous idea!
Better late than never: Apple introduces end-to-encryption for “iCloud Backup, Photos, Notes, and more.” 🥳 Available to me and others outside the US “early 2023”.
Apple’s Self Service Repair program is now available in Sweden. I’ve performed repairs and battery replacements on Apple devices: haphazardly and for cheap, with hairdryers, etc. I’m curious, might try the official experience next time my iPhone 12 mini needs a new battery.
mindmelt.party is definitely… something? 🫠
Want to print a zine, laser cut a Christmas ornament, or 3D-print a toothbrush holder? Buildlist.org (by NODE) is a superb directory for finding on-demand manufacturers for your next creative project. Definitely bookmarking this one. 🔖
For today’s #FeedReaderFriday, I made my RSS feed prettier. Before, the browser served a bunch of messy XML, but now you’re greeted by a friendly preview and instructions. 🥳
Based on pretty-feed.xsl by Matt Webb. You should add Matt’s blog to your feed reader! 👀
This year I made an advent calendar for Sanna. Presents are “hidden” around the flat, and she gets to choose one to open every morning. Loot so far: fancy coffee and a gift card for a three-course dinner (cooked by me).
Yes, some of the gifts might benefit yours truly as well. 😋
If you’re the family tech support, hooking up loved ones with password managers is the best Christmas gift you can give. Online safety is essential, and friends don’t let friends go without a password manager.
P.s. Om dina nära och kära förstår svenska, tipsa dem om min kurs. 😉
I love the opening credits for The White Lotus. Music and visuals! 🥰 Also, does this guy catch any fish? Is he even fishing? Who knows? 🤷
Tom shares positive trends in Web technology optimism hour.
With a breakfast like this, it’s easy to muster the motivation to get out of bed. 😊
