This is a good idea that, unfortunately, seems to have gone dormant. In short, how to restart/build technology from a simple base, that builds upon itself. Build simple tools that allow you to step up to more complicated ones, with ever increasing complexity.
I posted this long ago but the links went wonky. I hope someone gets this back on track.
For more background, I am including a TEDTalk from the creator of the concept.
Given we are probably about to see our internet access be, um, questionable in the near future, here’s some background on Border Gateway Protocol.
Yeah, we’re gonna be one of *those* countries now.
Not sure you needed another reminder/reason, but don’t EVER hand over the goods to the authorities. Remember: they do NOT work for you. “Protect and serve” is a marketing campaign, not their job.
I am a bit picky about my keyboards. I have a nice, clicky Velocifire with a 10 key (DON’T EVER NOT GIVE ME A 10-KEY!) but don’t need to go too deep into the $400+ options.
Anyway, here’s a breakdown from Ars Technica about your computer’s main interface (unless you really just spend all day browsing).
From the “Things You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Know” Department
Who knew this was still a thing? Interesting.
I have been using the Wayback since about its beginning, at least since 1998 or so. Given the fall of Flash, it has been critical in getting access to video I have lost over the years, though the major networks did a horrible job of keeping archives of their stuff, some of it is still available here.
Everything has an origin story…even texting.
This is pretty great for us local folks. Now, if they only let you scan photos in bulk so you could digitize them….
I just wanna throw out there that, yes, HOW you get to places is just as important as the destination.